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ACC-7000 - Advanced Managerial Accounting Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on formulating, evaluating, and interpreting accounting information for managerial decision making. Managerial accountants (MAs) are organizational members who support managers and leaders by providing information on costs, budgets, and projections needed to make business decisions. During this course, you will identify and evaluate current developments affecting the field of managerial accounting. Driven by business activities, emerging trends, and reporting standards, MAs must adapt practices and processes to be able to provide leaders and managers accurate cost information to compete effectively within industries and markets.
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ACC-7010 - Advanced Accounting and Fraud Examination Techniques Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will examine the nature of fraud in a business setting. Topics explored include prevention, detection and investigation, and the resolution of cases of fraud that may be found in the corporate world. The course will help differentiate types of fraud found in organizational management and consumer instances, as well as other possible fraudulent acts, and how to react to discovered fraud as an auditing interest. Delineation on how, why, and what to do when fraud is uncovered in a corporation will also be discussed.
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ACC-7015 - Advanced Forensic Accounting Theory and Practice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course reviews the role of the forensic accountant in investigations and audits. Topics covered are the legal environment, Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002, audit and investigation, dispute resolution and litigation services, information security, financial statement analysis, and tax fraud. Students will emerge from the course with an understanding of the roles of forensic accountants and familiarity with their tools and practices.
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ACC-7030 - Advanced Auditing Methods and Practice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will examine auditing theory and the application of auditing standards and methods in practice settings. These include auditing and assurance services, audit planning, substantive testing, and internal control evaluation. The evidence and procedures used by external auditors and how they report on financial statements are also examined.
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ACC-7035 - Advanced Accounting Theory and Policy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on the evaluation and analysis of accounting pronouncements, concepts, and standards as well as their impact on decision-making. The scope of this course is much broader than other accounting classes, merging aspects of financial accounting, managerial accounting, and auditing into a single theoretical structure that is applicable to any issue in the field of accounting.
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Applied Behavioral Analysis |
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ABA-6901 - Foundations for Graduate Study in Applied Behavior Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to graduate studies in Applied Behavior Analysis. You will have an opportunity to review behavior analytic theories, ethical codes, and history of the field, including the emergence of diversity in the field of applied behavior analysis. 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. You will complete the course with a roadmap to navigate their way to completion of their educational aspirations.
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ABA-6902 - Professional Ethics for Behavior Analysts Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will apply ethical and professional standards and concerns to the practical application of behavior analysis. You will analyze case studies to identify examples of ethical violations, identify resolutions of ethical violations, conduct a risk-benefit analysis, apply components of effective evidence-based supervision, and explain ethical guidelines (e.g., voluntary participation, informed consent, and confidentiality) for behavior analytic research. You will be able to identify socially significant outcomes for the person or persons involved using behavior change procedures. You will review identify, analyze and evaluate current research in order to determine best practices for addressing specific behavioral issues.
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ABA-6903 - Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, you will learn the basic concepts and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Content includes the identification and application of behaviors, stimulus control and relations, positive and negative reinforcement and punishment, antecedent-behavior-consequence (3-term contingency) and motivating operations. Successful performance of the tasks on the BACB’s Task List requires the foundational knowledge presented in this course for all BCBA candidates. Many concepts in the course will be examined, in greater detail, in subsequent courses in the NCU’s Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis.
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ABA-6904 - Philosophical Underpinnings of Applied Behavior Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, you will learn foundational and historical concepts of applied behavior analysis and their evolution. You will connect the work of historical contributors to the field, such as BF Skinner, to modern day practices. You will learn the assumptions of science (e.g., determinism, empiricism, experimentation, replication, parsimony, and philosophical doubt). Successful performance of the tasks on the BACB 5th Edition Task List requires the foundational knowledge presented in this course, for all BCBA candidates. Many concepts in the course will be examined in greater detail, in subsequent courses in the NCU MA of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis.
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ABA-6905 - Assessment and Measurement in Applied Behavior Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
You will learn the basic principles of functional assessment of behavior problems, techniques of behavioral assessment, the fundamentals of repeated measurement to make data-based decisions about the function of a behavior and the effectiveness of an intervention, and evidence-based practices that promote social competency. Students will identify and select appropriate observation methods, employ functional assessment procedures and methods, display and interpret data, and design behavior intervention plans that result in socially meaningful outcomes. (Prevention/Antecedent strategies identify and make environmental changes that reduce the need for behavior analysis G-08). Students will complete a functional assessment which will include recommendations.
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ABA-6906 - Behavior Change and Supervision 1 Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course you will learn all aspects of reinforcement, the role they play in behavior change (e.g., operant conditioning, stimulus control), and the use of various schedules of reinforcement. You will learn the procedures for and differentiate between different behavior analytic teaching strategies (e.g., shaping, chaining, and direct instruction). You will develop meaningful behavior goals for your clients that account for and reflect upon the clients’ contexts, backgrounds and communities. You will identify interventions based on assessment data and proven research. You will apply both supervision and management guidelines for potential supervisees.
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ABA-6907 - Behavior Change and Supervision 2 Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course you will evaluate and apply behavior analytic procedures for reducing unwanted client behaviors and building alternative behavioral repertoires. You will learn behavior change procedures (e.g., reinforcement schedules, least intrusive and most effective strategies) and how to select the most effective behavior change strategies for the client. You will identify and evaluate any undesired side effects of various intervention strategies in order to determine the best possible intervention for specific client needs. You will define and apply verbal operants and conduct a verbal behavior assessment. You will apply appropriate supervision and management guidelines in hypothetical supervisory scenarios.
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ABA-6908 - Research Design and Measurement in Applied Behavior Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, you will learn behavior analytic designs used for experimental analysis. You will explain stimulus discrimination and stimulus equivalence procedures, interpret functional analysis data represented in graph form, and analyze case studies of a variety of procedures. You will be able to select appropriate experimental designs for the evaluation of interventions, including explaining the logic and benefits of single subject designs vs. group research design approaches. You will identify methods for controlling for extraneous variables that can influence the dependent variable. You will identify the advantages and disadvantages of each design.
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ABA-6909 - Behavior Analytic Practice and Autism Spectrum Disorder Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course you will learn how to apply behavior analytic practices to modify socially significant behaviors in individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The course content will include identifying the diagnostic criteria of ASD and specific challenges related to social communication, behavior, and cognitive ability. You will analyze and then identify appropriate function-based behavior analytic interventions designed to specifically address the daily challenges experienced by individuals diagnosed with ASD. Examples of this may include, but are not limited to, antecedent interventions (i.e. visual schedules, functional communication training, stimulus prompts, curricular accommodations and modifications), teaching strategies (i.e., discrete trial training, shaping and chaining procedures, task analysis) and consequence interventions (i.e. reinforcement schedules, punishment and extinction).
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ABA-6910 - Assessment and Treatment of Severe Behavior Disorders Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course you will apply your previous knowledge of the functional behavior assessment and intervention model to address clients with severe behavior disorders. The course content is based on current peer-reviewed research of the three general approaches (i.e., indirect or anecdotal methods, descriptive analysis and functional or experimental analyses, including interview informed-synthesized contingency analysis) currently utilized for assessing and treating severe behavior problems. You will use assessment findings to develop and implement function-based intervention strategies and create behavior treatment plans that promote generalization and maintenance of behavior change. You will also identify current issues within school settings, difficulties with treatment implementation, and determine areas of personal strengths and weaknesses in your assessment and intervention skills.
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ABA-6911 - Capstone in Applied Behavior Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will utilize Functional Behavior Assessment findings, principles of applied behavior analysis, behavior analytic treatment, and knowledge of experimental and single-subject design to propose an experimental analysis in order to determine functional control. Your research proposal will include an introduction of the problem, participant(s), methodology, ethical implications, potential limitations of the study and recommendations for future research.
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ABA-6912 - ABA Internship Course Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course you will complete 45 hours that can be applied towards the fieldwork requirement identified by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB). You will utilize all behavior analytic principles and concepts in practical environments. Activities may include conducting part or all of a functional behavior assessment, designing skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs, overseeing the implementation of behavior-analytic programs, training others on program implementation, and communicating with caregivers and other professionals.
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Athletic Coaching |
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AC-5000 - Leadership in Coaching Today’s Athlete Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Coaches face a wide array of tough decisions and need effective leadership and management skills to plot a successful course for their schools. In this course, students will investigate the methods, principles, and decision-making responsibilities of a coach. Through readings, interactive discussions, and independent activities, students will have the opportunity to equip themselves with skills in leadership, management, communication, and curriculum development, and they will apply these skills by taking on the role of a head coach and tackling some of the problems involved in coaching student athletes in today’s society.
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AC-5002 - Legal Aspects in Coaching Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will help you to develop an understanding of how law and legal precedence is applied within interscholastic sport settings. While you are likely to work in an organization with its own legal counsel, you also need to develop awareness of the legal obligations and implications of your role. In this course, you will analyze specific athletic dilemmas based on common situations and current events.
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AC-5006 - Sport Nutrition Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore the principles, background, and rationale for current nutritional guidelines for athletes. Using a physiological basis, students will explore the science behind sport nutrition. Students will also develop a practical, comprehensive understanding as it relates to sport and the influence of nutrition on exercise performance, training, and recovery.
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AC-5008 - Coaching Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore the principles, responsibilities, and issues involved with the coaching and motivating the student athlete. Students will gain knowledge of the fields of Positive Psychology and Sport Psychology. Students will develop their knowledge on strengthening a student athlete’s daily performance and team achievement in athletics.
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AC-5010 - Performance Enhancement in Sport Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will be introduced to the exercise programming strategies of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Students will be shown how a systematic approach to exercise program design uniquely blends the science of acute variables with the concepts of flexibility, cardio respiratory, core, balance, reactive, speed, agility and quickness and resistance training to develop safe and effective exercise programs for athletes in various sports.
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AC-5012 - Coaching Fundamentals of Speed Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the trend of athletic performance with an emphasis on speed training. Students will be exposed to all aspects of speed training including the latest research on the topic. Special emphasis will be placed on speed and power training for the athlete.
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AC-5014 - Coaching Theory, Methods, and Issues Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will consider theories, methods, and issues related to athletic coaching. As you examine theoretical perspectives and coaching philosophies, you will also address particular methods and styles of coaching that include policies regarding personal behavior of athletes and staff. Throughout the course, you will analyze strategies that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion through your role as an athletic coach.
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BAPSY Courses |
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PSY-3011 - Introduction to Statistics in Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will acquaint students with basic mathematical and statistical concepts used in psychological research. Students will study descriptive and inferential statistical techniques that are often encountered in behavioral research. The course will provide an exposure to many basic quantitative areas of data analysis in psychology, and make connections to other applications in life.
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PSY-3101 - Abnormal Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will develop an understanding of the origins of maladaptive behaviors and their related problems. You will explore the key theories, concepts, and research findings related to abnormal psychology, and have the opportunity to apply the study of abnormal psychology to everyday life. You will examine factors that contribute to the development of mental disorders and different courses of treatment for those disorders. Finally, you will develop an understanding of how abnormality is defined and understood in various cultures.
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PSY-3105 - Human Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores the physical, cognitive, social-emotional development of individuals across the life span. You will be introduced to the basic theories of human development and how maturation, genetics, and the environment influence development throughout the lifespan.
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PSY-3130 - Social Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides a general overview of social psychology with a specific focus on topics such as the balance between personality and social forces in influencing behavior, how and why we form and end relationships, and the role of the media in promoting aggression and violence. Additional topics including prejudice and conformity will be examined through the lens of social psychology theory and research. You will have a chance to reflect on the everyday application of social psychology and to learn more about themselves, and their world.
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PSY-3201 - Basic Research Methods in Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides an introduction to the research design and methods in the behavioral sciences. The content focuses on fundamental research concepts including scientific methods, internal and external validity, reliability, experimental and quasi-experimental designs as well as how creativity and critical thinking can lead to new findings through a systematic research process. Research ethics also will be addressed. The course will also prepare you for more advanced research courses to follow at the graduate level.
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PSY-3305 - Introduction to Statistics in Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will acquaint you with basic mathematical and statistical concepts used in psychological research. You will study descriptive and inferential statistical techniques that are often encountered in behavioral research. The course will provide you exposure to many basic quantitative areas of data analysis in psychology, and make connections to other applications in life.
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PSY-3401 - Ethical and Professional Issues Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This is an introductory course in ethics, which is designed to provide a general overview of psychology and related fields. This course will prepare you for more advanced coursework in the areas of ethics and law in the helping professions.
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PSY-3501 - Biological Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The focus of this course is on the brain-behavior relationship as viewed through the lens of psychologists. The course introduces you to the various methodologies biopsychologists use to examine the bidirectional influence between the brain and behavior. In addition, you will learn about the structural components of the brain and how they contribute to mood, addiction, memory, and our ability to make sense of the physical world.
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PSY-3505 - Culture and Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores the impact of culture on mental health and physical health as well as ways in which inequality impacts various groups. The course will cover specific theories of cultural identity development and ways to conceptualize power and privilege. You will consider personal identity, power, and privilege and will additionally apply your knowledge to specific cultural groups.
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PSY-4200 - Overview of Substance Abuse and Addiction Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores various topics in the study of substance abuse addiction. It provides a general overview of the physical, emotional, psychological and cultural aspects of the addictive process on the individual and the various systems that impact misuse, addiction, treatment, and recovery. Topics covered for each category of drug include: general information, incidence and prevalence, mechanism of action, specific psychological and physical effects and treatment approaches.
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PSY-4201 - Forensic Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Forensic psychology involves the application of psychological principles to the justice system, which includes law enforcement, the courts, corrections and victim services. This course presents an overview of topics that are of concern both to psychologists and members of the legal system. Concepts that will be addressed include criminal profiling, eyewitness testimony, crime scene investigation, victim services, and offender rehabilitation and treatment. Psychological principles related to this course include social interaction, cognitive processes, development issues and physiological processes.
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PSY-4202 - Community Psychology: Prevention and Change Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is intended to introduce students to the concepts, values, and practices of Community Psychology. Topics that will be covered include the history of community psychology, stress and social support, social intervention, primary prevention and health promotion, citizen empowerment, and community diversity. This course also will assist students in identifying traditionally underserved populations and their needs.
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PSY-4203 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will explore how psychological theories and research can be applied in organizational settings to improve individual, team and organizational performance. Topics to be covered include methods of job analysis, employee selection, training, performance appraisal, work motivation, leadership and organizational culture. Students will develop an understanding of human behavior in work settings, the variables that have an impact of workers and their productive efficiency and strategies to improve productive human relations in such settings.
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PSY-4204 - Adult Aging Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Aging describes the natural process and developmental changes that occur during adulthood, a much longer span of time than during childhood and adolescence. This course provides an overview of adult developmental issues, with specific focus on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of adult development and aging. Changes in sensory processes, cognitive functions, and social relations, among other factors, and the effects of these changes on the psychological health of the individual as well as ways of coping with these stressors will be examined. End of life issues also will be discussed.
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PSY-4205 - Principles of Mental Health Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction and overview to the field of mental health counseling. Topics covered include theoretical perspectives on counseling, current trends, ethics and types of interventions. It examines the clinical, school, group, career and marriage counseling and the activities and challenges mental health counselors may find in these settings.
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PSY-4206 - Critical Thinking and Personal Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will learn the skills of critical thinking. They will learn how to read, think, and write critically, to recognize and evaluate scholarly sources, and to make a logical argument. Students will also learn the basics of recognizing a fallacious argument from a sound argument. The skills learned in this course will serve students in their personal lives as well as help them meet their academic and career goals.
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PSY-4207 - Psychology of Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Psychology of learning covers behavioral learning theory, including classical and operant learning. In addition, this course focuses on more contemporary theories of learning, such as cognitive, neuropsychological and technology enhanced learning.
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PSY-4208 - Human Sexual Behavior Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will examine how social, psychological, biological, and cultural influences shape sexual practices, expressions, identities, and representations. Additional topics covered include theoretical perspectives on sexuality, issues in sex research, conception, pregnancy, and childbirth, sexuality and the life cycle, attraction, intimacy, and love, sexuality education, and legal issues related to sexuality.
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PSY-4209 - Psychology and Health Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the contributions and application of psychological principles and theories to the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention and treatment of illness. It explores the various influences on physical and mental health, including culture and lifestyles, and provides a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection. Topics covered include historical perspectives of health, stress and coping strategies, chronic illness, communicable diseases and pain management.
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PSY-4210 - Research Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The student develops an individual research project, either library or field, under the direction of a faculty member. The student will choose a project that addresses the application of psychological theory to local, state, or global issues. Information literacy, search skills, and the formulation of a research paper will also be a focus of the course.
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PSY-4310 - Research Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will articulate an individual research project, either library or field, under the direction of a faculty member. You will choose a topic that addresses the application of psychological theory to local, state, or global issues. Information literacy, scholarly search skills, and the completion of a research proposal will also be a focus of the course.
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PSY-4500 - Capstone in Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prerequisites: Completion of all required PSY courses
This Capstone Course in Psychology represents a culmination of the student’s undergraduate learning. Students will integrate their knowledge and professional growth through an examination of psychology’s history, current status, and future directions. They will plot the development of psychology as a science in relation to other important historical and cultural developments. Students will also review their own progress in psychology, and make plans for their upcoming education.
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PSY-4501 - Cognition and Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines how people acquire new behaviors, along with exploring the important roles that cognition, development, interpersonal relationships and culture play in learning. Current and historically significant theories of learning and cognitive development are explored, and the ethical ramifications of various theories are considered. As change is inevitable throughout the lifespan, you will examine the predictable changes in how people think and learn in different periods of life.
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PSY-4505 - Theories of Personality Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Understanding personality provides a guide for understanding our own behavior and the behavior of others. This course provides an overview of the internal process of developing consistent behavior patterns including interpersonal interactions. You will explore proposed explanations for the individual differences in people that have been developed during the prior and current centuries through a review of the well-known theories and theorists.
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PSY-4950 - Psychology Capstone Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Capstone course in Psychology is an opportunity for you 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 BA program. You will also identify your particular area of interest in psychology, plotting theory and research in this area throughout the history of psychology, and exploring possible career or educational goals you might wish to pursue.
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BBA Courses |
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ACC-3005 - Managerial Accounting Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prerequisites: Students will be eligible to enroll in this course after successfully completing or having transfer credit for ACC-2001 Introduction to Financial Accounting.
In this course you will explore the nature of managerial accounting as it relates to decision-making. Managerial cost accounting concepts and techniques are presented as well as how to use the tools for ensuring sustainable business operations. Some of the techniques covered include; cost-volume-profit analysis, analysis of reporting and financial statements, and performance evaluation.
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ACT-4050 - 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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BBA-3000 - Introduction to Business Law and the Regulatory Environment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will familiarize you with the basic legal principles that affect the everyday procedures in business. You will learn how to apply legal principles in real world situations by utilizing the practical knowledge learned. Laws of contracts will also be examined as the foundation of the legal regulation of business.
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BBA-3201 - Research for Business Strategy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will learn the concepts of business research. Business research is the process of gathering as much detailed information as possible to develop a plan to achieve your business goals. You will learn how business research helps to maximize business profits and serves a critical role for making informed decisions.
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BBA-4001 - Small Business Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course introduces small business management and the multitudes of management skills required for successful operation. The small business manager is expected to be knowledgeable in all aspects – internal and external – of the business, and the role requires an individual who is a generalist and a specialist, an innovator and a stabilizer. These skills are effectively explored through an in-depth look at how small businesses are launched, how they operate, and the challenges associated with each phase.
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BBA-4005 - Career Management and Personal Marketing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course covers career planning, self-assessment, career exploration, and career decision-making as well as résumé and cover letter preparation. The job search process is viewed from the perspective of determining the job market and researching prospective employers. The concepts of building a system that works, developing a sound strategy, creating effective collateral, and using targeted methods and tools to obtain interviews are introduced using a job manual to increase demand for the student’s skills and abilities. The course extends across several critical methods for successful job searches including résumé building, targeting, and job sources.
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BBA-4007 - Retail Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Retailing is merchandising to the general public. Retail Management involves operations, merchandise development, product management, and superior supply chain delivery. The Retail Management course examines organizational hierarchy, managerial tools, processes, and methods of product distribution from producer to consumer through the retail establishment. The course comprises a thorough review of the latest techniques in retail management including analytical tools for merchandising, site selection, and all phases of store operations and planning. Concepts cover buying behaviors, retail strategies, planning, legal ethical implications, and operation processes.
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BBA-4009 - Administrative Office Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Organizations of all types and sizes - for-profit, nonprofit, professional, small, medium, large, traditional, or entrepreneurial – have a significant administrative component. Administrative assistants, executive assistants, accountants, technology staff, project leaders, managers, and executives are examples of employees who work in an administrative environment. Employees at all levels need to understand management concepts, particularly how to develop employees for success.
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BBA-4020 - The Dimensions of Global Business Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course involves the study of international commerce, trade, and worldwide cultural/economic influences on the international business environment. Students will study theories and practices which are the foundation for understanding business in the global marketplace. Course concepts will include: global strategies, comparative country selection, operations, finance, trade, marketing, supply chain management and international challenges.
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BBA-4025 - Introduction to Basic Statistical Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this undergraduate level course, students will learn statistical techniques that may be useful for analyzing quantitative data in business practice. Students will also become familiar with setting up and using technology tools to conduct statistical analysis. Topics include Descriptive Statistics, one and two sample Hypothesis Testing, Probability, Correlation and Regression, and Nonparametric Techniques.
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BBA-4950 - Business Administration Capstone Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will apply business concepts from a global perspective, including strategic planning, business trends, global laws and ethics, operations management in a global business, and global economics. You will further demonstrate the knowledge you have garnered in financial analysis, sustainable decision-making and consideration for diversity and social responsibility.
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BTM-3000 - Overview of Technology in Business Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides an overview of the role technology has played in the evolution of contemporary business models and operations as well as the anticipated impact of emerging technologies on business in the foreseeable future. You will also learn about how information technologies have had an enormous impact on creating entirely new markets and the related implications for information security, privacy and ethics.
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ECO-4110 - Business and the Global Economy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prerequisites: Students will be eligible to enroll in this course after successfully completing or having transfer credit for ECO-2010 Introduction to Microeconomics and ECO-2015 Introduction to Macroeconomics.
In this course you will examine the social and economic impact of globalization on sustainable business operations. You will learn how it has influenced business operations (micro) and the larger global economic environment (macro). The course will also address the influences that international trade, regulations and financial systems have on short-term and long-term business decision-making.
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ENT-4000 - Small Business Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides you with the ability to understand entrepreneurship verses intrapreneurship and how to identify approaches to meet stakeholder needs. You will also explore the principles of production and operations management in order to successfully manage a small business. Additionally, you will investigate various approaches to marketing a small business, how to understand the information found in a SWOT and PEST analysis, and the difference between management and leadership.
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ENT-4050 - Innovation and Business Model Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides you with the opportunity to model different approaches for competitive advantage. You will classify customer wants verses needs, develop a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis and a Political, Economic, Social, and Technological (PEST) analysis. You will also learn to identify innovation verses invention, investigate methods for creating an innovative culture and how to implement measures for improving innovation.
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FIN-4010 - Finance and Banking Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will gain an understanding of the financial and banking systems, their relationship to the economy, and how they impact business. You will also study the different types of financial instruments and how businesses use them to grow their operations. The course also addresses financial statement analysis and how it guides business managers and external constituents in critical decision-making.
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HRM-3000 - Introduction to Human Resource Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The single most important resource in any organization is the people. In this course you will develop an understanding of the systems, policies, and practices necessary to recruit, develop and support an organization’s workforce. You will also develop an understanding of the regulatory and cultural environments that impact decision-making in the management of an organization’s human resources.
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HSA-3000 - Management Principles in Health Administration Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will study concepts of management, models and tools for managing teams and individuals in a variety of healthcare environments. You will also explore how to apply these principles in the context of contemporary healthcare.
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HSA-3010 - Healthcare Delivery Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will study delivery systems for healthcare services as well as topics related to organization and financing, accreditation and licensure, and the role of regulatory agencies. You will also explore how leaders in healthcare respond to issues that impact effective service delivery.
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HSA-3020 - Introduction to Healthcare Law Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will explore the fundamentals of U.S. health law, including statutes and regulations. You will study common law, policies, and the market forces that shape the healthcare system. You will also study issues related to health insurance, malpractice and influences on delivery of patient care.
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HSA-3030 - Ethical Issues in Healthcare Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will investigate the ethical issues facing healthcare leaders today. You will study ethical principles and application to scenarios affecting patients and employees, including privacy, informed consent, data management, safety and epidemics.
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HSA-4005 - Interprofessional Practice in Healthcare Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will study principles and practices for interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. You will learn about the core competencies of interprofessional practice (IPP). Your studies will focus on the IPP competencies of values and ethics, roles and responsibilities, interprofessional communication and teamwork. You will also study strategies that healthcare leaders can utilize to facilitate best practice in IPP and impact on patient care.
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HSA-4010 - Introduction to Health Informatics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will study aspects of healthcare informatics, including medical, nursing, and bioinformatics. You will investigate applications of information systems in a variety of healthcare environments. Innovations in technology, including telemedicine and the electronic medical record, will be explored. You will analyze leadership challenges related to implementation of new systems and problem-solving for data breaches.
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HSA-4020 - Quantitative Research in Healthcare Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will apply principles of research methods to problem solving in healthcare administration. You will study how to obtain and analyze data to support administrative decision-making. Strategies for communicating evidence-based decisions to stakeholders, including boards, employees and patients will be discussed.
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HSA-4030 - Current Issues in Healthcare Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will study recent trends and challenges in healthcare. You will apply principles of ethics, data analysis, and communication to issues affecting leaders in healthcare organizations. Topics include planning for evolving models of reimbursement, responding to changes in healthcare law, threats to patient safety and confidentiality, and effective leadership during times of crisis, such as pandemics and natural disasters.
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MGT-3000 - Leading and Managing People Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will examine the characteristics of effective leaders that go beyond the characteristics of an effective manager. You will learn about the different leadership styles, leadership theories and how they relate to motivating and leading people, especially during times of change. You will also learn about the issues and ethical implications of managing a diverse workforce in multi-cultural environments.
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MGT-3010 - Ethical Decision-making Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will explore the tension between the fiscal and ethical responsibilities of a business entity and how decision-makers within the entity must consider their various constituencies. You will review ethical business issues as applied to global, governmental, environmental, and personal rights. The effects of business operations decisions as they relate to sustainability and ethics will also be addressed.
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MGT-3040 - Management Theories and Practices Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will introduce you to the arena of modern management practices. By appraising “real world” examples you will garner necessary insights into effective business management techniques for small- to mid-size companies as well as within larger global enterprises. This process will help you to establish and build practical skills by using examples and application exercises. During this course you will also take a close look at how change demands innovation and how innovation requires forward-thinking, flexible leadership.
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MGT-4210 - Sustainable Operations Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will examine sustainable business operations and production models. You will consider the impact of operations decisions on the external environment and stakeholders. The course will also address the implications of evolving business models and technological innovations.
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MKT-3000 - Introduction to Marketing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Marketing is the extension of an organization’s philosophy and guiding principles for interacting with customers, competitors, collaborators, and the environment. In this course, you will learn the fundamental marketing concepts, models and techniques for meeting customers’ needs while also considering the relationship between profitability and sustainability. You will also consider how the continued evolution of technology and globalization may impact the role of marketing for businesses.
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MTH-3000 - Statistical Analysis for Business Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prerequisites: Students will be eligible to enroll in this course after successfully completing or having transfer credit for MTH-2010 - Data in Context.
In this course you will build upon your fundamental understanding of statistical techniques and learn how to prepare and present quantitative analysis for use in decision-making. Topics will include proper application of descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, probability, correlation and regression techniques for decision-making.
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PLC-3000 - Introduction to Legal Studies and the Judicial System Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides you with an overview of the United States government and the checks and balances among the branches. Focus will be on the United States legal system and the power and authority of the judicial branch. Concentration will also be on the constitutional, statutory, and regulatory laws that govern the activities of administrative agencies.
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PM-4600 - Introduction to Project Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides you with an introduction to project management. You will gain an understanding of what a project is, assessing the benefits of projects, and analyzing organizational strategies for selecting a project solution. You will be familiarized with the characteristics for being a successful project manager, understanding the constraints for managing a project, and examine strategies for meeting stakeholder expectations.
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PM-4610 - Quality and Performance of a Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides you with a foundation managing quality in a project. You will apply definitions for quality in a project, classify components of quality management, and then model quality approaches. You will also explore tools for managing quality in a project, diagnose project requirements with requisite metrics, and exercise quality control tools and techniques within a scenario.
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PM-4615 - Cost and Scheduling of a Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides you with a summary of the tools, techniques, and considerations for managing cost in a project. You will apply the principles of project budget management, review cost centers with metrics, and then model cost control tools. Additionally, you will prioritize strategies for addressing cost escalation, explore the elements of financial decision making, and then prioritize financial decision making to meet project expectations.
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PM-4620 - Procurement and Contract Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide you with a review of procurement and contract management within a project. You will plot the process for planning procurement, classify project needs, and then graph project deliverables for meeting project milestones. You will also prioritize the bidding process, document contract types, and then lay out a plan for selecting and then managing a vendor.
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BTM-7101 - Doctoral Studies in Business Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is the first step in transitioning from knowledge consumer to knowledge producer. Scholar-practitioners will learn to use business theory, advance scholarly inquiry, aid business practices, and form realistic program completion goals. Preparation will be done in the context of an examination of modern trends in business theory.
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BUS-7101 - Changing Times: Business Administration in the 21st Century Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course serves as an introduction to the PhD–BA and as the foundation for further doctoral-level study in business. The PhD–BA degree is designed to encourage you to become a scholar-practitioner, using business theory to inform further scholarly inquiry and positively impact business practices. You will examine requirements for the degree—including each milestone and deliverable—and will develop a plan for achieving your academic and research goals. This preparation will be done in the context of an examination of modern trends in business theory and in beginning the transition from being consumers of knowledge to being producers of knowledge.
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BUS-7102 - Applied Doctoral Studies in Business Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will be introduced to the applied business doctoral academic journey. You will explore what it means to become an academic learner. You will compare and contrast the applied degree to a research degree to show which is applicable in differing environments. You will discuss the use of conceptual frameworks and theories in research and be introduced to scholarly writing and reference management. Your course will conclude with you developing a researchable applied business research question and a brief research plan.
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BUS-7110 - The Business Environment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
It is important for scholar-practitioners to understand both the internal and external influences on business—the business environment. In this course, students will examine theories related to those environmental factors including business ethics, international business, and marketing. Internal environmental factors include management and organizational behavior.
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BUS-7112 - Business Strategy and Innovation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
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In this course you will explore the ideas and methods for encouraging innovation as part of successful organizational strategic planning. You will use organizational assessment tools to evaluate a company’s human resource practices and assess how strategic planning includes elements of technology and sustainability to ensure competitive advantage in global markets.
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BUS-7120 - Business Financial Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The allied fields of economics, accounting, and finance are key areas where a highly knowledgeable leader can greatly contribute to the success of a business. Financial professionals secure and manage the money needed to run a business; economists determine how markets will react in certain situations; and accountants provide analysis and accountability to the entire process. In this course, scholar-practitioners will work towards information fluency in theories related to these critical knowledge areas.
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BUS-7130 - Business Leadership & Strategy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Good plans aligned against clear strategic goals can help business leaders achieve those goals. This course is an overview of the theories involved in strategic planning to aid business. Students will explore the difference between strategic thinking and strategic planning, how to choose a strategy that is right for each business, and how to design a strategic plan. This course will investigate how to analyze customers and the competition and ask key questions that help design the most effective strategic plan for each business.
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BUS-7100 - Scholarly Literature Review Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will engage in the process of scholarly literature reviews and academic writing. With an emphasis on how to (a) conduct effective literature searches, specifically in preparation for the dissertation, (b) develop a plan for writing comprehensive, critical, and synthesized reviews of research literature, and (c) critically review and write about underlying theory/conceptual frameworks, you will develop a foundation for future research. The overarching goal of this course is for you to conduct an exhaustive search of the peer-reviewed research literature in your topic area and identify potential areas of inquiry for your dissertation.
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BUS-7105 - Statistics I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will cultivate a statistical mindset through learning and nurturing skills needed to perform and interpret univariate inferential statistics. The course will facilitate building your statistical confidence in assessing and performing statistics. The course will cover univariate parametric and non-parametric statistical tests, interpretation of statistical output, and introduce skills needed to select statistical tests based on quantitative research questions.
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BUS-7106 - Statistics II Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will learn advanced statistical principles and how to apply them to quantitative research in the study of organizations. You will be provided an overview of advanced statistical concepts used in empirical research, including inferential analysis. Advanced computations will be performed using commonly used statistical software. The focus involves helping you build independent scholarly skills with an emphasis on understanding multivariate data; the use, comprehension, and evaluation of sophisticated statistical concepts, and presentation of statistical results.
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BUS-7320 - Quantitative Research Design & Methodology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
During this course, as a scholar-practitioner, you will build the skills essential for designing quantitative studies; analyzing the data collected in these studies, and interpreting the results of data analyses. You will explore designs and statistical techniques to use with their envisioned dissertation research.
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BUS-7380 - Qualitative Research Design and Methodology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
During this course, you will examine qualitative methods for studying human behavior including grounded theory, narrative analysis, ethnography, mixed methods, and case studies. You will explore designs and methodologies to use with your envisioned research.
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PSY-5701 - Foundations of Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to graduate studies in child and adolescent development. In this course, current and historical theories, major developmental principles, and research in child and adolescent development will be explored. In addition, graduate-level skills—such as academic integrity, effective use of the Northcentral Library, comprehension of complex scholarly texts and research articles, and use of APA format and style in professional communication—are also introduced. Students will complete the course with a roadmap to navigate their way to completion of their educational aspirations.
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PSY-5702 - Pre-Natal and Early Childhood Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prenatal and early childhood development comprises multiple processes, including physical and biological, cognition and language, and socioemotional development. During this course, students will trace the development of each of these processes throughout the prenatal and early childhood periods. Using discipline related research skills; students will analyze the latest research in the field, and will emerge with a grounding not only in classic theory but also in current research directions. The diverse social context in which development occurs will also be critically examined, including how the role of family, school, and peers impacts development.
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PSY-5703 - Child and Adolescent Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development from childhood through adolescence. Students will gain an understanding of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development that occurs during childhood and adolescence, guided by theories of human development and scholarly literature. Diverse factors that protect, promote, and pose risks to development will be considered. This course will provide students an opportunity to strengthen their information literacy skills, build upon their academic writing skills, and reflect on interventions that promote development for children and adolescents.
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