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MFT-8962 - MFT Doctoral Internship II Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of the practicum course, doctoral students are required to complete a nine-month, full-time (i.e., 30 hours per week) internship. Prior to beginning the doctoral internship, all students must develop an approved Internship contract. This nine-month experience is organized into three one-credit courses, each being 12 weeks in duration. All students in Internship must have a local supervisor who has the documented expertise to mentor the MFT student’s development in the area of the student’s specialty. The Internship contract will guide both the student’s work during the nine-month internship, and the supervisor’s evaluations of the student’s work.
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MFT-8965 - MFT Doctoral Internship and Portfolio Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of the practicum course, doctoral students are required to complete a 9-month, full-time (i.e., 30 hours per week) clinically focused internship. Prior to beginning the doctoral internship, all students must develop an internship contract approved by the Director of MFT Doctoral Programs. The 9-month experience is organized into three 1-credit courses, each being 12 weeks in duration.. All students in this internship must have a local supervisor who has the documented expertise to mentor the PhD student’s development in the area of the student’s specialty. The supervisor’s credentials must be approved by the Clinical Team as a part of the internship contracting process. The internship contract will guide both the student’s work during the 9-month internship, and the supervisor’s evaluations of the student’s work. While each student’s internship will be individualized to provide the best possible growth through experiential learning, each internship will share these characteristics: students will meet weekly with their local supervisor; each internship is focused solidly in the student’s degree specialty (e.g., military family therapy, medical family therapy, couples therapy); it represents growth in the student’s previous functioning (i.e., it cannot be simply doing more of what the student is already doing); and it provides an experiential base for the student to meet to PhD Program Outcomes and Student Learning Outcomes.
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MFT-8970 - MFT Supervision Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course introduces the fundamentals of systemic supervision with an emphasis on the importance of contextual variables such as culture, SES, and ethnicity. There is also an exploration of the impact of gender on the supervisory relationship. The design of the course meets the criteria for the 30-hour supervision fundamentals course for the AAMFT Approved Supervisor track. The intention is for the course also to be useful for any professional who is actively engaged in clinical supervision. Learning methods include short writing exercises and 15 hours of participant involvement in videoconferences with colleagues and course faculty. During the videoconferences there will be critiques of vignettes, role playing exercises, and discussion of short papers. Participants wishing to pursue the AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation should verify their eligibility with AAMFT.
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MFT-8971 - MFT Supervision Practicum Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This practicum course provides students opportunities to enhance their ability to help MFT students begin their growth toward clinical competence and professional identity as an MFT. Students will be invited to participate in the supervision of NCU MFT master’s students while receiving guidance from the NCU instructor on the development of their supervisory skills. The course will provide an opportunity to engage in discussions and practice of supervisory tasks enhancing students’ ability to further develop their identities as MFTs and future MFT supervisors.
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MFT-8991 - MFT Advanced Practical Experience Component (APEC I) Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
The APEC is the capstone clinical experience. During each APEC course, students propose activities they will engage in that are congruent with their programmatic clinical specialization. Students must also select at least two areas from the following to focus on during the APEC: advanced research, grant-writing, teaching, supervision, consultation, advanced clinical theory, clinical practice/innovation, program development, leadership, or policy. Students may also propose to pursue opportunities for presenting and professional writing. As part of the APEC contract, students identify the artifacts or deliverables they will submit at the end of each of the three APEC courses as evidence they have achieved their goals for the experience.
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MFT-8992 - MFT Advanced Practical Experience Component (APEC II) Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
The APEC is the capstone clinical experience. In this course, students propose activities they will engage in that are congruent with their programmatic clinical specialization. Students must also select at least two areas from the following to focus on during the APEC: advanced research, grant-writing, teaching, supervision, consultation, advanced clinical theory, clinical practice/innovation, program development, leadership, or policy. Students may also propose to pursue opportunities for presenting and professional writing. As part of the APEC contract, students identify the artifacts or deliverables they will submit at the end of the courses as evidence they have achieved their goals for the experience.
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MFT-8993 - MFT Advanced Practical Experience Component (APEC III) Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
The APEC is the capstone clinical experience. In this course, students propose activities they will engage in that are congruent with their programmatic clinical specialization. Students must also select at least two areas from the following to focus on during the APEC: advanced research, grant-writing, teaching, supervision, consultation, advanced clinical theory, clinical practice/innovation, program development, leadership, or policy. Students may also propose to pursue opportunities for presenting and professional writing. As part of the APEC contract, students identify the artifacts or deliverables they will submit at the end of the courses as evidence they have achieved their goals for the experience.
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DNP-7000 - Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course incorporates the study of organizational leadership and interprofessional team development to improve quality of care delivery, health outcomes, and safety of patient populations. You will examine consultative and leadership skills that facilitate intraprofessional and interprofessional collaboration. You will analyze effective strategies for resolving ethical and legal issues in the delivery of care. You will also synthesize knowledge of leadership and communication theories with nursing science as a framework for organizational assessment, diagnosis of systems issues, and facilitation of system-wide practice initiatives. This course will prepare you to develop advanced leadership roles in addressing complex practice and organizational issues.
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DNP-7001 - Contemporary Topics in Health Care Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course involves intensive examination of contemporary topics in healthcare. Emphasis is placed on exploring and evaluating theoretical foundations that influence nursing practice, healthcare systems, and organizational sciences. Key topics include the development of interprofessional competencies, health status and health disparities, ethics, and the meaning of health outcomes related to both quality and safety for population healthcare.
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DNP-7002 - Healthcare Economics and Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course introduces the financial structures that support nursing practice and will focus on economic principles, financial management methods, and business strategies. You will explore the foundation for balancing productivity with quality of care, while learning to design effective and realistic care delivery systems that optimize performance, minimize costs, and enhance outcomes. You will also examine methods to evaluate costs and cost effectiveness of care using health equity and diversity. This course provides you with the tools to plan, monitor, and evaluate the acquisition, use, and outcomes of fiscal resources for practice and program initiatives.
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DNP-7003 - Informatics in Healthcare Delivery Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course incorporates the study of information science concepts, principles, and methods with application in the support, improvement, and evaluation of nursing interventions, outcomes of care, and delivery systems. You will focus on the development of knowledge and technical skills to use data management systems and technological resources for decision-making, implementation of quality improvement initiatives, and evaluation of patient care technologies.
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DNP-7004 - Advanced Health Policy & Advocacy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on advanced nursing leadership and advocacy for healthcare policy improvement. You will examine the process of healthcare policy development and determine the disparities within the US and international healthcare delivery systems. You will use policy theory to critically evaluate the current and historic policies, laws, and financial incentives that affect healthcare delivery and nursing practice. You will apply principles of organizational change and cultural effectiveness to evaluate components of leadership necessary for public health improvement.
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DNP-7005 - Translation of Evidence into Practice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will address scientific frameworks for advanced nursing practice including theories from nursing, behavioral and social sciences, quality improvement models, and evidence-based practice models. You will integrate the theme of change throughout this course related to improving patient and healthcare outcomes. You will examine various strategies to develop partnerships with stakeholders, assess quality improvement, and facilitate change based on evidence.
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DNP-7006 - Program Planning and Evaluation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course prepares you, the advanced nurse leader, to plan for the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and disease prevention program initiatives. You will discuss various approaches to quality improvement.
*Requires concurrent enrollment with DNP-7006A , which requires 30 required practice hours.
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DNP-7006A - Program Planning and Evaluation Practice Experience Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 8
Within a practice setting, you will work with your mentor, the advanced nurse leader to analyze practice approaches to quality improvement and evaluate clinical prevention strategies utilized to promote population health. Throughout the practice experience, you will seek out opportunities to cultivate skills to plan for the development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and disease prevention program initiatives that influence patient outcomes.
*Requires concurrent enrollment with DNP-7006 . Requires 30 practice experience hours.
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DNP-7007 - Health Outcomes Research Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prerequisites: DNP-7006
This course introduces various approaches to evaluating health outcomes research, including risk assessment, causation, and principles of measurement. You will evaluate evidenced based health outcomes research to include instruments and strategies for measuring economic valuation of healthcare programs. You will examine factors that affect quality and safety and develop strategies to monitor and improve health outcomes. You will review the literature addressing a healthcare issue and identify your DNP project topic. You will complete training to establish an understanding of health ethics, regulatory oversight, and responsible conduct for research.
*Requires concurrent enrollment with DNP-7007A , which requires 90 practice experience hours.
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DNP-7007A - Health Outcomes Research Practice Experience Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prerequisites: DNP-7006A
Within the practice setting, you will appraise factors that increase risks and liability. You will review data using information technology and review the literature addressing a healthcare issue to identify a DNP project topic. Throughout your practice experience, you will seek opportunities to generate evidence-based solutions that address risks and liability.
*Requires concurrent enrollment with DNP-7007 . Requires 90 practice experience hours.
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DNP-7008 - Clinical Analytics and Data Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prerequisites: DNP-7007
This course focuses on data management skills to measure the use of services and quality of patient care within a practice setting. You will incorporate multiple techniques and methods to diagnose system issues and measure quality improvement and program outcomes. You will also assess ethical principles related to data governance and stewardship. Finally, you will work on formulating your problem statement for your DNP Project.
*Requires concurrent enrollment with DNP-7008A , which requires 90 practice experience hours.
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DNP-7008A - Clinical Analytics and Data Management Practice Experience Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prerequisites: DNP-7007A
Within the practice setting, you will measure the use of services, the quality of care, and patient satisfaction to identify system needs. You will compile data for gap analyses. Upon completion of the course experience, you will identify issues/needs to address and formulate problem statements.
*Requires concurrent enrollment with DNP-7008 . Requires 90 practice experience hours.
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MSN-5000 - Dynamic Healthcare Environments Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides key insights into a dynamic and evolving healthcare delivery system, including the impact of legislation on healthcare organizations and diverse populations. You will analyze key principles of complex systems leadership theory as it applies to disruptive innovation. You will focus on emerging models of care and the complexities of healthcare finance.
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MSN-5001 - Theoretical Foundations of Human Behavior Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course concentrates on both nursing and related theories regarding the behavioral motivations and decision-making techniques of adults. Application of the biopsychosocial approach and various theories will be explored, such as violence in society, end-of-life decision-making, and health behaviors that influence quality of life.
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MSN-5002 - Population Health Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will introduce you to the concepts and theories relevant to healthcare for multicultural and diverse populations. You will explore determinants of health from a broad perspective. You will examine various models for providing population-based care from primary care to accountable care organizations.
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MSN-5003 - Health Outcomes Research Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will place an emphasis on research and strategies for improving nursing care for patients across the healthcare continuum. You will understand how to develop quality improvement projects, which utilize evidence-based practice and allow for systematic evaluation of outcomes. The course will include quality improvement study design and health outcomes measures.
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MSN-5004 - Quality and Safety Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores the issue of quality and safety from a patient-centered care perspective. You will explore strategies to promote ethical decision-making processes and to improve communication within interprofessional teams. You will explore legal and financial ramifications of incompetent nursing practice.
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MSN-5005 - Health Policy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on nursing leadership and advocacy for healthcare policy improvement. You will explore the process of healthcare policy development, assess the role of coalitions, and recommend data-informed decisions for healthcare policy changes. Nurse leadership roles will be examined through current legislation initiatives.
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MSN-5100 - Human Resources Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course addresses application of behavioral sciences to management. You will analyze best practices for recruitment, retention, and motivation for employees. Topics include the relationship between staffing levels, competencies, patient safety, quality of care, and utilizing a cost benefit analysis of various staffing strategies. Special issues surrounding unionization will also be addressed.
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MSN-5110 - Leadership in Healthcare Organizations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore key nursing leadership responsibilities including the development of a just culture within the healthcare organization. You will explore evidence-based policies and procedures, quality improvement, and organizational planning within the workplace environments. You will be analyzing how nurse leaders have approached responsibilities and served as role models in the nursing profession. You will also analyze strategies for integrating stewardship of resources and managing incivility in healthcare organizations.
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MSN-5200 - Patient Safety in Nursing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Patient safety focuses on the minimization of errors in treatment and the prevention of adverse effects associated with patient care. In this course, you will be introduced to relevant theories, principles, practices, and operational issues as they relate to patient safety and quality. You will explore patient safety problems and high-risk contexts for error occurrence and determine the appropriate tools and evidence-based practices to address these issues. Through the utilization of error theory and systems thinking, as well as methods of risk assessment, you will be challenged to consider the roles of various stakeholders in for patient safety.
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MSN-5210 - Nursing Policy and Regulation in Healthcare Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Healthcare and nursing are regulated by policies and standards from a variety of groups and agencies. In this course, you will examine external drivers and policy initiatives related to quality and patient safety improvement in nursing, including accreditation, and performance. You will examine key federal legislation and regulations promulgated by organizations such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Quality and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN), and the AACN MSN Essentials. You will also learn to develop effective internal policy initiatives related to quality improvement.
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NUR-7000 - Nursing Education Theories and Concepts Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will focus on theories and concepts that provide the foundation for nursing education and adult learning. You will conduct concept exploration and analysis in theory development. You will examine multi-disciplinary concepts applicable to nursing education and nursing research. You will also review seminal and current literature from nursing practice, education, and research, as well as social sciences.
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NUR-7001 - Future of Nursing Education - Challenges for the Educational Leader Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will learn the future opportunities and challenges in nursing education from the views of a reflective practitioner. Through the course, learners will discuss regulatory, ethical, and political challenges instructional and supervisory leaders face in nursing education. Also, the learners will focus on how educational leaders explore and act upon challenges and opportunities.
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NUR-7002 - Nurse as Educator Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will learn the evolving roles of the nurse educator within the context of an ever-changing health care system and educational environment. The focus is on the educator as a teacher, leader, collaborator, mentor, and change agent. The principles underlying the teaching of adult learners will be examined and applied to classroom and clinical settings. It is anticipated that, at the end of the course, the learner will have formulated a personal working philosophy of nursing education.
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NUR-7003 - Evidenced Based Teaching in Nursing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The student will learn the foundational knowledge in the science of nursing education for developing skills and behaviors for contemporary nursing education practice and scholarship. This course explores current evidence based andragogic practices within the nursing education discipline.
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NUR-7004 - Teaching with Technology in Nursing Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Student will learn the importance of reflection on teaching with technology in nursing education in the classroom and clinical settings. The goal of this course is to ensure that students have an understanding of technology tools that can create diverse and meaningful learning experiences for students. The course is designed to examine current technology trends including simulation, online learning, learning management systems, instructional design, web 2.0 tools, computer assisted learning, presentation software, EHRs, and videos. Through discussion and sharing, students refine their skills in using these tools to practice as an educator.
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NUR-7005 - Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will learn evaluation methods used in nursing education curriculum. Content includes norm referenced and criterion referenced evaluation methods. Students will identify criteria used to develop reliable and valid evaluation measures. Students will explore measures used to identify cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains as they relate to education and nursing. Current issues and research related to educational testing instruments, alternatives to standardized evaluation methods, and outcome measurement in education will be discussed.
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OL-5100 - Resolving Conflict Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the principles and practices of executive leaders in non-profit organizations. This course incorporates assessing leadership challenges, strategic planning, organizational capacity, fiduciary responsibilities, marketing and communication, and developing a SWOT analysis.
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OL-5101 - Organizational Capacity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Capacity building, an integral aspect of organizational leadership, involves investing in the right people for the right roles, and implementing the necessary systems to optimize their success. In this course, students will learn theories and best practices having to do with leadership’s role in building and maintaining organizational capacity.
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OL-5102 - Applied Research for Organizational Leaders Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Theory and Practice of Organizational Leadership course focuses on theories of leadership as they apply to organizational success. In this course, students will learn about various theoretical and applied leadership theories and practices. Students will also identify theories and practices appropriate for their own use in their own organizations.
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OL-5103 - Leading Change and Organizational Renewal Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students gain a deep understanding of the complexity of organizational ethics and ethical leadership through critical analysis and research regarding ethical principles. Students will research and evaluate consequences of unethical leadership, and how to build and maintain a culture of ethics. Students will assess ethics as they pertain to the globalization of organizations.
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OL-7100 - Conflict Resolution and Mediation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Conflict is a normal part of living and working together. Conflict can give you opportunities to learn and grow both personally and professionally. Of course, the positive potential of conflict does not eliminate the discomfort we can feel around conflict. In this course, you will examine the conflict and mediation within a variety of educational organizations. You will evaluate conflict management skills and practices, including discerning the implications of diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness in the process of conflict interpretation and management within educational organizations.
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OL-7101 - Building Organizational Capacity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Building capacity within educational organizations is an interesting endeavor that offers many opportunities and challenges. In this course, you will assess multiple factors that influence capacity and then use those factors to analyze the capacity of educational organizations across diverse contexts. As you consider leadership skills and approaches that enhance capacity, you will also recommend solutions that align with the organization’s guiding statements. Throughout the course, you will consider the extent to which the organization uses culturally-sustaining practices in planning and implementing organizational progression.
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OL-7102 - Leadership Ethics to Attain Organizational Excellence Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore the role of ethical leadership in attaining organization excellence. Given the many types of educational organizations, you will examine leadership competencies that relate specifically to ethical behavior in your choice of educational organizations. Organizational leaders create a culture of ethical behavior. You will critique the techniques leaders use to communicate decisions, manage conflict, and address ethical dilemmas within the educational organization. You will also use case studies as a method of analyzing and responding to ethical dilemmas.
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OL-7103 - Theory and Practice of Organizational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The purpose of this course is to strengthen your application of leadership theories, styles, and attributes to authentic practice. You will examine the influence of leadership on organization culture and consider how data can inform leadership decisions. As you consider your own leadership practices, you will also explore how social and economic trends have shaped historical leadership practices, as well.
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OL-7104 - Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
You will learn fundamental concepts about leadership in nonprofit educational organizations. From the basics of board governance to the leader’s role in cultivating reciprocal community partnerships, you will consider the unique needs of different types of nonprofit educational institutions. You will also learn about the role of leadership in managing human and financial resources and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
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OL-7105 - Leadership in Organizational Change Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will analyze change management processes and evaluate real-world change management situations in the context of various educational institutions. You will explore resources for planning for and implementing change. You will also examine forces influencing organizational productivity and culture. You will also investigate the leadership practices necessary to lead educational organizations through change processes.
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OLB-7001 - Conflict Resolution and Mediation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students must become adept at interpreting conflict and identifying options that result in a favorable outcome for all stakeholders. Constructive responses and mediation skills developed through a focused effort to understand communication patterns, interpersonal relationships, and communication skills can produce successful conflict resolution. Theory, self-reflection, and enhancement of conflict skills, cultural understanding, structure, and practice of collaborative and mediated negotiations are emphasized.
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OLB-7002 - Building Organizational Capacity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Capacity building, an integral aspect of organizational leadership, involves investing in the right people for the right roles, and implementing the necessary systems to optimize their success. In this course, students will learn theories and best practices having to do with leadership’s role in building and maintaining organizational capacity.
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OLB-7004 - Theory and Practice of Organizational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Theory and Practice of Organizational Leadership course focuses on theories of leadership as they apply to organizational success. In this course, students will learn about various theoretical and applied leadership theories and practices. Students will also identify theories and practices appropriate for their own use in their own organizations.
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OLB-7005 - Ethical Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students gain a deep understanding of the complexity of organizational ethics and ethical leadership through critical analysis and research regarding ethical principles. Students will research and evaluate consequences of unethical leadership, and how to build and maintain a culture of ethics. Students will assess ethics as they pertain to the globalization of organizations.
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OLB-7006 - Communicating Change Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Communication is never more important than during times of change. Leaders play an integral role in leading organizational change by helping others understand the need and purpose of change through effective communication. In this course, you will examine leadership theories which underpin communication strategies and practices to successfully manage organizational change.
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OLB-7007 - Leader as Coach/Consultant Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Coaches and consultants (internal and external) have become an important part of organizational reality. In this course, students will examine coaching and consulting theories and application. Students will also explore their skills in adapting their styles to particular organizational contexts, through both effective communication and astute analyses and recommendations.
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OLB-7008 - Executive Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Leadership strategies are often unique to a specific organizational sector (corporate, governmental, nonprofit, etc.). In this course, you will examine cross-disciplinary leadership theories and strategies for their appropriateness to particular sectors. You will also evaluate the role of leadership in organizational development, organizational culture, and organizational change.
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PM-6000 - Project Procurement Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Project Procurement Management includes the processes necessary to acquire the materials necessary for the project team to perform their mission. This course includes contract management and the change control processes required to administer contracts or purchase orders issued by project team members.
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PM-6004 - Project Risk Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Project risk is an uncertain event or condition that can have either a positive or negative effect on a project’s objectives. This course includes the processes concerned with conducting project risk management planning, identification, analysis, mitigation and monitoring and control.
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PM-6008 - Project Monitoring and Control Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore the components of project monitoring and control measures in project management. Students will monitor project progress in order to identify variances from the initial project plan. Corrective actions will be identified in order to meet project objectives. Students will identify and quantify control concepts, pricing and estimating methodologies in order to incorporate these concepts in to a Quality Management Plan for the project.
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PM-6020 - Management, Leadership and Team Building in the Project and Program Environment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will explore techniques and skills that can mitigate human resource problems in the project and program environment. Such problems can cause delays, erode quality, increase costs, and result in high levels of stress for everyone on the project team. This course will introduce and investigate soft skills utilized in management, leadership, and team building that can be applied to manage tough human resource issues. Students will examine concepts of leadership and organizational behavior to promote their effectiveness as both project leaders and project managers. Integration of tools and technology such as social media and management of virtual and multi-cultural teams will also be studied.
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PM-7000 - Project Procurement Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Doctoral Learners will examine strategies and materials necessary for a project team to manage procurement processes and issues. The course covers procurement and contracting for products, services, and personnel, as well as legal and ethical implications of procurement and contracting. Students should be able to apply procurement management principles and PMBOK (5th ed) processes to actual contracts and procurement contexts, as well as applying organizational theories to project procurement research.
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PM-7004 - Project Risk Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines project risk management planning strategies. students will identify, analyze, and suggest responses to processes regarding monitoring and control. Students will be evaluated on response to discussion questions, subject matter related to the activity and evaluated based on written research papers.
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PM-7008 - Project Monitoring and Control Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will explore the components of project monitoring and control measures to identify variances from the project plan. Students will assess project monitoring and the controls to be applied from a more theoretical viewpoint. The student will be researching theorists and key implementers in the field. Corrective actions will be formulated in a final assessment project.
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PM-7012 - Multiple Project Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides strategies from industries responsible for management of multiple projects. Students will utilize multi-project management tools, techniques and methods need to successfully manage allocated resources across various projects. Students will be evaluated on response to discussion questions, subject matter related to the activity and evaluated based on written research papers.
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PM-7016 - Managerial Budgets and Project Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Budgets provide an accurate measurement of the authorized work physically accomplished plus a status of the management’s budget for the completed work. This course presents the budgeting for a project and one tool that can be applied to measure project progress: The Earned Value Management technique. Earned value will be examined in this course as an effective technique to manage project budgets and express project progress.
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PSY-5101 - Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to graduate studies in Psychology. Students will have an opportunity to review psychological theories, ethical principles, and history of the field, including the emergence of diversity in the field of Psychology. 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 will be introduced. Students will complete the course with a roadmap to navigate their way to completion of their educational aspirations.
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PSY-5102 - History and Systems of Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course presents a history of psychology beginning with the early Greeks to the modern era. It shows how philosophy combined with developments in natural science and experimental physiology to form the major schools of psychology today. Developments in the fields of psychology will be assessed in the context of the cultures and the times in which they occurred. Psychological theories, knowledge of important individual and events, and critical thinking are emphasized.
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PSY-5103 - Professional Ethics, Law, and Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines legal and ethical issues as they relate to the profession of psychology as practiced in any and all settings. Course content includes standards of practice, state licensing and practice regulations, research requirements, and professional ethics codes. This course is required for all graduate students in psychology. Students are encouraged to consider the issues from the perspective of their own specialty and interest, and to complete their assignments from their perspective of interest.
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PSY-5104 - Theories of Human Development and Functioning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, the student will study human development from conception through late adulthood. Students will engage in a variety of activities and applications through which they will explore, understand, and reflect upon key theories and concepts related to physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development across the lifespan. Students will develop an appreciation of the impact of the cross-disciplinary importance of the study of human development.
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PSY-5105 - Social Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an overview of social psychology. Specifically, this course will explore how others affect an individual’s perceptions, thoughts, emotions, and behavior. We will examine current research as well as historical social psychological concepts, and explore how social psychological constructs impact one’s world.
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PSY-5106 - Biopsychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Biopsychology explores the relation between the function and structure of physiology, especially the brain, and psychological functioning. This course examines the divisions in biopsychology, how the brain grows, what causes it to be damaged, and how it can regenerate or be repaired. Ethical considerations related to research and developments in neuropsychology and applications of the findings of biopsychology to improve the human condition will also be raised.
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PSY-5107 - Research Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The focus of this course is on the fundamentals of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches to psychological research. Students will gain an understanding of the strengths and limitations of each approach, and how these methods apply to the student’s area of research interest. This course also provides students with background on research ethics and skills in conducting literature reviews and scholarly writing.
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PSY-5108 - Cognitive and Affective Basis of Behavior Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will examine the foundational theories related to cognitive and emotional influences on behavior. Themes to be traced will include process and application of memory, perception, language, problem-solving, decision-making, and creativity. The course will examine how emotion impacts cognition as well as the interactive characteristics of human cognition and affective functioning.
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PSY-5109 - Theories of Personality Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine, compare and contrast key personality theories. Drawing on classic and contemporary sources, students will consider Freudian, post-Freudian, behaviorism, and social learning theories. Students will also examine more contemporary theories on personality, such as those put forth by cognitive, humanistic, and positive psychology.
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PSY-5110 - Applied Statistics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course introduces the graduate student to the calculation, use, and interpretation of descriptive statistics and inferential statistical analysis. The emphasis of this course is on providing a working knowledge of basic statistical concepts and helping students to understand statistical methodologies used in psychology, and, more generally, to develop a working knowledge of statistical usage in everyday life.
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PSY-6102 - Multicultural Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course prepares the student to deal with essential issues in a multicultural society from both an individual and professional standpoint. Topics to be covered include the emergence of multicultural psychology, considerations for psychological research and testing, and how multiculturalism promotes a plurality of world views and communication styles. The formation and impact of stereotypes and prejudices in the light of establishing and maintaining a cultural identity in a multicultural society will also be examined. Finally, the student will become familiar with differences in access and views on physical and mental health services in different cultures.
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PSY-6103 - Human Communication: Interviewing Skills Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Verbal and nonverbal communication and listening skills, as well as the ethics that apply to communication are covered in this course. Communication in the workplace, between couples, and across cultures are also key topics of this course. The student will think critically about what makes public speaking influential and also study the cutting edge in communication, electronic mediated communication.
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PSY-6106 - Capstone Course: Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Capstone course in 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 MA program. The Capstone course culminates in a review of the evidence-based practices related to your specific interests.
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PSY-6109 - Career and Lifestyle Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on the theory and skills needed to provide basic career and lifestyle counseling. During this course, students will explore the importance of careers and lifestyle from a developmental point of view. Research and measurement, which are key to career counseling, will also be evaluated, as well as various career counseling strategies and ethics required in this field. The students will have the opportunity, using scenarios and pilot proposals to exercise skills in career counseling.
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PSY-6110 - Clinical Survey of Substance Abuse and Dependence Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will cover the broad scope of substance use and dependence, and its impact on individuals, families, and society. This includes the costs of substance misuse in terms of lives lost, health problems, and financial losses. Students will explore theories and models of both etiology and treatment of substance use disorders, including the exploration of a variety of both legal and illicit substances, as well as the physiological and psychological processes of dependence. Prescription drug abuse, abuse of over the counter (OTC) drugs, and dietary supplements will also be covered, and gender and diversity issues are highlighted.
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PSY-6114 - Psychological Tests and Measurements Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides students with a fundamental background in assessment and measurement as well as the ability to evaluate the psychometric strengths and weaknesses of individual psychological tests and measurements, using both conceptual and applied. This course focuses on psychometric principles (e.g. validity and reliability), test and items analysis, test construction, and applications of psychological testing in a wide variety of settings.
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PSY-6116 - Psychology of Prejudice & Discrimination Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed as a comprehensive, research-based overview of the major theories of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. It involves a psychological analysis of different forms of prejudice and discrimination, including racism, sexism, and ageism. The development, maintenance, and prospects for reduction of prejudice and discrimination against minority groups are studied.
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PSY-6121 - Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines major research in the social psychology of groups. Topics such as group dynamics, formation, structure, performance, leadership, conflict, intergroup relations, and change, will be addressed and analyzed. Please note that this is not a clinical course, and does not address the therapeutic functioning and conduct of groups.
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PSY-6201 - Psychology of Sexuality and Sexual Orientation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will examine dimensions of human sexuality from physiological, psychological, social, and cultural points of view. You will examine these dimensions via recent empirical research. You will also spend time reflecting upon, and in some cases, debunking preexisting ideas and bias, as personal reflection and growth are critical components of multicultural competence. Topics include an overview of stages of sexual identity development, cultural and individual variations, and stigma and discrimination.
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PSY-6202 - Psychology of Gender Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will explore the way in which gender is understood from various perspectives including sociocultural, political, psychodynamic and biological perspectives. Gender differences are often overemphasized; in actuality, there are fewer differences than often assumed. Issues of transgender and intersex variations will be discussed minimally, as these topics are the focus of another course. Central to this course will be an opportunity to rethink and reintegrate ideas about gender differences and gender similarities by studying material across several cultures.
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PSY-6203 - Introduction to Transgender and Non-Binary Studies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will be introduced to factors that influence and impact individuals who identify as transgender. Terms such as gender queer, gender variant, intersex, cisgender, and transitioning, among others, will be discussed. Stages of male to female and female to male transitioning and how to offer support at each stage will be explored. Stigma and barriers to care will be examined as well as strengths-based, affirming model of care for assessment, support, treatment, and advocacy. You will learn to conceptualize cases from a holistic, multicultural perspective and acknowledge that all people regardless of group or identity are informed by their larger context and culture.
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PSY-6206 - Psychology of LGBTQ+ Studies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will review the full spectrum of human sexuality and the individual’s development of sexual identity and orientation. The full range of identities will be explored including asexuality, gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, and others. Stigma and discrimination as they relate to these groups will be explored in addition to your own bias related to these groups. Historical milestones in the LGBTQ+ movement will be explored. You will examine a strengths-based, holistic, affirming model for treating this community. Your learning will culminate in learning how to educate others on the topics and to advocate for the populations described in this course.
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PSY-6207 - Capstone: Gender and Sexual Fluidity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Capstone course in Gender and Sexual Fluidity 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 MA program. The Capstone course culminates in a review of the evidence based practices related to a specific issue in the field of Gender and Sexual Fluidity.
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PSY-6301 - Health Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course considers the biopsychosocial model of health and how it interacts with important issues in health such as primary prevention and change. Specific cognitive behavioral change approaches, communicating with diverse groups in health care and psychological factors in chronic and end state diseases are addressed in this course.
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PSY-6401 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on how psychological principles are applied in work settings. An evaluation of current models and theories used in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology will be explored. Research methodologies as well as the history of I/O psychology will be investigated. Key concepts include teamwork, work motivation, and job analysis.
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PSY-6415 - Capstone Course: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Capstone course in Industrial/Organizational 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 MA program. The Capstone course culminates in a review of the evidence based practices related to a specific issue in the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
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PSY-7011 - History and Systems of Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course surveys the development of modern psychology. Students will be presented with a thorough introduction to the philosophical underpinnings and theoretical progression of the study of the mind and behavior. Key theorists and schools of psychology will be reviewed, and their influences on contemporary psychology will be examined.
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PSY-7012 - Professional Ethics, Law, and Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course examines legal and ethical issues as they relate to the profession of psychology. Students will review basic principles of ethics, how ethics are applied in professional settings, and specifically, how various ethical challenges present themselves in the practice of psychology. Ethics scenarios common to practice settings, teaching, and consulting are explored.
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PSY-7013 - Human Development and Functioning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this doctoral-level course, students will study human development and functioning. Students will engage in a variety of activities and applications through which they will explore theories and research of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development across the lifespan. Students will also develop an appreciation of ontological, epistemological, and methodological issues within the field of developmental science.
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PSY-7014 - Social Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will examine the social aspect of human behavior. In particular, you will analyze core social motives that have evolved to ensure human survival, and how these are applied in the social situation. You will closely examine theory and research in key areas of social psychology such as attitudes, bias, social influence, aggression, pro social behavior, and the social nature of the self.
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PSY-7101 - Foundations for Doctoral Study in Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will be prepared for success in the psychology doctoral program at Northcentral University. Students are introduced to relevant academic communities, professional standards, and doctoral-level expectations. Essential skills needed to pursue a doctoral degree in psychology are emphasized, including critical thinking, comprehending complex scholarly texts and research articles, and effective written communications. Students will identify and begin to explore potential research topics for use in their doctoral studies and complete the course with a roadmap to navigate their way to degree completion.
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PSY-7102 - Scholarly Writing and Professional Communication in Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on scholarly and academic writing with an overarching goal of critically analyzing and thoughtfully synthesizing research findings while adhering to APA style and the principles of Academic Integrity. The emphases in this course are on how to (a) conduct effective literature searches; (b) critically review and summarize research studies; (c) write comprehensive, critical, and synthesized reviews of research literature; (d) formulate ideas and convey them in an ethical fashion; and (e) use feedback to revise and improve one’s work.
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