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NCU Catalog - April 2021 [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 9914A-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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Education |
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ED-7012 - Educational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore theories, philosophies, and professional standards related to educational leadership. You will also examine diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of school leadership. Based on best practices, you will develop a personal leadership approach and promote ethical behavior and decision-making to become an effective leader within your educational setting.
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ED-7013 - Financial Issues in Schools Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will prepare you to apply general principles of education finance in any PK-12 educational setting. Beyond revenue and expenditures, this course will prepare you to address ethics, equity, and student achievement as components of the budgeting process. Demonstrating financial accountability through communication with various stakeholders across the community is also considered.
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ED-7014 - Practices in School Organization Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the organizational structure of schools and school systems, their relationships to and effects on school programs, teaching strategies, testing and measurement, and the evaluation of programs in schools. The student will consider the way schools are organized around time, space, and other resources. Organizational dynamics will be explored and there will be an opportunity to engage operational factors that influence the school climate including human resources, organizational outreach, and capacity. Finally, students will explore stakeholder participation in organizational practice.
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ED-7015 - Safety Issues for Educators Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The content of this course provides educators with the skills and information to analyze safety data, plan for both school safety interventions and procedures and to manage crises in an educational setting. Topics include school safety, crisis management, intervention plans, and community safety partnerships.
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ED-7016 - Supervision and Leadership in Schools Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore real world experiences, and common challenges encountered by school leaders. During this course, students study the organizational behavior in schools, which emphasizes the practical relevance of educational leadership in this new era of accountability and high-stakes testing. Topics include: development theories and collaborative planning models for enhanced professional practice which includes; distributed leadership, professional learning communities, parental involvement, and sustainable leadership to impact student growth.
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ED-7017 - Systems Dynamics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In Systems Dynamics, doctoral students will explore the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed to manage public service organizations strategically. Using a systems theory perspective, students will examine organizational structures and processes for organizational change. In this course, students will be prepared to be current and future managers of public educational organizations in leadership roles.
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ED-7022 - Policies and Practices in Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will focus on research, theory and philosophy in developing powerful schools that educate all children well, grades K through 12. Students will learn about various school reform efforts, policies and politics behind various local, states, and federal efforts, and be able to draw upon the educational change and leadership literature to develop their own process and design for better schools.
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ED-7030 - Development of Organizational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore classic and contemporary approaches to organizational development from a leadership perspective. Major emphasis will be placed on theories, strategies, and leadership styles relative to implementing organizational growth. Students will address various organizational concepts leading to the development of their own organizational leadership plan.
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ED-7035 - Curriculum Supervision Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students are introduced to theories, principles, practices, and issues in curriculum supervision. Students will develop the skills and knowledge required to design and manage curricula resources and delivery to ensure congruence among the written, taught, and tested curricula. The course also explores issues of equitable instructional programs, materials, and products that support student achievement and institutional goals.
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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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ED-7053 - Education Specialist Capstone Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is the culmination of the Education Specialist (EdS) program. You will conclude your program by working with a specific educational program relevant to your current or future context. You will review the related literature and evaluate data that will help you to develop potential solutions and future areas of research related to your identified problem. Finally, you will reflect on your personal learning journey throughout your program.
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ED-7055 - Capstone Project in EdS-EdL Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is the culmination of the Education Specialist (EdS) program. You will conclude your program by working with a specific educational program relevant to your current or future context. You will review the related literature and evaluate data that will help you to develop potential solutions and future areas of research related to your identified problem. Finally, you will reflect on your personal learning journey throughout your program.
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EDU-7100 - Effective Communication Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The way you communicate directly influences your professional reputation. In this course, you will develop skills to establish yourself as a competent professional with strong communication skills. This course will help you develop competencies related to written, oral, and visual forms of communication appropriate to specific media and audiences. You will consider how the iterative nature of preparing communications and integrating feedback into your work products supports your development as a professional.
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EDU-7150 - Leadership for Improvement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Leadership during times of change – even good change – can be a challenge. This course supports your development as a professional who can lead educational organizations during times of change. You will explore theories, techniques, and strategies for self-reflection, evaluating culture, integrating stakeholder feedback, and incorporating data as part of improvement processes. You will synthesize these skills in the design of a comprehensive improvement plan to address a specific problem within an educational organization.
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EDU-7152 - Leadership for Improvement in Educational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Leadership during times of change – even good change – can be a challenge. This course supports your development as a professional who can lead educational organizations during times of change. You will explore theories, techniques, and strategies for self-reflection, evaluating culture, integrating stakeholder feedback, and incorporating data as part of improvement processes. You will synthesize these skills in the design of a comprehensive improvement plan to address a specific problem within an educational organization.
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EDU-7153 - Leadership for Improvement in Instructional Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Leadership during times of change – even good change – can be a challenge. This course supports your development as a professional who can lead educational organizations during times of change. You will explore theories, techniques, and strategies for self-reflection, evaluating culture, integrating stakeholder feedback, and incorporating data as part of improvement processes. You will synthesize these skills in the design of a comprehensive improvement plan to address a specific problem within an educational organization.
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EDU-7154 - Leadership for Improvement in EdS Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Leadership during times of change – even good change – can be a challenge. This course supports your development as a professional who can lead educational organizations during times of change. You will explore theories, techniques, and strategies for self-reflection, evaluating culture, integrating stakeholder feedback, and incorporating data as part of improvement processes. You will synthesize these skills in the design of a comprehensive improvement plan to address a specific problem within an educational organization.
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EDU-7155 - Leadership for Improvement in EdS-EDL Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Leadership during times of change – even good change – can be a challenge. This course supports your development as a professional who can lead educational organizations during times of change. You will explore theories, techniques, and strategies for self-reflection, evaluating culture, integrating stakeholder feedback, and incorporating data as part of improvement processes. You will synthesize these skills in the design of a comprehensive improvement plan to address a specific problem within an educational organization.
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MAT-5001 - Foundations of Teaching and Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course orients students to Northcentral University and allows students to focus on developing the essential skills needed to complete a Master’s degree in Education. Foundational graduate level skills involving academic integrity, time management, effective use of the Northcentral Library, comprehending complex scholarly texts and peer-reviewed research articles, and the use of academic writing in APA format and style to produce defensible arguments will be addressed.
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MAT-5002 - Planning and Presenting Instruction for Diverse Learners Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will learn the basics of research-based effective instructional principles and how to best differentiate instruction within the classroom to effectively meet diverse learner needs. Quality lesson design including unit and lesson planning, assessment, engagement of learners, and strategies for scaffolding instruction to meet the learning needs of diverse students will be addressed.
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MAT-5003 - Diversity, Inclusion and Exceptional Learners Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will explore the wide range of diverse learners found in the modern classroom as well as strategies for meeting their unique learning needs. Students will explore strategies used to differentiate instruction for students including learners with disabilities, gifted and talented learners, culturally diverse learners, and English language learners.
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MAT-5004 - Technology for the 21st Century Classroom Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Teachers today have a wealth of technology available to them for instruction. Students will explore the latest technology innovations for teaching and learning as well as ideas for managing technology usage both inside and outside the classroom.
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MAT-5005 - Capstone for Teachers Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This capstone course will provide an opportunity for you to reflect, synthesize, and apply the concepts you have learned throughout the program and experiences. In this course, you will create or enhance a teaching portfolio that showcases the skills and knowledge gained and applied throughout this program, with a particular focus on demonstrated mastery of the program learning outcomes aligned with national standards.
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Education Foundation |
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EDU-5000 - Foundations for Graduate Study in Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Foundations for Graduate Study in Education is a course designed to give students an introduction to the field of education with particular emphasis on providing students with an overview of graduate-level skills, such as self-reflection, time-management, academic integrity, effective use of the Northcentral University library, comprehensive understanding of complex scholarly texts, research articles, and critical writing, including presenting an annotated bibliography, goal writing, and application of feedback. Students will complete the course with a better understanding of scholarly writing and a roadmap to navigate their way to the completion of their educational aspirations through research.
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EDU-8100 - Theoretical Frameworks Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This is the first course in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree because the degree prepares you to make significant contributions to the body of literature within your field. To be successful, you need to understand what theory is, recognize theoretical frameworks within existing literature, connect your research interests to existing theoretical frameworks, and justify how your research interests add to the wealth of theories that currently exist in your field.
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EDU-8200 - Writing for Research and Publication Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Your reputation as a scholarly professional depends on your ability to communicate, particularly in written forms. This course will support your development as a scholar who publishes in different types of research-based publications for a variety of audiences. You will practice synthesizing multiple sources, formulating arguments, and integrating feedback through iterative drafts of your work. These are key skills you will need as you communicate your research in published manuscripts and presentations.
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EDU-8202 - Writing for Research and Publication in Educational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Your reputation as a scholarly professional depends on your ability to communicate, particularly in written forms. This course will support your development as a scholar who publishes in different types of research-based publications for a variety of audiences. You will practice synthesizing multiple sources, formulating arguments, and integrating feedback through iterative drafts of your work. These are key skills you will need as you communicate your research in published manuscripts and presentations.
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EDU-8203 - Writing for Research and Publication in Instructional Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Your reputation as a scholarly professional depends on your ability to communicate, particularly in written forms. This course will support your development as a scholar who publishes in different types of research-based publications for a variety of audiences. You will practice synthesizing multiple sources, formulating arguments, and integrating feedback through iterative drafts of your work. These are key skills you will need as you communicate your research in published manuscripts and presentations.
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Education Leadership |
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EDL-5004 - School Law Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in educational leadership roles need a working knowledge of school law, especially as it pertains to the rights of students and teachers. Concepts addressed in this course focus on a history of the legal system and the federal government’s role in setting public school policy. Topics include student rights regarding free speech, search and seizure, due process, and discipline. Policies regarding teacher certification, academic freedom, due process rights, anti-discrimination, and employment considerations will also be addressed. The course “School Law” is critical to understanding the basic structure and guidance that governs school boards, schools, administrators, teachers, and students.
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EDL-5013 - School Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will examine school finance at multiple levels, including individual schools, local education authorities, states, and federal agencies. You will examine sources of school funding, fiscal control, and accountability at the local, state, and federal levels. You will also consider how school budgets reflect stakeholder priorities and principles of equity and inclusion. The implications of school choice and other factors are considered, as well.
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EDL-5033 - School Based Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students are provided the leadership concepts and skills needed to be dynamic, innovative, and adaptive school leaders. One of the major roles of school leaders is to cultivate the development of a culture that promotes learner-centered schools. In a learner-centered school, there is a shared responsibility of leadership among the entire school staff that fosters the creation of authentic learning communities. This course offers students the opportunity to explore the authentic learning communities from a shared - school based leadership perspective.
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EDL-5035 - Supervision of Curriculum Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge required to design and manage curricula resources and delivery to ensure congruence among the written, taught, and tested curricula. The course also provides students with the skills and knowledge required to examine, review, evaluate, and select consistent and equitable instructional programs, materials, and products that support student achievement and institutional goals.
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EDL-7025 - Educational Policy, Leadership, and Research Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore the understanding of and relationships among educational policy, leadership, and research. Course emphasis will involve definitions and examples of effective educational policy, leadership theory, and research as well as how these areas can be effectively employed together. You will analyze various seminal educational policies, effective leadership qualities and practices, and research approaches to facilitate school performance.
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EDL-7040 - Leadership in Instructional Technology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore a leadership role involving the integration of technology within instructional practices by teachers. As the use of technology by students continues to advance and has often become a preferred method for their interaction and learning, educational leaders need to ensure teachers are effectively integrating technological advances as facilitators for student achievement. Topics will involve understanding technology integration trends, supporting teachers to effectively integrate technology within their instructional practices, developing technology integration evaluation criteria, and supporting parents with technology integration for student learning at home.
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EDL-8025 - Educational Policy, Leadership, and Research Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore the understanding of and relationships among educational policy, leadership, and research. Course emphasis will involve definitions and examples of effective educational policy, leadership theory, and research as well as how these areas can be effectively employed together. You will analyze various seminal educational policies, effective leadership qualities and practices, and research approaches to facilitate school performance.
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EDL-8030 - Educational Leadership Theory Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore the theoretical foundations of effective school district leadership. Course emphasis will involve an understanding of leadership theory, the importance of leadership theory, and how leadership theory can inform effective school district leadership. You will analyze various leadership theories and their application within the school learning environment as a school district leader.
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EDL-8335 - Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Educational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore evidence-based decision-making in leadership to facilitate school and district performance. Utilizing authentic situations, you will analyze techniques to identify valid evidence to make informed decisions, processes in effectively collaborating with major stakeholders, and the effectiveness of the evidence-based decision making process.
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EDR-8200 - Scholarly Literature Review Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
You will develop effective search and scholarly writing strategies to create a scholarly review of literature. The course emphasizes how to: (a) use effective literature search strategies; (b) develop a scholarly synthesis of research literature; (c) organize research literature around identified research themes, including a study problem, purpose, and theoretical perspectives for an empirical research study; and (d) focus on developing a scholarly exposition that reflects divergent viewpoints and contrasting perspectives. The overarching goal of this course is for you to understand strategies to survey scholarly empirical and theoretical literature to avoid bias, focus on educational practice-based research problems, and address the required components of a scholarly literature review.
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EDR-8201 - Statistics I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course offers foundational knowledge to become a critical consumer of statistical- based research literature as well as develop the necessary skillset for non-inferential quantitative analyses. The emphasis will be on understanding multivariate data, non-inferential and inferential statistical concepts, the conventions of quantitative data analysis, interpretation and critical inferences from statistical results. Statistical computations will be completed using statistical software applications for quantitative data analysis. The course culminates in a synthesis project to demonstrate statistical skills and aligned with APA guidelines for presentation of statistical results.
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EDR-8202 - Statistics II Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
You will learn advanced statistical principles and how to apply them to quantitative research. You will be provided an overview of advanced statistical concepts used in empirical research, including inferential analyses. Advanced computations will be performed using SPSS. The focus involves helping you build independent scholarly skills with an emphasis on understanding multivariate data; the use, comprehension, and evaluation of sophisticated statistical concepts; and presentation of statistical results.
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EDR-8206 - Applied Qualitative Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course builds on a foundational understanding of qualitative designs and measurements to focus on analyses of the data. The course takes you deeper into the skills and techniques necessary to ensure the appropriate analyses of qualitative data, including integrating relevant frameworks, verifying trustworthiness of the findings, and selecting suitable methods to present the analyses and findings.
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EDR-8300 - The Research Process Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this introductory research course, you will explore the underpinnings of the research process, examine research paradigms, and investigate theoretical and practical foundations of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies used within educational research. You will identify criteria for the development of a quality research study that is ethical, accurate, comprehensive, cohesive, and aligned. Specific course topics will involve the ethics of conducting research; data collection and analysis techniques; and issues of viability, trustworthiness, validity, reliability, generalizability or transferability, and rigor. This course is intended to familiarize you with concepts and skills associated with conducting theoretical and applied research.
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EDR-8400 - Advanced Qualitative Methodology and Designs Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on qualitative research methodology and designs and the methods used to collect and analyze data in educational research. You will examine the principles of qualitative research and explore commonly used designs (also referred to as qualitative traditions or genres) with a focus on application and feasibility. Qualitative data collection and analysis methods will be examined for their suitability with regard to the research design selected. Alignment between qualitative designs and research methods, issues of trustworthiness pertaining to qualitative research, and the role and responsibilities of the qualitative researcher will also be explored.
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EDR-8500 - Advanced Quantitative Methodology and Designs Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores the quantitative research methodology and associated designs and methods. You will examine paradigmatic perspectives along with the tenets and conventions of quantitative research. This examination of designs and methods will include topics such as feasibility, validity, reliability, variable operationalization, inferential designs, and analytic software applications used within the quantitative research paradigm. You will also explore the components of aligned and coherent quantitative research designs that support meaningful research within the field of education.
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PSY-6115 - Psychology of Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course addresses learning and learning theory in a variety of contexts. Basic learning principles are explained, including behaviorist and cognitive approaches. Learning is considered as it impacts behavior change and as it takes place in the classroom, in problem solving for community or civic problems, and in electronically mediated social learning. The special ways that learning occurs in later ages are also examined.
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PSY-6801 - Foundations of Educational Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction course to studies in Educational Psychology. In this course, students will examine the application of psychological theories to the learning processes applying the principles of psychology and research to the practice of teaching and understanding the classroom settings. It is important to understand how students learn and how that learning varies and is affected by each student’s context, culture and development. This course will focus on the psychological concepts and principles in the learning and instructional processes, development of teaching methods, knowledge and skills, and enhancement of learning environments. The primary objective is to facilitate a clear understanding of the complex and dynamic processes of learning and development as they related to the principles of learning and teaching.
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PSY-6802 - Educational Psychology for Diverse Populations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course, Educational Psychology for Diverse Populations, focuses on the notion that people have different backgrounds, perspectives and values, including different approaches to learning. This course covers research and theory on cultural differences, social groups, attitudes, beliefs, and biases regarding diverse populations. Students will discuss current conceptual, theoretical, and methodological work in education and psychology and consider the role of race, ethnicity in students’ school experiences, academic achievement, and development in multicultural settings.
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PSY-6803 - Gifted and Talented Education for Diverse Populations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Working with children and families who have diverse developmental and learning needs requires not only a deep understanding of and respect for the individual child, but also research-based knowledge. Theories of giftedness, talent development, instructional strategies, diversity and technological issues, implications for educational practices and psychological inquiry. In this course, students will develop and assess practical strategies and tools needed in educational settings to plan curriculum, teach, assess and if necessary, refer young children. Using the child’s unique characteristics, students will learn to help create supportive, challenging, and experiences environments.
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PSY-6810 - Capstone for Educational Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Capstone course in Educational Psychology is an opportunity to incorporate their knowledge and understanding of educational concepts and processes that have been learned throughout the program. Students will demonstrate a range of competencies and communication skills, reflecting the knowledge, critical thinking, sensitivity to ethics and diversity, and appreciation of research that has been acquired during the program. The final product for the course will include a written document summarizing this work.
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PSY-6811 - Internship for Educational Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students seeking a master’s degree in Educational Psychology may opt to complete their degree by taking an internship in Educational psychology instead of the Capstone course. During the internship experience, students will meet weekly with their assigned NCU professor as well as their approved internship site supervisor to discuss their experiences. Weekly assignments include submission of required evaluations and preparation for the final theoretically grounded presentation summarizing the internship experience. Internship experiences are designed to guide candidates through specific standards-aligned experiences with resulting growth in competencies demonstrated through application in practice
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E-Learning |
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EL-5001 - Introduction to Principles and Practices in E-Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will receive an introduction to the teaching and learning strategies in the e-learning environment. Students will examine the basic foundations of e-learning, instructional principles used to develop effective online courses and materials, and the assignments and assessments that are used in e-learning. Students will design a professional development or corporate training activity based on best practices in e-learning.
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EL-5002 - Introduction to E-Learning Instructional Strategies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this Master’s level, students will be introduced to the strategies necessary to facilitate teaching and learning practices in the e-learning environment. Students will also examine the development of effective online learning facilitation skills, understanding theories of learning to accommodating various learning styles, conducting effective online class discussions, monitoring the progress of students, guiding collaborative online learning activities, and administering online assessment and evaluations
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EL-5006 - Adult Learning Theories Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
During this course, students will examine and develop the skills in identifying, analyzing, and planning for the diversity in adult learning behaviors. Students will identify the strategies for developing critical thinking and reflective practice in adult students. Students will evaluate the principles of adult learning theory and how they can be used in the design of technology-based instruction to make it more effective.
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EL-5007 - Ethics and Legal Issues Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This Master’s level course will examine potential legal and ethical issues involved in online classes and programs. Ethical principles that relate to copyright, intellectual property, negligence, fair use, and privacy will be explored. This course will provide educators with a general framework for addressing issues such as ownership of electronic course materials, determining whether a work is in the public domain, and the proper use of copyrighted works at a distance. Prevention of plagiarism in the digital environment will also be addressed.
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EL-5009 - Mobile Devices for Teaching and Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will receive an introduction to teaching and learning using mobile devices. This course will present a conceptual and theoretical foundation for implementing mobile devices into the curriculum including exploration, examination, and evaluation for the efficacious use of mobile devices in the classroom. Students will analyze related mobile technology processes and techniques for effectively using these devices. Students will also explore the structural aspects, pedagogical issues, curriculum design, psychological and group dynamics, ethical and social issues, as well as the practical issues of using mobile devices.
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EL-7001 - Principles and Practices in E-Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will be introduced to the essential elements in the field of e-learning, including foundational philosophies, principles, and models. You will consider technologies that increase student success and examine assessment practices and tools specific to the e-learning environment. The goal of this introductory course is to prepare you to use research-based best practices in creating positive e-learning experiences for learners and instructors.
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EL-7002 - E-Learning Instructional Strategies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course serves as an introduction to instructional learning strategies using information and communication technologies. Students will develop effective online learning facilitation skills such as establishing a safe learning environment for learners, accommodating various learning styles, conducting effective online class discussions, monitoring the progress of learners, guiding collaborating online learning activities, and administering online assessment and evaluations.
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EL-7003 - Instructional Design and Engaging E-Learning Activities Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore instructional design and its role in creating engaging e-learning experiences. In particular, you will interpret existing standards related to learner engagement and instructional design, explore instructional design models that support the design of engaging e-learning activities, and actually design instructional content for e-learning experiences. You will also evaluate measures of learner engagement and recommend strategies for increasing learning engagement within e-learning experiences within education and training contexts.
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EL-7004 - The Online Learner Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will consider key issues and practical guidance for working with students in an e-learning environment. The course includes an examination of the basic characteristics of online students and the factors that are critical to their success. You will explore student-centered approaches, engagement supportive of equity and inclusion, and assessment strategies.
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EL-7006 - Facilitating Adult Learning Online Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Adult learners have unique needs, and this course will prepare you to facilitate online learning to meet these unique needs. You will examine adult learning theories, principles, and pedagogies with particular consideration of diversity, equity, inclusion and adult motivation. You will consider the design of online learning experiences that create opportunities for effective facilitation of adult learning.
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EL-7007 - Developing Online Content Ethically and Legally Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will examine ethical and legal implications of multiple aspects of developing online content. You will consider different ways that use of existing content is distributed and protected as well as individual and collective implications arising from failure to adhere to laws and best practices. You will also consider ethical challenges and the need to consider multiple aspects of content accessibility. At the conclusion of the course, you will be prepared to use strategies to support ethical and legal development of online content across e-learning contexts.
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EL-7700 - Leading Online Learning for K-12 Students Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course offers a broad overview of e-learning in K-12 education. You will examine opportunities, challenges, and best practices, including communication tools, necessary technologies, and related resource implications. You will consider needs related to equity and accessibility, including the opportunity to modify content for online delivery.
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ESL-5001 - Foundations of Instruction for Non-English Language Background Students Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This master’s level course establishes the rationale for English as a second language and bilingual education, preparing reflective practitioners and educational leaders to address issues and concerns critically and analytically in the classroom. It provides a comprehensive survey of bilingual/ESL strategies for students with a non-English language background while expanding the student’s understanding of best educational practices. Students will explore models of bilingual education and language development.
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ESL-5003 - Assessment of Linguistically Diverse Students Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will focus on the assessment of linguistically diverse students, particularly assessment of their English language proficiency and multiple measures for academic assessment of reading comprehension and mathematical proficiency. Both formal and informal assessments will be reviewed, including modifications, portfolios, and graphic organizers.
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ESL-5005 - English Language Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore best practices for teaching English language learners (ELLs). You will consider theoretical and sociocultural influences as well as contemporary techniques for instructional planning, academic assessment, resource selection, and classroom management. You will also contemplate the experiences of ELL teachers who non-native speakers themselves.
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ESL-5006 - Instructional Methodologies for English Language Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on instructional strategies and methodologies for learners of the English language. You will discriminate among the requirements for teaching oral communication versus written communication and then analyze the principles and instructional methods appropriate for instruction to diverse learners of the English language. You will analyze the influences of multiple demographic variables, including multiple sociocultural characteristics. By the end of the course, you will be prepared to recommend instructional accommodations and develop sheltered content across multiple curricular areas.
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ESL-7100 - Second Language Foundations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will analyze how learning a new language differs from learning a first language, including how learner experiences and processes that occur during second language acquisition. As you examine theories related to second language acquisition, you will also consider the role of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in acquiring the second language. You will assess best practices and principles in various learning environments and create instructional plans and materials based on those principles.
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ESL-7200 - Teaching English Language Learners Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course offers a deeper exploration of theories, models, practices, and strategies related to teaching English language learners. You will consider knowledge and skills related to the acts of listening, speaking, reading, and writing English and develop sheltered content lessons for diverse learners. Given the collaborative nature of teaching, you will also assess opportunities to collaborate with other professionals around effective instruction for English language learners. Throughout the course, you will consider diversity, equity, and inclusion as you design culturally responsive instructional materials and accommodations.
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ESL-7300 - Assessing Diverse Learners Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore the assessment of diverse English language learners in various educational contexts with consideration for the perspectives of a leader-practitioner and research scholar. Your exploration will include assessment differences, tools, and strategies for both content-area learning and language learning. You will also evaluate the role of technology for the assessment of diverse English language learners as well as examine the roles of teachers and other professionals in the evaluation and accountability of English language services and programs.
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ESL-7400 - Developing Curriculum for English Language Learners Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course focused on developing curriculum for English language learners, you will explore frameworks for curriculum development, including the development of unit plans for both content area and language learning outcomes related to reading, writing, listening, and speaking English. You will also consider strategies for differentiating curricula and evaluate standards and guidelines related to proficiency outcomes for English language learners.
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ESL-7600 - Issues in ELL Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will analyze historical contexts for English language learning as well as the current political, social, and educational implications of teaching English language learners. You will consider research regarding the education of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as well as different ways within the learning environment to affirm students’ cultural identities. Along the journey, you will also evaluate strategies for teaching English language learners within contexts of English as a foreign language, English as a second language, and bilingual education contexts.
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ENT-5000 - Innovation - The Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This is the initial course in the entrepreneurship specialization and serves as the prerequisite for all future courses within the specialization. Prior to the start of this course, it is recommended that students enter the course with a well thought out product or service venture. Students will explore many facets of the potential venture to include new venture feasibility, an analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT), and identification of potential investors to determine if the new venture is needed within the marketplace.
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ENT-5001 - Strategic Market Assessments Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will learn how to identify and analyze the various internal and external factors which impact the development of effective marketing strategy in both the domestic and global marketplace. This will include but not be limited to governmental, business, technological, and political challenges and opportunities that exist when operating within emerging national and international markets. The roles of history and tradition are also explored in light of their potential impact on various emerging market economies. The course will require the student to delve into advanced exploration of current topics, marketing of innovations and early stage technologies, the entrepreneurial dimensions of market research and analysis, intellectual property protection and management, and other potential new market plan related topics. Finally, students will utilize current business case studies to demonstrate “real world application” of the concepts discovered in this course to develop a strategic marketing plan for an existing or prospective business enterprise.
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ENT-5002 - New Venture Formation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The formation of a new venture is an evolutionary process which requires research, analysis, assessment, and reevaluation of a new product or service in a competitive environment. Students will assess various leadership styles and how the styles might enhance venture performance. Students will examine the many business models available and determine how the models may possibly be incorporated into the new venture plan. A cursory analysis of personnel to define needs for skill types and sets will also be performed. Students will evaluate funding and financing options as well as market strategies based on an initial competitive analysis of the marketplace. At the conclusion of the course, students will have completed steps to solidify and clarify their new venture plan through research and analysis.
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ENT-5003 - Venture Capital and Private Equity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will develop a plan to research, identify, and acquire the financial resources required for successful funding of the new venture. Funding the new venture will require students to examine business valuation, deal development, debt planning and structure, and the acquisition of venture capital from government agencies (Small Business Administration for example) or interested investors. A clear and succinct plan for funding the new business venture will be paramount to the successful acceptance of the new venture business plan by interested parties such as investors, stakeholders, bankers, or angel funds. Upon completion of the course, students will have a detailed financial plan that can be presented to investors and other interested parties.
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FIN-5012 - Corporate Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the most important components of corporate finance. The course starts with an examination of the financial statements and the related financial ratios. The financial statements include the balance sheet and the income statement while the financial ratios make use of financial statement metrics to assess such issues as profitability, short term solvency, management of current accounts and debt structure choices. The course then studies some fundamental concepts on using present value and future value to solve business and personal financial problems. The differences between debt and equity securities are examined including the important role of interest rates in valuing debt securities, i.e. government and corporate bond values. This course will examine the benefits and costs of employing debt verse equity with the objective to maximize the value of the firm.
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FIN-5013 - Investment Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the theoretical and technical concepts associated with investing in marketable securities. Optional security investments are assessed with an analysis of the historical risk and return structure for these securities. The Efficient Market Hypothesis is studied which in turn leads to the examination of important valuation models - the Capital Asset Pricing Model and the Arbitrage Pricing Theory. The course further includes an analysis for fixed income security investing with an important emphasis on interest rate risk for these securities. Moreover, the course includes the use of derivative securities such as futures, forward contracts, options and swaps. A framework for making intelligent investment decisions and achieving successful investment results is developed.
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FIN-5014 - Financial Institutions Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course takes a broad approach in studying financial institutions such as commercial banks, savings and loan associations, investment banks and insurance companies. The central theme involves examining the risks facing financial institutions and the methods and markets through which these risks are managed.
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FIN-7012 - Corporate Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to the role of finance, the operating environment of the firm, analysis of financial statements, the term structure of interest rates and yield curves. It has been said that to really understand a business, one must understand the financial numbers. This course, building upon a basic understanding of accounting, serves as the springboard for understanding the financial health of a corporation. Central to this understanding is the concept of cash flow, where it comes from and what affects it. While knowledge of accrual accounting is important, one pays bills from cash, not receivables. Preparing financial statements, something learned in accounting, is not the same as understanding what they are telling us. This course provides the initial building blocks for understanding the financial strengths and weaknesses of a corporation.
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FIN-7013 - Investment Portfolio Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to investment portfolio management. Central to this understanding is the concept of risks and return, futures, swaps, valuation, and risk portfolio performance. Additional examination will be on the advanced components of investments with an emphasis on financial markets, option market valuations, international diversification, and pricing models. This course will help students gain financial knowledge that can be used to make sound investment decisions. Shareholders, stakeholders, financial managers, and investors will be able to further identify key sources of funding to grow their business or gain a greater return on investments.
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FIN-7014 - Managing Financial Institutions Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the most important advanced components of financial institutions with an emphasis on topics more closely related to academic research. The course includes an examination of advanced content as well as relevant academic papers. The student is required to develop some in-depth papers on the primary academic topics within financial institutions. Moreover, the student will be reviewing and assessing relevant academic papers to better prepare the student to potentially write papers within this area of finance. The course begins with an analysis of the financial system and financial institutions. It continues with an examination of financial statements for financial institutions. It provides a careful examination of interest rate risk and credit risk. Next the course studies derivative securities for financial institutions. The course finishes with a thorough examination of an academic paper and then the development of a presentation on financial institutions.
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FIN-7015 - Advanced Financial Statement Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The student will examine the most important advanced components of financial statement analysis with an emphasis on topics more closely related to academic research. The course includes an examination of advanced content as well as relevant academic papers. The student will be required to develop some in-depth papers on the primary academic topics within financial statement analysis. Moreover, the student will be reviewing and assessing relevant academic papers to better prepare the student to potentially write papers within this area of finance. The course begins with an analysis of the balance sheet and income statement. It continues with an examination of financial ratios. It provides a careful examination of a common size statement. The course studies the decomposition analysis and the impacts of financial leverage.
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FIN-7018 - Accounting and Control for Nonprofit Organizations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is important for the advanced financial and accounting professional to better understand the planning and control systems within nonprofit organizations. In this course, students are provided a complete review of the accounting principles and practices used in Not-for-Profit organizations with a heavy focus on governmental accounting practices. The course materials on accounting principles and practices can be applied to hospitals, colleges and universities, health and welfare agencies, and other similar organizations. The course includes topics on appropriations, budgetary accounting, financial conditions, auditing, fund accounting, and ethics. The course assessments include cases, problem solving, and written research narratives.
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PSY-5501 - Principles of Forensic Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to graduate studies in Forensic Psychology. This area of psychology involves the application of psychological principles to the justice system, which includes law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and victim services. Current models, theories, and research in Forensic Psychology will be explored. In addition, graduate-level skills, such as academic integrity, effective use of the Northcentral Library, comprehending complex scholarly texts and research articles, and use of APA form and style in professional communication are also introduced. Students will complete the course with a roadmap to navigate their way to completion of their educational aspirations.
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PSY-5502 - Psychology of Law and Justice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the integration of forensic psychology and the legal system. Psychological implications of criminal justice will be explored. Students also will review psychological theories and research related to criminal behavior and victimization as well as the impact and relationship between the legal system and human behavior. The history and ethics of remediation also will be addressed.
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PSY-5504 - Social Psychology and Aggression Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is focused on the psychological theories of aggression. Students will examine principles of social psychology including the frustration-aggression hypothesis, cognitive dissonance, cognition and arousal as well as heuristics. Psychosocial factors in aggression as well as gender differences and cultural influences on aggression expression also will be explored.
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PSY-5505 - Diversity and Forensic Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is focused on victimization and offender characteristics through the lens of diversity. Students will examine gender and cultural differences in the area of forensic psychology. Concepts such as assessment of diverse populations, prejudice and bias will be covered. Challenges that authority face as well as to remediation efforts will be explored. Professional ethics and personal values conflicts also will be explored.
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PSY-6503 - Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is focused on the use and application of psychological principles in correctional settings non-traditional correctional settings (such as military policing). Students will examine topics such as criminal profiling, psychology and community policing, and violence within correctional settings. The offender-authority relationship, including juvenile offenders, will be explored. In addition, students will consider the implications of rehabilitation, reunification and recidivism.
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PSY-6506 - Psychological Evaluation and Treatment of Offenders Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course reviews the use of psychological evaluation and treatment strategies of offenders. Students will review the history of treatment in the forensic setting, including clinical definitions of deviant behavior and therapeutic treatment models for both offenders and victims. Common assessments in forensic studies will be examined. Other topics to be covered include therapeutic follow-up, recidivism and contemporary trends in treatment in forensic settings.
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PSY-6507 - Criminal Profiling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will examine criminal behavior from a psychological perspective. Topics covered include foundations of criminal profiling, victimology, behavioral patterns and behavioral analysis. Alternative methods of profiling and analytical reasoning skills required of an effective profiler will be explored.
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PSY-6510 - Capstone in Forensic Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Capstone course in Forensic Psychology is an opportunity to demonstrate a range of professional competencies and communication skills, reflecting the knowledge, critical thinking, sensitivity to ethics and diversity, and appreciation of research that has been acquired during the MS program in Forensic Psychology. The Capstone course culminates in a review of the evidence based practices related to a specific issue of interest to the student in Forensic Psychology.
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PSY-6511 - Internship in Forensic Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students seeking a master’s degree in forensic psychology may opt to complete their degree by taking an internship in forensic psychology instead of the Capstone course, PSY5510-8. Students interested in this option are required to submit paperwork approving their internship site prior to enrolling in this course and no later than their eighth course in the program. During the internship experience, students will meet weekly with their assigned NCU professor as well as their approved internship site supervisor to discuss their experiences. Weekly assignments include submission of required evaluations and preparation for the final theoretically grounded presentation summarizing the internship experience. Internship experiences are designed to guide candidates through specific standards-aligned experiences with resulting growth in competencies demonstrated through application in practice.
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ACC-2001 - Introduction to Financial Accounting Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will be introduced to the fundamentals of financial accounting as well as the processes and principles used in the preparation of financial statements. Your studies will focus on an understanding of the accounting cycle by utilizing journal transactions and distinguishing the primary categories of accounting information. You will also be introduced to how the financial statements are used for interpreting information for decision-making.
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BBA-2001 - Introduction to Business Administration Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides you with an overview of the various forms of business, the primary operational areas of a business and the environments within which businesses operate. You will be familiarized with how operational areas are interconnected, how diverse environmental factors influence the operations and sustainability of a business entity and how businesses utilize technology to facilitate operations and drive competitive advantage.
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BIO-1010 - Life Sciences Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will be presented with the emerging development of global civics, an archetype of citizen responsibility that transcends physical borders and considers the growing interdependence of social, economic, and political implications involving the worldwide public good. This course will provide you with a foundational knowledge of key global issues through historical perspectives, social science theories, and present-day facts. You will also gain insight into the global institutions that navigate these complex issues with foresight.
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COM-1010 - Workplace Communication Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will examine the roles of business communication and workplace professionalism as mechanisms of success at work. Topics include the communication process, information evaluation, professional development, and networking. A variety of communication mediums including written, face-to-face, and electronic are covered. This course will present you with topics like cross-cultural communication, nonverbal behaviors, teamwork, and conflict resolution, which are essential in today’s business environment.
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COM-2010 - Public Speaking Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will be introduced to the skills required for effective public speaking which includes techniques to lessen communication apprehension and the use of visual aids to enhance speaker presentations. You will prepare for success in typical public speaking situations and will learn the basic principles of organization and research needed for effective public speaking.
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COM-2020 - Conflict Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will examine the role of conflict as a successful measure of interpersonal communication skills across a variety of settings, including both workplace conflict and personal. You will seek to understand the origin of conflict, as it relates to personal growth and advancing communication skills. You will learn strategies for deescalating conflicts as they arise, and for resolving conflict in a group setting. The role of culture and conflict will also be examined.
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ECO-2010 - Introduction to Microeconomics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will examine general microeconomics theory with an emphasis on supply and demand, equilibrium, price elasticity and market structures. You will learn about consumer behavior, how firms make production and pricing decisions and the role that government plays in shaping the economic marketplace.
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ECO-2015 - Introduction to Macroeconomics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will examine general macroeconomics theory with an emphasis on aggregate supply and demand, the monetary system and the relationship between domestic economies and the global economy. You will also learn about the factors that drive economic growth and impact the employment rate, GDP and other critical economic factors.
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