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NCU Catalog - April 2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course Codes and Course Length
Course Codes
NCU course codes include a course prefix and number. The course prefix identifies the content area of a course and the number identifies the course-level (e.g., Undergraduate, Master’s. etc.). Courses in this catalog section are list by School and content area in numerical order.
Example: The course prefix “ACC” indicates Accounting content
Course Numbering
Course numbering used at NCU is as follows:
| Undergraduate |
1000 to 4999 |
| Master’s |
5000 to 6999;
5000-8 to 6999-8 |
| Doctoral and Advance Studies Certificates |
7000 to 8999;
7000-8 to 8999-8 |
| Doctoral Sequence Courses |
9000 to 9799;
9901A-D to 9904A-D
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Course Length
Course length varies by course and program. Please refer to the course listing in this catalog to determine the length of a specific course.
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Marriage and Family Therapy |
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MFT-7104 - Statistical Design for MFT Research Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an introductory exploration of statistics for the graduate student. It includes instruction on the calculation, use, and interpretation of descriptive statistics, and introduces inferential statistical analysis. The emphasis of this course is on providing a working knowledge of basic statistical concepts to help the student understand statistical methodology used in family therapy research, and also more generally, developing a working knowledge of statistical usage in everyday life.
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MFT-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. Students 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, students 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. Students 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 a student’s independent scholarly skills and preparing them for their own dissertation research and future scholarly endeavors.
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MFT-7102 - Scholarly Writing in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course focuses on the scholarly review of literature and academic writing in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. The course emphasizes preparation for an applied dissertation focused on issues at the local, community, or societal level. In this course, students will a) conduct effective literature searches; b) critically read and synthesize current research; c) write comprehensive, critical, and synthesized reviews of research literature; d) critically review and write about theoretical frameworks; e) address issues of diversity and ethics pertaining to research topics; and f) exercise cultural awareness 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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MFT-7101 - Foundations for Doctoral Study in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will be prepared for success in the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) doctoral program at Northcentral University. Students are introduced to relevant academic communities, professional standards, and doctoral level expectations. Essential skills, including critical thinking, comprehending complex scholarly texts and research articles, as well as ethical and effective written communications are emphasized. Students will begin to explore potential research topics for use in their doctoral studies and complete the course with a roadmap to navigate their way to degree completion. Students will also develop a personal philosophy of diversity and cultural competence, as well as continue to explore a personal fit of MFT theories.
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MFT-6996 - MFT Internship IV Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1- credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. This Internship course is an additional 1-credit hour course designed to support students in the completion of these graduation requirements. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements.
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MFT-6995 - MFT Internship and Capstone Presentation Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. During the final Internship Capstone course, students are required to prepare for and present your own theoretically-grounded personal model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6995CA - MFT Internship and Capstone Presentation Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6994 - MFT Internship IV Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6993 - MFT Internship III Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6992 - MFT Internship II Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6992CA - MFT Internship II Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6991 - MFT Internship I Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6991CA - MFT Internship I Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of Practicum I and II, students are required to enroll in three 1-credit Internship courses. Prior to the completion of the final Internship course, students are expected to complete all therapy and supervision hours required for graduation. In addition to the completion of required client contact hours and supervision, students are required to take the national licensing practice exam and present their theoretically-grounded model of therapy to the MFT faculty. Consistent with expectations in the Practicum courses, throughout the Internship experience students are required to meet weekly with the local supervisor and with the NCU faculty member; this supervision should involve direct observation or video/audio- recorded observation of the student’s sessions. Furthermore, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6953 - MFT Practicum III Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in ongoing, supervised therapeutic practice. Emphasis is placed on the development of therapy and assessment skills, theoretical integration, and personal growth. It is expected that students will accrue at least 100 client contact hours during each of the practicum courses. The accumulation of clinical and supervision hours must be tracked by an NCU-approved vendor and approved by the local clinical supervisor and the NCU clinical faculty member. The local clinical supervisor will provide weekly individual supervision of the student and assist the student in managing cases. The NCU clinical faculty member will maintain contact with student and local clinical supervisor and will facilitate the process of learning and knowledge integration. Additionally, students are required to participate in weekly online NCU group practicum sessions. Throughout practicum and internship, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. (Student Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6952 - MFT Practicum II Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in ongoing therapeutic practice. Emphasis is placed on the development of therapy and assessment skills, theoretical integration, and personal growth. Students will complete a portion of their required 500 client contact hours (250 of which must be with couples and/or families). They will also complete a portion of their required 100 hours of supervision (51 of which must be individual supervision with no more than two supervisees in attendance. Inclusive of the practicum and internship courses, students are required to receive a minimum 50 hours of supervision based on direct observation, videotape or audiotape. The accumulation of clinical and supervision hours must be tracked by an NCU-approved vendor and approved by the local clinical supervisor and the NCU clinical faculty member. The local clinical supervisor will provide weekly individual supervision of the student and assist the student in managing cases. The NCU faculty member will maintain regular contact with the student and local clinical supervisor and will facilitate the process of learning and knowledge integration. Additionally, students are required to participate in weekly online NCU group practicum sessions with the Northcentral Faculty Supervisor. Each MFT Practicum and Internship course lasts 12 weeks and must be taken consecutively. Students are required to be clinically active for the duration of that time. It is expected that students will accrue at least 100 client contact hours during each of the two practicum courses. To meet this requirement Students should plan to complete a minimum of 10 direct (face-to-face) client contact hours per week. Additional time will be needed each week in order to complete paperwork, set appointments, read relevant material, and complete course assignments. Direct services can include intake interviews, assessment, and therapy for individuals, groups, couples and/or families. Throughout practicum and internship, students remain accountable to follow the Clinical Training Handbook requirements. The emphasis in MFT6952 MFT Practicum II is on skill building. (Student Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6952CA - MFT Practicum II Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides Students with an opportunity to engage in ongoing therapeutic practice. Emphasis is placed on the development of therapy and assessment skills, theoretical integration, and personal growth. Students will complete a portion of their required 500 client contact hours (half of which must be with couples and/or families). They will also complete a portion of their required 100 hours of supervision (50 of which must be individual supervision with no more than two supervisees in attendance; the 100 hours of required supervision must also include a minimum of 50 hours of supervision utilizing observable data). Inclusive of the practicum and internship courses, students are required to receive a minimum 50 hours of supervision based on direct observation, videotape or audiotape. At least 25 hours of this supervision will be based on direct observation or videotape. The accumulation of clinical and supervision hours must be tracked by an NCU-approved vendor and approved by the local clinical supervisor and the Northcentral University Clinical Faculty Supervisor. The local clinical supervisor will provide regular individual supervision of the Student and assist the Student in managing cases. The Northcentral Faculty Supervisor will maintain regular contact with Student and local clinical supervisor and will facilitate the process of learning and knowledge integration. Additionally, Students are required to participate in weekly online group practicum sessions with the Northcentral Faculty Supervisor. Each MFT Practicum and Internship course lasts 12 weeks and must be taken consecutively. Students are required to be clinically active for the duration of that time. It is expected that Students will accrue at least 100 client contact hours during each of the two practicum courses. To meet this requirement Students should plan to complete a minimum of 10 direct (face-to-face) client contact hours per week. Additional time will be needed each week in order to complete paperwork, set appointments, read relevant material, and complete course assignments. Direct services can include intake interviews, assessment, and therapy for individuals, groups, couples and/or families. Half of all client contact hours (i.e., 50 hours per Practicum and 250 hours for the whole clinical experience) must be relational (couple or family). The emphasis in MFT-6951 MFT Practicum I is on skill building.
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MFT-6951 - MFT Practicum I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in ongoing therapeutic practice. Emphasis is placed on the development of therapy and assessment skills, theoretical integration, and personal growth. Students will complete a portion of their required 500 client contact hours (half of which must be with couples and/or families). They will also complete a portion of their required 100 hours of supervision (51 of which must be individual supervision with no more than two supervisees in attendance; the 100 hours of required supervision must also include a minimum of 50 hours of supervision utilizing observable data). Inclusive of the practicum and internship courses, students are required to receive a minimum 50 hours of supervision based on direct observation, videotape or audiotape. The accumulation of clinical and supervision hours are tracked in an NCU-approved tracking system and approved by the local clinical supervisor and the Northcentral University Clinical Faculty Supervisor. The local clinical supervisor will provide weekly individual supervision of the student and assist the student in managing cases. The Northcentral Faculty Supervisor will maintain regular contact with student and local clinical supervisor and will facilitate the process of learning and knowledge integration. Additionally, students are required to participate in weekly online group practicum sessions with the Northcentral Faculty Supervisor. Each MFT Practicum and Internship course lasts 12 weeks and must be taken consecutively. Students are required to be clinically active for the duration of that time. It is expected that students will accrue at least 100 client contact hours during each of the two practicum courses. To meet this requirement students should plan to complete a minimum of 10 direct (face-to-face) client contact hours per week. Additional time will be needed each week in order to complete paperwork, set appointments, read relevant material, and complete course assignments. Direct services can include intake interviews, assessment, and therapy for individuals, groups, couples and/or families. Half of all client contact hours (i.e., 50 hours per Practicum and 250 hours for the whole clinical experience) must be relational (couple or family). (Student Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4)
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MFT-6951CA - MFT Practicum I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides Students with an opportunity to engage in ongoing therapeutic practice. Emphasis is placed on the development of therapy and assessment skills, theoretical integration, and personal growth. Students will complete a portion of their required 500 client contact hours (half of which must be with couples and/or families). They will also complete a portion of their required 100 hours of supervision (50 of which must be individual supervision with no more than two supervisees in attendance; the 100 hours of required supervision must also include a minimum of 50 hours of supervision utilizing observable data). Inclusive of the practicum and internship courses, students are required to receive a minimum 50 hours of supervision based on direct observation, videotape or audiotape. At least 25 hours of this supervision will be based on direct observation or videotape. The accumulation of clinical and supervision hours must be tracked by an NCU-approved vendor and approved by the local clinical supervisor and the Northcentral University Clinical Faculty Supervisor. The local clinical supervisor will provide regular individual supervision of the Student and assist the Student in managing cases. The Northcentral Faculty Supervisor will maintain regular contact with Student and local clinical supervisor and will facilitate the process of learning and knowledge integration. Additionally, Students are required to participate in weekly online group practicum sessions with the Northcentral Faculty Supervisor. Each MFT Practicum and Internship course lasts 12 weeks and must be taken consecutively. Students are required to be clinically active for the duration of that time. It is expected that Students will accrue at least 100 client contact hours during each of the two practicum courses. To meet this requirement Students should plan to complete a minimum of 10 direct (face-to-face) client contact hours per week. Additional time will be needed each week in order to complete paperwork, set appointments, read relevant material, and complete course assignments. Direct services can include intake interviews, assessment, and therapy for individuals, groups, couples and/or families. Half of all client contact hours (i.e., 50 hours per Practicum and 250 hours for the whole clinical experience) must be relational (couple or family). The emphasis in MFT-6951 MFT Practicum I is on skill building.
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MFT-6551 - Child and Adolescent Family Therapy: Clinical Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course reviews individual and family systems-based interventions for psychological disorders that present in childhood and adolescence. Adaption of interventions to individual developmental stage and cultural context will be emphasized. Course materials will further inform treatment decisions about what level of the ecological system needs intervention based on presenting issue.
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MFT-6550 - Child and Adolescent Family Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course students examine theory and research on physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development from infancy through adolescence. Students also explore the contextual factors that influence developmental outcomes to inform a systemic approach to clinical assessment and intervention. Diagnostic criteria of psychological disorders that present in childhood and adolescence are also reviewed and critiqued for their cultural sensitivity and manifestation in context.
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MFT-6542 - Transgender Individuals in Families: Clinical Perspectives Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is designed to provide a basic clinical understanding for working with transgender individuals and/or individuals who do not identify as cisgender from a systemic lens. Lessons will examine non-cisgender individuals’ experiences within their family, cultural, and community contexts. Further, this course will integrate MFT clinical applications when working with transgender and/or non-cisgender individuals and their families. Ethical challenges, social policies, and family dynamics will also be explored.
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MFT-6541 - LGBTQ Couple and Family Therapy: Clinical Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is designed to be an in-depth exploration of providing marriage and family therapy models, techniques, case conceptualizations, and practice to the LGBTQ populations. Clinical applications and practice resources for MFT will be addressed.
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MFT-6540 - LGBTQ Couple and Family Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is designed to increase clinical awareness and understanding of LGBTQ couples and families. Historical background on LGBTQ families in the United States, information on LGBTQ couples and families’ unique experiences, and a connection to systemic understanding will be addressed in the course.
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MFT-6531 - Medical Family Therapy: Clinical Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course students will be oriented to the broad spectrum of influences and implications of health, illness, and healthcare relevant to the practice of medical family therapy (MedFT). An understanding of biopsychosocial assessment and intervention, patient and families’ experiences of illness, understanding of pertinent medical issues, comparing of medical ethics and AAMFT Code of Ethics, attuning to sociocultural issues, and collaborating with medical professionals will be explored. In addition, the emphasis is placed on the exploration of the illness stories of the patients, families, and therapists working in the realm of the medical family therapy practice.
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MFT-6530 - Medical Family Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is an introductory survey of professional literature and resources related to the MFT sub-specialty of medical family therapy (MedFT) as well as the practice of integrated/collaborative behavioral healthcare. The course includes an emphasis on the theoretical basis for MedFT, the clinical skills necessary to practice in integrated/collaborative healthcare settings, as well as contextual factors unique to medical family therapy.
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MFT-6521 - Military Family Therapy: Clinical Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This Master’s level course involves in depth study of specific issues faced by military service members, veterans, and their families and specific systems-based treatments used by MFTs to address these challenges. Course topics include: influence of combat deployment on service members and veterans, including issues such as post-combat traumas (e.g., PTSD, TBI, sexual assault), risky behaviors (suicidality and substance abuse), and consideration of mental health issues that develop prior to or after deployment. Challenges involving the whole military family, such as demands of deployment, and domestic violence will also be explored. While studying these topics, students will pay particular attention to the issues of confidentiality and consider ethical dilemmas pertaining to military family therapy practice. In addition to being engaged in learning about various challenges present in military families, students will also explore the resilience framework and systems-based understanding of the military families environment.
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MFT-6520 - Military Family Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this Master’s level course, the learner will understand the importance of mental health professionals providing psychotherapy to active duty service members, veterans, and their families. Participants will gain knowledge of military culture and organization. The students will focus on characteristics of the military family that distinguish it as a separate cultural entity. Students will explore military culture from multiple perspectives including service members, military families, and health care providers. Students will receive an overview of issues experienced by this population and familiarize themselves with theories and evidence-based models developed to address challenges experienced by military families. In addition, students will learn about the larger system of service provision including TRICARE and Veterans Administration.
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MFT-6511 - Couple Therapy: Clinical Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course involves an in depth study of specific issues pertaining to the couple therapy and couple sexuality. Topics will focus on the issue of sexual addiction, sexual violence, domestic violence, and infidelity considered through various cultures lenses, such as religiosity and spirituality, ethnicity, and socio-economic status. Specific attention will be also paid to the examination of diverse couples contexts, including LGBTQ and military couples. After finishing the course, students will be able to appraise diverse system-based therapy approaches and theoretical frameworks that could be used while addressing the presented topics.
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MFT-6510 - Couple Therapy: Historical and Theoretical Foundations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course involves a look at the development of couples and their relationship cycle. The course will incorporate an overview of different issues that present in couples relationships and examine the couple’s dynamics through a lens of diversity. Students will learn about different models of couple’s therapy and assessments pertaining to couple therapy. In addition, the students will learn about the importance of creating a therapeutic alliance with the couples.
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MFT-6203 - Human Sexuality Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students in this course will examine how social, psychological, biological, and cultural influences shape sexual practices, expressions, identities, and representations. Additional topics covered include theoretical perspectives on sexuality, issues in sex research, attraction, intimacy, love, sexuality education, and legal issues related to sexuality. Students will apply this information to the practice of Marriage and Family Therapy.
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MFT-6201 - California Law and Professional Ethics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is designed specifically for students living in or seeking licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in the state of California. The course focuses on legal and ethical issues related to the profession of marriage and family therapy and the practice of individual, couple, and family therapy in the state of California. The course includes content regarding contemporary professional ethics and laws regarding the scope of practice, therapeutic and clinical considerations involving legal and ethical practice of MFTs, family law, current legal trends in the mental health profession, psychotherapist-patient privilege, confidentiality, the patient dangerous to self of others, the treatment of minors with and without parental consent, professional identity including the relationship between the sense of self and human values and one’ professional behavior and ethics, legal and ethical standards for different types of work settings, and the licensure laws and process.
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MFT-6201CA - California Law and Professional Ethics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is designed specifically for Students living in or seeking licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in the state of California. The course focuses on legal and ethical issues related to the profession of marriage and family therapy and the practice of individual, couple, and family therapy in the state of California. The course includes content regarding contemporary professional ethics and laws regarding the scope of practice, therapeutic and clinical considerations involving legal and ethical practice of MFTs, family law, current legal trends in the mental health profession, psychotherapist-patient privilege, confidentiality, the patient dangerous to self or others, the treatment of minors with and without parental consent, professional identity including the relationship between the sense of self and human values and one’s professional behavior and ethics, legal and ethical standards for different types of work settings, and the licensure laws and process.
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MFT-6118 - Gerontology and Systemic Intervention Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course deals with the biological, social, cognitive, and psychological aspects of aging. Ancillary aspects of aging are also explored, including issues related to long-term care, end of life issues, the cultural context of human development, and the impact of socioeconomic status (especially poverty) on older adults. A significant focus of the course is the application of systemic treatment/theory to the older adult population and multigenerational families. Students will explore ethical dilemmas that might arise while working in gerontological settings and examine current research literature addressing systemic work with older adults, their families, and larger social systems.
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MFT-6117 - Family Therapy with Adolescents Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will review clinical theories and models that are relevant to the assessment and treatment of adolescents and their families. Strategies for adolescent engagement will be explored, with particular consideration for adolescent development and ethical practice. Students will be expected to think critically about common presenting issues for adolescents using a systemic, culturally-sensitive framework.
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MFT-6116 - Systemic Treatment of Infidelity and Sex Addiction Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course will examine the individual, family, and societal issues pertaining to infidelity and sex addiction. Assessment and treatment in the context of marriage and family therapy will be explored. In addition, attention will be given to the effects of the Internet on infidelity and sex addiction, as well as ethical and diversity considerations in the framework of the systemic treatment of addictions.
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MFT-6115 - Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This Master’s level course will familiarize students with the theory, concepts, and application of emotionally focused couple therapy (EFT). Theoretical and conceptual emphasis will be placed on the role that attachment and attachment injuries play in couple interaction and how interactional cycles of the relationship are impacted by individual fears, unmet needs, and trauma. The application will focus on the steps of emotionally focused therapy and the interventions that a therapist uses in the process. Students will also review how EFT prompts clinicians to address the questions related to the diversity and ethical dilemmas potentially encountered in clinical practice.
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MFT-6114 - Families with Severe and Chronic Illness Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an introduction to working with families faced with the challenge of severe and chronic illnesses. The focus of the course is to develop clinicians who understand the impact illness has on interpersonal, relational, and family dynamics across the lifespan. It identifies the typology of illness, explores theoretical frameworks, analyzes illness across the lifespan, discusses system-oriented interventions, and addresses complicating factors associated with caregiving and end-of-life decision making.
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MFT-6113 - Assessing and Treating Family Violence Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of systems-based theories and models that can be utilized by MFTs working in the context of family violence. Students will explore theories and research related to family violence and look into various causes and consequences as well. The course materials will also address family violence in diverse contexts, as well as consideration of ethical dilemmas associated with situations pertaining to family violence and abuse.
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MFT-6112 - Fundamentals of Psychopharmacology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This Master’s level course is designed to teach the basics of clinical psychopharmacology for marriage and family therapists. Students will consider how psychotropic medications affect specific populations such as children and older clients. Students will draw from DSM-5 diagnostic criteria as it applies to treatment decision-making and medications. Neuroscience research on psychopharmacology treatment will be reviewed and ethical implications will be discussed.
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MFT-6111 - Systemic Interventions in Addictions Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of a variety of systemic approaches which can be used to treat addiction. Students will be expected to consider self-of-the-therapist issues and diversity concerns as it relates to exposure to and treatment of addiction. A variety of addictive substances will also be introduced to help students understand the issues related to long-term and short-term effects of various classes of substances and the withdrawal symptoms which may be experienced by clients. Ethical issues, which present themselves when working as an MFT within the field of addictions, will also be explored.
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MFT-6109 - Sex Therapy in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of systems-based theories and models that can be utilized by MFTs in the assessment and treatment of sexual disorders and dysfunction. The course materials will address physiological and psychological aspects of human sexuality, along with relevant issues such as ethical dilemmas in sex therapy and implications of diversity for sex
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MFT-6107 - Adult Psychopathology and Systems Thinking Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
The course explores the concepts of psychopathology. Students will study different perspectives on what constitutes mental health, mental illness, and abnormal behavior and consider how research and assessment are applied to the field of abnormal psychology. Various diagnostic categories will be examined as well as the etiology dynamics, prevention, and treatment of abnormal behavior, including systems-based family interventions.
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MFT-6106 - Families in Crisis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course will examine contemporary crisis-related issues in marriage and family therapy to include the intersections of gender, violence, trauma, substance abuse and other compulsive behaviors, eating disorders, suicide, chronic illness, infidelity and infertility. The focus will be on the effects of trauma and stress on family life and relationships and the assessment and treatment of individuals, couples, and families from a relational/systemic perspective with respect to these issues. Collaborative care, referral process, and community networking will be addressed considering the unique needs of the trauma population. Vicarious trauma and resilience will also be examined, with an emphasis on self-care for MFTs working with families in crisis. Ethical issues pertaining to the trauma work will be addressed.
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MFT-6105 - Couple and Sex Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This Master’s level course provides students with an opportunity to develop their personal model of therapy for working with couples with a variety of issues, such as differing values and sexual dysfunction. Through the study of several models of couples therapy and sex therapy, students will focus on assessment of couples’ dynamics, goal setting, and potential interventions. Special consideration will be given to diversity and ethical issues throughout the course.
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MFT-6104 - Family Therapy with Children Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of systems-based theories and models that could be utilized by MFTs while working with children and their families. Course material will also address specific topics necessary to consider while providing therapeutic services, such as ethical dilemmas related to minors, opportunities of collaboration with extra-therapeutic systems, and possibilities of developing parenting strategies sensitive to the diverse population served by MFTs. Facilitating child involvement in the therapeutic process for families will be addressed as well.
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MFT-6103 - Cultural Diversity, Gender, and Family Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course addresses issues related to diversity and power and privilege as they relate to culture, ethnicity, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and spirituality. Each of these characteristics is examined with respect to the relevance they have to the profession and practice of marriage and family therapy.
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MFT-6102 - Psychopathology, Diagnosis, and Systemic Treatment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Using a relational/systemic perspective, this course will address the traditional psychodiagnostic categories as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The focus of the course content is on the assessment and treatment of major mental health issues outlining the comparison between the psychiatric diagnostic classification system and relational systems-based approaches.
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MFT-6101 - Human Development and Family Dynamics Across the Lifespan Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course will include content on individual and family development across the lifespan. The human development course has specific emphasis given to developmentally appropriate and atypical transitions related to common concerns in marriage and family therapy. Students will appraise the issues related to human development and lifespan using a systems-based perspective.
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MFT-5106 - Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides students with an understanding of clinical research methods and design. In addition, it addresses the relevance of research to students’ clinical work. Students will investigate existing research and research methods used in marriage and family therapy, both quantitative and qualitative. Ethical issues and considerations in research will also be addresses, as well as learning to critically evaluate existing research. A primary aim of the course is to help students become evidence-based practitioners.
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MFT-5105 - Recovery-Oriented Care and Postmodern Family Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This Master’s level course focuses on post-modern models and treatment trends in marriage and family therapy including the philosophy of social constructionism and the narrative, solution focused, and collaborative models, and the recovery model. Course content will enable students to conceptualize and distinguish recent epistemological issues and address contemporary conceptual directions in the field of marriage and family therapy. Students will complete short essays, case studies, and assorted assignments to address a wide variety of presenting clinical problems and issues such as gender and racial diversity and discrimination, feminism, substance abuse, and recovery from mental illness.
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MFT-5105CA - Recovery-Oriented Care & Postmodern Family Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This Master’s level course focuses on postmodern models and treatment trends in marriage and family therapy including the philosophy of social constructionism and the narrative, solution focused, collaborative models, and the recovery model. Course content will enable students to conceptualize and distinguish recent epistemological issues and address contemporary conceptual directions in the field of marriage and family therapy. Students will complete short essays, case studies and assorted assignments to address a wide variety of presenting clinical problems and issues such as gender and racial diversity and discrimination, feminism, substance abuse, and recovery from mental illness.
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MFT-5104 - Treatment Planning and Traditional Family Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This Master’s level course provides students with a strong foundation in classic and intergenerational models in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. To deepen this understanding of these models, the course also focuses on their application through theory-based treatment planning. The course is designed to allow students to gain a deeper awareness of the important relationship between theory and practice through the study and application of theory to client situations. The two primary areas of focus in this course are: 1) understanding the Classic Models of the field and; 2) the development of theoretically consistent treatment plans that include attention to the diversity of influences on family life using therapeutic models that purposefully address such influences.
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MFT-5104CA - Treatment Planning and Traditional Family Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This Master’s level course provides students with a strong foundation in classic and intergenerational models in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. To deepen this understanding of these models, the course also focuses on their application through theory-based treatment planning. The course is designed to allow students to gain a deeper awareness of the important relationship between theory and practice through the study and application of theory to client situations. The two primary areas of focus in this course are: 1) understanding the Classic Models of the field and; 2) the development of theoretically consistent treatment plans that include attention to the diversity of influences on family life using therapeutic models that purposefully address such influences.
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MFT-5103 - Systemic Evaluation and Case Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This Master’s level course provides an opportunity to review various assessments and evaluations tools utilized by marriage and family therapists for clinical and research purposes as well as an overview of psychological test construction, administration, and interpretation. The course will explore systemic evaluations measures for individuals, couples, and families. Students will examine differences between individually based and systems-based forms of assessment. In addition, students will be invited to consider diversity as one of the fundamental components of a successful and productive evaluation. This course trains students how to conduct a “Needs Assessment” and standard case management methods including identifying and aligning clients with appropriate community resources. Students will identify and visit community resources in their community.
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MFT-5103CA - Systemic Evaluation and Case Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This Master’s level course provides an opportunity to review various assessments and evaluations tools utilized by marriage and family therapists for clinical and research purposes as well as an overview of psychological test construction, administration, and interpretation. The course will explore systemic evaluations measures for individuals, couples, and families. Students will examine differences between individually based and systems-based forms of assessment. In addition, students will be invited to consider diversity as one of the fundamental components of a successful and productive evaluation. This course trains students how to conduct a “Needs Assessment” and standard case management methods including identifying and aligning clients with appropriate community resources. Students will identify and visit community resources in their community.
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MFT-5102 - Legal, Ethical and Professional Development in Marriage and Family Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course focuses on legal and ethical issues related to the profession of marriage and family therapy and the practice of individual, couple, and family therapy. The course includes content regarding professional identity, including professional socialization, scope of practice, professional organizations, licensure, and certification.
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MFT-5101 - Foundations for Graduate Study in Marriage and Family Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students will complete the course with a better understanding of systems theory concepts and the role of systemic dynamics within diverse populations. This course is also an orientation to Northcentral University and to the essential skills needed to pursue a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Graduate-level skills, such as goal building, time management, academic integrity, effective use of the Northcentral Library, the use of APA form and style in professional communication, and critical thinking skills are introduced.
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NUR-7006 - Curriculum Development and Systematic Program Evaluation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore the role of faculty in curriculum development using needs assessment data, learning theories, educational taxonomies, and critical thinking. You will develop curriculum components for specific nursing educational levels. You will also include a program evaluation consistent with the appropriate accreditation standards. Topics include evidence-based practice and external factors that impact nursing curriculum including healthcare trends and legal/ethical challenges.
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NUR-7005 - Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will prepare you to assess and evaluate nursing education outcomes. You will identify criteria used to develop reliable and valid educational measures. You will also explore methods used to identify cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains of learning related to nursing education. Current research on educational testing instruments, alternatives to standardized evaluation methods, and providing effective feedback will be examined.
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NUR-7003 - Evidenced-Based Teaching in Nursing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will focus on evidence-based teaching and learning in nursing education. You will explore various approaches to improve teaching and learning outcomes. You will also evaluate scholarly literature on evidence-based practice models and andragogy used in nursing education. Finally, you will develop strategies that address cultural competency and the diverse needs of students in current nursing educational settings.
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NUR-7002 - The Nurse as an Educator Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will examine the evolving roles of the nurse educator within the ever-changing healthcare system and educational environment. You will also explore the nurse educator from the teacher, leader, researcher, collaborator, mentor, and change agent perspectives. The principles of teaching adult learners applied to classroom and clinical educational settings will be examined. A personal and professional philosophy of nursing education will be developed in this course.
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NUR-7001 - The Future of Nursing Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore future opportunities and challenges within nursing education as a scholar-practitioner and leader. You will evaluate future trends in technology, intra/interprofessional collaboration, regulatory changes, social and cultural diversity, and employment related to the development and advancement of nursing education.
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NUR-7000 - Nursing Education Theories and Concepts Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will focus on theories and concepts that provide the foundation for nursing education and adult learning. You will conduct concept exploration and analysis in theory development. You will examine multi-disciplinary concepts applicable to nursing education and nursing research. You will also review seminal and current literature from nursing practice, education, and research, as well as social sciences.
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OL-7105 - Leadership in Organizational Change Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine coaching principles and theories along with their applications in leadership roles. This course incorporates the student’s experiences and observations regarding leadership from both personal and professional environments. Topics include: competencies for coaches, coaching theories, assessment models, and case study analysis related to coaching.
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OL-7104 - Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students gain a deep understanding of the complexity of moral dilemmas through critical analysis and application of ethical principles, as leadership is not an event, but a process that takes time. Interpersonal dynamics operating within an organizational structure and the systemic nature of such structures is examined. Students examine their own ethical profile, and how it impacts their communication with individuals and groups. This process includes oral, print, and electronic communications.
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OL-7103 - Theory and Practice of Organizational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine leadership theories and their applications in current educational organization settings. Students will assess the definition and study of leadership in an educational organization and how it has developed over time. Student will have the opportunity to reevaluate present and historical leadership models based on educational trends. This course is intended to provide the student a link between theory and application of leadership from a variety of research-based perspectives.
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OL-7102 - Leadership Ethics to Attain Organizational Excellence Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will deepen their philosophy of leadership which serves as the foundation for applying the knowledge and skill sets acquired through their specialization and degree program. The development and implementation of leadership concepts, applications, and frameworks to drive leadership performance for excellence are highlighted. The continued and increasingly successful application of the knowledge, tools, skill sets, and perspectives that have been learned will also be emphasized.
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OL-7101 - Building Organizational Capacity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
There are numerous definitions for the phrase “capacity building” within educational and leadership literature. For the purpose of this Doctoral level course, the term “building organizational capacity” will be used to describe a parallel universe, where both the students’ capacity and the organization’s capacity must be developed to achieve organizational goals. Students will analyze their own organization to assess internal and external capacity, reviewing all tangible and intangible portions of the organization to understand their individual and collective impact on achieving maximum effectiveness and productivity. Simultaneously, students will also critically evaluate their own role within the organization as it relates to building capacity.
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OL-7100 - Conflict Resolution and Mediation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Leaders must become adept at interpreting conflict and identifying options that result in a favorable outcome for all stakeholders. Constructive responses and mediation skills developed through a focused effort to understand communication patterns, interpersonal relationships, and communication skills can produce successful conflict resolution. Theory, self-reflection and enhancement of conflict skills, cultural understanding, structure, and practice of collaborative and mediated negotiations are emphasized.
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OL-7008B - Executive Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the principles and practices of executive leaders in nonprofit organizations. This course incorporates assessing leadership challenges, strategic planning, organizational capacity, fiduciary responsibilities, marketing and communication, and developing a SWOT analysis.
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OL-7007B - Leader as Coach Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine coaching principles and theories along with their applications in leadership roles. This course incorporates the student’s experiences and observations regarding leadership from both personal and professional environments. Topics include: competencies for coaches, coaching theories, assessment models, and case study analysis related to coaching.
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OL-7005B - Ethical Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students gain a deep understanding of the complexity of moral dilemmas through critical analysis and application of ethical principles, as leadership is not an event, but a process that takes time. Interpersonal dynamics operating within an organizational structure and the systemic nature of such structures is examined. Students examine their own ethical profile, and how it impacts their communication with individuals and groups. This process includes oral, print, and electronic communications.
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OL-7004B - Theory and Practice of Organizational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine in-depth leadership theories and their applications in current organizational settings. This course incorporates the student’s experiences and observations regarding leadership from their personal and professional experiences and current work setting. Topics include: leadership principals, ethical leadership, organizational culture, and reflective practice.
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OL-7003B - Leadership for Excellence Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will deepen their philosophy of leadership which serves as the foundation for applying the knowledge and skill sets acquired through their specialization and degree program. The development and implementation of leadership concepts, applications, and frameworks to drive leadership performance for excellence are highlighted. The continued and increasingly successful application of the knowledge, tools, skill sets, and perspectives that have been learned will also be emphasized.
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OL-7002B - Building Organizational Capacity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
There are numerous definitions for the phrase “capacity building” within educational and leadership literature. For the purpose of this Doctoral level course, the term “building organizational capacity” will be used to describe a parallel universe, where both the students’ capacity and the organization’s capacity must be developed to achieve organizational goals. Students will analyze their own organization to assess internal and external capacity, reviewing all tangible and intangible portions of the organization to understand their individual and collective impact on achieving maximum effectiveness and productivity. Simultaneously, students will also critically evaluate their own role within the organization as it relates to building capacity.
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OL-7001B - Conflict Resolution and Mediation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students must become adept at interpreting conflict and identifying options that result in a favorable outcome for all stakeholders. Constructive responses and mediation skills developed through a focused effort to understand communication patterns, interpersonal relationships, and communication skills can produce successful conflict resolution. Theory, self-reflection, and enhancement of conflict skills, cultural understanding, structure, and practice of collaborative and mediated negotiations are emphasized.
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OL-5103 - Leading Change and Organizational Renewal Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students gain a deep understanding of the complexity of organizational ethics and ethical leadership through critical analysis and research regarding ethical principles. Students will research and evaluate consequences of unethical leadership, and how to build and maintain a culture of ethics. Students will assess ethics as they pertain to the globalization of organizations.
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OL-5102 - Applied Research for Organizational Leaders Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Theory and Practice of Organizational Leadership course focuses on theories of leadership as they apply to organizational success. In this course, students will learn about various theoretical and applied leadership theories and practices. Students will also identify theories and practices appropriate for their own use in their own organizations.
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OL-5101 - Organizational Capacity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Capacity building, an integral aspect of organizational leadership, involves investing in the right people for the right roles, and implementing the necessary systems to optimize their success. In this course, students will learn theories and best practices having to do with leadership’s role in building and maintaining organizational capacity.
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OL-5100 - Resolving Conflict Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the principles and practices of executive leaders in non-profit organizations. This course incorporates assessing leadership challenges, strategic planning, organizational capacity, fiduciary responsibilities, marketing and communication, and developing a SWOT analysis.
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OLB-7008 - Executive Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Leadership strategies are often unique to a specific organizational sector (corporate, governmental, not-for-profit, etc.). In this course, students will examine cross- disciplinary leadership theories and strategies for their appropriateness to particular sectors. Students will also examine tactical aspects of leadership useful to particular organizational cultures.
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OLB-7007 - Leader as Coach/Consultant Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Coaches and consultants (internal and external) have become an important part of organizational reality. In this course, students will examine coaching and consulting theories and application. Students will also explore their skills in adapting their styles to particular organizational contexts, through both effective communication and astute analyses and recommendations.
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OLB-7006 - Communicating Change Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
As change is inevitable in organizations, leaders must learn how to effectively handle and communicate change. Theories and practices related to change typically focus on tactical behaviors or linear approaches for managing change. In this course, students will examine the theories that underpin such approaches. Understanding the role of communication is essential.
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OLB-7005 - Ethical Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students gain a deep understanding of the complexity of organizational ethics and ethical leadership through critical analysis and research regarding ethical principles. Students will research and evaluate consequences of unethical leadership, and how to build and maintain a culture of ethics. Students will assess ethics as they pertain to the globalization of organizations.
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OLB-7004 - Theory and Practice of Organizational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Theory and Practice of Organizational Leadership course focuses on theories of leadership as they apply to organizational success. In this course, students will learn about various theoretical and applied leadership theories and practices. Students will also identify theories and practices appropriate for their own use in their own organizations.
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OLB-7002 - Building Organizational Capacity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Capacity building, an integral aspect of organizational leadership, involves investing in the right people for the right roles, and implementing the necessary systems to optimize their success. In this course, students will learn theories and best practices having to do with leadership’s role in building and maintaining organizational capacity.
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PM-8010CAGS - Project Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The student will create a comprehensive research project that seeks to create a unique solution to a stated, real or hypothetical defined topic approved by the faculty. Research scope and definitions must be declared before the specific approved project can commence. Students will be assessed on demonstrated proficiency in designed assignments, which will culminate into a final research project.
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PM-7020 - Developing High Performing Teams in a Project Management Environment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on developing high performing teams to mitigate people problems in the project management environment. Students will be assessed on their ability to research, conceptualize, and mitigate human capital problems and issues.
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PM-7016 - Managerial Budgets and Project Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Budgets provide an accurate measurement of the authorized work physically accomplished plus a status of the management’s budget for the completed work. This course presents the budgeting for a project and one tool that can be applied to measure project progress: the Earned Value Management technique. Earned value will be examined in this course as an effective technique to manage project budgets and express project progress.
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PM-7012 - Multiple Project Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides strategies from industries responsible for management of multiple projects. Students will utilize multi-project management tools, techniques and methods need to successfully manage allocated resources across various projects. Students will be evaluated on response to discussion questions, subject matter related to the activity and evaluated based on written research papers.
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PM-7008 - Project Monitoring and Control Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will explore the components of project monitoring and control measures to identify variances from the project plan. Students will assess project monitoring and the controls to be applied from a more theoretical viewpoint. The student will be researching theorists and key implementers in the field. Corrective actions will be formulated in a final assessment project.
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PM-7004 - Project Risk Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines project risk management planning strategies. students will identify, analyze, and suggest responses to processes regarding monitoring and control. Students will be evaluated on response to discussion questions, subject matter related to the activity and evaluated based on written research papers.
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PM-7000 - Project Procurement Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Doctoral Learners will examine strategies and materials necessary for a project team to manage procurement processes and issues. The course covers procurement and contracting for products, services, and personnel, as well as legal and ethical implications of procurement and contracting. Students should be able to apply procurement management principles and PMBOK (5th ed) processes to actual contracts and procurement contexts, as well as applying organizational theories to project procurement research.
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PM-6020 - 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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PM-6016 - 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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PM-6012 - Management of Multiple Projects Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course presents proven methods from a cross-section of industries for the management of a portfolio of projects. It will demonstrate multi-project management tools, techniques and methods. You will learn how successful businesses manage projects, how they set up multiple project management processes, what technologies are effective and how they allocate resources across various projects.
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PM-6008 - Project Monitoring and Control Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore the components of project monitoring and control measures in project management. Students will monitor project progress in order to identify variances from the initial project plan. Corrective actions will be identified in order to meet project objectives. Students will identify and quantify control concepts, pricing and estimating methodologies in order to incorporate these concepts in to a Quality Management Plan for the project.
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PM-6004 - 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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PM-6000 - Project Procurement Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Project Procurement Management includes the processes necessary to acquire the materials necessary for the project team to perform their mission. This course includes contract management and the change control processes required to administer contracts or purchase orders issued by project team members.
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PM-4000 - Introduction to Project Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides an introduction to the discipline of project management. The student will explore techniques, methods, and approaches that successful project managers use to complete projects on schedule, within budgeted cost, and according to a specified scope. The student will be applying theory and knowledge based on the fifth edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) (Project Management Institute, 2013). PMBOK ® Guide is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
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