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MFT8115 - Family Systems Approaches to Addiction Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of a variety of addictive substances and how a systemic therapist approaches treatment of addiction. Students will be expected to consider self-of-therapist issues and diversity concerns as it relates to exposure to and treatment of addiction. A variety of approaches to treating addiction will also be addressed.
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MFT8199 - MFT Research Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course requires the student to create a research project in coordination with an MFT program faculty member. The student will conduct a research study in the area of specialization or interest, and document the results in a formal project paper that documents the topic, methodology, analysis of results, and discussion/conclusions according to standard research conventions in the field of family therapy. Individual topic areas are to be submitted to and approved by the faculty prior to enrollment.
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MFT8201 - Play Therapy Methods Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course offers an overview on play therapy and how it can be applied in the MFT field. Theory and research related to play therapy will be explored. The course will also include the examination of play therapy in diverse contexts, as well as considerations of legal and ethical dilemmas pertaining to clinical practice.
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MFT8202 - Family Therapy with Adolescents Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course evaluates theory and research on systemic interventions with adolescents and their families. Students will establish an ethical framework that is developmentally informed and culturally sensitive. This course emphasizes how families can support adolescents through the difficult transition of increased independence from the family, as well as how to engage an adolescent in the therapeutic process.
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MFT8205 - Child and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnosis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course students will evaluate the scholarly literature on clinical assessment and diagnosis of childhood and adolescent disorders. DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and assessment procedures will be viewed through a systemic lens and critiqued for their cultural sensitivity. Ethical concerns related to the assessment of children and adolescents will also be discussed.
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MFT8206 - Early Childhood and Parenting Interventions Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course reviews theory and research on interventions for early childhood, emphasizing play therapy and parenting interventions. Since a developmental-informed approach is critical for early childhood, play therapy theoretical foundations and techniques will be explored in-depth. From a systemic lens, children’s emotional and behavioral difficulties are viewed in the context of the couple relationship, family structure, and parenting behaviors. As a result, students will learn to integrate several interventions for changing dynamics and behaviors within the parent system. Issues of cultural sensitivity and ethical practice will be considered for each topic discussed.
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MFT8207 - Systemic Treatment of Neurodevelopment Disorders in Children and Adolescents Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course evaluates theory and research on evidence-based, systemic interventions with children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders including attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disabilities (ID), and learning disorders (LD). Students will establish an ethical framework for family therapy that is developmentally informed and culturally sensitive. This course presents marriage and family therapists as critical members of multidisciplinary treatment teams for ADHD, ASD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
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MFT8301 - Advanced Couple Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course involves an in depth study of systemic approaches to couple therapy. Topics will focus on assessment methods, empirical research on couple therapy, specific models of couple therapy, integration of course content with personal case work, special problems in couple relationships, and the dynamics of gender and diversity in relation to couple therapy.
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MFT8303 - Systemic Sex Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course focuses on physiological, psychological, and sociocultural variables associated with human sexuality and then maintains a focused emphasis on systemically oriented sex therapy including methods of conducting sexual assessments and both individual and relational therapy designed to help clients with variety of sexual issues, sexual dysfunctions, and sexual challenges within relationships.
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MFT8305 - Emotion and Differentiation Focused Couple Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course will focus on and emphasize the roles of two major human development forces that influence behavior in relationships: connection (attachment and inclusion) and separation (individuality and differentiation). There are ongoing debates in the MFT world about the role these two forces play in intimate relationships and clinical models differ in how to go about engaging clients in these realms. This course will give students the opportunity to discover more about these life forces and how their principles are applied in therapeutic conversations with couples. Learners will also be asked to consider both of these influences from a clinical research perspective throughout the course.
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MFT8306 - Behavior Informed Couple Therapy Models Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course will focus on and emphasize couple therapy modalities that have been validated, in some way, by research. There are other models not covered in this course that have some empirical evidence (e.g., there is considerable evidence for EFT’s effectiveness) but the models emphasized in this course are largely built on principles of cognitive-behavioral psychology. Two primary models will be covered throughout the course: Gottman’s couple therapy model and Jacobson’s and Christensen’s Integrative Couple Therapy. This course places heavy emphasis on empiricism and students will be encouraged to be thinking like “scholar-practitioners” throughout the course.
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MFT8307 - The Couple Life Cycle in MFT Practice and Supervision Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
It is important for clinicians and clinical supervisors to be aware of the challenges and critical points of change and/or distress for couples throughout the couple life cycle. Throughout this cycle couples are challenged with how to face difficult circumstances and maintain a strong relationship. This course involves a look at the development of couples and their relationship cycle. The course will incorporate an overview of different issues that present in couples’ relationships and examine the couple’s dynamics through a lens of diversity. Students will learn about different models of couple’s therapy and assessments pertaining to couple therapy. In addition, the students will learn about the importance of creating a therapeutic alliance with the couples.
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MFT8401 - Medical Family Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is designed to introduce students to the theory, concepts, and practice of medical family therapy. Students will learn about collaborative healthcare, medical specializations, assessments commonly used in healthcare settings, and the ways in which biopsychosocial components of patients’ and families’ lives may impact their experience of health and illness.
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MFT8405 - Medical Family Therapy Applications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course addresses the many facets of creating and maintaining effective integration of behavioral health and medical care. Through this course, students will gain an in depth understanding of the practice of medical family therapy (MedFT). Students will discover how the clinical, operational, and financial components of care intersect and impact psychosocial care delivery.
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MFT8406 - Families, Health, and Illness Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course addresses the challenges faced by individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing a chronic illness. Throughout this course, students will have the opportunity to identify health complaints and diseases, explore the psychosocial barriers and facilitators to effective treatment, and discover the ways in which cultural beliefs and norms impact the illness experience.
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MFT8407 - Loss and Bereavement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will explore various aspects of grief and loss. The course will include theory and cultural beliefs and values surrounding death and dying and will highlight clinical approaches to assisting people in navigating grief and loss experiences. This course will also focus on self of the therapist experiences and self-care practices of helping professionals.
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MFT8503 - Military and Veteran Cultures Across the Lifespan Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course focuses on military and veteran cultures, including culturally informed clinical practice, research, and policies across the lifespan.
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MFT8504 - Trauma and Resilience in Military and Veteran Couples and Families Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course focuses on precursors, assessment, diagnoses, indicated treatments, research practices, and policies related to trauma and resilience across military and veteran populations.
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MFT8505 - Ethical Challenges and Moral Injuries Across Military and Veteran Populations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course focuses on ethical standards, moral injury, compassion fatigue, burnout, and common ethical challenges that occur in clinical practice, research, and supervision with military and veteran populations.
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MFT8506 - Behavioral Health Care with Military and Veteran Populations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course focuses on evidence based treatment and research pertaining to behavioral health challenges that are experienced by military and veteran populations. Attention is given to clinical assessments and treatment as well as current evidence based research, including biopsychosocial complications associated with each behavioral health challenge.
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MFT8951 - MFT Doctoral Practicum I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their competence in advanced MFT practice. Emphasis is placed on the clinical competence in working with diverse populations, advanced application of family and couple therapy models, ethical decision-making, and professional growth. Students must be clinically active during the course and participate in weekly clinical supervision.
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MFT8961 - MFT Doctoral Internship I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of the practicum course, doctoral students are required to complete a 9-month, full-time (i.e., 30 hours per week) clinically focused internship. Prior to beginning the doctoral internship, all students must develop an internship contract approved by the Director of Clinical Training in the PhD Internship DRF in Taskstream. This 9-month experience is organized into three 1-credit courses, each being 12 weeks in duration. The first of these is MFT8961. All students in this internship must have a local supervisor who has the documented expertise to mentor the PhD student’s development in the area of the student’s specialty. The supervisor’s credentials must be approved by the Director of Clinical Field Placements as a part of the internship contracting process in Taskstream. The internship contract will guide both the student’s work during the 9-month internship, and the supervisor’s evaluations of the student’s work. While each student’s internship will be very individualized to provide the best possible growth through experiential learning, each internship will share these characteristics: students will meet regularly with their local supervisor; unless it is required by the student’s internship contract, students will not have to attend the weekly NCU supervision groups online; each internship is focused solidly in the student’s degree specialty (e.g., military family therapy, medical family therapy, couples therapy, etc.); it represents a growth in the student’s previous functioning (i.e., it cannot be simply doing more of what the student is already doing); and it provides an experiential base for the student to meet the PhD Program Outcomes and Student Learning Outcomes.
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MFT8962 - MFT Doctoral Internship II Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of the practicum course, doctoral students are required to complete a 9-month, full-time (i.e., 30 hours per week) clinically focused internship. Prior to beginning the doctoral internship, all students must develop an internship contract approved by the Director of Clinical Training in the PhD Internship DRF in Taskstream. The 9-month experience is organized into three 1-credit courses, each being 12 weeks in duration. The second of these in MFT8962. All students in this internship must have a local supervisor who has the documented expertise to mentor the PhD student’s development in the area of the student’s specialty. The supervisor’s credentials must be approved by the Director of Clinical Field Placement as a part of the internship contracting process in Taskstream. The internship contract will guide both the student’s work during the 9-month internship, and the supervisor’s evaluations of the student’s work. While each student’s internship will be very individualized to provide the best possible growth through experiential learning, each internship will share these characteristics: students will meet regularly with their supervisor; unless it is required by the student’s internship contract, students will not have to attend the weekly NCU supervision groups online; each internship is focused solidly in the student’s degree specialty (e.g., military family therapy, medical family therapy, couples therapy, etc.); it represents a growth in the student’s previous functioning (i.e., it cannot be simply doing more of what the student is already doing); and it provides an experiential base for the student to meet to PhD Program Outcomes and Student Learning Outcomes.
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MFT8965 - MFT Doctoral Internship and Portfolio Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of the practicum course, doctoral students are required to complete a 9-month, full-time (i.e., 30 hours per week) clinically focused internship. Prior to beginning the doctoral internship, all students must develop an internship contract approved by the Director of Clinical Training in the PhD Internship DRF in Taskstream. The 9-month experience is organized into three 1-credit courses, each being 12 weeks in duration. The second of these in MFT 8962 . All students in this internship must have a local supervisor who has the documented expertise to mentor the PhD student’s development in the area of the student’s specialty. The supervisor’s credentials must be approved by the Director of Clinical Field Placement as a part of the internship contracting process in Taskstream. The internship contract will guide both the student’s work during the 9-month internship, and the supervisor’s evaluations of the student’s work. While each student’s internship will be very individualized to provide the best possible growth through experiential learning, each internship will share these characteristics: students will meet regularly with their supervisor; unless it is required by the student’s internship contract, students will not have to attend the weekly NCU supervision groups online; each internship is focused solidly in the student’s degree specialty (e.g., military family therapy, medical family therapy, couples therapy, etc.); it represents a growth in the student’s previous functioning (i.e., it cannot be simply doing more of what the student is already doing); and it provides an experiential base for the student to meet to PhD Program Outcomes and Student Learning Outcomes.
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MFT8970 - MFT Supervision Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course introduces the fundamentals of systemic supervision with an emphasis on the importance of contextual variables such as culture, SES, and ethnicity. There is also an exploration of the impact of gender on the supervisory relationship. The design of the course meets the criteria for the 30-hour supervision fundamentals course for the AAMFT Approved Supervisor track. The intention is for the course also to be useful for any professional who is actively engaged in clinical supervision. Learning methods include short writing exercises and 15 hours of participant involvement in videoconferences with colleagues and course faculty. During the videoconferences there will be critiques of vignettes, role playing exercises, and discussion of short papers. Participants wishing to pursue the AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation should verify their eligibility with AAMFT.
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NUR-7005 - Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will learn evaluation methods used in nursing education curriculum. Content includes norm referenced and criterion referenced evaluation methods. Students will identify criteria used to develop reliable and valid evaluation measures. Students will explore measures used to identify cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains as they relate to education and nursing. Current issues and research related to educational testing instruments, alternatives to standardized evaluation methods, and outcome measurement in education will be discussed.
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NUR-7004 - Teaching with Technology in Nursing Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Student will learn the importance of reflection on teaching with technology in nursing education in the classroom and clinical settings. The goal of this course is to ensure that students have an understanding of technology tools that can create diverse and meaningful learning experiences for students. The course is designed to examine current technology trends including simulation, online learning, learning management systems, instructional design, web 2.0 tools, computer assisted learning, presentation software, EHRs, and videos. Through discussion and sharing, students refine their skills in using these tools to practice as an educator.
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NUR-7003 - Evidenced Based Teaching in Nursing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The student will learn the foundational knowledge in the science of nursing education for developing skills and behaviors for contemporary nursing education practice and scholarship. This course explores current evidence based andragogic practices within the nursing education discipline.
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NUR-7002 - The Nurse as Educator Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will learn the evolving roles of the nurse educator within the context of an ever-changing health care system and educational environment. The focus is on the educator as a teacher, leader, collaborator, mentor, and change agent. The principles underlying the teaching of adult learners will be examined and applied to classroom and clinical settings. It is anticipated that, at the end of the course, the learner will have formulated a personal working philosophy of nursing education.
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NUR-7001 - Future of Nursing Education - Challenges for the Educational Leader Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will learn the future opportunities and challenges in nursing education from the views of a reflective practitioner. Through the course, learners will discuss regulatory, ethical, and political challenges instructional and supervisory leaders face in nursing education. Also, the learners will focus on how educational leaders explore and act upon challenges and opportunities.
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NUR-7000 - Nursing Education Theories and Concepts Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Student will learn relevant theories and concepts that are the underpinnings of the profession of nursing, education and other healthcare disciplines. Through the course, students will identify the foundational multidisciplinary concepts applicable to nursing education and future research endeavors. Students will review seminal studies from nursing practice, education and research, as well as from social sciences.
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OL-7105 - Leadership in Organizational Change Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine coaching principles and theories along with their applications in leadership roles. This course incorporates the student’s experiences and observations regarding leadership from both personal and professional environments. Topics include: competencies for coaches, coaching theories, assessment models, and case study analysis related to coaching.
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OL-7104 - Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students gain a deep understanding of the complexity of moral dilemmas through critical analysis and application of ethical principles, as leadership is not an event, but a process that takes time. Interpersonal dynamics operating within an organizational structure and the systemic nature of such structures is examined. Students examine their own ethical profile, and how it impacts their communication with individuals and groups. This process includes oral, print, and electronic communications.
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OL-7103 - Theory and Practice of Organizational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine leadership theories and their applications in current educational organization settings. Students will assess the definition and study of leadership in an educational organization and how it has developed over time. Student will have the opportunity to reevaluate present and historical leadership models based on educational trends. This course is intended to provide the student a link between theory and application of leadership from a variety of research-based perspectives.
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OL-7102 - Leadership Ethics to Attain Organizational Excellence Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will deepen their philosophy of leadership which serves as the foundation for applying the knowledge and skill sets acquired through their specialization and degree program. The development and implementation of leadership concepts, applications, and frameworks to drive leadership performance for excellence are highlighted. The continued and increasingly successful application of the knowledge, tools, skill sets, and perspectives that have been learned will also be emphasized.
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OL-7101 - Building Organizational Capacity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
There are numerous definitions for the phrase “capacity building” within educational and leadership literature. For the purpose of this Doctoral level course, the term “building organizational capacity” will be used to describe a parallel universe, where both the students’ capacity and the organization’s capacity must be developed to achieve organizational goals. Students will analyze their own organization to assess internal and external capacity, reviewing all tangible and intangible portions of the organization to understand their individual and collective impact on achieving maximum effectiveness and productivity. Simultaneously, students will also critically evaluate their own role within the organization as it relates to building capacity.
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OL-7100 - Conflict Resolution and Mediation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Leaders must become adept at interpreting conflict and identifying options that result in a favorable outcome for all stakeholders. Constructive responses and mediation skills developed through a focused effort to understand communication patterns, interpersonal relationships, and communication skills can produce successful conflict resolution. Theory, self-reflection and enhancement of conflict skills, cultural understanding, structure, and practice of collaborative and mediated negotiations are emphasized.
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OL-7100 - Conflict Resolution and Mediation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Leaders must become adept at interpreting conflict and identifying options that result in a favorable outcome for all stakeholders. Constructive responses and mediation skills developed through a focused effort to understand communication patterns, interpersonal relationships, and communication skills can produce successful conflict resolution. Theory, self-reflection and enhancement of conflict skills, cultural understanding, structure, and practice of collaborative and mediated negotiations are emphasized.
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OL-7008B - Executive Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the principles and practices of executive leaders in non-profit organizations. This course incorporates assessing leadership challenges, strategic planning, organizational capacity, fiduciary responsibilities, marketing and communication, and developing a SWOT analysis.
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OL-7007B - Leader as Coach Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine coaching principles and theories along with their applications in leadership roles. This course incorporates the student’s experiences and observations regarding leadership from both personal and professional environments. Topics include: competencies for coaches, coaching theories, assessment models, and case study analysis related to coaching.
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OL-7005B - Ethical Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students gain a deep understanding of the complexity of moral dilemmas through critical analysis and application of ethical principles, as leadership is not an event, but a process that takes time. Interpersonal dynamics operating within an organizational structure and the systemic nature of such structures is examined. Students examine their own ethical profile, and how it impacts their communication with individuals and groups. This process includes oral, print, and electronic communications.
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OL-7004B - Theory and Practice of Organizational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine in-depth leadership theories and their applications in current organizational settings. This course incorporates the student’s experiences and observations regarding leadership from their personal and professional experiences and current work setting. Topics include: leadership principals, ethical leadership, organizational culture, and reflective practice.
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OL-7003B - Leadership for Excellence Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will deepen their philosophy of leadership which serves as the foundation for applying the knowledge and skill sets acquired through their specialization and degree program. The development and implementation of leadership concepts, applications, and frameworks to drive leadership performance for excellence are highlighted. The continued and increasingly successful application of the knowledge, tools, skill sets, and perspectives that have been learned will also be emphasized.
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OL-7002B - Building Organizational Capacity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
There are numerous definitions for the phrase “capacity building” within educational and leadership literature. For the purpose of this Doctoral level course, the term “building organizational capacity” will be used to describe a parallel universe, where both the students’ capacity and the organization’s capacity must be developed to achieve organizational goals. Students will analyze their own organization to assess internal and external capacity, reviewing all tangible and intangible portions of the organization to understand their individual and collective impact on achieving maximum effectiveness and productivity. Simultaneously, students will also critically evaluate their own role within the organization as it relates to building capacity.
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OL-7001B - Conflict Resolution and Mediation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Leaders must become adept at interpreting conflict and identifying options that result in a favorable outcome for all stakeholders. Constructive responses and mediation skills developed through a focused effort to understand communication patterns, interpersonal relationships, and communication skills can produce successful conflict resolution. Theory, self-reflection and enhancement of conflict skills, cultural understanding, structure, and practice of collaborative and mediated negotiations are emphasized.
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OL-5103 - Leading Change and Organizational Renewal Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students gain a deep understanding of the complexity of organizational ethics and ethical leadership through critical analysis and research regarding ethical principles. Students will research and evaluate consequences of unethical leadership, and how to build and maintain a culture of ethics. Students will assess ethics as they pertain to the globalization of organizations.
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OL-5103 - Leading Change and Organizational Renewal Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students gain a deep understanding of the complexity of organizational ethics and ethical leadership through critical analysis and research regarding ethical principles. Students will research and evaluate consequences of unethical leadership, and how to build and maintain a culture of ethics. Students will assess ethics as they pertain to the globalization of organizations.
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OL-5102 - Applied Research for Organizational Leaders Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Theory and Practice of Organizational Leadership course focuses on theories of leadership as they apply to organizational success. In this course, students will learn about various theoretical and applied leadership theories and practices. Students will also identify theories and practices appropriate for their own use in their own organizations.
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OL-5101 - Organizational Capacity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Capacity building, an integral aspect of organizational leadership, involves investing in the right people for the right roles, and implementing the necessary systems to optimize their success. In this course, students will learn theories and best practices having to do with leadership’s role in building and maintaining organizational capacity.
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OL-5100 - Resolving Conflict Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the principles and practices of executive leaders in non-profit organizations. This course incorporates assessing leadership challenges, strategic planning, organizational capacity, fiduciary responsibilities, marketing and communication, and developing a SWOT analysis.
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OLB-7008 - Executive Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Leadership strategies are often unique to a specific organizational sector (corporate, governmental, not-for-profit, etc.). In this course, students will examine cross- disciplinary leadership theories and strategies for their appropriateness to particular sectors. Students will also examine tactical aspects of leadership useful to particular organizational cultures.
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OLB-7007 - Leader as Coach/Consultant Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Coaches and consultants (internal and external) have become an important part of organizational reality. In this course, students will examine coaching and consulting theories and application. Students will also explore their skills in adapting their styles to particular organizational contexts, through both effective communication and astute analyses and recommendations.
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OLB-7006 - Leadership, Change, and Communication Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Unless there is attention paid to change the leader becomes little more than a caretaker. Theories and practices related to change typically focus on tactical behaviors or linear approaches for managing change. In this course, students will examine the theories that underpin such approaches. Understanding the role of communication is essential.
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OLB-7005 - Ethical Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students gain a deep understanding of the complexity of organizational ethics and ethical leadership through critical analysis and research regarding ethical principles. Students will research and evaluate consequences of unethical leadership, and how to build and maintain a culture of ethics. Students will assess ethics as they pertain to the globalization of organizations.
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OLB-7004 - Theory and Practice of Organizational Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Theory and Practice of Organizational Leadership course focuses on theories of leadership as they apply to organizational success. In this course, students will learn about various theoretical and applied leadership theories and practices. Students will also identify theories and practices appropriate for their own use in their own organizations.
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OLB-7002 - Building Organizational Capacity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Capacity building, an integral aspect of organizational leadership, involves investing in the right people for the right roles, and implementing the necessary systems to optimize their success. In this course, students will learn theories and best practices having to do with leadership’s role in building and maintaining organizational capacity.
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PL-6011 - Capstone Internship II Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In the second of the two 8-week internship courses comprising the required capstone immersion experience, administrative interns will complete the initial internship action plan, finish the action research project, add all remaining required artifacts to their e-folios, complete the required project components, participate in required on-line seminars, and continue to submit weekly reflections and internship logs. 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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PL-6010 - Capstone Internship I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In the first of the two 8-week internship courses comprising the required capstone immersion experience, administrative interns draft the initial internship action plan, begin to implement the action research project, start adding required artifacts to their e-folios, begin working with required project components, participate in required on-line seminars, and prepare to submit weekly reflections and internship logs. 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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PL-5050 - The PK-12 Principalship Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, candidates will explore fundamental skills necessary for administrative leadership in PK-12 school settings. Using the ISLLC standards as a base, students will evaluate the myriad ways in which PK-12 principals promote the success of every student. Strong leadership is fundamental to the creation of successful centers for learning. Topics include developing PK-12 school vision and mission, leadership styles and developmental stages, analysis of school report card data, facilitating teacher leadership, and planning for action research.
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PL-5035 - Supervision of the PK-12 Curriculum Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Candidates enrolled in this course will develop skills and knowledge required to manage curricular resources and delivery to ensure congruence among the written, taught, and tested curricula. Curricular issues will be addressed from local/state, national, and international perspectives. Candidates will also build the skills and knowledge required to help faculty members implement consistent and equitable instructional programs, materials, and products to support student achievement and institutional goals.
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PL-5016 - Instructional Supervision and Leadership for PK-12 Principals Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course candidates will examine supervisory leadership for PK-12 principals within the economic, social, political, and educational context of schools. A concept of supervision and leadership is presented to help educational leaders build a repertoire of approaches and strategies that will enhance professional growth while showing the importance of sensitivity to individual teacher needs. Emphasis is placed upon supervisory leadership as it applies to individual teachers, faculty teams, and the improvement of instruction in PK-12 settings.
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PL-5013 - School Finance for PK-12 Principals Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, candidates will gain knowledge of and practical experience with the major concepts and tools in school finance. Candidates will explore the three distinct components of education finance: (1) evaluating revenue sources, including school aid; (2) developing and defending budgets; and (3) managing the finances and business operations of a school district. The objective is to provide prospective school principals with an understanding of the general principles of education finance that can be applied in any PK-12 educational setting.
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PL-5004 - School Law for PK-12 Principals Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
PK-12 Principals need a working knowledge of school law, especially as it pertains to the rights of students and teachers. Concepts addressed in this course focus on the role of federal case law in setting public school policy. Topics include Constitutional student rights regarding free speech and search and seizure. Legal foundations for safety, building emergency, and attendance policies will be addressed in addition to policies regarding teachers’ rights, due process, and contractual employment considerations. Information in the course is critical to understanding the basic local, state, and federal legal structures pertinent to schools, teachers, and students.
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PM-8010CAGS - Project Management Capstone Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The student will create a comprehensive research project that seeks to create a unique solution to a stated real or hypothetical defined topic approved by the faculty member. Research scope and definitions must be declared before the specific approved project can commence. Students will be assessed on demonstrated proficiency in designed assignments, which will culminate in a final research project.
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PM-7020 - Developing High Performing Teams in a Project Management Environment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on developing high performing teams to mitigate people problems in the project management environment. Students will be assessed on their ability to research, conceptualize, and mitigate human capital problems and issues.
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PM-7016 - Managerial Budgets and Project Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Budgets provide an accurate measurement of the authorized work physically accomplished plus a status of the management’s budget for the completed work. This course presents the budgeting for a project and one tool that can be applied to measure project progress: the Earned Value Management technique. Earned value will be examined in this course as an effective technique to manage project budgets and express project progress.
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PM-7012 - Multiple Project Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides strategies from industries responsible for management of multiple projects. Students will utilize multi-project management tools, techniques and methods need to successfully manage allocated resources across various projects. Students will be evaluated on response to discussion questions, subject matter related to the activity and evaluated based on written research papers.
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PM-7008 - Project Monitoring and Control Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will explore the components of project monitoring and control measures to identify variances from the project plan. Students will assess project monitoring and the controls to be applied from a more theoretical viewpoint. The student will be researching theorists and key implementers in the field. Corrective actions will be formulated in a final assessment project.
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PM-7004 - Project Risk Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines project risk management planning strategies. students will identify, analyze, and suggest responses to processes regarding monitoring and control. Students will be evaluated on response to discussion questions, subject matter related to the activity and evaluated based on written research papers.
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PM-7000 - Project Procurement Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Doctoral students will examine strategies and materials necessary for the project team to perform their mission. This final assessment will incorporate contract management and the change control processes required to administer contracts or purchase orders.
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PM-6020 - Management, Leadership and Team Building in the Project and Program Environment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will explore techniques and skills that can mitigate human resource problems in the project and program environment. Such problems can cause delays, erode quality, increase costs, and result in high levels of stress for everyone on the project team. This course will introduce and investigate soft skills utilized in management, leadership, and team building that can be applied to managing tough human resource issues.
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PM-6020 - Management, Leadership and Team Building in the Project and Program Environment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will explore techniques and skills that can mitigate human resource problems in the project and program environment. Such problems can cause delays, erode quality, increase costs, and result in high levels of stress for everyone on the project team. This course will introduce and investigate soft skills utilized in management, leadership, and team building that can be applied to managing tough human resource issues.
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PM-6016 - Earned Value Project Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Earned Value is the accurate measurement of the authorized work physically accomplished plus management’s budget for the completed work. This course presents the Earned Value technique which has been around for decades. It is discussed in this course as an effective technique to manage projects.
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PM-6012 - Management of Multiple Projects Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course presents proven methods from a cross-section of industries for the management of a portfolio of projects. It will demonstrate multi-project management tools, techniques and methods. You will learn how successful businesses manage projects, how they set up multiple project management processes, what technologies are effective and how they allocate resources across various projects.
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PM-6008 - Project Monitoring and Control Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course the student will explore the components of project monitoring and control measures in project management. Students will monitor project progress in order to identify variances from the project plan. Corrective actions will be identified in order to meet project objectives. Students will identify and quantify control concepts, pricing and estimating methodologies in order to incorporate these concepts in to a Quality Management Plan for the project.
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PM-6008 - Project Monitoring and Control Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course the student will explore the components of project monitoring and control measures in project management. Students will monitor project progress in order to identify variances from the project plan. Corrective actions will be identified in order to meet project objectives. Students will identify and quantify control concepts, pricing and estimating methodologies in order to incorporate these concepts in to a Quality Management Plan for the project.
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PM-6004 - Project Risk Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Project risk is an uncertain event or condition that can have either a positive or negative effect on a project’s objectives. This course includes the processes concerned with conducting project risk management planning, identification, analysis, mitigation and monitoring and control.
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PM-6004 - Project Risk Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Project risk is an uncertain event or condition that can have either a positive or negative effect on a project’s objectives. This course includes the processes concerned with conducting project risk management planning, identification, analysis, mitigation and monitoring and control.
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PM-6000 - Project Procurement Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Project Procurement Management includes the processes necessary to acquire the materials necessary for the project team to perform their mission. This course includes contract management and the change control processes required to administer contracts or purchase orders issued by project team members.
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PM-6000 - Project Procurement Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Project Procurement Management includes the processes necessary to acquire the materials necessary for the project team to perform their mission. This course includes contract management and the change control processes required to administer contracts or purchase orders issued by project team members.
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PM-4000 - Introduction to Project Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides an introduction to the discipline of project management. The undergraduate student will explore techniques that managers apply to complete projects on schedule, within budgeted cost, and according to a specified scope. The student will be applying theory and knowledge based on the PMBOK® Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge. Students will examine the operational framework of project management relating to the specified project and its life-cycle phases. The Signature Assignment for this course will be the development of a Project Management Office (PMO) plan.
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LS-3010 - Foundations for Undergraduate Study Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an orientation to Northcentral University and to the essential skills needed to pursue an undergraduate degree. Academic skills, such as academic integrity, time management, and effective use of the Northcentral Library are introduced. Students will develop the ability to locate, evaluate, use information in the context of academic and professional activities, and use APA form and style in professional communication. This course highlights personal goals, strengths, and overcoming challenges, and provides a roadmap for students to navigate their way towards completion of their educational aspirations.
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PSY-8905 - Pre-Doctoral Internship Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Prerequisites: Approval by Director of Clinical Training
Students who wish to acquire state licensure are likely to need to complete a pre-doctoral internship (please see current catalog for more information regarding internships). This is typically a 2000 hour internship placement that consists of intensive training in interdisciplinary settings in areas of clinical work such as child and family assessment, individual child and adolescent therapy, play therapy, parent counseling, parent groups, family therapy, child and adolescent group therapy, crisis intervention, and consultation. Supervision is an important component of any internship. Interns generally should receive from four to six hours of individual supervision weekly from three to five different supervisors. Supervision can be interdisciplinary with at least one clinical psychologist as a supervisor in each placement. This course carries 1 credit hour. Students can enroll as many times as needed to meet their state’s requirements. This course is graded using Satisfactory (S) and Unsatisfactory (U) grading criteria. Prospective interns must have completed both of the Psychology practicum courses (or their equivalent) prior to applying for internship. The Practicum courses are PSY -8900 and PSY -8901 .
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PSY-8901 - Practicum II Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Practicum II is the second of two practicum courses that students may take. Students are responsible for finding their own outside supervised experiences. This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in various levels of supervised practice. The on-site supervisor will provide regular supervision of the student. The University faculty will maintain regular contact with students and site supervisors and will facilitate the process of learning and knowledge integration. Students must spend a minimum of 16 hours per week at their practicum sites. The remaining hours may be used in educational pursuits such as reading relevant material, completing course assignments and/or attending workshops, seminars or conferences. For further details regarding practicum for a specific specialization, please refer to the Course Catalog. This course is graded using Satisfactory (S) and Unsatisfactory (U) grading criteria.
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PSY-8900 - Practicum I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Prerequisites: Approval by Director of Clinical Training
Practicum I is the first of two practicum courses that students may take. Students are responsible for finding their own outside supervised experiences. This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in various levels of supervised practice. The on-site supervisor will provide regular supervision of the student. The University faculty will maintain regular contact with students and site supervisors and will facilitate the process of learning and knowledge integration. Students must spend a minimum of 16 hours per week at their practicum sites. The remaining hours may be used in educational pursuits such as reading relevant material, completing course assignments and/or attending workshops, seminars or conferences. The student is required to fully describe these activities in their Learning Contract. For further details regarding practicum for a specific specialization, please refer to the Course Catalog. This course is graded using Satisfactory (S) and Unsatisfactory (U) grading criteria.
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PSY-8605 - Evidence-Based Practice in Addictions and Rehabilitation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of evidence-based practices essential to effective treatment, rehabilitation and sustained recovery for substance use disorders. Emphasized are models of addiction (including biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives); diagnostic criteria and its relevance to treatment; patient placement criteria; and modes and models of addiction treatment. Included is an exploration of clinical trials leading to the use of empirical evidence in treatment modalities and recognition of the significance of maintaining fidelity in the implementation of evidence-based practices. Other considerations include the assessment and treatment of co-occurring disorders, family involvement, multicultural factors and the importance of individualizing care as a means toward relapse prevention and sustained recovery.
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PSY-8604 - Addiction Treatment and Special Populations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course examines the diverse intervention approaches that have been used effectively in special populations, including women, the elderly, veterans, LGBT, and ethnic minorities. Focus will be placed on phases of the therapeutic process from intake/assessment to treatment planning and implementation. The heterogeneity of and within the special populations and the need to ensure appropriate care is provided to this individuals will be emphasized.
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PSY-8603 - Advanced Clinical Supervision: Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Prerequisites: PSY -8602
This course explores the advanced skills and expanded knowledge areas necessary for continued development as a clinical supervisor. Topics include the development of a personal model of clinical supervision and its application via practice and/or current supervisory responsibilities. Practical issues that arise in supervision including managing crises and legal dilemmas will be emphasized. The development of leadership and other skills necessary to enhance one’s performance in mentoring counselors also will be addressed.
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PSY-8602 - Clinical Supervision Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of topics essential to becoming an effective clinical supervisor of addiction counselors. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of tools and skills necessary to mentor counselors in the development of skills through a positive mentoring relationship. Other topics include the significance of the supervisory relationship, the understanding of models and methods of supervision, as well as relevant issues such as cultural diversity, counselor assessment and ethical responsibilities.
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PSY-8601 - Case Management Approaches and Methods Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will focus on methods and approaches to case management as well as the multifaceted role of the modern case manager. Students will examine the functions of case management within the therapeutic process and identify the responsibilities of case management in evaluation and follow-up in a variety of treatment settings.
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PSY-8600 - Integrated Theories of Addiction and Rehabilitation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is designed for the advanced practitioner and those with a working history in addiction treatment interested in learning more about integrated theories of addiction and rehabilitation. Topics to be covered include the history of alcohol and other drug treatment, models and theories of addiction, and neurobiology of addiction with specific focus on a variety of evidenced based approaches. Highlights include a focus on how substances affect the users, the resulting impairments, the recovery process, and how the integration of addiction theory and practices that support rehabilitation.
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PSY-8505 - Mental Health and the Courts Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
The intersection of mental health policy, practice, and the law is complicated. In this course the student will be exposed to psycho-legal concepts such as those involved in the use of behavioral health evidence in courts, therapeutic jurisprudence, juvenile delinquency, child abuse and neglect, competency to stand trial, and personal rights.
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PSY-8504 - Psychology and Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course will examine how human psychology influences economic conditions and socio-economic institutions. The student will explore psychological factors, such as fairness, corruption, bad faith, money illusion, confidence, and stories, and how these factors influence the global economy. The student will also examine biases related to financial decision making and economic risk taking as these relate to status-seeking behavior.
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PSY-8503 - Evidence-Based Treatments Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Evidence-based treatments refer to mental and behavioral health interventions for which systematic and empirical research is provided to assess the effectiveness of treatments. Students in this course will be asked to analyze and evaluate treatment approaches in regards to moral, empirical, and political criteria. Students will also be expected to evaluate and synthesize considerations for “good practice” in the absence of empirical evidence and to appraise and select appropriate instruments for evaluation. An overview of the evidence-based culture will also be explored.
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PSY-8502 - Comparative Analysis of Psychotherapies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course the student will analyze the complicated issues associated with various contemporary therapies used by behavioral health practitioners. The student will be exposed to core and peripheral elements of the most commonly used approaches to treating minor and major mental illnesses and behavioral challenges. Methods of therapeutic accountability, clinical feedback and outcome monitoring which can be used across all therapeutic approaches will also be examined.
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PSY-8501 - Mental Health Administration and Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Effective development, integration, and maintenance of a mental health organization are necessary in today’s market in order to have sustainability. How ideas will be transformed into reality will be reviewed and how an organization adapts to change will also be discussed. Students in this course will be asked to analyze strategic management factors such as how to best create a multidisciplinary team that will coordinate roles within the organization and maximize supervisory capabilities.
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PSY-8500 - Mental Health Service Policy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Mental health encompasses an extensive and diverse range of services in the United States including substance abuse, school-based mental health, and mental health in the criminal justice system. This course will explore these services as well as approaches to identifying persons who suffer from mental illness, treatment settings, and research and evaluation of mental health policy.
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PSY-8406 - Multivariate Statistical Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
The central theme of this course is the general linear statistical model and its derivative methods including multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), MANCOVA, factor analysis, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, linear modeling, path analysis and structural equation modeling. The course covers theoretical, computational, and interpretive issues of multivariate exploratory and inferential statistical procedures.
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PSY-8404 - Consulting in Business, Education, and Health Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Consulting in schools, businesses, and mental health settings requires and array of personal skills, knowledge and information, and techniques. In this course you will learn how to develop personal skills and understanding of consulting to give you a basis to develop a successful consulting program.
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PSY-8403 - Organizational Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of theory, research and practice related to the implementation and management of change in organizations. The role of culture, climate and leadership in planned organizational change is explored.
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