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MHA-5001 - Quantitative Analysis for Healthcare Managers Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore research methods and analytical skills essential for problem solving for improvement of the administration and management of the healthcare industry. Integrating research designs used in the healthcare industry, you will determine the appropriate methods for obtaining qualitative and quantitative data to analyze and utilize appropriate statistical tests to support managerial and administrative decisions.
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MHA-5002 - Health Management Leadership Seminar Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will explore management and leadership theories within the healthcare industry. You will focus on leadership skills and strategies necessary in a healthcare setting and inventory your own personal management style and leadership traits for areas of improvement. Within the scope of healthcare management, you explore the professional and ethical standards of the field.
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MHA-5004 - Health Policy & Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore health policy as it applies to the context of the United States health care system. You will analyze the legal basis of existing policies as well as the processes of development and implementation for new policies. You also will evaluate stakeholder needs in healthcare policy development.
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MHA-5005 - Healthcare Quality Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will investigate quality management within healthcare organizations. You will gain familiarity with the tools and models used in the healthcare industry, as well as the processes necessary to implement quality management techniques within various health organization settings.
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MHA-5006 - Health Information Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will learn about the role of Health Information Management, and its associated technologies, in healthcare settings. You will analyze the implementation of health information technologies. You also will examine how billing and clinical care systems affect organizational operations. You also will assess technology’s influence on employee task performance.
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MHA-5007 - Managerial Accounting for Healthcare Managers Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will develop an understanding of key financial and managerial accounting tools and concepts used by healthcare policy makers. Case studies and discussion of modern theory in managerial finance relevant to health services finance will be reviewed.
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MHA-5008 - Healthcare Strategic Management & Marketing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course explores the history, perspectives, concepts, process and role of marketing in the healthcare industry – particularly the health services delivery setting. You will evaluate key marketing concepts and their impact relative to the facilitation of communicating the availability of health related products and services.
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MHA-5010 - Health Law and Ethics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will examine the legal structures and policies found within the healthcare industry. You will also investigate the legal and ethical issues common to managers and providers in healthcare organizations. Strategies for ethical decision making as well as for communicating with stakeholders also will be discussed.
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MHA-5011 - Population Health Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will investigate the measurement, methods, and models of assessing population health and population health status. You will also analyze various portions of specific populations with the intention of developing recommendations and interventions needed to improve health outcomes.
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MHA-5012 - Human Resource Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will review the employment law, related concepts and practical tools necessary for meeting human resource challenges in today’s healthcare environment. This includes assessing workplace safety needs. Employee recruitment, selection, performance and retention strategies will be examined. Credentialing of healthcare providers as well as employee compensation will be discussed.
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MHA-5103 - Healthcare Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will become familiar with how healthcare managers utilize financial data in decision-making processes. You will learn the basic concepts, principles, and applications of healthcare finance. The financial well-being of healthcare organizations will be evaluated using appropriate financial tools. Keeping legal and ethical considerations in mind, you will learn to develop long term financial plans for healthcare organizations. You will determine the potential impacts and consequences of financial decision-making on operations, healthcare, resources, and quality of care.
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MHA-5109 - Health Economics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides you with the ability to apply economic models to health service issues and problems in your role as a health systems manager. Insights gained from the course will facilitate problem-solving using economic models with emphasis on the relationship between economics and finance for healthcare delivery systems. You will investigate the demand for health care from traditional and behavioral economic perspectives and the supply of health services from the individual provider and industry perspectives. The impact of industry structure on the demand and supply of health services will be covered. Ethical dimensions and the effect of policy at various levels will also be examined.
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MHA-5999 - MHA Capstone Course Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will transition from theory to practice, and from learner to user of the knowledge and skills required for health organization management. The course will emphasize the integration and application of management theory in a contemporary context.
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Health Psychology |
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PSY-5301 - Foundations in Health Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to graduate studies in health psychology. Health psychologists use the scientific method to understand the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors to determine both health and illness. This area of psychology involves the application of psychological principles to prevent illness, improve personal health outcomes, and impact healthcare systems at large. Health psychologists work in helping professions, hospitals, social services, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations for which clinical training is not necessary. Current models/theories, subspecialties, history, ethical concerns, issues related to diversity, and research in health psychology will be explored.
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PSY-5302 - Stress and Coping Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines sources, manifestations, and coping models for stress. A special emphasis is put on the role of thought and cognition in mediating stress. Students will develop an array of tools for dealing with stress in themselves and others.
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PSY-5303 - Behavioral Nutrition Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course introduces the student to evidence-based knowledge on the interaction between nutrition, behavior, and mental health. Various theoretical perspectives on nutrition and health-related behavior change will be introduced. Key behavioral nutrients are identified and the current research on how these nutrients interact with brain functioning and mental health will be assessed. Ethical issues in applying sound scientific knowledge on behavioral nutrition to diverse gender, ethno-cultural and age groups will also be addressed.
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PSY-5304 - Collaborative Care and Mental Health Policy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide an overview of the collaborative care model as applied in health psychology. You will examine ethical considerations as well as the role of diversity while implementing this approach in healthcare settings. You also will interpret research findings relevant to mental health policy and legislation and assess the model’s application in collaborative care and mental health policy.
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PSY-6104 - Positive Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The course focuses on the positive psychology principles of positive subjective experience, positive traits, and positive institutions. It is an emerging shift within the field of psychology. The emphasis includes a scientific investigation of the latest research of positive psychology focusing on positive human strengths such as optimism, gratitude, hope, and justice. The course offers an opportunity for theoretical exploration and practical application.
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PSY-6107 - Adult Psychopathology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores the concept of psychopathology and perspectives on what distinguishes mental health from mental illness and how research and assessment is applied to this field. Various diagnostic categories will be examined as well as the origins, prevention, and interventions related to psychopathology.
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PSY-6117 - Psychology of Trauma Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will consider trauma as a threat to the meaning system of individuals, a threat that occurs in a cultural and ethnic background and has different meanings for diverse individuals. You will consider how individuals can prevent or prepare for traumatic events, the special situation of trauma in the military, and the role of meaning reconstruction in trauma recovery.
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PSY-6304 - Coaching for Health and Wellness Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on evidence based approaches for coaching others in the prevention of illness, promotion of health, and living optimally with chronic illness. Key processes such as goal setting, identification of obstacles, and use of personal support systems will be addressed.
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PSY-6305 - Capstone in Health Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Capstone course in Health Psychology is an opportunity to demonstrate a range of professional competencies and communication skills, reflecting the knowledge, critical thinking, sensitivity to ethics and diversity, and appreciation of research that has been acquired during the MS program. The Capstone course culminates in a review of the evidence based practices related to a specific issue of interest to the student in Health Psychology.
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PSY-6311 - Internship in Health Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students seeking a master’s degree in Health psychology may opt to complete their degree by taking an internship in Health Psychology instead of the Capstone course. During the internship experience, students will meet weekly with their assigned NCU professor as well as their approved internship site supervisor to discuss their experiences. Weekly assignments include submission of required evaluations and preparation for the final theoretically grounded presentation summarizing the internship experience. Internship experiences are designed to guide candidates through specific standards-aligned experiences with resulting growth in competencies demonstrated through application in practice.
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HS-5101 - Introduction to Homeland Security Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course introduces historical aspects of homeland security and changes in government responses after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Students will gain an understanding of homeland security topics relevant to today’s international and domestic environments. Responses from local, state, and federal entities responsible for Homeland Security as well as non-profits and corporations involved in coordinating their efforts with each other are elements of the course.
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HS-6002 - International Crime and Terrorism Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will address the linkage of terrorism and criminal activity and how law enforcement can respond to them. The central thrust of this course is to examine how and why global crime and terrorism have merged and the implications for political, law enforcement, and military institutions. Included in this exploration are the global drug trade, human trafficking, and the associated criminal activities such as money laundering and arms deals.
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HS-6003 - Homeland Security Risk Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the major issues essential for understanding homeland security and its foundation in all-hazard emergency management. Assignments provide the students with the opportunity to examine the use of risk analysis in homeland security operations. Students will examine risk analysis processes in situations from mitigation to recovery.
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HS-7000 - Homeland Security and Terrorism Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course serves as an introduction to the study of homeland security and will provide an overview of the practical discipline, including readings on the various government agencies involved in different aspects of homeland security. The course will also include an overview of the terrorist threat faced today and an examination of how that threat came into being.
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HS-7004 - Local Emergency Management and Civil Preparedness Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will analyze the operations and preparedness of local emergency management systems and their ability to respond to natural and manmade disasters. Students will learn how the National Incident Management System functions and use it to plan the use of emergency response organizations. Students will explain and assess local community capabilities to maintain the safety of their populations and the processes through which local emergency response agencies can request assistance.
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HS-7010 - Transportation Security Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will closely examine transportation networks with regard to the security demands now required. The course assignments include the exploration of the threats to each industry and measures needed to secure the networks from a domestic and global perspective. Regulatory agencies, both domestic and international, will be subjects of study as well as national and international agreements.
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HS-7013 - Intelligence and Law Enforcement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will take a critical look at the integration of intelligence operations and law enforcement in the realm of homeland security. Topics will also include the composition of the U.S. intelligence community, roles of various U.S. intelligence agencies, and issues facing the U.S. intelligence community. The course provides the knowledge necessary to utilize strategic intelligence effectively in the law enforcement and public safety realm.
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HS-7014 - Strategy, Resiliency, and Coping with Fear Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will have an opportunity to gain a conceptual understanding of the meanings of strategy, national interests, elements of power, and asymmetric threats. Students also will explore the meaning of the concept of resiliency as well as how terrorists use fear to their advantage. An understanding of these concepts will aid any homeland security professional in performing their duties and protecting the populace.
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HRM-5000 - Human Resource Management in the 21st Century Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide you with an understanding of how human resource functions integrate throughout organizations and contribute to optimal organizational effectiveness. You will be introduced to human resource management strategy for national and global business environments. In addition, you will explore foundational concepts, theories, and effective practices in human resource management.
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HRM-5001 - Recruitment and Human Resources Information Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course presents a comprehensive staffing model that identifies the key components of staffing, external influences, and staffing system management. Major areas covered are staffing models and company strategy, external influences (economic laws and regulations), staffing strategy and planning, job analysis, measurement, external and internal recruitment, external and internal selection, decision making, the final match, retention, and management of the staffing system. Emphasis is placed on staffing strategy and the importance of external selection in securing employees that will become productive members of the organization. This course also focuses on the integration of technology into core staffing functions.
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HRM-5002 - Compensation Issues in Human Resources Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores four strategic choices in managing compensation: 1) concerns for internal consistency, 2) external competitiveness, 3) employee contributions, and 4) administration. Each of these strategic decisions is examined in terms of the major compensation issues requiring resolution. The examination is made in the context of related theories, research, and state-of-the-art practices that can guide compensation decision making. Additionally, the course will examine employee morale, performance, mobility path, policies and training and learning opportunities as non-wage areas of concern in regards to managing employee compensation.
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HRM-5003 - Labor Relations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the history and development of labor relations, the structure of union organizations, and the process of negotiations and contract administration. The course begins by establishing the present state of the labor movement and models the decision process that can be used to decide whether or not to participate in organizing a union. Also covered are the laws and regulations governing collective bargaining, risk management, impasse resolution, employees’ safety, and contract administration. Students will conclude the course by examining global issues with regards to unionization and how international labor organizations can affect a domestic company and its employees.
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HRM-5004 - Supervisory Concepts and Practices Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Through a blend of theory, practice, and skill development, you will explore the supervisory concepts, practices, challenges, and limitations that affect management in today’s business environment. To operate successfully in this changing environment, organizations need supervisors with the managerial skills and creativity to turn uncertainty into opportunity, think strategically, lead change initiatives, motivate employees, encourage a positive work environment, analyze and address the challenges of managing a diverse talented workforce, and effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders. You will learn how to apply the principles of supervisory management to recognize and take advantage of these opportunities.
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HRM-5008 - Legal Issues in Human Resources Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to enable you/Human Resources Manager to recognize and analyze potential legal implications of common workplace situations. This course will help you understand and evaluate current trends and issues in employment laws, regulations, and HR policies and to apply this knowledge in a way that effectively manages risk in the employment relationship. In this course, considerations are addressed regarding the employment relationship, employment laws, and HR policies resolving employment disputes and examining global matters with regards to unionization and current/future trends in employment and Human Resources laws and regulations.
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HRM-5009 - Training and Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will focus on the strategic roles of training and development in organizations. The techniques regarding how to assess organizational, team, and individual needs for training and development will be reviewed. Based on the needs identified, design of appropriate programs and evaluation of the effectiveness can be executed.
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HRM-5010 - Managing a Diverse Workforce Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will help you acquire the essential skills to be an effective manager in today’s global workplace. You will examine concepts and apply strategies necessary for managing diverse teams and individuals, ethical decision-making, and creating an organizational culture that fosters an accepting culture for a diverse workforce.
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HRM-5011 - Global Talent Development and Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore the foundations for global talent development and management as well as the strategic role that training and development plays in the management of an international workforce. Roles and practices of HR in the context of global corporations and organizations will be discussed with consideration of cultural issues. Techniques on assessing the organizational needs and designing the appropriate programs for training and development will be analyzed. Also, HR practices and programs in various national and regional contexts will be reviewed to help you develop core competencies necessary for global assignments.
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HRM-5020 - Capstone Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will synthesize the foundational knowledge and skills needed to be an effective human resources leader in a global business environment. The knowledge of main HRM areas will highlight critical roles of managers in terms of utilizing diverse human capital in consideration of improving organizational performance as well as employee satisfaction and well-being.
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HRM-7000 - Human Resources Management in the 21st Century Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will focus on the development of the human resource function in organizations. From exploring employee recruitment, motivation, performance and various forms of compensation and benefits packages, you will view the human resource function in a strategic role that enhances global business environments.
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HRM-7002 - Compensation and Benefits Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore the concepts of extrinsic and intrinsic compensation in the management of today’s diverse and global workforce. The decisions made in these areas, related to compensation and benefits at the Executive and the employee level, can directly impact the strategic nature and direction of the organization.
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HRM-7003 - Labor Relations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore all aspects of labor relations from a human resources perspective. This will include the history, structure, politics, processes, and relationships associated with bargaining units (unions). You will examine how unions can change attitudes and behaviors of both management and employees, as well as the benefits and challenges to working in a human resources position in a unionized environment.
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HRM-7004 - Supervising in the 21st Century Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prerequisites: *Fundamental requirement in General Management
In this course, you will examine supervisory concepts, laws, regulations and HRM practices used in the 21st Century. You will explore techniques for motivating employees as a supervisor of diverse workforces and evaluate the role of supervisors in organizational planning.
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HRM-7007 - Cultural Issues Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral course examines the uniqueness of culture and its impact on all areas of organizational operations. This includes such aspects as diversity, global transitioning, accommodations, and cross-national teamwork. The Twenty-First century Human Resources professional must have an open mind and a willingness to suspend judgments, ask questions, and listen to answers.
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HRM-7008 - Legal Issues in Human Resources Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore multiple levels of employment, including management, full-time employees, part-time employees, temporary employees, and contracted employees based on the passage and interpretation of laws, whether at the federal, state, or local level. Policies such as employment-at-will, right to work, or termination, and other regulations can change with an act of Congress or a state legislature.
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HRM-7009 - Organizational Behavior in Human Resource Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will examine how organizational behavior is relevant to HRM. You will explore theories that support and explain causes and outcomes of typical issues in HRM. In addition to individual behaviors in organizations, team dynamics in relation to organizational structures will be discussed in consideration of organizational goals and employee well-being.
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HRM-7010 - Human Resource Management Policy and Implementation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will review policy development processes, how these are implemented and the outcomes resulting from policies being deployed. You will consider various forces that affect HR policies including the needs of global environments, organizations, and employees. You will develop policy implementation plans that include the necessary steps, resource allocations, and measurement of outcomes.
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HRM-7020 - Workforce Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore how to manage human resources to optimize organizational effectiveness as well as individual outcomes in a global context. You will consider current laws, public policies, recruitment and retention strategies. In addition, you will determine how employees’ concerns and complaints are incorporated into organizational decision-making.
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HRM-7022 - Diversity and Inclusion Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore how the HRM function creates a more inclusive culture by valuing diversity of its workforce. During the course, you will review organizational decisions on diversity issues in order to learn how to avoid discrimination while improving organizational effectiveness. To gain an awareness of corporate best practices, you will examine HRM’s role in diversity and inclusion cases.
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HRM-7026 - Strategic Human Resource Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore the strategic role of human resources in organizations. Through an examination of HRM functions, you will determine how these align with the strategic direction of organizations. In addition, you will consider the potential contributions and challenges that HRM might face, especially during organizational change processes. You will then develop HRM initiatives that help achieve organizational goals.
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INL-5000 - Developing Competencies for Global Inclusive Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Inclusive leaders are committed to strategies that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and cross-cultural competencies in the workplace. In this course, you will learn the key competencies, principles, theories, and practices of inclusive leaders. Leaders of global organizations and companies must navigate cultural and interpersonal differences and know how and when to leverage human capital to sustain organizational growth. Developing skills in interpersonal relationships, conflict management, intersectionality, systems thinking, as well as emotional, social, and cultural intelligence are some of the foundational elements of inclusive leadership. By the end of this course, you will understand the business case for inclusiveness and be able to practice the skills of equity-minded leaders.
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INL-5010 - Leveraging Global Diversity for Results Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Inclusive leaders engage talent acquisition and retention strategies to increase the talent pool and encourage diverse perspectives to drive individual and team performance. Creating an inclusive workplace eliminates impediments so that employees are respected and their endeavors are valued. As organizational leaders engage various stakeholders, the ability to leverage the power of diverse teams is critical. In this course you will learn the use of empowerment, accountability, and collaboration to lead high-performing groups and to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organizations. You will also learn why team members engage and how to recognize patterns of disengagement.
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INL-5020 - Leading the Inclusive Organization: Empathy, Equity, and Accountability Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will gain awareness and tools for successfully building and leading inclusive organizations. You will assess and gain insights into your strengths and identify opportunities for targeted growth on selected inclusive leadership skill dimensions. You will learn how to improve your cross-cultural competence and exercise moral courage to challenge false assumptions, and the roles that mentorships, sponsorship programs, and affinity groups play in developing inclusive teams to create allies within the organization. Through this course, you will learn how to use one-on-one strategies such as emotional intelligence, active listening, courage, humility, and curiosity, to lead the inclusive organization with trust, fairness, and consistency.
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TIM-5000 - Principles of Information Technology for the IT Professional Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Information technology is an evolving profession where professionals must remain current with emerging technologies to reliably support enterprise or organizational operations. During this introductory course, you will learn about the evolution of information technology, the primary IT components and functions, the IT solutions development process, and the role of technical policies and IT protocols to provide a baseline of knowledge to support you through the program. You will also explore relevant legal, ethical, privacy, and security issues affecting information technology in today’s technology environments.
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TIM-5025 - Networks, Clouds and Mobile Computing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course introduces the networks, and the accommodation of cloud, IoT, and mobile computing environments that are essential components of today’s successful organizations. During this course, you will study the features, topologies, protocols, and services that contributed to the evolution of global communications and data exchange. You will also explore the architectures, components, and structures for telecommunications related devices, and examine the tools and methods used to configure and manage remote and virtual environments. By the end of the course, you will model a network architecture with basic network security considerations to support all devices and services.
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TIM-6350 - Network Modeling and Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Network design is a dynamic endeavor that constantly changes to accommodate the increasing demands of cloud, mobile, and virtual environments. This course provides a detailed study of the hardware appliance configuration and parameter setting requirements of network design models. During this course, you will create a network model and evaluate the configuration settings for safety and performance using network modeling tools. You will also study addressing schemes and capacity planning techniques to increase network performance by reducing the probability of collisions and congestion.
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TIM-6360 - Advanced Network Risk Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
As the industry and networking landscape evolves, technology experts must take proactive measures to manage the risks that threaten IT networking. This course provides a detailed study of applied strategies and tools for mitigating risks that threaten networks and connected technologies. During this course, you will measure the impact of threats and vulnerabilities and apply risk identification, modeling, and analysis tools to manage and control network performance. You will also create risk reduction solutions that comply with legal requirements, support operations and services, and ensure a reliable technology platform.
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TIM-6370 - Network Governance, Control and Assurance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Legal requirements and standards require compliance with specific statutes and control measures. Thus, network and data administrators must be able to write and update network management standards and procedures. During this course, you will explore the concept of network governance and identify the requirements needed to configure and implement a reliable IT installation. You will also explore high-level IT policies and ways to translate them into measurable controls to enforce data and process integrity. This is the foundation of secure physical and cloud-based electronic working environments.
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TIM-6445 - Wireless Networking Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Today’s networking landscape has been transformed with the inclusion of cloud and mobile computer platforms. These additional platforms, along with the internet of things (IoT), neural networking, and AI, require the need for stronger network configurations, management, standards, and practices. This course provides an in-depth examination of wireless networking devices and tools (hardware and software). During this course, you will apply network standards and protocols to enhance a networking landscape to improve wireless communications in support of multiple IT platforms.
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TIM-6450 - Advanced Network Administration Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this advanced network administration course, you will be immersed in the critical considerations needed for a strong networking platform, with a focus on the physical layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. During the course, you will study advanced topics about the effective design, implementation, and administration of networking hardware and software. By the end of the course, you will develop an advanced standard protocol for device configuration that avoids collisions and improves network security.
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TIM-6590 - Strategic Management of IT Systems and Services Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Effective information technology professionals must be able to assess, plan, implement, and manage technical systems and services to ensure their integrity. During this capstone course, you will demonstrate the knowledge and skills gained throughout the Master of Science in Information Technology program by creating and presenting a comprehensive IT implementation plan. The strategic implementation plan should integrate strategies for improvement, including industry standards, metrics, procedures, and tools. It should also integrate hardware and software configurations, multiple operating systems, applications, and data protection rules to support organizational operations.
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IOP-8400 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will focus on how psychological principles are applied in work settings. Current models, theories, and research in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology will be explored. You will also explore the role of attitude and motivation, as well as group factors and leadership in forming a social context for work.
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IOP-8404 - Consulting in Business, Education, and Health Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Consulting in businesses, schools, and mental health settings requires an array of personal skills, knowledge and information, and techniques. In this course you will learn how to develop the personal skills and understanding of consulting to give you a basis to develop a successful consulting program.
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PSY-5111 - Applied Statistics in I/O PSY Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides an introduction to descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, margin of error, and the visual representation of statistical data. The emphasis in this course is on developing a conceptual knowledge of how statistics are used in the setting of I/O Psychology. The student will learn about many of the commonly used statistical tests in psychological research such as t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, regression, and chi-square are along with their interpretation. Students will demonstrate analytical proficiency by creating and interpreting tables and graphs based on results of statistical tests in preparation for sharing presentations with stakeholders.
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PSY-5401 - Foundations in I/O Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to graduate studies in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology. This area of psychology involves the application of psychological principles to work settings, which includes personnel selection, training and development, performance management, stress and motivation, work attitudes, leadership, teams, and work-life balance. Current models, history, ethical and legal concerns, and research in I/O Psychology 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-5402 - Organizational Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores the role of the Organizational Development (OD) practitioner in supporting and/or leading change in individual, group, and organizational settings. In order to facilitate change so that it enhances productivity, students will learn about the evolution of organizational development, the process of change, and the many types and components appropriate in different OD situations. Student will also examine the principles, theories and ethics of organizational development and change. The goal of this course is for students to be able to both manage and implement interventions to remake the way an organization functions.
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PSY-5403 - Personnel Selection and Recruitments Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, personnel recruitment and selection is introduced as an evidence-based practice aimed at identifying qualified candidates and encouraging them to apply for jobs with an organization. The student will discover and understand the theories and principles of Industrial/Organizational Psychology (IO) that focus on personnel recruitment and selection. Students will also evaluate the methodology, including the assessment tools and develop persuasive arguments about personnel recruitment and selection. The goal of this course is to use a systematic approach of hiring and promoting qualified personnel.
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PSY-6411 - Internship in I/O Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students seeking a master’s degree in I/O psychology may opt to complete their degree by taking an internship in I/O psychology instead of the Capstone course. During the internship experience, students will meet weekly with their assigned NCU professor as well as their approved internship site supervisor to discuss their experiences. Weekly assignments include submission of required evaluations and preparation for the final theoretically grounded presentation summarizing the internship experience. Internship experiences are designed to guide candidates through specific standards-aligned experiences with resulting growth in competencies demonstrated through application in practice
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PSY-6414 - Small Group Theory and Team Processes Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the small group and team processes in the workplace. Topics include team development, effectively leading teams, the establishment of group norms and goals, group problem solving and decision making, and resolving group conflict. Both research and application of concepts are highlighted.
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PSY-6421 - Psychology of Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will examine leadership in the modern global workplace, emphasizing the elements of a good leader. Trait, behavior, contingency, and contemporary theories of leadership and management will be explored. Legal and ethical/moral issues as well as gender and sociocultural challenges will also be highlighted throughout the course. Additional topics include: leadership skill development, managing conflict, developing a leadership vision, leading groups and teams, and leadership versus management. Students in this course will gain an understanding of their own leadership style and improve their leadership self-awareness.
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PSY-6422 - Work Motivation and Employee Engagement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course reviews motivational theories and evaluates their application to employees and groups within the workplace. Aspects of employment engagement to be covered include job enrichment, employee voice, employee empowerment, and employee satisfaction.
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PSY-6423 - Training and Evaluation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will develop an understanding of employee development and performance improvement by examining methods of workforce training and program evaluation in organizations. Topics include adult instruction strategies, competency modeling for professional development, job retraining, skills-gap and needs analysis, return on investment, transfer of training, and organizational change. The role of training in organizational health will be highlighted and emerging trends in training methods for a global, virtual workplace will be discussed.
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PSY-6425 - Survey Methods and Organizational Behavior Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course covers development and usage of organizational surveys and related topics, such as attitude measurement, job satisfaction, and the evolving uses of surveys in organizations. Students will examine the challenges faced by consultants in designing and implementing organizational surveys, such as potential sources of bias, respondent recruitment, data collection methods, and ethical issues related to privacy.
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PSY-6429 - Capstone in I/O Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Capstone course in I/O Psychology is an opportunity to demonstrate a range of professional competencies and communication skills, reflecting the knowledge, critical thinking, sensitivity to ethics and diversity, and appreciation of research that has been acquired during the MS program. The Capstone course culminates in a review of the evidence based practices related to a specific issue of interest to the student in I/O Psychology.
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EL-5004 - Designing for E-Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The focus of this course is instructional design for e-learning. You will use established frameworks and models as platforms for interpreting front-end analyses through recommending assessment strategies, all from the perspective of digital modalities. You will also explore professional standards and competencies related to instructional design generally and digital environments, in particular.
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ID-5000 - Fundamentals of Instructional Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This introductory course provides the opportunity for you to demonstrate proficiency in the fundamentals of instructional design (ID). Relevant topics at an introductory level include comparing ID models, interpreting necessary analyses, exploring principles and theories relevant to learning and ID across diverse communities of practice, and analyzing the influences of ethical, legal, and political trends on designing instructional and training solutions.
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ID-5010 - Applying Theory to Instructional Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Theories are foundational to scholarly inquiry, and many theories impact the design and development of instructional and training solutions. In this course, you will investigate some of these theoretical influences, particularly learning theories, and critique the effectiveness of different solutions according to various theories. Application of theory is also influenced by ethical, legal, and political factors that will be explored within the context of design and development of instructional and training solutions. From the perspectives of both learners and organizations, you will also review the use of digital portfolios to demonstrate specific competencies.
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ID-5020 - Analyzing Needs, Contexts, and Learners Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate expertise with analyses of needs, contexts, and learners. You will examine ways to assess whether organizational needs can be met with instructional and training solutions as well as the ethical, legal, and political factors that influence these decisions and any subsequent solutions. You will practice analyzing potential learners and their learning and performance contexts, illustrating the data from your analyses, and justifying your recommendations to stakeholders. Finally, you will also begin work on your digital portfolio to which you will contribute evidence of the competencies you develop throughout the program.
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ID-5030 - Assessment of Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The assessment of learning serves multiple purposes. In this course, you will explore assessment for learning, assessment of learning, and assessment as learning. At the core of assessment is data, and you will practice illustrating and using data to justify design recommendations for diverse stakeholders. As you work through the assessment cycle – from initial design through use of resulting data – you will consider the influences of ethical, legal, and political factors. You will also consider how your digital portfolio illustrates assessment for, of, and as learning by correlating some of your own learning artifacts with professional standards and competencies.
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ID-5040 - Design Principles for Multimedia Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore different design principles for multimedia learning. You will not only evaluate factors that impact the effectiveness of multimedia for various learning contexts and audiences, you will also measure the effectiveness of such multimedia learning. You will then be able to provide stakeholders with methods for selecting and designing multimedia as well as ways to optimize existing multimedia solutions. Based on your learning, you will use different tools to design your own multimedia assets.
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ID-5045 - Design Principles for Multimedia Learning - MEd Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore different design principles for multimedia learning. You will not only evaluate factors that impact the effectiveness of multimedia for various learning contexts and audiences, you will also measure the effectiveness of such multimedia learning. You will then be able to provide stakeholders with methods for selecting and designing multimedia as well as ways to optimize existing multimedia solutions. Based on your learning, you will use different tools to design your own multimedia assets.
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ID-5050 - Development of Learning Materials Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will support your skills in developing both digital and print-based learning materials. You will evaluate factors that impact the effectiveness of learning materials for various learning contexts and audiences, including consideration for cultural competencies within materials. You will also evaluate evidence for developing learning materials that align with measurable goals and use multiple tools to illustrate the delivery of learning materials, such as diagraming storyboards. Evidence of the effectiveness of these materials for specific needs, contexts, and learners will be assembled in your growing portfolio.
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ID-5060 - Authoring Tools for Design and Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course allows you to evaluate authoring tools for the design and development of instructional and training solutions. You will investigate the benefits and limitations of different authoring tools and use these tools to sketch storyboards and produce authentic products for instruction and training. Throughout the course, you will examine ethical, legal, and political influences on the selection and use of authoring tools. You will continue to showcase your developing competencies through your digital portfolio.
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ID-5070 - Development Models and Evaluation of Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will illustrate different development models and use specified methods for evaluating the design and development of instructional and training solutions. This process includes recommending revisions based on user feedback and evaluating the ethical, legal, and political factors impacting iterative designs and evaluations of instructional and training solutions. You will use your learning in this course to evaluate the artifacts you have curated in your digital portfolio.
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ID-5080 - Special Considerations in Design Practice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course enables you to explore special considerations in design practice. Such special considerations include emerging models, theories, and technologies that can be applied to the design and delivery of instructional and training solutions for unique learning needs, contexts, and stakeholders. You will continue your examination of the ethical, legal, and political implications of these special considerations, and this examination will be included as an artifact in your digital portfolio.
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ID-5090 - Project Management for Instructional Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course prepares you for the broad role instructional designers assume in most organizations. You will create commonly used documents for the initiation, planning, and closure phases of instructional design projects. You will also examine strategies for stakeholder communication and change management, including ethical, legal, and political implications throughout instructional design projects.
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ID-6000 - Instructional Design Capstone Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will demonstrate your proficiency in designing, developing, and evaluating instructional and training solutions as well as managing such projects from initiation to closure. In addition, you will appraise the value of artifacts you have curated throughout your program in comparison with not only the program learning outcomes, but also with professional competencies and standards recognized across the industry.
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ID-7020 - Leading and Managing Complex Design Projects Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will demonstrate advanced expertise in leading and managing complex design projects with diverse stakeholders. Toward this goal, you will determine needed resources, create timelines, overhaul procedures based on feedback, consider strategies to address legal, ethical, and political factors, and evaluate technologies that support leading and managing complex design and development projects.
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ID-7040 - Development Models and Evaluation of Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
There are many ways to develop instructional and training solutions as well as to evaluate those designs and products. In this course, you will examine multiple models for developing products based on designs, so the focus of this course is more about development and evaluation than design itself. By the end of the course, you will be able to validate design effectiveness through multiple methods, formulate strategies to address resistance to iterative design and evaluation, maximize effectiveness of complex design processes and products among diverse stakeholders, select technologies for prototype iteration for instructional and training solutions, and produce research-based recommendations for evaluation of instructional and training solutions.
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ID-7080 - Special Considerations for the ID Leader Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course supports your exploration of special considerations faced by leaders of complex instructional design and development projects. These considerations will include the ethical, legal, and political factors on which you have reflected throughout your program. These considerations will also include leadership theories and practices for emerging models, theories, and technologies used in the projects and organizations in which you lead.
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ID-8020 - Models and Heuristics of Instructional Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Heuristics are common approaches to completing tasks, even though those approaches lack direct alignment with a scholarly model. This course offers you the opportunity to distinguish heuristics and models and evaluate the ethical, legal, and political implications of each as you facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholders. You will illustrate relationships between heuristics and models and justify your choices for various design projects.
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ID-8030 - Collaboration in Design Practices and Products Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will support your development of collaboration skills necessary in design and developing instructional and training solutions. You will also cultivate collaboration in the diverse stakeholders for the projects you are managing, including recommending the allocation of resources and estimating the return on investment. The course will continue your exploration of ethical, legal, and political considerations in project management and collaboration.
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ID-8040 - Evaluation of Design Processes and Products Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Design is iterative and should include feedback. This course will help you to hone your skills in securing such feedback – through evaluating both the processes and products of instructional design and development. You will examine relevant principles and theories of evaluation, conduct evaluations, and interpret the results of evaluations for diverse stakeholders. As you learn more about evaluating design processes and products, you will reflect on the ethical, legal, and political implications of evaluation.
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ID-8060 - Innovation in Learning Experiences Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Innovation is more than just doing things differently. In this course, you will determine the characteristics of innovation and specify what constitutes innovation across different learning experiences. Different contexts will be at different stages and levels of complexity within learning experience design, so what is innovative for one context may be routine in another context. As you learn about innovation, you will be able to predict the application of emerging processes and tools on innovation in the learning sciences and recommend opportunities for innovation within specific learning experiences.
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ID-8080 - Special Considerations in the Practice and Research of Instructional Design and Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore special considerations in the practice and research of instructional design and development. Such considerations include emerging models, theories, and technologies that can be applied to the design and delivery of instructional and training solutions for unique learning needs, contexts, and stakeholders. You will continue your examination of the ethical, legal, and political implications of these special considerations.
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ID-8200 - Advanced Instructional Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course builds on your foundational knowledge of instructional design with advanced practice. You will recommend instructional and training solutions based on existing assessment and evaluation data, formulate procedures for collaborative design projects with diverse stakeholders, and categorize legal, ethical, and political influences on the design of contemporary instructional and training solutions. You will develop instructional materials, including multimedia learning assets that comply with professional practice of instructional design and development.
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ID-8210 - Theoretical Foundations of Instructional Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Theories are foundational to scholarly inquiry, and many theories impact the design and development of instructional and training solutions. In this course, you will dig deeper into relevant theories and hone your ability to both recognize the theoretical influences of existing solutions as well as select the appropriate theoretical foundation for new solutions. You will practice defending your design recommendations with consideration for the ethical, legal, and political factors that might influence the application of theory within the design and development of instructional and training solutions.
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ID-8250 - Advanced Simulations, Games, and Mobile Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore the design and development of simulations, games, and mobile learning. You will critique game theory and its relevance to the design of instructional and training solutions. You will also evaluate platforms for the design and delivery of gaming solutions as well as simulations and mobile learning. Based on this work, you will measure the effectiveness of such designs for various learning contexts and audiences. Finally, you will develop learning assets based on games, simulations, and mobile learning and share those assets in your portfolio.
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