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National University Volume 86-2 Catalog - September 2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course Codes and Course Length
Course Codes
The University course codes include a course prefix and number. The course prefix identifies the content area of a course and the number identifies the course-level (e.g., Undergraduate, Master’s. etc.). Courses in this catalog section are list by School and content area in numerical order.
Example: The course prefix “ACC” indicates Accounting content
Course Numbering
Course numbering used at the University are as follows:
| Undergraduate |
1000 to 4999 |
| Master’s |
5000 to 6999;
5000-8 to 6999-8 |
| Doctoral and Advance Studies Certificates |
7000 to 8999;
7000-8 to 8999-8 |
| Doctoral Sequence Courses |
9000 to 9799;
9901A-D to 9914A-D
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Course Length
Course length varies by course and program. Please refer to the course listing in this catalog to determine the length of a specific course.
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Accounting |
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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 and how these elements affect decision making. The relationship between standard-setting processes, global economics, and politics and broadly explored. The scope of this course merges aspects of financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, theory, and policy to create a framework that is applicable to the complex issues in the field of accountancy.
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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, students focus on the components of successful coaching. Topics include: personal objectives, coaching styles, roles of head coach, training rules and practice, current coaching methods, drug/alcohol and domestic violence policies for student athletes, stress and burnout, and coaching philosophy.
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Business Management |
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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
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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Business Research |
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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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Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology |
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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 University 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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PSY-6704 - Gender Development in Children and Adolescents Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of gender development in children and adolescents. Students will explore theoretical explanations of gender development and the latest research on this topic. They also will learn how cognitive, social, biological, and cultural influences impact gender development, identity, and perception into adolescence.
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PSY-6705 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores the etiology of child and adolescent behavior disorders. Students will examine the sociobiocultural influences on abnormal child and adolescent development. Theoretical underpinnings and classifications of abnormal child and adolescent development including familial attributes will be explored.
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PSY-6708 - ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders that present in child and adolescent developmental psychology settings. This course evaluates theory and research for ADHD and ASD. In this course, students will examine, separately, various diagnostic approaches as well as the origins and interventions related to ADHD and ASD. In addition, students will learn about the combined effects of ADHD and ASD.
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PSY-6709 - Capstone in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Capstone course in Child and Adolescent Developmental 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 Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology.
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PSY-6710 - Internship in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students seeking a master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Developmental psychology may opt to complete their degree by taking an internship in Child and Adolescent Developmental psychology instead of the Capstone course. During the internship experience, students will meet weekly with their assigned University 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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Computer Science |
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TIM-8190 - Computer Science Policy and Strategy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an advanced examination of the theories, concepts, and strategies for managing technology policies while developing and implementing computer science projects. During this final course in the PhD-CS program, before starting the dissertation sequence, you will research and design an information technology policy strategy for software development and implementation. You will also evaluate ways to improve the competitive position of an organization, recommend coding control structures for data integrity and security, and plan ways to address business concerns regarding the adoption of new technologies.
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Counseling |
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COUN-6000 - Orientation and Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will be introduced to professional, clinical mental health counseling with respect to the multiple roles and functions counselors serve in their respective communities, specialty areas, and the multidisciplinary health care system. You will be provided with introductory knowledge about the counseling profession including credentialing, professional organizations, standards, and accreditation. In this course you will also be provided with an orientation to the University and to the essential skills needed to pursue a Master of Science degree in clinical mental health counseling. Graduate-level skills, such as goal building, time management, academic integrity, effective use of the University Library, the use of APA form and style in professional communication, and critical thinking skills will be introduced.
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COUN-6050 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Practicum Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course you will be required to complete supervised counseling practicum experiences for a minimum of 100 clock hours in your community. You will complete at least 40 clock hours of direct service with actual clients that contributes to the development of counseling skills. You will have weekly synchronous supervision with a counseling faculty member for two hours a week for 12 weeks. You will have opportunities to use theory and counseling skills in a community setting while working with diverse clients and to practice interviews and documentation in clinical practice.
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COUN-6051 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
After successful completion of a clinical mental health practicum, you will continue your supervised counseling experience. In this course you will earn at least 300 clock hours of supervised counseling internship with clients in a clinical mental health setting. You will complete at least 120 clock hours of direct service with actual clients. You will have weekly synchronous supervision with a counseling faculty member for two hours a week for 12 weeks. You will have opportunities to use biopsychosocial history and assessments as you manage a caseload. You will practice advocacy and interface with the legal system on behalf of clients.
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COUN-6052 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Internship II Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
After successful completion of the first internship experience, you will continue your supervised counseling experience. In this course you will earn at least 300 clock hours of supervised counseling internship with clients in a clinical mental health setting. You will complete at least 120 clock hours of direct service with actual clients. You will have weekly synchronous supervision with a counseling faculty member for two hours a week for 12 weeks. You will have opportunities to use biospychosocial history and assessment as you conceptualize cases and implement evidence-based techniques. You will practice termination skills when closing cases.
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COUN-6100 - Theories and Models of Counseling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will focus on the ethical and legal issues as they relate to the practice of professional counseling. You will be introduced to the ethical standards of the American Counseling Association and learn to apply the Code of Ethics in various counseling situations with a diverse population. In this course you will also explore the importance of counseling supervision and maintaining professional dispositions. Emphasis will be placed on the evolving role of counselors in relation to scope and practice and the increase of technology in the profession.
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COUN-6101 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will focus on ethical and legal issues as they relate to practice of clinical mental health counseling. You will be introduced to the ethical standards of the American Counseling Association and learn to apply the Code of Ethics in various counseling situations with diverse populations. In this course you will also explore the importance of counseling supervision and maintaining professional dispositions. Emphasis will be placed on the evolving role of counselors in relation to scope and practice and the increase of technology in the profession.
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COUN-6102 - Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Counseling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will explore the history and development of addictions counseling. You will also learn about the theories and models of addictions counseling. Neurobiological and medical foundation in relation to the ethology of addictions will be explored. You will also be introduced to motivational interviewing as a foundational treatment for addictions counseling. This course will help you to develop a foundational knowledge about process and behavioral addictions and understand common co-occurring disorders.
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COUN-6103 - Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Techniques Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will develop basic counseling skills essential to creating a therapeutic working alliance with clients. Evidenced-based counseling strategies for prevention and intervention will be introduced. Initial skill development for clinical interviews and case conceptualization will be explored. Additionally, you will understand the core characteristics of an effective counselor. In this course you will also explore the impact of technology on counseling techniques.
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COUN-6104 - Social and Cultural Diversity in Counseling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will be introduced to the multicultural counseling competencies. You will also learn about the models and theories foundational to multicultural counseling. Specific multicultural populations will be explored with attention focused on multicultural evidenced based treatments. You will be challenged to confront personal biases and obstacles to multicultural orientation.
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COUN-6105 - Assessment, Tests, and Measurements in Counseling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will focus on the historical perspective of assessment and testing in counseling. You will learn basic concepts of testing for both group and individuals. You will also learn to apply statistical principles in the selection of testing and assessments. In this course you will also explore the importance of using ethically and culturally relevant strategies for administering and interpreting assessments and tests. Emphasis will be placed on the use of assessments and tests in various domains.
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COUN-6106 - Human Sexuality Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will study the biopsychosocial development of human sexuality. Research about sexuality, sexual development, sexual function, sexual orientation, gender issues and other sexual dynamics will be reviewed. The treatment of sexual disorders, sexual trauma, and abuse will be an area of focus. Students will apply the information from this course to the practice of professional counseling.
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COUN-6107 - Human Growth and Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will study the theories of individuals across the lifespan. Specifically, the students will learn of the myriad of factors that affect human development, including: biological, neurological, and physiological factors. Focus will also be placed on the systemic and environmental factors that affect human development. Emphasis will be placed on ethically and culturally sensitive approaches to enhance wellness and resilience. The unique impact of crisis and trauma on human development will be investigated.
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COUN-6108 - Marriage and Family Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will be introduced to the history and development of marriage, couple, and family counseling. You will review the theories and models of family systems and dynamics focusing on assessment and intervention. Cultural factors relevant to marriage, couple, and family functioning will also be explored. In this course you will also be challenged to reflect on your family of origin and how it impacts your current functioning.
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COUN-6109 - Abuse, Crisis, and Trauma Counseling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will learn strategies for crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. You will also explore psychological first aid and community-based strategies for crisis and trauma counseling. This course will discuss abuse, crisis, disasters, and trauma and their effect on diverse populations. This course will also focus on the impact of abuse, crisis, and trauma on individuals with mental health diagnoses.
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COUN-6110 - Psychopathology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will introduce you to the classifications of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the International Classifications of Diseases. You will learn the process of diagnosing, the structure of the DSM, and concepts related to differential diagnoses. You will also learn about the scope and practice of counselors in the diagnostic process.
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COUN-6111 - Career Development and Counseling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will be introduced to a foundational aspect of professional counseling: career counseling. You will explore the theories and models of career development. You will develop an understanding of the interconnectedness of work, mental health, and other life roles. This course will also provide you with the opportunity to recognize areas of advocacy with diverse clients in career and educational development. Developing strategies to address career needs in an ethically and culturally relevant manner will also be an area of focus.
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COUN-6112 - Research Methods and Program Evaluation in Counseling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will focus on the importance of research in the counseling profession. You will also understand how to critique counseling literature to help inform practice. Additionally, you will explore the use of ethically and culturally relevant strategies for conducting research and program evaluation. You will be able to understand the qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods used in research and program evaluation. The focus will also be on identifying evidence-based counseling practices and conducting needs assessments.
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COUN-6113 - Psychopharmacology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide you with relevant information about the use of psychotropic medications in the context of counseling. You will learn the commonly prescribed medications for mental health disorders including the benefits and side effects. This information will help you prepare for consultation and participation in integrated behavioral health care.
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COUN-6114 - Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will challenge you to synthesize the concepts of clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. You will learn how these concepts work together to inform evidence-based treatment. You will utilize case conceptualization models to develop treatment plans. You will also explore various forms of documentation for clinical mental health counseling.
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COUN-6115 - Group Counseling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will focus on understanding the theoretical foundations of group counseling and group work. You will explore the dynamics of group process, including the stages of group development. You will continue to develop the personal and professional characteristics of a counselor, particularly those essential to the group leader. This course will introduce you to the components of groups in various setting and explore ethically and culturally relevant strategies for designing and facilitating groups.
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COUN-6116 - Contemporary Issues in Counseling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will study the specific requirements for your state of residence for professional, clinical mental health counselors. You will learn the requirements for child abuse assessment and reporting for counselors in your state. You will explore the unique cultures of your state of residence and the social and psychological implications of socioeconomic position for clients. This course will provide opportunities to apply strategies for suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention. You will also understand the unique considerations for telementalhealth and technology assisted counseling.
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COUN-6117 - Advanced Ethical Practice and Record Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will study the importance of records management in maintaining ethical practice. You will explore how business and family law impacts professional practice. You will also study the current rules and laws applicable to counseling in your state of residence. You will look at the details of the ethical principles governing counseling and you will examine the ethics of the evolving telemental health practice of counselors.
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Criminal Justice |
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CJ-5004 - Organized Crime Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides students with an opportunity to examine the various types of white collar crime, methods of detection, investigation, and the social impact of such crimes. The specifics of organized crime such as family structure, revenue sources, and investments will be introduced. The differences and common bonds between organized and white collar crime will be evaluated. Students will also evaluate the political influences in organized crime and cases related to white collar crimes.
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CJ-5007 - Current Issues in Law Enforcement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will investigate important issues facing the nation’s local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Major issues such as emergency management and response, national security, technology and communication, and drug enforcement, will be discussed. You will evaluate issues and law enforcement response from a local, state, and federal perspective. You will also assess the importance of cooperation among agencies and evaluate alternative law enforcement responses based on evidence-based practices. This course provides students with the opportunity to investigate the most important issues facing the leadership of the nations’ local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Major problems such as drug enforcement, organized crime, white-collar crime, and the war on terrorism and cooperation among law enforcement, first responder, and health officials provide the core focus of student efforts.
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CJ-5101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore the different components of the criminal justice system in the United States. Through a legal, criminological, historical, and societal perspective, the foundations of crime and justice, police, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice will be evaluated. Special attention will be given to police, court, and corrections from arrest to conviction. Students will examine concepts of ethics and discuss current issues in the criminal justice system. Integration of technology such as databases and the use of technology in policing and corrections will be studied.
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CJ-7010 - Effective Police Tactics, Techniques, and Methodologies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The course will examine police tactics, techniques, and methodologies, exposing the student to best practices in evidence collection, agency collaboration, and investigation of cybercrime. You will develop a keen understanding of the latest techniques and technologies that may be employed in a criminal investigation, as well as the research and development techniques used to generate new tactics and methodologies with an emphasis on cybercrime and forensic science.
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CJ-7011 - Ethics and Criminal Justice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides a comprehensive review of ethics and moral behavior in criminal justice. The theoretical foundations of ethics will be introduced and applied to criminal justice practice. You will evaluate the ethical challenges faced by criminal justice professionals and the policies and practices in place to prevent unethical behavior. The ethical obligations in crime scene investigation, evidence handling, and testimony in court will also be addressed in this course.
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CJ-7101 - Management Issues in Justice Agencies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines current management issues within the criminal justice field. You will explore concepts and skills needed to address issues and problems confronting the criminal justice system. Issues such as the societal and cultural changes affecting criminal justice agencies will be examined. In addition, you will gain in-depth exposure to the application of theoretical and administrative principles.
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CJ-7102 - Theory in Justice Administration Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will analyze the internal organizational structure, roles, and functions of criminal justice agencies. Students will apply administration and managerial concepts and theories to demonstrate competencies in this area. Students will also learn to formulate policies for coordination and control procedures.
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CJ-7104 - Strategic Planning and Implementation in Criminal Justice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Strategic planning is necessary for effectively planning both current and future organizational goals of a criminal justice organization. This course will allow you to examine the tools and skills needed in the strategic planning process while understanding the importance of the planning process. This course will also strengthen your ability to analyze, develop, and implement strategic plans to achieve criminal justice goals for an organization as well as to assess and manage improvements for an organization in a specific geographical location. Several criminal justice agencies will be examined within the course to provide you with the widest perspective possible before you begin developing your own strategic planning documents.
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CJ-7105 - Public Policy and Criminal Justice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this doctoral level course, students will examine public policy and criminal justice. Students will analyze the various significant policy models used in the criminal justice system. Students will assess how various participants such as politicians, the police, and the corrections sector impact criminal justice public policy. Students will specify how the media influence criminal justice public policy. Finally, students will evaluate how the courts shape criminal justice public policy.
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Curriculum and Teaching |
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CT-5003 - Principles of Teaching & Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will analyze the influence of emotional, social, and cultural contexts affecting PK-12 student learning. Students will examine learning theories, instructional models, differentiated learning strategies, mindfulness, and informed instructional decision making that inform PK-12 teaching practices.
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CT-5010 - Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Strategies and Principles Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will be provided with an overview of theories, principles, practices, design, implementation, evaluation, and issues in curriculum and instruction. You will apply theories to practice, explore components of the curriculum, analyze current issues related to curriculum, evaluate learning theory, and integrate theory into curriculum components and practices. Topics include curriculum design and development, curriculum standards, high stakes testing, the information processing model, and models of teaching and learning.
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CT-5011 - Learning and Teaching Styles, Multiple Intelligences, and Ways of Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course allows you to engage with the multiple ways that individuals learn and how these many ways of learning can inform your teaching. You will evaluate multiple theoretical frameworks and applications, including teaching styles, multiple intelligences, and the debate about the existence and value of learning styles that effect ways of learning. Throughout the course, you will move beyond understanding the theories to translating your knowledge and skills to the practice of teaching. The course will culminate with a unit and lesson plans designed by you that integrate multiple learning and teaching styles that reflect multiple intelligence theory and ways of learning within authentic classroom scenarios.
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CT-5012 - Teaching Foundations for Language and Literacy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will learn about the foundations and principles of language and literacy development in a child’s early years. Theory, strategies, and activities, as well as a summative assessment, are presented throughout this course to assist teachers in gaining a thorough perspective on promoting language and literacy fluency. Students will be asked to reflect on their own understanding of language development and pedagogical strategies of language acquisition.
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CT-5013 - The Classroom: Management and Organization for Student Achievement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this Master’s level course, students will be provided with models and strategies for effective classroom management for today’s classroom. Students will investigate research-based instructional practices in classroom management. A classroom management system will be created. Methods for engaging students in the classroom will be explored. Classroom organizational tactics will be analyzed. Students will examine various ways to use discipline and conflict resolution strategies in the classroom. Theories regarding classroom management will be applied.
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CT-7000 - Developing Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will analyze instructional strategies based on the principles of universal design for learning, including integrating strategies for providing multiple means through which PK-12 learners access the curriculum. You will plan instructional strategies for curriculum aligned to standards that support current educational requirements, including the use of technology to engage, comprehend, and express learning. You will also consider other educational issues, trends, and recommendations for change in the PK-12 classroom related to instructional strategies.
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CT-7100 - Dispositions of Learner and Teacher Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will examine dispositions of both learners and teachers. This examination will include the effect of dispositions on learner motivation, participation, and comprehension as well as the impact of teacher dispositions on overall learning and classroom culture. The course includes considerations for dispositions related to inclusivity, technology, social emotional development, and successful collaboration throughout community.
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CT-7200 - Design and Evaluation of Curriculum and Programs Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course starts with the distinction between curriculum and programs in K-12 education. While both are important, evaluation of each one is different. In addition to exploring evaluation processes, you will also examine the development of both curriculum and programs. This examination will incorporate theories, trends, and future directions, including technology recommendations to design and develop innovative curriculum for K-12 learning environments.
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CT-7300 - Theories and Applications of Instructional Strategies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
You will take a closer look at instructional strategies in this course, with particular attention to supporting theories and practical applications in K-12 learning environments. You will assess learning theories that frame instructional strategies, including theories and frameworks for remote learning. You will recommend instructional strategies, justify approaches to inclusive instruction, and design inclusive learning experiences in K-12 education.
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CT-7400 - Assessment Practices Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course offers the opportunity for you to consider the critical role of assessment in curriculum and teaching. You will examine assessment types and processes, including how trends in assessment and other accountability practices inform instructional decisions, curriculum development, and continuous improvement in K-12 environments. You will integrate the assessment for learning process and the universal design for learning perspective, as well as recommend strategies for effective assessment practices across classrooms, schools, and districts.
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CT-7500 - Advanced Capstone in Curriculum & Teaching Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this final course of the curriculum and teaching specialization, you will synthesize your work across all courses into a capstone project of your own design. This project will integrate theory and practice related to a specific topic of your choosing related to curriculum and teaching. As you prepare your project you will evaluate the impacts of current trends, technologies, and issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice within curriculum and teaching. In one of your last assignments in the specialization, you will compose your philosophy of teaching based on research, theory, and personal reflection.
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TIM-8305 - Cyber Risk, Contingencies, and Incidents Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Cybersecurity has the primary objective of averting losses and restoring proper operations should there be a loss. During this course you will study the foundations of risk and the opportunities to reduce cybersecurity losses for organizations. Risk assessment abilities and research options form the base of cyber defenses and determine the need for subsequent resources. The course continues with measuring risk and events leading to the identification of potential incidents and solutions. Learning about contingencies consider the needs of the organization, maintaining operations, and preparing for the best recovery should there be a loss.
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TIM-8315 - Cyber Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Tracking and responding to cyber events requires massive databases integrating content from all devices at every location. Cyber threat analysis and response implies long term access and complex manipulation of event databases. In this course you will learn techniques to capture and display relevant data and leverage automation to reduce losses. Data manipulation, automated sense-making, appropriate fast reactions, machine learning, data analysis, and presentation are rapidly developing cybersecurity techniques. You will also leverage required capabilities for the defense of the organization, respond to enhanced threat complexity and capabilities, and address the need to counter data poisoning by threat actors.
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TIM-8335 - Governance, Laws, Privacy, and Compliance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prerequisites: Masters Degree
This course provides the source, role, and implementation of governance within the cybersecurity arena and the entire organization, including related policy. The execution considers the breadth of state and federal laws plus regulations to establish a further domain for cyber objectives. Important global laws and regulations round out the foundation, leading to effective compliance. Learning includes a focus on specific industries and agencies, including banks, hospitals, government, etc. During this course you will prepare to enable governance, compliance, privacy, and related solutions for medium to very large organizations, including the ability to support the significant changes anticipated in laws.
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TIM-8345 - Global Governance, Audit, Privacy, and Compliance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 3
Prerequisites: Masters Degree
This course addresses cybersecurity complexity implied by global influences in terms of laws, locations, facilities, and operations. During this course you will combine cyber global governance, audit, privacy, and compliance to support a comprehensive cyber response. Your foundation would enable the organization’s integrated abilities to defend the technical systems that facilitate its global operations for both global and local needs across all locations. You will address the diversity of laws and audit practices, different views of privacy, and multiple compliance implications that require a carefully balanced practical solutions that harnessing theory.
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TIM-8355 - Secure Globally Distributed Infrastructure and Support Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Organizations with a global footprint need to balance a single approach for cybersecurity with a range of diverse influences from people, governments, and organizations. In this course, you will explore cybersecurity challenges relating to communication systems, various local support capabilities, and supply chain challenges. Further learning considers the variety of contracts available in different countries, available service levels, and approaches to management, maintenance, and controls. Within diversity and continuous change, the course adds theoretical and practical approaches to constant revision, thereby facilitating viable solutions for local and global needs.
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TIM-8360 - Global Laws, Culture, and Ethics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Global organizations need to balance a wide range of influences that compromise options to achieve required outcomes from multiple external and internal demands. Global laws adjust to local expectations in each individual country, implying diverse needs that need to be matched with carefully devised controls. You will learn about diverse cultures across nations, regions, and within organizations implying careful and pragmatic approaches to integrate diversity. You will also discover diverse views and approaches to ethics that will require careful responses and protection of all stakeholders.
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TIM-8365 - Global Cyber Policy, Operations, and Risks Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course combines all the previous cybersecurity insights and extends the learning to include policy and operations to reduce risk. You will learn about policy in commercial organizations that need to balance costs with safety to serve all their stakeholders. Policy supplies the expectations and sanctions to all persons that use the information systems and is authorized by the Board. You will also learn government views that complement laws and standards. The operational functions and implied architecture of the organization adds practical insights, all aligned to reduce risk within the organization and all its stakeholders.
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TIM-8370 - Advanced Networking & Identity Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Cloud computing provides benefits and new challenges for cybersecurity. Unknown entities can review or divert communications and any person can try to authenticate or intercept access. This course provides insights regarding cybersecurity exposures relating to networking to remote sites and managing identities and access. Your aim is to enable the security of data assets where there is no perimeter defense. You will learn about improved networking options for confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Identity options include active directory options, extensions, controls, and alternatives. Other options consider virtual perimeters, other forms of trust, protocols, and anticipating the evolution of issues, including quantum computing.
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TIM-8375 - Integration, Outsourcing, and Related Laws Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The evolution of modern secure cloud computing will require a variety of vendors for solutions to organizations. Combining internal information systems with multiple cloud and solution suppliers requires careful cybersecurity integration and negotiation. You will learn about combining solutions, system changes, upgrades, changes to security, and multiple laws. Options to adjust architecture, orchestrate multiple adjustments, and selecting business optimization will introduce you to innovative approaches and risk mitigation. You will need to enable third parties and outsource arrangements to broker solutions. Global needs will expose you to different laws about security, data residency, regulations, audit, and diverse suppliers.
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TIM-8380 - Secure Cloud Operations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Secure cloud operations rely on equipment, processes, and personnel from providers, client organizations, and the networks linking all parties. Each are subject to the laws, regulations, and threats. In this course you will learn the theory and practice relating to delivering reliable and secure cloud services while coping with ongoing change. Concurrently, new uses for cloud computing and core technology evolution add further complexity. While operations might be tactical, the complexity and need to integrate diverse influences, calls for negotiation, resilience, strategy, and use of maturity models. One must attain and maintain acceptable delivery capabilities within local and global change.
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TIM-8390 - Strategic Management of Cybersecurity: General and Technology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prerequisites: Masters Degree
This advanced course integrates all cyber content learning across the degree and specialization, combining theory and practice for the holistic cybersecurity strategy. During this final content course, you will construct a response addressing cyber governance, policy, risk, compliance, and assurance. You will contribute technical leadership by addressing architecture and operational needs to reduce both treats and vulnerabilities from internal and external sources. The evaluation of tools, data, and processes must facilitate resilience and support the protection of critical information from current and future losses.
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TIM-8710 - General Cyber Law, Oversight, and Regulations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course addresses a broad background of current laws, governmental oversight from a variety of agencies, and industry regulations. The focus is the broad requirements across industries, organizations, and consumers. It excludes a focus on specific industries and agencies, such as banks, dams, or defense. During this course you will prepare to defend organizations and enable generic compliance, reduce privacy risks, and prepare to follow proposed laws and regulations. The scope includes all active laws and prepare for new requirements. You will also learn about demands from foreign powers and other states that apply to a broad range of organizations.
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TIM-8715 - Frameworks, Models, Standards, and Controls Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course reviews a range of frameworks, models, standards, and controls to address a wide variety of needs. You will learn about broad and specific solutions responding to industries or laws. Depending on the specific expectations of the industry, the type of organization, and its location, you will consider appropriate solutions. In practice, one would need to find a way of combining diverse needs into a reasonable approach to establish controls without hampering effective value delivery within the organization. Most frameworks, models, standards, and controls change frequently, implying the need for continuous improvement and strategic planning.
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TIM-8720 - Industry Laws, Regulations, and Compliance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on United States law, regulations, and compliance that targets specific industries at both federal and state levels. Your learning in this course focuses on additional depth for the 16 critical infrastructures and attaining compliance across multiple requirements. In addition, regulations relating to centralized controls and related bodies frequently specify techniques and approaches. In developing areas of the law and regulations, the migration from federal to state and state to federal implies regular change and complexity for compliance. Your learning includes anticipation of changes and multi-period adjustments across internal and external stakeholders.
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TIM-8725 - Cyber Policy and Leading Cyber Operations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Cybersecurity policy provides guidance to all stakeholders and supports the governance that must be applied throughout the organization. The deployment of policy and leadership of cyber operations provides the execution channel for policy. In this course, you will learn about the structures that support policy and governance. You will review needs and devise solutions to enable sound cybersecurity responses, including both the creation of policy and its implementation. In addition, consideration is given to the needs of distributed organizations, outsourcing, and the implications of links to external parties.
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TIM-8500 - Principles of Data Science Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides an introduction and overview of data science in order to make informed decisions about business needs. The objective of this course is to introduce you to the nature and methods of data science at the doctoral level. While data science is a varied and nuanced field that generally combines computer science with advanced mathematics, it’s application in research and industry ranges from understanding problem statements to producing insights using validated methods. You will explore data science life cycle and determine appropriate design methods and management of data to fit the context of research and/or industry issues.
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TIM-8515 - Multivariate Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the use of multivariate analysis to provide statistical and applied insight to data science problems. You will apply a variety of multivariate methods by selecting the appropriate models for the research questions posed and the data type. You will engage in hypothesis testing using parameters of multivariate data. Specifically, you will develop problem solutions by analyzing multidimensional data to derive meaningful insights into problem statements. Finally, you will present your results and actionable insights in an appropriate format for your audience.
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TIM-8520 - Inferential and Predictive Analytics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Establishing insights concerning population estimates, while understanding and communicating knowledge about variance in likely outcomes, is a fundamental skill of a data scientist. At the doctoral level, you will apply this understanding to the delivery of documentation for an audience of stakeholders who hinge key business decision-making on understanding the likelihood of an event’s occurrence. Within the academic setting, this understanding drives the development of foundational knowledge for research in the resolution of problem settings. In this course you will learn how to understand probability functions to apply your knowledge as a decision-maker or educator.
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TIM-8535 - Univariate Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines current techniques and methods utilized in manipulating data in quantitative analysis. You will analyze processes within data science that help organize large data sets. You will explore the differences in statistical reasoning based on Frequentists and Bayesian philosophy and will analyze output based on Artificial Neuron Network analysis.
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TIM-8540 - Critical Analysis, Interpreting, and Reporting Data Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The ability to generate insights from data is a critical data science competency. As part of this course, you will expand upon your understanding of ethics regarding data reporting. As such, you will be required to develop standards needed to improve integrity and validity of data. This course also covers textual and tabular reporting concepts and formats used in data science. During this course, you will evaluate methods for communicating data outputs and outcomes. You will end the course by creating a data presentation report and executive memo that adheres to industry standards.
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TIM-8590 - Data, Information, Knowledge Policy and Strategy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
New data science technologies and programs should be aligned to the organizational mission, vision, and values; thus, it is important for technology leaders to develop data, information, and knowledge management policies. During this advanced course in data and knowledge management, you will develop an enterprise data governance strategy that integrates industry standards and best business practices in data science. You will also design metrics to measure and analyze data integrity to ensure data validity, evaluate various influences on enterprise data and knowledge management, and recommend data management solutions.
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DMFT-7000 - Foundations of Relational/System Ethics and Practice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course is designed for students without a background in relational/systemic clinical theory. It focuses on the key elements of relational/systemic ethics and clinical practice, including the theories commonly used in marriage and family therapy (MFT). The purpose of the course is to prepare students for the foundational and specialization courses in the DMFT program. In this course you will examine the core elements of relational/systemic ethics, systems theory and cybernetics, and MFT theories. An emphasis is on the implications of using a relational/systemic clinical lens, including how doing so impacts your professional identity.
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