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Learning Analytics in K-12 Education |
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LAK-7004 - K-12 Analytic Tools Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will be provided instruction regarding the types and functions of various K-12 analytics tools. Special attention will be given to the use of K-12 statewide Student Information Systems and the integration of other types of data or multi-source data such as NAEP (National Student Clearing House data). Students will learn to select proper analytic tools depending on knowing the purpose and types of educational answers sought, as well as the technology infrastructure, availability of data, and cost. This course will provide an exploration of various analytic tools as well as review prominent studies and applications where educational analytic tools are used.
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LAK-7005 - Implementing a K-12 Analytics Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will prepare their own “theoretical” K12 Analytics Project following a pre-designed template provided for them. The project will include addressing issues of Scope, Cost, Timeliness, and Utility. It will be important to adequately address the humanistic side of a learning analytics Project, such as leadership and in-house expertise. Students will also have to sufficiently address other analytic challenges such as moral, ethical, and legal issues. This course is the capstone project for Learning Analytics K12.
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Legal Studies |
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MLS-5000 - Introduction to Legal Studies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide students with a foundational understanding of the United States Legal system. Topics will cover: non-legal professionals and the roles they play in the legal system; differences in the origins of laws between judicial v. common v. legislative; and a business focus on torts and contracts.
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MLS-5100 - Legal Research and Writing I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
You will examine the components and structure of legal cases for conformity to industry standards in this course. You will evaluate significance of legal precedence in legal writing, conduct electronic and text-based research. You review the basic types and structures of legal documents used in the practice of law.
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MLS-5260 - Legal Research and Writing II Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to assist you in advancing the legal writing and research skills needed to draft legal memorandums, Briefs in Support, Contracts and Motions. In addition to practicing your writing skills, you will examine the technical elements of different legal documents. You also will critique legal writings for content and style.
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MLS-5300 - Ethics for the Legal Professional
In this course you will examine the fundamental relationship between ethics and the legal profession. As part of your coursework, you will review rules and statues governing the legal profession. You will focus on decision making within a complex business environment where business goals may be in conflict with legal and societal concerns.
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MLS-5450 - American Constitutional Law Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will learn about the United States’ Constitution and federal laws that have an impact upon citizens and professional law entities. The role of the courts and limitations on state and local powers also will be examined.
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MLS-5470 - Civil Actions I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the actions that can be taken by professional organizations or by citizens against organizations in a civil setting. Distinctions will be made between civil and criminal actions. You will learn about related laws and policies and subsequent results such as remedies, damages and restitution.
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MLS-5480 - Criminal Actions Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the actions that can be taken by professional organizations or by citizens against organizations in a criminal setting. Distinctions will be made between civil and criminal actions. The organization’s use of litigation in criminal settings or in response to criminal activities will be explored.
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MLS-5490 - Civil Actions II Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will examine the relevance of procedural choices in such areas as civil rights, class actions, and public law litigation. This course adds to the knowledge you obtained in Civil Actions I. Among the topics you will review the procedural issues in handling cases and the complex litigation environment.
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MLS-5800 - Advanced Topics in Torts Law Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
You will examine issues related to required compensation for intentional or unintentional torts in this course. Negligence, unforeseeable risk of harm, breech, legal and medical malpractice, causation, scope of liability, and other general considerations will be covered. You will also explore resolutions and their cultural, economic, and political implications.
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MLS-5820 - Advanced Topics in Contracts Law Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will introduce you to various issues that arise when entering and enforcing contracts. The definition of a contract, types of contracts, and purposes will be analyzed. You will explore the enforcement of a contract, dispute resolution options, and contract termination.
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MLS-6000 - MLS Capstone Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Your capstone course is designed as a case based approach, grounded in literature that allows you to research and provide written analyses on topics in the legal field. You will demonstrate your ability to integrate practical skills and theoretical knowledge obtained in earlier courses. You also will complete activities that illustrate the relevant role of the paralegal or legal assistant.
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Legal Studies - JFK |
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PLS-3001 - Introduction to Law Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This course provides students with an overview of the American legal system and introduces students to various legal fields and topics. Legal vocabulary and legal writing will be emphasized. This course will also provide an overview of the role of paralegals in a work environment while concentrating on the various regulations and ethical guidelines governing the work of paralegals.
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PLS-3002 - Legal Research Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This course provides an introduction to legal research. It is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge of research materials and tools including giving the student a working knowledge of the use of primary and secondary sources with emphasis on research strategies. Students will learn how to locate sources of law, the use of proper citation method, how to Shepardize case law, and research codes and statutes. This course will also focus heavily on the use of computer-assisted legal research.
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PLS-3003 - Legal Writing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 11
This course will focus on analyzing legal problems, and writing clearly and concisely. The ability to effectively, clearly, and precisely express oneself in writing is critical to success in a legal environment. This is true of every written communication – from e-mail to court documents. This course will emphasize the writing component of the paralegal profession by requiring the student to analyze various legal problems and communicate their findings in a proper written format. In this course, students will focus on grammar and basic writing as well as legal writing.
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PLS-3004 - Legal Ethics Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This course will introduce students to the types of ethical dilemmas and issues that they will face in the workforce and to the rules adopted in California for the regulation of paralegals and their managing attorney’s conduct. Students will learn methods for researching the answers to ethical dilemmas. This will include online research methods. It provides students with brief coverage of ethical principles from the perspective of the practicing paralegal, placing special emphasis on how rules affect paralegals.
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PLS-3005 - Tort Law Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This course will introduce the student to the broad area of civil tort law including negligence, intentional torts, strict liability, product liability, and nuisance. Privileges and defenses to various torts will also be introduced. Students will acquire the knowledge to define and evaluate tort law to specific factual situations.
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PLS-3006 - Contract Law Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This course is designed to introduce the student to the area of contract law. Contract information will be emphasized along with evaluation of contract disputes, discharge of performance and resulting damages, and the various remedies available for breach of contract.
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PLS-3008 - Litigation I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 11
This course is designed to introduce the student to civil litigation in California state courts. The rules of civil procedure will be the focus, with emphasis in the drafting of demand letters, complaints, answers, and motion practice. Students will be responsible for the drafting of numerous legal documents by way of practical exercises. Additionally, this course will provide students with various interviewing and investigating skills relevant to paralegal work in a law office setting.
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PLS-3009 - Litigation II Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 11
Prerequisites: PLS 3008
This course covers discovery, trial preparation, trial practice, and appeals. Students will continue building expertise in drafting legal documents and will develop skills in organizing documents and preparing for trial including the use of technology.
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PLS-3010 - Legal Technology Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 11
This course provides training on software used for communication, creating legal documents and presentations in a legal environment, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, and Outlook. Students will be exposed to legal-specific software in terms of a billing, document management, case management, and trial presentation software used in our legal community.
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PLS-3011 - Paralegal Capstone Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 11
This is the capstone course for the Paralegal Certificate Program. Students will use their skills and knowledge acquired throughout the curriculum to interview clients, prepare pleadings and discovery, and perform legal analysis through the drafting of legal memoranda.
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PLS-3012 - Legal Studies Capstone Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 11
This is the capstone course for the Legal Studies Program. Students will use their skills and knowledge acquired throughout the curriculum to perform substantive legal work in preparation for their entry into the legal profession.
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PLS-3015 - Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This course will introduce the student to the concepts and principles of estate planning with emphasis on the drafting of wills and trusts.
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PLS-3023 - Criminal Law Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This course is designed to introduce the student to the area of criminal law along with the roles and responsibilities of paralegals working in the private and public sector of criminal law. Criminal procedure is the focus with emphasis placed on pre-trial investigation techniques, pre- and post-trial criminal motions, trial preparation, and criminal appeals.
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PLS-3025 - Business Organizations/ Corporations Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This course will provide the student with the introduction to the formation, operation, and dissolution of various kinds of business organizations including the different types of corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships.
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PLS-3027 - Family Law Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This course will introduce the student to the broad area of family law including the fundamental principles underlying the marital relationship, dissolution, child custody, and support. Students will learn how to become an effective paralegal in a family-law practice by the drafting of the various documents relating to domestic relations.
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PLS-3029 - Evidence Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This course examines the basic principles of California evidence at trial.
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PLS-3031 - Intellectual Property Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This is a survey course of the principal types of intellectual property— trade secrets, patents, copyrights, and trademarks—as set forth in federal and state statutes and further defined by case law.
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PLS-3035 - Immigration Law Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This course is a practice-oriented overview of immigration law and procedures. The course will cover the development of US immigration law, policy and procedures, and focus on legal terminology and forms utilized in immigration practice.
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PLS-3037 - Environmental Law Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This is a survey course that will give students a broad, practical understanding of some important Federal and State environmental statutes and case law. The course is designed to introduce students to the fascinating variety of important environmental challenges addressed by environmental laws, the difficult policy issues surrounding environmental problems and the legal complexities of environmental regulatory and administrative schemes. The course will explore the practical considerations in regulating air and water usage and its impact on human life and animal life and the roles of the government, business owners and private citizens in accomplishing the goals of the Legislature.
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PLS-3038 - Employment Law Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the fundamentals of employment law. This course covers the fundamental concepts of employment law while examining the entire employer-employee relationship. The course starts with an examination of the prohibition of workplace discrimination, then moves to the hiring of employees, the managing of employees, and then to the ultimate decision to end the employer-employee relationship. Learners will also be required to complete practical assignments that are routinely handled by paralegals working in an employment law practice.
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PLS-3040 - Internship Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
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This course will provide the student an opportunity to gain practical paralegal work experience in an office environment. The student must work a certain number of hours in the office environment under the supervision of an attorney or experienced paralegal. (Note: Students are strongly encouraged to take an internship as one of their legal specialty electives). There is also a classroom component to this course, offering advice in resume writing, interview skills, and issues of employability.
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PLS-3046 - Project Management in E-Discovery Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 11
Paralegals are often depended on to coordinate much of the discovery process in civil litigation. Taking on this role requires that paralegals are familiar with and understand e-discovery rules, requirements, and procedures. Students in this course will learn the basic principles of project management, and how to apply these established principles to each phase of the e-discovery process. This course is offered completely online in the Winter quarter. It is a required course for the Advanced Legal Technology concentration.
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PLS-3047 - Advanced Legal Technology Applications Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This course provides advanced training on software used for communication, and the creation and management of legal documents and presentations in a legal environment, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, FileSite, Workshare Compare, and NetDocuments. Students will learn how to use software commonly utilized in law firms and other legal environments for team collaboration with a focus on the capabilities of Office 365, including, but not limited to, Sway, OneNote and SharePoint. Students will also learn about the latest legal-related apps. This course is offered completely online in the Spring quarter. It is a required course for the Advanced Legal Technology concentration.
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PLS-3048 - Trial Presentation Skills Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
Students will gain live, hands-on experience with the legal trial presentation software programs TrialDirector and TrialPad. Specifically, students will learn the basic rules of evidence, and to prepare and display trial exhibits, and synchronize deposition videos. Students will also learn how to set-up the equipment needed for live trial presentation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the opportunity (optional) to gain experience with live trial presentation by operating TrialDirector in the summer mock trials for the law school. This hybrid course is offered in the Spring quarter. It is a required course for the Advanced Legal Technology concentration.
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PLS-3049 - Alternative Dispute Resolution Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This course is an in-depth study of procedural and substantive legal principles of alternative dispute resolution. Emphasis will be placed on procedures and practical applications of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and alternative adjudicative processes with integration of ethical and policy issues.
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PLS-3061 - Criminal Procedure Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 11
This is a survey course of basic principles of Criminal Procedure. Students will understand the Fourth Amendment principles of search and seizure, the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination, and the Sixth Amendment right to counsel. Also, students will learn sentencing outcomes.
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PLS-3063 - Constitutional Law Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 11
Constitutional Law examines the relationships and functions of the republican form of government created pursuant to the United States Constitution and the Amendments to the Constitution. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between the government and the governed. Federal and State powers as they relate to each other and the individual rights of the governed as they relate to all levels of government are examined via review of United States Supreme Court cases.
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PLS-3101 - Accounting for the Legal Professional Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 11
This course introduces the basic concepts and principles of accounting. This is an introductory course and, as a result, assumes no prior knowledge or experience with accounting. Objectives of this course include: (1) understanding how accounting concepts and financial statements affect legal issues, (2) a working knowledge of accounting; (3) the ability to understand the language of accounting; (4) enhanced ability to communicate with those in the accounting profession; and (5) the ability to critically review and analyze financial statement information.
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PLS-3103 - Advanced Legal Writing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 11
This course is the advanced writing course, required for the BA students. This course will reinforce the art of analyzing legal problems, and writing clear and concise legal correspondence, e-mail, memoranda and briefs. Students will conduct research and write a research paper, as well as draft other legal documents.
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PLS-3111 - Law and Social Justice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 11
This is a survey course examining the civil rights of the various groups studied including people of color, people with disabilities, and gays and lesbians. Sexual discrimination against both women and men will be studied as well.
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PLS-3113 - Critical Thinking in Law & Business Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 11
This course addresses the interaction of law and business and the societal issues that must be a part of successful and responsible business activities.
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PLS-3400 - Advanced Business Communication Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 11
This course addresses basic skills needed by students to both write effectively and understand verbal and nonverbal communication. Students will develop competencies in business presentations, professional business writing, team communication and identifying techniques to improve effective communication among diverse workplace audiences.
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MBA Courses |
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MBA-5102 - Changing Times - Business in the 21st Century Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will consider the impact of current trends such as 21st century leadership related to globalization and sustainability through the utilization of management and technology tools. The subsequent core courses will provide a greater in-depth knowledge of business concepts and areas in an integrated fashion.
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MBA-5110 - Managing People and Teams Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to ensure that you are prepared to lead in today’s global workplace. Whether you are aspiring to management or are already a manager, you will find this course professionally relevant to acquire the essential skills to be an effective manager. In this course, you will examine concepts and apply strategies regarding global leadership; managing human capital and teams; ethical decision-making; navigating organizational change; and budgeting/allocating resources.
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MBA-5121 - Managerial Decision-Making Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to help you develop the understanding, skills, and cognitive processes that managers utilize for effective decision-making. This includes assessing the factors that influence effective business decisions in the global business environment. You will learn practical problem-solving and critical thinking in their analysis of real-world business scenarios, selection of tools and techniques, and identification of problems, opportunities, and solutions. You will also explore how information technology can provide effective decision support for complex business issues.
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MBA-5130 - Managing Business Finances Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will review procedures, process, and tools to effectively manage business finances. You will apply and practice these concepts in a wide range of simulated business and managerial situations. Topics include; Business and managerial economics, profit and loss, understanding financial reports, financial risk analysis, asset valuation, budgeting, managerial and financial accounting, financial ethics, and cost management. You will practice using financial tools and case studies to aid in your analysis and financial decision-making.
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MBA-5140 - Operations Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will be introduced to the principles of operations management as they relate to business strategy. You will learn how to assess effective business operations utilizing a global supply chain with diverse and geographically-dispersed suppliers and customers. You will also examine how information systems effect operational productivity, competitiveness, automation of business processes, and internet-based commerce.
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MBA-5150 - Innovation and Marketing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will investigate and assess strategies for innovation and the introduction of new ideas, products, and technologies to market. You will practice assessing their customers’ needs and tailoring strategies and tactics accordingly. This course provides an integrative approach to marketing and innovation utilizing business analytics, supply chain, operations, economics, and financial management. You will set marketing goals and produce marketing plans to reach those goals and measure their progress. You will examine ethical, social, and legal aspects such as marketing to minors and false or deceptive practices.
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MBA-6010 - Strategic Planning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
You will develop skills to effectively formulate strategic plans utilizing R&D, marketing, production, finance, human resources, and TQM to determine strengths and weaknesses. This will include the use of SWOT and PEST analysis techniques for assessing market position and direction for growth.
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MSA Courses |
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MSA-5001 - Financial Accounting Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to financial accounting that specializes in the processes and principles used to prepare financial statements. This course will focus on an understanding of the accounting cycle including the preparation of the financial statements as well as interpreting information for decision-making.
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MSA-5002 - Managerial Accounting Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores the nature of managerial accounting as it relates to decision- making. Concepts and systems are analyzed, including cost-volume-profit analysis, analysis of reporting and financial statements, performance evaluation, differential analysis and product pricing, capital investment analysis, budgeting, and Just-in-Time manufacturing.
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MSA-5005 - Computerized Accounting Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will further your development and in-depth exposure to accounting through study of computerized accounting topics. Computerized accounting emphasizes the utility of computers to perform manual accounting entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Computerized applications are ubiquitous in accounting because computers perform at remarkably high speed with accuracy and reliability. Technology is constantly evolving and accountants must have the skills to maintain electronic versions of the general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, depreciation, and inventory to perform financial statement analyses for decision-making.
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MSA-5010 - Intermediate Financial Accounting Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide historical background on accounting standards and their evolution. In addition, the course will emphasize the financial accounting and reporting standards according to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
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MSA-5015 - Auditing I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide a historical background on auditing standards and their evolutions including the differences for publicly traded companies and privately held companies. In addition, the course will cover the auditing process including planning, fieldwork, wrap-up and reporting.
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MSA-5020 - Advanced Government Accounting Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on more advanced accounting principles including business combinations and consolidations, foreign currency translation, hedge accounting and not-for-profit/governmental accounting.
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MSA-5031 - Federal Taxation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to develop your research skills relative to the tax code. You will learn how to locate, interpret, and apply tax knowledge. You will be able to differentiate between business entities and income types to determine tax liabilities and to use situational analyses, apply the tax law, and develop tax strategy plans.
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MSA-5035 - Advanced Cost Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an examination of the use of cost accounting techniques within the decision-making structure of the business environment.
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MSA-5040 - Advanced Financial Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an advanced examination of practices for financial accounting and reporting for the accounting professional. This course will explore the differences in reporting requirements of for-profit and not-for-profit government organizations.
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MSA-5050 - Auditing and Compliance Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an advanced examination of auditing concepts, practices, and reporting requirements for the accounting professional.
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MSA-5060 - Legal Aspects of Accounting and Taxation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will study how government regulations in taxation and bookkeeping impact the conduct of organizations and their accounting practices.
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MSA-5070 - Managing the Business Environment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is a survey of business concepts for the accounting professional. Students will study concepts of economics, management, and corporate governance to help them understand accounting in the context of the larger organization.
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MSOL Courses |
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MSOL-5000 - Leadership Development and Practice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will begin to develop and enrich your leadership skills, while exploring historical trends in management through the lens of leadership theories and behaviors. In the leadership role, you will analyze and apply concepts and models to real organizational situations. Through self-assessments, explore your own leadership style, skills, and goals to create a personal leadership profile that will grow throughout the program.
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MSOL-5102 - Ethics and Decision Making Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will continue your journey of leadership development through introspective reflection, then inquire into your personal/organizational values in business and societal settings. You will develop skills in ethical decision making to further enhance organizational performance and goal achievement.
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MSOL-5103 - People, Processes, and Organizational Health Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Today’s organization is immersed in a competitive and dynamic environment requiring adaptive organizational structures to increase capacity and create a framework for development and growth. Within the organizational environment, leaders must be equipped to resolve conflict. The emphasis in this course is on leadership and relationship styles among individuals within the organization. You will develop skills needed to lead diverse teams, develop others, and apply strategies to create a culture of continuous improvement.
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MSOL-5104 - Leadership: Change, Crises, and Communication Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Leading change is one of the most important and difficult challenges facing any leader. This course is an introduction to the role of leadership in managing change and responding to organizational crises. As a leader, you will analyze strategies for managing change as a constant state, evaluate situations for potential crises, and develop proactive approaches for crisis management. Effective communication strategies are key to successfully leading through these situations.
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MSOL-5105 - Leadership and Organization Strategy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Organizational strategy is impacted by increasing globalization, uncertainty in the marketplace, and disruptive innovation. Leaders must respond by creating an organizational learning culture to promote strategic innovation, and adapt and grow in a constantly changing environment. This course helps you build the capacity for strategic leadership to meet organizational challenges. In the role of leader, you will learn to develop leadership strategies, skills, and tools required for creating a plan to reinforce organizational strategies and competitive growth.
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MSOL-5106 - Understanding Data Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Analytics provide insight into organizational opportunities and challenges enabling leaders to analyze the overall health of an organization and make faster, better informed decisions. Having strong analytical skills is important for leaders in building an organization’s ability to effectively use data to compete in the marketplace. In the role of leader, you will identify stakeholders, determine a problem, collect and analyze existing data to develop plans that inform operational and strategic planning processes.
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MSOL-5801 - The Nonprofit Sector: History, Trends, and Theories Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The nonprofit sector in the U.S. dates back to the 1970s, but charitable organizations have a much richer history. An overview of the nonprofit sector, its origins and connection to public policy in the U.S., current trends and the future of the sector, and the concepts of nonprofit theory are explored in this course.
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MSOL-5802 - Nonprofit Strategic Management and Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Nonprofit leaders use strategy to navigate through the dynamic internal and external environments. Through mission, vision, goal setting, strategic planning, and environmental analysis and assessment, strategy is developed, implemented, and measured. In this course, students explore the purpose and process of strategic management to analyze the work that needs to be done and the best way to do it.
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MSOL-5803 - Philanthropy and Fundraising in Nonprofits Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Nonprofit sustainability requires complex fundraising programs and effort, and the philanthropy of individuals and organizations, public and private. The dynamic nature of today’s donor markets, the impact they have on philanthropic behavior, and the ethics and accountability required of nonprofits and their fundraisers are explored in this course.
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Management |
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MGT-7006 - Advanced Topics in Organizational Behavior Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Doctoral students will investigate organizational behavior (OB) and the impact individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within an organization. Students will specifically focus on how to improve productivity, reduce absenteeism and turnover, and increase employee citizenship and job satisfaction. Students will also study OB and the tools for guiding the productivity of others, predicting human behavior at work, and the perspectives needed to manage individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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MGT-7019 - Ethics in Business Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Organizations can no longer ignore ethics and social responsibility, including the green movement. Ethics are required by local, state, and federal legislation, and today, more than ever, stakeholders at organizations are being held accountable for their actions and societal harm. Therefore, academic integrity must be carried out from the classroom to the place of business. In a case study format, students in this course will learn about current laws, their applications to business, and how to maintain an ethical perspective within the context of a global framework.
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MGT-7022 - Advanced Topics in Organizational Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will synthesize and assess present theories and research results related to organizational development. Among many topics identified, students will assess organizational behavior in all sized businesses, evaluate group think and group behavior, and weigh structure and design of businesses for success.
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MGT-7110 - Leadership in Organizations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prerequisites: Fundamental requirement in General Management or fundamental Psychology courses
This course is designed to ensure that students are prepared to lead in today’s global workplace. Whether students are aspiring to management or are already a manager, students will find this course professionally relevant to acquire the essential skills to be an effective manager. In this course, students will examine concepts and apply strategies regarding global leadership; managing human capital and teams; ethical decision-making; and navigating organizational change. An important aspect of this course is that students will assess their personal management skills and have others provide input. The results of those assessments will enable students to develop a personal leadership plan.
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Management of Virtual Organizations |
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MVO-5001 - Virtual Leadership and Team Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will acquire skills and gain knowledge of how to a become virtual team leader by examining concepts of leadership, team dynamics, and effective management in a virtual environment.
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MVO-5002 - Building Virtual Teams and Trust Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will continue your journey of learning to lead virtual teams through strategies of building trust and cohesiveness. You will learn about the role of emotional intelligence and methods of assessing accountability, as well as exploring cross-culture and diversity issues, and managing conflict. In the role of virtual leader, you will analyze and apply concepts and knowledge gained through course resources to real virtual organization situations to create a climate of trust that promotes shared respect, honesty, and open communication.
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MVO-5003 - Legal and Other Implications in a Virtual Organization Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will evaluate legal and other implications that exist in the virtual environment. This course builds on the fundamentals of virtual teams and individual and group behavior to examine how virtual teams and organizations can be affected by laws, policies, regulations, and other legal considerations. You will assess different risk mitigation strategies and examine specific cases regarding virtual organizations. You will engage in virtual exercises to experience ethical and mindful ways to engage in the virtual environment. You will also explore performance measures and productivity in virtual organizations.
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CMP-9701M - Doctoral Portfolio I Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 4
This course provides students the opportunity to prepare a collection of documents or artifacts that represent their progress through the program, as well as the achievement of specific academic and professional goals.
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CMP-9702M - Doctoral Portfolio II Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 4
In this course students will add to and refine the collection of documents or artifacts that represent their progress through the program, as well as the achievement of specific academic and professional goals.
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CMP-9703M - Doctoral Portfolio III Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 4
In this course students will add to and refine the collection of documents or artifacts that represent their progress through the program, as well as the achievement of specific academic and professional goals.
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MFS-6000 - Foundations of Trauma Studies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
You will examine the history of the study of psychological trauma. You will learn about historical and current definitions of psychological trauma. You will examine the prevalence of traumatic events in the general population as well as among diverse subgroups. You will explore the various types of traumatic events and the potential impact of experiencing traumatic events. You will examine the intersections between trauma and culture and implications for trauma treatment. You will learn about physical and mental health conditions that may co-occur with trauma. You will also explore core competencies in providing trauma treatment. Finally, you will learn from accounts of recovery from trauma.
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MFS-6001 - Assessment and Treatment Planning of Trauma Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will learn how to incorporate assessment for psychological trauma into your clinical assessment. You will examine instruments and tools used in trauma assessment. You will learn about evidence-based approaches for the treatment of children and adults impacted by trauma as well as couple and family therapy for the treatment of trauma and traumatic stress. Finally, you will explore cultural considerations in the assessment and treatment of trauma and traumatic stress.
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MFS-6002 - Global Implications of Trauma
In this course you will examine trauma as a global issue and explore the influence on relationships, communities and the world. You will describe various types of trauma including global terrorism, natural disasters, and genocide. You will also consider how cultural and historical trauma result from these incidents. You will evaluate models of trauma-informed care that are being implemented worldwide. You will also examine global dialogue and collaboration amongst mental health professionals. You will illustrate how resiliency factors and preventative care are coping variables. Finally, you will critique how access to social media affects perception and response to global trauma.
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MFS-6003 - The Neurobiology of Trauma and Art-Based Interventions Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will learn about functions of different brain areas that are involved while responding to various traumatic events and how body responds to traumatic events. You will appraise how memory processes are affected in response to a trauma. You will examine common emotional and behavioral responses to trauma and how these responses needed to be considered while working with survivors of trauma. Art-based interventions pertaining to the treatment of trauma will also be addressed.
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MFS-6004 - Somatic Approaches/Vicarious Trauma Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will examine somatic therapy which focuses on the mind-body connection for holistic healing. You will explore incorporation of somatic principles in treatment, specifically for those who have experienced trauma. You will analyze examples of modalities including meditation, yoga, and grounding techniques. You will learn how to incorporate different somatic therapies and how they are utilized worldwide. You will examine how vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue affect MFT’s working with trauma and learn how to apply somatic healing practices to self-care. You will investigate ethical issues pertaining to the incorporation of somatic therapy in trauma work.
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MFS-6005 - Working with Trauma in Family Systems, Systemic Trauma: Self, Culture, and Society Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will review how systemic, social and historical trauma affect the family. You will examine the difference between these types of trauma. Special emphasis will be given to the ways in which these types of trauma intersect with power, privilege and oppression. Particular attention will be given to self-of-the therapist exploration.
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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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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-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-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-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-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 addressed, 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-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-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-6103 - Cultural Diversity, Gender, and Family Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course addresses issues related to diversity, equity, power, privilege, and oppression as they relate to culture and social location, including but not limited to 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. You will examine systemic therapeutic approaches, as well as self of the therapist contexts that influence their ability to address diverse issues presented by a variety of clients. In addition students will appraise ethical dilemmas in the framework of cultural competency.
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