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All Online and Blended Courses at Adelphi

Courses that fulfill a variety of academic interests.

Adelphi offers a wide variety of additional online and blended courses in all areas of study. See below for our latest listings.

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O = 80%-99% Online
O1 = 100% Online
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College of Arts and Sciences

Course#	Course Title		Credits
Spring 2020
African, Blk & Caribb Studies
ABC 252	African Music Cultures	O1	3 cr
Like the Arab traders and European explorers who first penetrated the interior of the African continent centuries ago, students will actively engage sub-Saharan Africa’s diverse music cultures from diverse vantage points, examining different instruments, people(s), and practices. In addition, students will study diasporic African music cultures in the Americas. (Learning Goals:G;Distribution Reqs:A) Hide
ABC 306	Race And Politics	B	3 cr
Historically, political regimes have organized societies using race as a basis for public policy (i.e. slavery, apartheid, genocide). This course concentrates primarily on policy influenced by race and ethnicity in the United States and emphasizes certain themes in comparative perspective: identity politics, immigration and citizenship, eugenics, and reparations. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
Anthropology
ANT 111	Cultural Anthropology	O1	3 cr
Explore the nature of culture in this introduction to peoples in varied ecological, technical, and social environments. Study the characteristic patterns of the family life, rituals, social organization, and values of societies in several cultures. (Learning Goals:G;Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
Biology
BIO 209	Emerging Trends In Genetics	O1	2 cr
Nursing students will be introduced to genetics and genomics, providing a foundation of the key concepts in these areas including the nature of the gene and the causes and patterns of inheritance of genetic disorders, together with the ethical issues faced by medical professionals in genetics. (Distribution Reqs:NS) Hide
BIO 210	Pathophysiology	O1	3 cr
Students will learn the key principles underlying diseases that enable them to form a basis for understanding how they are detected and treated. Fundamental biology concepts and processes in pathophysiology and their relationships to developmental stages and the needed treatments for specific disorders will be emphasized. (Distribution Reqs:NS) Hide
Chemistry
CHE 110	Chemistry For The Practicing Health Professional	B	3 cr
Students will build on their experiential knowledge as health professionals to integrate chemical and biochemical theory with health practice and will learn scientific explanations for observed health-related phenomena. Topics will encompass brachytherapy, kidney dialysis, cellular structures, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, and diabetes. Hide
Communications
COM 205	Media And Children	O1	3 cr
Students will gain knowledge about the basic social, cognitive and behavioral characteristics of children and adolescents within a developmental framework so that they may thoughtfully examine the relationship between the growing child and various forms of mass media. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
COM 369	S/T: Health Communication	O1	3 cr
This course explores communication among healthcare providers, caregivers, patients, and healthcare organizations, examining both interpersonal interactions and media campaigns to promote public health. Students will learn and practice strategies to improve communication between patients and caregivers. Students will also design a media campaign on a health issue of their choice. Hide
COM 551	Cyber Law & Ethics	O1	3 cr
Students will examine legal, political and ethical issues raised by cyber technologies, such as computers, the Internet, smartphones, artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Students will analyze issues including online privacy, cybercrimes, intellectual property, robot ethics, and gaming regulations, through both domestic and international perspectives will be covered. Hide
English
ENG 264	The Tragic Vision	O1	3 cr
This is a study of the tragic vision in drama and fiction. Readings may include works by Sophocles, Shakespeare, Dostoyevsky, Melville, and/or others. (Learning Goals:G;Distribution Reqs:H) Hide
ENG 268	Illness In Literature	O1	3 cr
In this course students will examine narratives of illness, including occurrences of disease both historical and fictional. They will study these accounts alongside commentary about them to gain insight and perspective on how the literature of illness engages with issues of identity and narrative. (Distribution Reqs:H) Hide
Mathematics
MTH 113	Survey Of Statistics	O1	3 cr
Learn some basic concepts of probability theory, especially random variables, in particular the binomial and normal random variables. Understand the meaning of the Central Limit Theorem. Be able to determine confidence intervals and perform hypothesis tests for means and proportions. Learn how to do chi-squared tests. (Learning Goals:Q;Distribution Reqs:FS) Hide
Computer Science
CSC 170	Introduction To Computers And Their Applications	O1	3 cr
Learn to use common computer applications (e.g. word processing, presentation, spreadsheets, databases, Web authoring, search engines), and also discuss social and ethical issues related to computing and telecommunications. (Learning Goals:L,Q) Hide
CSC 441	Systems Analysis And Design	O1	3 cr
This course is intended for students who plan on becoming business analysts or information system developers. These skills are in high demand by consultants and companies of all sizes. The focus is on the analysis of business systems for the purpose of developing requirements for business process reengineering and information system development. The course also covers logical and technical design and implementation of business systems. Students use a computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tool and investigate system planning, business process modeling, and requirements specification. Students will develop conceptual, analytical, and practical skills in modeling business processes. Hide
Philosophy
PHI 222	World Religions	B	3 cr
Students will gain a broader perspective on the common roots and differences of diverse religious traditions practiced around the world by placing them into mutual dialogue. Religions examined will include: Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism. Taoism, Yoruba, Jainism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. (Distribution Reqs:H) Hide
Political Science
POL 305	Race And Politics	B	3 cr
Historically, political regimes have organized societies using race as a basis for public policy (i.e. slavery, apartheid, genocide). This course concentrates primarily on policy influenced by race and ethnicity in the United States and emphasizes certain themes in comparative perspective: identity politics, immigration and citizenship, eugenics, and reparations. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
Sociology
SOC 100	Introduction To Sociology	B	3 cr
This course focuses upon the basic principles, concepts, terminology, themes, and issues that are the building blocks of sociological analysis. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
SOC 110	Human Rights And Peace Studies: Multidisciplinary Perspective	B	3 cr
Students will explore issues of violence, human rights and peace in various disciplines. Invited speakers will offer perspectives in their fields of expertise: history, economics, business, environmental studies, religious studies, multicultural education among others. Student will apply their learning to individual and/or group projects for individual, community and social transformation. (Learning Goals:G) Hide
SOC 221	Race And Crime In The United States	B	3 cr
This course explores the complex relationship between race and crime in the United States. Students will examine theoretical and empirical data on present-day crime rates in order to learn about the nature and cause of racial disparities in criminality, victimization, relationships with law enforcement, and perceptions of social justice. Hide
SOC 225	Sociology Of The Family	B	3 cr
The family and marriage today, in modern society is compared with the past and with other societies. Is the family becoming obsolete? What alternatives are emerging? What roles do extended kin play in the modern world? Have the generations grown farther apart? What happened to the sexual revolution? (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
SOC 240	Sociology Of Violence	B	3 cr
This course explores social and cultural theories, definitions, and perspectives on violence; examines types of violence including family violence, bias violence, political violence, religious violence, state violence; looks at representations of violence in art and popular culture; explores perspectives on nonviolence. (Learning Goals:CW,L;Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
SOC 244	Sociology Of Deviance	B	3 cr
This courses examines structural and interactive roots of deviation from nonconformity to over conformity; analyzes various deviance theories; the role of social control and social control agencies in the deviance process; the variety of nonconventional lifestyles; deviance of culturally patterned responses to economic, political institutions, and cultural expectations Hide
SOC 246	Criminology	B	4 cr
This course focuses on a sociological analysis of the patterns of criminal behavior, the relationship of crime to law, and other aspects of the social order; critical examination of theories of criminality; societal reactions to crime; analysis of the criminal justice system; the police, courts, prison and its alternatives. (Learning Goals:L,CW;Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
SOC 261	Crime And Punishment	O1	4 cr
This course will explore such fundamental questions as “what is crime?” and “what constitutes justice?” The class will examine broader issues associated with crime and punishment, including the connection between the criminal justice system and society in general. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
SOC 270	Ethnicity In The United States	B	3 cr
This course provides a basic understanding of the ethnic and racial makeup of the peoples of the United States, examining the social, political and economic contexts that historically frame experiences of specific groups, relationships between them and the implications for US society. (Learning Goals:G;Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
SOC 278	Sexuality And School Violence	B	3 cr
Students will examine school shootings and other violence in American and European schools; students will analyze responses-comparing popular and scholarly analysis relating to gender, race, and class with a particular focus on dominant research regarding sexuality. Students will learn to think critically about school violence using multiple sociological frameworks. (Learning Goals:CW;Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
SOC 315	Juvenile Delinquency	B	3 cr
This course will explore some of the broader social issues associated with juvenile crime, criminality, and criminal behavior. Using accepted definitions of crime and delinquency, the course will examine causes and explanations of juvenile delinquency, as well as possible modes of prevention, control, and correction. Hide
SOC 336	Sociology Of Education	B	3 cr
This course explores the history, development and current state of educational systems, and focuses on how social forces shape academic institutions, their curriculum and the role education plays in the United States and globally. (Learning Goals:CW;Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
SOC 343	Internship In Criminal Justice & Sociology	O1	3 cr
This course is designed to give students practical work experience in a local organization, business, or agency, as determined by the student’s interest. In addition to 150 hours of supervised field placement, interns are expected to complete assigned readings and reports, and meet regularly online with the course instructor/internship coordinator. Hide
SOC 401	Majors Seminar	B	3 cr
In the Majors’ Seminar capstone course, students synthesize acquired knowledge and skills as they transition from undergraduate work to employment, graduate school or other pursuits. They will demonstrate their mastery of the discipline’s complexity, an understanding of sociologists’ role in society, and the usefulness of sociological knowledge in everyday life. Hide
Music History
MUH 240	Rock N' Roll: A Social History	O1	3 cr
This course studies the rise of rock music, its pervasive infiltration of many aspects of contemporary society, and its effects on the creation of “serious” music. Students will learn how to listen actively to music and talk about it using appropriate vocabulary. Course work will rely heavily on listening examples. (Distribution Reqs:A) Hide
MUH 241	Music,Culture, And Society: The U.S. Tradition	O1	3 cr
This course studies the styles, influences and composers of the United States of America from pre-Colonial times to the present day. Students will examine musical examples from diverse traditions and connect them to various social, political and economic events. The ability to read music is not required. (Distribution Reqs:A) Hide
MUH 253	Music,Migrants,And New York	O1	3 cr
Focusing upon some of New York’s recent migrant communities (1945-Present), students learn about their music and its relationship to the processes of relocation and resettlement through reading, thinking, listening (audio/visual examples provided by the instructor), and writing. In the end, students acquire tools for understanding their own identities within the context of the most recent scholarship concerning the study of musical globalization. (Distribution Reqs:A) Hide
MUH 490	S/T: Guitar Cultures	O1	3 cr
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Summer 2020
Mathematics
MTH 104	Games Mathematicians Play	O1	3 cr
Combinatorial games are two-person games in which chance has no part (like Chess, Go and others). They boast a fascinating theory involving new kinds of numbers. Play lots of games, and try to determine how to win and what properties make them fun to play. Design your own combinatorial game. (Learning Goals:Q;Distribution Reqs:FS) Hide
MTH 113	Survey Of Statistics	O1	3 cr
Learn some basic concepts of probability theory, especially random variables, in particular the binomial and normal random variables. Understand the meaning of the Central Limit Theorem. Be able to determine confidence intervals and perform hypothesis tests for means and proportions. Learn how to do chi-squared tests. (Learning Goals:Q;Distribution Reqs:FS) Hide
Computer Science
CSC 170	Introduction To Computers And Their Applications	O1	3 cr
Learn to use common computer applications (e.g. word processing, presentation, spreadsheets, databases, Web authoring, search engines), and also discuss social and ethical issues related to computing and telecommunications. (Learning Goals:L,Q) Hide
Political Science
POL 101	Introduction To The American Political System	O1	3 cr
This course is a study of the political structures and processes that affect the scope and content of American Politics. It examines the constitutional system, federalism, institutions (executive, legislative and judicial), parties, interest groups, public opinion, campaigns, elections, and civil rights and liberties. (Learning Goals:CW;Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
Sociology
SOC 101	Social Problems	O1	3 cr
This course offers a sociological perspective on different contemporary social problems and issues. Topics include: social and economic inequality; racial tensions and conflict; poverty in the midst of affluence; individualism and community; urbanization; crime; changes in institutions and values; dilemmas of advanced technology. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
SOC 241	Constructions Of Genders And Sexualities	O1	3 cr
Students are introduced to the sociological study of sex, gender and sexuality by exploring how cultural, racial, sexual and class components create systems of classification for sexual/gender identities in the western and non-western world. Students will study how institutions of power are pivotal sites for these identities and expressions. (Learning Goals:CW;Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide

Gordon F. Derner School Psychology

Course#	Course Title		Credits
Spring 2020
Psychology
PIA 103	Writing In Psychology	O1	3 cr
This course offers an introduction to academic writing in psychology that focuses on the practices of analysis and argument. Assignments range from basic writing tasks, Rhetorical analysis, analyzing empirical research writing, writing argumentative essays and critical reflections aimed at enhancing your experiences as a writer in the psychology learning community. (Learning Goals:CW) Hide
PIA 114	Lifespan Development For Non-Majors	O1	3 cr
This course is designed to familiarize students with the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of the individual from conception through death. It also encompasses coverage of theory and research, with an emphasis on the application of these concepts by students in their personal and future nursing professional lives. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
PIA 215	Creativity, Perception And The Visual Arts	B	3 cr
This course is designed to teach art and psychology majors the fundamental principles of visual perception as it applies to the creation and aesthetics of visual arts, as well as the psychology of creativity and theoretical approaches to the topic. Students will create projects related to this material. Hide
PIA 250	Neuropsychology	B	3 cr
Neuropsychology examines and describes what is known about how the brain mediates different kinds of behavioral functions and dysfunctions. It surveys the research findings upon which conclusions about brain-behavior relations are drawn, and outlines the nature of response mechanisms and the internal environment. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
PIA 399	Comprehensive Assessment Portfolio (cap)	O1
Students register for this course at the same time as the final CAP course(s) to facilitate the evaluation of the written CAP assignments for assessment of the departmental learning goals. For a list of the CAP courses, see the Psychology B.A. plan of study." Hide
PIA 488	Psychology Internship	B	3 cr
The undergraduate internship program is designed to provide practical experience for students looking to continue their studies at the graduate level. Internships are important in aiding students in their quest to further their knowledge in clinical, school and/or research settings. Hide
General Psychology
MPS 637	Ethics And Professional Issues In Counseling	O1	3 cr
This course will focus on the specific ethical principles and general knowledge of professional issues that guide sound clinical practice. Hide
MPS 656	Statistics For The Behavioral Sciences	O1	3 cr
Examine the use of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques in the analysis of data from psychological research studies. Emphasis is placed on the general linear model as a unifying principal. Topics include: coverage of descriptive statistics, basic concepts of inference, two group comparisons, analysis of variance, simple and multiple regressions. Hide
School Psychology
SPY 626	Counseling Students In The Autism Spectrum	B	3 cr
The course will review current practices in counseling students on the autism spectrum and in consulting with their parents. The challenges in addressing the emotional, cognitive and adjustment needs of these youngsters, and of their parents and siblings, will be reviewed. The benefits of different types of interventions will be explored. Hide
Summer 2020
General Psychology
MPS 609	Consciousness And Cognition: Theories Of The Mind	B	3 cr
Students learn about research and thinking in cognitive psychology and consciousness, learn how to translate ideas into testable formats, and develop a scientific attitude towards new material, taking into account various multicultural perspectives on cognition. Topics are selected from cognitive psychology with a view towards the development of research proposals. Hide

College of Education and Health Sciences

Course#	Course Title		Credits
Spring 2020
Education
EDU 110	Human Rights And Peace Studies Multidisciplanary Perspectives	O1	3 cr
Students will explore issues of violence, human rights and peace in various disciplines. Invited speakers will offer perspectives in their fields of expertise: history, economics, business, environmental studies, religious studies, multicultural education among others. Students will apply their learning to individual and/or group projects for individual, community and social transformation. (Learning Goals:G) Hide
EDU 710	Test Preparation Nystce	O1
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Education - Bilingual Ed
EBE 500	Foundations Of Bilingual & Multicultural Education	O1	3 cr
Study philosophical, sociological, and historical perspectives on bilingual and multicultural education. Learn about multilingual program models, bilingual special education, educational equity, and community involvement. Examine from a case study perspective legal mandates that have an impact on bilingual and multicultural education. (25 hours of field work). Hide
EBE 501	Tesol I: Developing Literacy Skills In The Esl Classroom	O1	3 cr
Learn the necessary first and second language acquisition, theories, principles and practices for working with learners of English as a New Language. Design curriculum that is culturally sensitive, focus on methods of teaching reading to all students and attend to specific challenges while supporting special needs of linguistically diverse learners. Hide
EBE 520	Linguistics For Teachers: Psycho/Structural Considerations	B	3 cr
Examine the fields of psycho and structural linguistics including the sound systems of language, the meaning and information structures of language, the structure and grammar of language, the role of the psychological in language development. Understand the field of applied linguistics and its application in the diverse classroom. Hide
EBE 521	Theories Of Second Language Acquisition; Socio Cultural Considerations	B	3 cr
Explore the complex theoretical underpinnings and processes of both first and second language acquisition. Study the impact of socio/cultural influences that shape language, language choice, language use, language and power. Apply theories to the multilingual classroom. Hide
EBE 610	Methods & Materials In Bilingual Education: Content Area Considerations	B	3 cr
Explore the instructional methods, materials and classroom techniques applicable to content area instruction using the native language and English. Examine the bilingual child's cognitive, social, and emotional adaptive needs. This course meets the methods and materials requirement for itinerant bilingual service providers including speech and language pathology and social work. Hide
Educational Leadership & Tech
EDL 700	District Leadership And Supervision	B	4 cr
Students will focus on the challenges and major issues facing district leaders and supervisors, the complexity of the roles and behaviors of district leaders and supervisors and the specifics on the job. Students’ will gain theoretical and practical perspectives on their leadership through case studies, activities as well as projects (30 hours field work). Hide
EDL 710	School Curriculum Design And Instructional Leadership	B	4 cr
The course will provide an in-depth examination of the process of curriculum development and how it relates to national and state standards in education. Students will examine district leadership as related to curriculum as well as the administrators’ role in identifying and implementing innovations in curriculum design (30 hours field work required). Hide
Education - Elementary Ed
ECH 600	Childhood Development	B	3 cr
This course studies child development from conception to adolescence. Lectures and readings focus on historical and cultural perspectives on childhood, genetics, and environmental health; the evolution based approach to development; research on infant perception and language development; social development; and abnormal development. Major theorists such as Freud, Kohlberg, and Piaget are discussed with an emphasis on their theories of personality and cognitive development. Hide
ECH 620	Assessment And Instruction In Childhood Education	B	3 cr
This course emphasizes assessment as a teaching-learning process; as a collaborative process involving children, educators, parents; to critique and explore different traditional and non-traditional assessments; and to understand the value of documentation as an ongoing practice to gain insight into development and to guide curricular decisions. Field project required. Hide
ECH 710	Math And Technology In Childhood Education	B	3 cr
This course addresses the development of mathematical thought through the interrelationships of pedagogy, mathematical content and children’s development for teaching in grades 1-6. Professional standards, resources, equity issues and mathematics across content areas are addressed as well as data collection probes and graphing packages. Field hours required. Hide
Education - Adolescent Ed
EDO 500	The Art Of Teaching Shakespeare	B	3 cr
Creative exploration of the life, times, and major themes of William Shakespeare through Michael Chekhov’s imaginative psychological approach to theatre arts. Includes workshops in creative speech and movement, script writing, directing, and performing Shakespeare. No background in Shakespeare or performance required. (Distribution Reqs:A) Hide
EDO 518	Instruction And Assesment In Social Studies Education	O1	3 cr
These courses familiarize adolescence educators to issues in curriculum and methods in the content areas in accordance to New York State learning standards. The objective for these courses is to familiarize pre-service teachers with a constructivist and critical pedagogical perspective towards the teaching and learning of each subject. Preservice teachers will engage in various modalities of learning how to teach and assess students from different backgrounds including students with special needs. An emphasis on technological integration and interdisciplinary approaches across content areas will be explored. Students are required to complete 25 hours of fieldwork in secondary schools (7-9 and 10-12 grade levels); 50 hours for English 511. Hide
EDO 551	The Middle School Student: Development Across The Continuum	B	3 cr
Students examine the many dimensions of the young adolescent experience including gender, sexuality, intellectual and ethical growth, and political and social development. They will explore the process of human development, specific to young adolescence, while paying particular attention to how the adolescent exists within broad communities, including the community of learners. Hide
EDO 603	The Adolescent Experience	O1	3 cr
Examine the many dimensions of the adolescent experience. Development of adolescent gender, sexuality, intellectual, ethical growth, political, and social development are examined. Adolescent subjectivity is explored, with particular reference to use of popular culture and the construction of adolescence in popular media. Hide
EDO 788	Master'S Seminar In Adolescence Education	B	3 cr
In this lively seminar, students will develop and present a final curriculum project using the technique of Readers Theatre, a literacy-centered, arts-based learning strategy that offers opportunities for differentiation and student inquiry. The culminating project will take the form of a written curriculum project and final group performance. Hide
Education - Special Education
EEC 540	Introduction To Autism Spectrum Disorders	B	3 cr
An introduction describing the range of cognitive, behavioral, social and academic issues of individuals with autism, Asperger Syndrome, and related disorders. Topics include: theories of cause and development, diagnosis, education and therapeutic interventions, psychosocial adjustment, IEP development, multi-disciplinary teams, and working with the family. 10 hours of fieldwork required. Hide
EEC 600	Introduction To Special Education	O1	3 cr
This course is designed to introduce regular education and prospective special education teachers to students with special needs. Topics include the legal/historical foundation of special education, referral and identification processes, family involvement, and descriptions of student with the various classifications as well as students with special health care needs. The course will focus on the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and research-based teaching strategies. Field (practicum) experiences constitute part of the course requirements, including the child study and observation in settings that include special education students. Hide
EEC 660	Autism II: Students With As, Hfa, And Related Disorders	B	3 cr
Course expands knowledge of treatment models for individuals in the severe to moderate range of the autism spectrum and focuses on treatment needs throughout the lifespan. Course requires practicum experience. Candidates will present and review treatment modalities and case reports from field work. Hide
EEC 705	Team Collaboration	B	3 cr
Designed for teachers working with students with special needs from kindergarten through high school in inclusive classrooms. The roles and responsibilities of related services personnel are examined. Emphasis is placed on understanding teams in schools, facilitating communication among teams, and developing strategies that promote team collaboration. Hide
EEC 788	Master'S Seminar In Special Education	B	3 cr
This capstone course enables candidates to explore current issues and strategies, skills, and dispositions related to the inclusive classroom. The course relies heavily on each candidate's previous course work and classroom experiences as a basis for discovery and self-reflection. Hide
Health Studies
HED 657	Health Advocacy And Community Organizing	B	3 cr
Students will develop knowledge and skills to promote and improve health in communities and become effective advocates for health on local, state, and national levels. Goals include prioritizing health information needs, developing advocacy strategies, delivering messages, and engaging in community organizing and advocacy to influence policy and promote health. Hide
Education - Step
EST 304	Community,Schools And Society	B	3 cr
Examine the relationship between schools and society. Explore the social foundations of education, including the history, philosophy, politics, and sociology of education. Study the differences among urban, suburban and rural schools; the structure of the U.S. educational system; international and comparative approaches; issues relating to curriculum and pedagogy. Hide
EST 305	The Child With Special Needs	B	3 cr
Introduction to students with special needs and a historical perspective on special education. Topics include teaching resources, family involvement, referral and identification processes and Individual Education Plans. Twenty-five hours of fieldwork is required. Hide
EST 307	Introduction To Philosophy Of Education	B	3 cr
Philosophically reflect on and analyze the basic assumptions that underlie and influence educational policy and practice. Basic philosophical notions are examined in relation to curricular and pedagogical approaches employed in today's schools. Hide
EST 310	Sociolinguistic Perspectives In Childhood Education	B	3 cr
Introduces the sociolinguistic perspectives on language use and language learning. Concepts of language contact, language variation and language acquisition in childhood education are explored, particularly as related to English language learners. Hide
EST 311	Sociolinguistic Perspectives In Adolescence Education	B	3 cr
Introduces the sociolinguistic perspectives on language use and language learning. Concepts of language contact, language variation and language acquisition in adolescent education are explored, particularly as related to English language learners. Hide
Physical Education
PED 380	Physical Education In The Elementary School	B	3 cr
An overview of elementary physical education curriculum, grades P-6. This course includes specific techniques, methods and materials, in addition to field experiences in public schools. Hide
PED 509	Health Related Fitness Education	B	3 cr
Overview of the various curricula and pedagogical applications to teaching of health related fitness and nutrition concepts. Applications are made both to elementary and secondary schools. Physical Best certification included as one of the course requirements. Hide
PED 580	S/T: Teaching Literacy In Physical Education	O1	3 cr
Teacher candidates in Physical Education will learn the theory and practice of teaching literacy, appropriate applications into the physical education curriculum, assessment techniques and tactics to infuse reading, writing, speaking and listening and language into daily lessons. Teacher Candidates will practice these tactics through peer teaching and during fieldwork experiences. Hide
PED 580	S/T: Sport For Development: Funding And Grant Writing	B	3 cr
Students will develop knowledge and skills in raising funds for sport for development programs and organizations. Resource development topics covered include prospecting funding sources, relationship building, public-private partnerships, individual donor campaigns, sponsorships, earned income, grant writing, reporting to funders, and sustainability. Hide
Sport Management
SMP 205	Introduction To Sport Management	B	3 cr
An introduction for students interested in the administration or management of sports and athletics. Hide
SMP 432	Sport Communication & Media Relations	B	3 cr
Examine the body and sport in society to explore social stratification. Discuss how bodies are not only biological entities, but also socially defined by different groups in their quest for social power. These insights lead to an examination of social change from different theoretical perspectives. Hide
SMP 544	Organization And Administration Of Youth Sport Programs	B	3 cr
An investigation into the processes of appropriate organization, administrative techniques and procedures useful in efficient management of youth sport programs. Hide
SMP 545	Funding And Evaluation Of Sport-Based Youth Development	B	3 cr
This course explores the interdisciplinary field of youth development through sport and physical activity through readings, leadership of a youth program, and program design. Goals include identifying and evaluating principles and best practices in youth development through sport and physical activity, implementing a community-based program, and designing program. Hide
SMP 608	Technology In Sport Management	O1	3 cr
Students explore and further develop competence utilizing technology and software programs demanded in sport management careers. The course design also aims to assist students to discover how the utilization of numerous information technologies within the sport industry is transforming the way managers conduct administration and marketing of sport business operations. Hide
SMP 612	Sport Management Personnel And Program Evaluations	O1	3 cr
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SMP 617	Intramural And Recreation Management	O1	3 cr
Students will study all aspects of collegiate intramural and recreation supervision with an emphasis on the various delivery systems as well as management issues. Focus of the learning experience is to provide opportunities for developing practical skills for effective organization and administration of contemporary intramural and recreational programs. Hide
SMP 632	Introduction To Sports Management	O1	3 cr
A general overview of the application of management theory to athletics and sports organizations and an introduction to problems in sports management. Hide
SMP 636	Athletic Administration	O1	3 cr
Application of administrative theory to problems in intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics including budgeting, facility management, personal relations, marketing, personnel management, Title IX, and ethical concerns. Hide
SMP 645	Sport Licensing And Merchandising	O1	3 cr
The students will expand upon the introductory of sport licensing and merchandising through topics such as sport product lifecycle, licensing programs, product development, fashion forecasting, line planning, sourcing, pricing/markdowns, vendor relations, and planning and allocation. Hide
SMP 647	Public Relations In Sport	O1	3 cr
The course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of public relations in sport industry through an examination of the requisite techniques and writing skills. Additionally students will learn how public relations fit into the overall business processes of promotion and marketing. Hide
SMP 648	Sport Facility And Event Management	O1	3 cr
This course aims to inform students of the principles and practices of planning, funding, and managing sport events and facilities. Students are introduced to administrative, supportive, and maintenance services unique to the operation and organization of event and facility management within the sport industry. Hide
SMP 660	Research In Sport Management	O1	3 cr
This course challenges students to question relevant topics of discourse in sport management. Students develop further understanding of research process; specifically how to frame questions, search for existing answers, and interpret qualitative and quantitative research. Several topics examined include leadership development, management practices, marketing research, strategic development and organizational performance. Hide
SMP 792	Internship	O1	3 cr
Supervised field experience. Hide
Educational Technology
EDT 501	Digital Literacies And 21st Century Skills	O1	3 cr
How do multimedia, texting, chat, status updates, and hypertext change the way we read and interpret texts? Students study various theories of literacy and how it changes with the introduction of digital technologies. Readings will include selections on new media, new literacy, multiliteracies, multimedia cognition, and visual semantics. Hide
EDT 503	Technology And Instructional Design	O1	3 cr
Students will learn the foundations of instructional design and understand how to integrate technology in meaningful ways in K-12, higher education or other educational settings. Students will also learn how to develop and assess learning plans that are aligned to technology standards and/or other learning outcomes. Hide
EDT 603	Programming Web-Based Educational Media	O1	3 cr
In this course students learn techniques of web programming to develop interactive, educational media. Using the Python programming language and web development technologies (HTML5, Javascript, CSS), students gain practice in the object oriented programming and design of interactive software. For their final project, students will create their own educational website. Hide
EDT 610	Online Learning	O1	3 cr
Students study online learning in distance and blended classes, and in “virtual” schools – in both higher education and K-12 settings. Looking at pedagogy, best practices, interactivity and student-centered design, this class considers the positive and negative potential of online learning in terms of universal accessibility, teacher development, economic sustainability. Hide
EDT 620	Capstone: Educator'S Multimedia Studio	B	3 cr
How can the digital media best support learning? Working on semester-long projects, students learn about interaction and instructional design. In this hands-on-studio, develop and extend skills in multimedia authoring: digital images/audio/video, web design, HTML/CSS/Javascript, web programming. Apply these skills to create an original educational resources. Hide
Speech-language Sciences & Dis
SLS 890	Independent Study	O	1-3 cr
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Communication Sci - Pathology
SPH 606	Audiologic Assessment And Rehabilitation For Slps	B	3 cr
This course will provide speech-language pathology (SLP) majors with the necessary knowledge and skills on audiologic assessment practices and (re)habilitation techniques for children and adults with hearing impairment. Identification, assessment, and management protocols within the scope of practice of speech-language pathologists will be covered. Hide
SPH 610	Speech Disorders In Children	B	3 cr
This is an intensive study of articulation and phonological development and disorders in children. Emphasis will be on assessment and intervention along with identification of language differences in assessment with diverse populations. Special topics will include the role of phonological awareness skills in literacy acquisition and childhood apraxia of speech. Hide
SPH 611	Motor Speech Disorders	B	3 cr
This course will cover disorders of neuromotor origin that affect speech production in the adult population. Content includes a review of anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, a study of physiologic correlates of the dysarthrias and the apraxias, along with the assessment and treatment of motor speech disorders. Hide
SPH 624	Acquired Language Disorders	B	3 cr
This course focuses on disorders of neurogenic origin that affect language performance, specifically acquired aphasia, the dementias, and disorders of traumatic origin. Neurological bases of these disorders, language assessment techniques, and remediation strategies are considered. Hide
SPH 630	Voice Disorders	B	3 cr
A review of normal ventilatory, laryngeal and supralaryngeal function for voice production; an overview of clinical voice disorders, their classification, diagnosis and management; and an opportunity to obtain and interpret objective clinical measure of phonatory function using acoustic and physiologic measurement systems is provided. Hide
SPH 634	Diagnostic Procedures In Speech/Language Pathology	B	3 cr
Survey of assessment and evaluation approaches of communication disorders, with emphasis on rationale of different assessment approaches, as well as understanding the diagnostic process--including report writing; interviewing; administration, scoring of standardized tests; and interpretation of assessment results. Impact of culture, ethnicity, linguistic, and socioeconomic diversity will be discussed. Hide
SPH 638	Language Disorders In Children II	B	3 cr
A description and discussion of a range of developmental disorders in school-age children and adolescents. Specifically, language-learning disabilities and literacy issues are discussed in relation to normal developmental issues and school-based social, academic, and cultural demands. Language assessment techniques, including authentic curriculum-based assessment, and remediation strategies are discussed. Hide
SPH 646	Oral Motor Function Of The Developmentally Delayed Child	B	3 cr
An understanding of the development of motor functions of typical/atypical infants and young children as a framework for evaluating children with feeding/ pre-speech/speech disorders (e.g., Down syndrome, cerebral palsy). Focus on the birth to three population. Principles and strategies for treatment (e.g., oromotor integrity, team approach) will be discussed. Hide
SPH 672	Communications Systems For Individuals With Severe Disability	B	3 cr
This course focuses on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) modalities and individuals that may benefit from them. AAC assessment and intervention for individuals with severe communication and physical disabilities will be explored. Students will have hands-on experience with communication technology. Other topics will include behavior management, family counseling, and advocacy. Hide
SPH 676	Autism Spectrum Disorders For Speech Language Pathologists	B	3 cr
This course focuses on speech and language intervention and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Students will increase understanding of theoretical explanations, and communicative/language characteristics of individuals with ASD. Assessment and intervention approaches will be covered. This course meets the NYS mandated requirement for training in the needs of children with Autism. Hide
Communication Sciences
AUD 504	Auditory Pathology	B	3 cr
Students gain knowledge and understanding of the pathologies in the auditory system, their audiological and medical diagnosis and treatment. Emphasis is placed on the differential diagnosis of auditory, cortical, and vestibular pathologies using behavioral and electrophysiologic techniques. Hide
AUD 517	Advanced Research Seminar	B	3 cr
This seminar is designed to assist the Level 2 Au.D. student in formulating, developing and executing a clinical research project. Concepts of research design and statistical analyses will be discussed with regard to individual projects in seminar fashion. Hide
AUD 546	Pharmacology/Ototoxicity	O	3 cr
This course explores theories in pharmacology, including drug absorption, bioavailability, administration and treatment, mechanisms of interaction, and toxicity related to the ear, hearing and the vestibular mechanism. Methodologies and technologies for monitoring use of ototoxic medications will be explored. Hide
Educational Theatre
ETH 508	Exploring The Arts: Creative Dramatics,Pre-K-6	O1	3 cr
Using folk tales, fables, poetry, picture and chapter books for inspiration, students will explore story drama techniques themselves and learn how to effectively side-coach creative dramatics activities in the Pre-K-6 classroom using games, improvisation, mime, word play, readers theater and story drama. (Distribution Reqs:A) Hide
ETH 509	Artistic Development And Creative Growth	O1	3 cr
Examine artistic development with an emphasis on how sound art education can support, enrich, and nurture cognitive, emotional, and social development, and enhance general educational practice. Required to complete 25 hours of fieldwork in Pre-K-12 settings. Hide
ETH 526	Exploring The Arts: Creative Literacies & Arts Education	O1	3 cr
Practice introducing artist books, graphic novels, and performances into curricula to inspire curiosity and creativity. Explore literacy skills and creative teaching activities across the arts. Engage with interdisciplinary, meaningful methods of teaching theatre literacy, visual/media literacy, and museum literacy with selected poetry, performance, and other works of art. Hide
ETH 723	S/T: Exploring The Arts: Writing In The Wild	B	3 cr
This Exploring the Arts Special Topic will engage students in active “Place-Based Learning” via a creative writing workshop. Students will explore hidden and beautiful spaces on Long Island, enhance their writing skills, and experience how “Place-Based” can awaken their art and teaching. Hide
ETH 723	S/T: The Art Of Teaching Shakespeare	B	3 cr
Participants will explore Shakespeare’s stories and common themes and how to connect them to contemporary issues facing students today. Helping students overcome the obstacles of Shakespeare -- the language, the bias, the classism -- and re-explore these obstacles through the lens of culturally important issues of today will also be explored Hide
ETH 789	Master'S Seminar In Educational Theater	O1	3 cr
Candidates conduct an inquiry project, which may include traditional research, new media curriculum development, action research, service learning or field based inquiry. Special topics will be offered. Candidates also complete the cosynthesis phase of their portfolio. Hide
ETH 791	Independent Study	O1	1-3 cr
Work with a cooperating art teacher and supervising university art educator who teaches a reflective practice seminar one evening each week during the student teaching semester. Eight weeks in a Pre-K-6 setting and eight weeks in a 7-12 setting. Five days a week for one semester. Hide
ETH 792	Student Teaching In Theater Education	O1	6 cr
Students will practice teaching theatre in an elementary and secondary classroom for eight weeks each, under the supervision of a certified mentor teacher. Each participant will student teach during the day and meet for a weekly evening seminar with their university supervisor. Required for students in the theatre certification program. Hide
Summer 2020
Education - Art
EAR 500	S/T: Exploring The Arts: Stem & Art And Design	B	3 cr
Students will develop knowledge, skills and interest in STEAM, an interdisciplinary, holistic, and creative approach to teaching and learning. Through an open-ended, collaborative class structure, explore and tinker with a variety of materials linked to learning across the curriculum including basic electronics, 3D printing, Arduino, LilyPad, Makey-Makeys, small motors, green screens, and more. Hide
Education - Bilingual Ed
EBE 500	Foundations Of Bilingual & Multicultural Education	O1	3 cr
Study philosophical, sociological, and historical perspectives on bilingual and multicultural education. Learn about multilingual program models, bilingual special education, educational equity, and community involvement. Examine from a case study perspective legal mandates that have an impact on bilingual and multicultural education. (25 hours of field work). Hide
EBE 501	Tesol I: Developing Literacy Skills In The Esl Classroom	O1	3 cr
Learn the necessary first and second language acquisition, theories, principles and practices for working with learners of English as a New Language. Design curriculum that is culturally sensitive, focus on methods of teaching reading to all students and attend to specific challenges while supporting special needs of linguistically diverse learners. Hide
EBE 540	Assessment Consideration For Esl And Bilingual Populations	O1	3 cr
Develop an understanding of the critical role both assessment and decision-making processes play in English-Language-Learning classrooms; develop an understanding of the nature and characteristics of English-Language- Learners; and analyze traditional and non-traditional assessment procedures that can be used with English-Language-Learners. Hide
EBE 602	Tesol II: Developing Literacy & Tech Skills In Content Area	O1	3 cr
Examine current theories that guide method, material, and assessment design for teaching English as a second language through content area instruction, P-12, to diverse students. Learn about the development of literacy and technology skills across the curriculum. Design curriculum that meet State and National ESL standards (25 hours of fieldwork). Hide
Education - Adolescent Ed
EDO 594	Critical Literacy In Mathematics And Science Education	B	3 cr
This course is designed for mathematics and science pre-service teachers. Students will focus on the unique literacy strategies required in mathematics and science content areas. Critical literacy and quantitative literacy form the foundation of class discussion and assignments. Hide
EDO 597	Inquiry And Expression: Literacy Across The Curric: Math And Sciences	B	3 cr
Develop an integrated, theoretical grounded view of literacy that addresses the needs of students and teachers in diverse communities. Explore an inquiry-based curriculum within a collaborative learning environment. This course houses the first required portfolio assessment point in the Art and Adolescence Education programs. Hide
EDO 602	Foundations Of Education	B	3 cr
The purpose of this course is two-fold. The course examines the intimate relationship between knowledge and education and school and society. Every conception of teaching and education is founded upon a paradigm of knowledge. We will understand how schools are greatly influenced by larger social, political, economic, cultural, and ideological forces. Hide
Education - Special Education
EEC 705	Team Collaboration	B	3 cr
Designed for teachers working with students with special needs from kindergarten through high school in inclusive classrooms. The roles and responsibilities of related services personnel are examined. Emphasis is placed on understanding teams in schools, facilitating communication among teams, and developing strategies that promote team collaboration. Hide
Communication Sci - Pathology
SPH 604	Speech-Language Pathology In A School Setting	B	3 cr
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SPH 611	Motor Speech Disorders	B	3 cr
This course will cover disorders of neuromotor origin that affect speech production in the adult population. Content includes a review of anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, a study of physiologic correlates of the dysarthrias and the apraxias, along with the assessment and treatment of motor speech disorders. Hide
SPH 670	Research Methods In Communication Sciences And Disorders	O1	3 cr
This course enables students to become educated consumers of research. We will study ethics of research with human participants; learn about and produce components of a research study and research design; and conduct in-depth critical evaluations of professional journal articles. Hide
SPH 685	Special Topics	B	3 cr
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Robert B. Willumstad School of Business

Course#	Course Title		Credits
Spring 2020
Accounting
ACC 600	Accounting For Managerial Analysis	O1	3 cr
An introduction to the accounting information needs of management. Emphasizes the usefulness of accounting information in evaluating alternative courses of action and controlling operations. Examines the alignment of accounting measures with firm goals. Specific techniques discussed. Include operational and capital budgeting, activity-based costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, and standard costing. Hide
ACC 707	Auditing And The Computer	B	3 cr
Comprehensive course designed to give a view of EDP auditing and its relationships to accounting systems, principles, standards and applications. The viewpoint of public accounting is stressed, attention is also given to internal auditing. Particular emphasis is given to the effect of internal control on accounting and audited automated systems. Hide
Business Administration
BUS 162	Business And Society	B	3 cr
This course provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the role of business in society. It introduces the major functional areas of business, including accounting, finance, production, operations, marketing, human resources, and information/technology as well as all of the business learning goals. Key issues regarding success in work and life are explored. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
BUS 267	Business Communications	B	3 cr
Research and report presentation, both written and oral. Emphasis on clarity and conciseness in writing applied to business letters, memos, and short and long reports; persuasive speaking to one or many; communication skills for the work place. (Learning Goals:CW,CO) Hide
BUS 341	International Business	O1	3 cr
This course uses lectures, case studies and class discussions to examine the foundations of international business, its fundamental forms and objectives. Major environments affecting the growth of international business are compared including legal, cultural, economic, political, financial, and technological. Finally, management actions in the international context are described and explored. (Learning Goals:G) Hide
BUS 468	Business Policy And Strategy	B	3 cr
This senior-level course integrates and synthesizes the concepts and techniques developed in prior courses in order to construct a rational basis for developing business objectives and strategic plans. Problem identification, strategy formulation, and decision implementation issues are stressed. Business simulation, case studies, and role playing are some avenues taken to convey course content. Hide
Decision Sciences
DSC 271	Information Technology And Applications	B	4 cr
The purpose of this course is twofold. The first is to assist the student in learning the basic concepts of computer technology; this will include concepts and terminology necessary for the understanding of information systems. The second purpose of the class is to coach the student in learning Microsoft Office. In this part of the class the student will gain proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Hide
DSC 272	Analytical And Statistical Modeling	B	4 cr
This course explores how data can be used to support managerial decision-making. Methods for collecting and categorizing data are presented, as are mathematical and statistical tools, software, and techniques for analyzing data. Analysis and interpretation of data required. (Learning Goals:Q;Distribution Reqs:FS) Hide
DSC 373	Management Of Productions/ Operations	B	3 cr
Introduces production and operations management, the business function responsible for creating goods and services. In recent years, the scope of production management has broadened considerably. Production concepts and techniques are now being applied not only to manufacturing concerns but to a wide range of service industries. These include health care, food service, recreation, banking, hotel management, retail sales, education, transportation, and government. This course examines the design and control of systems needed for the efficient use of materials, human resources, and equipment. It also discusses allocation of financial resources, facilities, and information in the development of competitive products and services. Hide
DSC 471	Systems Analysis And Design	O1	3 cr
This course is intended for students who plan on becoming Business Analysts or Information System Developers. These skills are in high demand by consultants and companies of all sizes. The focus is on the analysis of business systems for the purpose of developing requirements for business process reengineering and information system development. The course also covers logical and technical design and implementation of business systems. Students use a computer aided software engineering (Case) tool and investigate system planning, business process modeling, and requirements specification. Students will develop conceptual, analytical, and practical skills in modeling business processes. Hide
DSC 478	Management Information Systems & Business Analytics	O1	3 cr
Growth of the Internet and other global communication networks recast the role of information systems in business. This course explores business uses of the Internet that manage the firm’s information. The Internet’s growing role in electronic commerce such as global linkages of factories, offices, sales forces, supplier’s etc. is examined. Hide
DSC 501	Computer Applications	B	3 cr
This course presents detailed knowledge of how computers operate, how they support the firm or business, and finally how they are integrated into the processes that run a firm today. Students learn Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Hide
DSC 573	Management Information Systems And Business Analytics	O1	3 cr
This course explores the technical and informational sides of technology, and how it is used to improve efficiency and increase value. The ethics of technology usage will be explored and cross cultural implications will be examined. This course also examines the consequences of change through case studies. Hide
DSC 574	Information Systems Analysis And Design Methods	O1	3 cr
The course focuses on methods and techniques that the system analyst could use to design and document information systems. Topics include systems analysis and design methods such as data and process modeling, systems design, data management, data and program design and specifications, systems construction and implementations, systems operations, and support. Hide
DSC 576	Data Communications	O1	3 cr
The rapid growth in the use of data processing equipment, distributed systems, networking options, and the Internet make an understanding of Data Communications essential. Topics include technology of information communication facilities, networking system, communications software, communication architecture, and applications of information communications in today’s business. Hide
DSC 670	Statistical Methods	B	3 cr
Organizations confront a myriad of problems characterized by uncertainty in the environment. The decision making process requires models, analysis, and solutions that account for this uncertainty, and statistics provides a methodology that assists in the resolution of those issues. Topics include probability, sampling distributions, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, regression/correlation. Hide
DSC 678	Creating Organizational Value With Operations And Supply Chain Management	B	3 cr
This course focuses on the synthesis of strategy and operations in order to improve processes that provide competitive advantage. Methodologies that are examined include Strategy, Total Quality Management, Decision Making, Statistical Process Control, Forecasting, Production Analysis and Facility Design. Hide
Human Resource Management
HRM 765	Developing World Class Human Resources	B	3 cr
Examines the management of human resources in a multinational context. Emphasizes the strategic role of human resource management and focuses on changing traditional human resources practices to meet the needs of a global organization. The course explores how 'best in class' human resources practices can improve an organization's bottom line. Hide
HRM 766	Performance Appraisal And Compensation Administration	B	3 cr
Explores how an organization's compensation philosophy, objectives, and total rewards program are aligned with its strategy. Performance appraisal, job evaluation, market analysis, and incentive pay are addressed. Legal implications of managing a total rewards program and factors related to executive compensation and international compensation are examined. Hide
Finance
FIN 441	Financial Asset Valuation	O1	3 cr
Students will explore the various valuation approaches to asset investment decision, including discounted dividend valuation, free cash flow valuation, and market-based valuation. Hide
Management
MGT 262	The Art, Science And Practice Of Management	B	3 cr
Management is the art and science of achieving goals collectively. Students will understand the management process - planning, organizing, leading, controlling, and the challenges in implementing good management practices that are evolving in response to the digital economy. They will also analyze comparative management styles and competencies of effective managers. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
MGT 366	Organizational Behavior	O1	3 cr
Introduces organizational behavior, the social-scientific study of individuals and groups in work organizations. Organizational behavior deals with the changes occurring in today's workplace, including changes in job design and organizational structure, multicultural diversification of the work force, and the increasing importance of work teams. Built on findings from psychology, social-psychology, sociology, and cultural anthropology, this course examines employee motivation and job satisfaction, factors influencing levels of job performance and psychological dimensions of the work environment. It also discusses personality differences, managerial effectiveness, and stress at work. Individual, group, and social impact on outcomes are studied. Hide
MGT 561	Management Theory/ Organizational Behavior	O1	3 cr
Examines the rationale underlying the methods of designing the structure of organizations, the functions of management, and research findings from the behavioral sciences that serve as a foundation for understanding how people relate. Topics include various managerial functions including planning, organizing, staffing and control. The course focus also includes organizational socialization, needs and motivation bureaucracy, and organizational change. The primary goal is to assist students in developing a basic understanding of essential and effective processes of management and human relations in administration. Hide
MGT 666	Leadership & Innovation In Complex Systems	O1	3 cr
The theory and practice of leadership is studied. The major theories to study include: trait theory, behavioral theory, contingency theory, and transformational leadership. Several intertwined topics include: power, motivation, and management style. Practical aspects of leadership to be covered are: stress, dealing with corporate culture, gender and race issues, etc. Hide
Marketing
MKT 280	Marketing	B	3 cr
This course explores the role of marketing in the global marketplace. Exploring a consumer perspective, the course exposes the student to the philosophies, concepts, and skills needed to manage the marketing function. Topics include an examination of the structure of the marketing process, including opportunity analysis, relationship marketing and consumer orientation, segmentation and the development of marketing strategies and the marketing mix, including E commerce with a focus on the use of information management to develop marketing strategies and tactics. Hide
MKT 382	Retail Management	B	3 cr
A study of retail store management and various types of retailing establishments in our economy, with an emphasis on managing the retail function. The course analyzes the significant developments taking place in the major environments within which retailers must operate today - social, competitive, economic, technological, legal, and governmental. Hide
MKT 383	Sales Management	B	3 cr
Fundamentals of personal selling and sales force management are developed, including an analysis of the sales process and the sales plan. Emphasis is placed on sales administration as an element in marketing management. Hide
MKT 384	Sales Promotion And Direct Marketing	B	3 cr
An examination of the scope, opportunities, concepts, strategies, and applications involved in direct marketing and sales promotion. Special emphasis on database management, telemarketing, list management, direct mail, and fulfillment. Recent trends and technologies such as the role of the Internet and interactive media will be reviewed. Industry speakers will make presentations. Hide
MKT 480	Advertising Management	B	3 cr
A detailed analysis of today's advertising agency, with emphasis on integration and application of advertising fundamentals. Particular attention is given to the creation, implementation, and evaluation of advertising campaigns. Hide
MKT 482	Marketing Strategy	B	3 cr
Designed to provide an understanding of the major strategy problems facing today's marketing executive. Students are provided with an opportunity to bring their marketing knowledge to bear in the solution of contemporary marketing problems. Hide
Entrepreneurship
ENT 461	Entrepreneurship	B	3 cr
The pros and cons of an entrepreneurial career are explored. Students learn the importance of making personal trade-offs to cope with uncertainty, failure, and success. The evolution of organizational structure in the entrepreneurial firm and the stages of venture development are emphasized. Fostering the entrepreneurial and creative spirit of the large and small organization is a focal point. Entrepreneurs present their success stories throughout the course. Hide
ENT 662	Entrepreneurship/ Intrapreneurship	O1	3 cr
Explores the theory, self-evaluation, decision-making process, risk, and rewards of entrepreneurship. Students use readings, case analysis, discussion, and business plan preparation to apply skills and knowledge to practical situations. Students learn to identify and describe strategy, present prospects, and formulate plans. Success stories will be presented by guest experts. Hide
Summer 2020
Accounting
ACC 500	Financial Accounting	O1	3 cr
Designed for those with no previous courses in accounting. Introduction to financial accounting. Includes: methods of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial data; problems related to income determination and asset measurement; an explanation of generally accepted accounting principles; and examination of the problems of income determination and resource and equity valuation. Hide

College of Nursing and Public Health

Course#	Course Title		Credits
Spring 2020
Nursing
NUR 206	Scholarly Writing For The Healthcare Professional	O1	3 cr
This elective course is designed to promote excellence in scholarly writing. Students will be required to use information technology to access scholarly literature and, after completing a variety of assignments aimed at improving scholarly writing, complete a paper that is appropriate for publication in a professional journal. (Learning Goals:L,CW) Hide
NUR 232	Informatics In Health Care	O1	2 cr
Advances in healthcare technology as well as recommendations from the AACN and IOM require healthcare professionals to be competent in information technology. This course introduces students to applications of technology. Please note that for students not admitted into the nursing program, this course will count as an elective. Hide
NUR 233	Nutrition In Nursing	O1	2 cr
This course is designed to introduce students to the essentials of nutrition, and the effects on health and wellness. Emphasis is on understanding nutritional guidelines for health promotion and disease management. Please note that for students not admitted into the nursing program, this course will count as an elective. Hide
NUR 309	Interdisciplinary Communication And Education	O1	3 cr
Students will examine the role of the nurse as a communicator and provider of patient, staff and peer education in interdisciplinary settings. Students examine the impact of educational and communication theories and policies on patient outcomes utilizing evidenced based research. Effective communication strategies essential for communication and teaching are actualized. (Learning Goals:CO) Hide
NUR 312	Health Assessment Throughout The Lifespan	O1	4 cr
This course introduces the theoretical and laboratory components of a comprehensive nursing assessment. Students will examine the variables and risks that influence the health status of patients through the lifecycle. Students will continue to build upon their pre-baccalaureate health assessment abilities and expand their competencies. Hide
NUR 384	Evidence-Based Practice In Nursing	B	3 cr
Students study quantitative and qualitative research processes. Emphasis is placed on the development of a scholarly approach to reading and analyzing research findings and the importance of using those findings in clinical practice. The goal is for students to become intelligent consumers of research. (Learning Goals:L) Hide
NUR 448	Transformation And Organizational Leadership	B	3 cr
This capstone course will explore trends, issues and policies in healthcare delivery. The student will explore the social, economic political context in which professional nurses provide holistic care. Concepts of effective leadership and management will be analyzed. Hide
NUR 473	Nursing Care Of The Older Adult	O1	3 cr
Students will learn essential geriatric nursing care. Theories and concepts of aging, including physiologic and psychosocial changes are discussed. Emphasis will be on incorporating appropriate family-centered nursing interventions, as well as critical reasoning, communication, and cultural and ethical competence. Hide
NUR 602	Frameworks For Advanced Nursing Practice	O1	3 cr
Students are introduced to theories, conceptual models and theory development within the nursing discipline. Students analyze theory components, levels and evaluation. Relationships among nursing theory and advanced nursing practice, education, administration and research are examined Hide
NUR 606	Quantitative Analyses For Nursing Research	B	3 cr
This course prepares the graduate student for statistical methods for nursing research. Statistical procedures relevant to nursing research will be presented. These procedures will be further emphasized through the use of statistical software with research data. Also, statistical methods will be critiqued from published nursing research. Hide
NUR 620	Interprofessional Collaborative Practice	O1	1 cr
Students will learn core competencies and frameworks for interprofessional collaborative practice as a means to provide safe, high quality, patient/family/community/population centered care. Students will focus on team interaction, conflict resolution, communication, roles/responsibilities, and values/ethics for interprofessional practice. Hide
NUR 699	Pmh Np: Families Adolescents Children Mental Health Clincal	B	1 cr
Students are assigned to preceptors in clinical agencies for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of families, adolescents and children utilizing models from Nur 698. Students are assigned to families who especially have a physically or emotionally ill member(s).Students are required to attend supervision sessions on campus for a review and discussion of their clinical work. Hide
NUR 703	Health Policy For Advanced Practice Nursing	O1	2 cr
The student will examine major dimensions of health policy. A framework is presented for analyzing contemporary health policy issues from economic, social, ethical, political, and global perspectives. Emphasis is on the advanced practice nursing role and the development of evidence-based approaches to health policy. Hide
NUR 704	Nursing Informatics And Advanced Nursing Practice	B	3 cr
Students will learn nursing informatics concepts, theories and technologies that they can apply to advanced practice nursing, education, research, and administration. Students will also learn advanced tools in information-seeking, graduate-level writing using evidence-based literature, and optimal use of CNPH and university resources for student success and retention. Hide
NUR 705	Nursing Research,Statistics & Evidence Based Practice	O1	4 cr
Students advance in the study of quantitative and qualitative nursing research methods. Theoretical underpinnings, research designs, sampling, data collection, analysis and interpretation are explored. Knowledge and skills related to critiquing research studies are enhanced. Students examine evidence based practice to improve clinical practice. Hide
NUR 707	Teaching In Laboratories And Clinical Settings	B	1.50 cr
Students will plan, implement, and evaluate innovative strategies, including effective simulation design and high impact teaching techniques, in the laboratory and clinical settings. Students will also be exposed to graduate level clinical experience to gain in-depth nursing knowledge and clinical expertise. Hide
NUR 708	E Portfolio	B	1 cr
Students complete their ePortfolio to demonstrate learning and achievement of program outcomes. ePortfolio is a work in progress that begins during their first semester and culminates during their final semester. Elements of self-directed, reflective learning, and demonstration of competencies should be evident in their ePortfolio. Hide
NUR 728	Pmh Np: Community Mental Health Crisis Intervention Clinical	B	1 cr
Students are assigned to clinical agencies and Emergency Departments for PMH NP practice across the lifespan. Health promotion as well as crisis intervention principles are explored. Students develop and present a psycho-education–focused program to promote a health or mental health of a selected population. Hide
NUR 738	Health Promotion And Disease Prevention	O1	3 cr
This course focuses on the necessary skills for promoting health and preventing the onset of disease states in adults. Health promotion and disease prevention evidence based knowledge will be explored, focusing on clinical application. Hide
NUR 756	Advanced Pathophysiology Across The Adult Geriatric Lifespan	O1	3 cr
Students will obtain an advanced understanding of concepts in human physiology and pathophysiology for advanced practice nurses. Concepts related to biological sciences including cell biology, tumor biology, immunology, genetics, and pathology are presented. The focus is on principles related to physiological and pathophysiological alterations across the lifespan. Hide
NUR 761	Advanced Practice Professional Role & Practice Management	O1	2 cr
Students examine role development of the professional nurse and leadership in advanced nursing practice. Analysis of social, cultural, economic and political contexts in which nurse practitioners provide holistic care are studied. Students will draw on both historical development and current changes in nurse practitioner education and practice. Hide
NUR 763	Advanced Pharmacology	O1	3 cr
This three-credit theory course in clinical pharmacotherapeutics focuses on the pharmacotherapeutic use of medications for primary health care management by advanced nurse practitioners. Emphasis is placed on the clinical critical thinking process used to prescribe drugs in the management of specific illnesses. The New York State laws for advanced practice nurse prescriptive authority will be addressed. This course builds on prior knowledge of drug classification, actions, interaction, and adverse drug reactions. Core concepts include pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics, health related information, medication compliance, and issues that pertain to the prescribing of medication in advanced nursing practice. Hide
NUR 768	Seminar In Evaluation Processes For Nurse Leaders	O1	2 cr
Students will learn quality improvement across the healthcare continuum. The focus will be on the history and evolution of quality, its terms, principles, theories and practices as well as the role and importance of the regulatory agencies responsible for quality oversight. Hide
Public Health
PUB 303	Health And Human Rights	B	3 cr
Students will explore the nature of health through a human rights perspective, analyzing critical problems in public health, access to medicine, and health-resource allocation in the US and other countries. Hide
PUB 574	Social Research Methods In Public Health	B	3 cr
Students will be introduced to social research methods in public health. The course will cover theory and its relationship to research methods, critical inquiry and argument, the development of research questions, synthesis of the literature, research design, data analysis, ethical issues in research and research dissemination. Course Number 0304-575 Principles of Public Health Practice Hide
PUB 776	Hospital And Health Care Finance	B	3 cr
Students will examine the most vital accounting and financial management principles and concepts relevant to health services organizations. Subjects include estimating costs, pricing decisions and profit analysis, planning and budgeting, resource management, business financing, capital investments, cash flow, risk and variance analysis, and reporting assets and profits. Hide
Nutrition
NUT 549	Human Nutrition	O1	3 cr
This is a current and comprehensive introduction to Nutrition and Nutrition therapy. Focus is on “normal” Nutrition, including digestion, metabolism, vitamins and minerals, life cycle Nutrition, and “clinical” Nutrition—pathophysiology and Nutrition therapy for medical conditions. This includes applying Nutrition knowledge and skills to daily life and the clinical setting. Hide
NUT 550	Nutrition Assessment	O1	3 cr
Students will learn the major methods of Nutritional assessment (dietary, anthropometric, biometric, and clinical), including National Nutrition surveys and surveillances (NHANES, etc.) utilized by healthcare professionals in health promotion and disease prevention. Emphasis will be on community Nutrition, corporate health, sports medicine, and public health, as well as the hospitalized individual. Hide
NUT 551	Nutrition In The Life Cycle	O1	3 cr
Students will explore Nutritional considerations for growth, development, and normal functioning of individuals in each stage of the lifespan, from preconception to geriatrics, including special needs and common disorders, utilized by health professionals in health promotion and disease prevention. This greatly expands on what is covered in NUR549 Human Nutrition. Hide
NUT 552	Nutrition And Exercise Physiology	O1	3 cr
Students will gain knowledge of the interaction of Nutrition with exercise physiology in training, performance, and fitness for the general and athletic populations, as well as for overall health and wellness, certain diseases, aging, and special populations. Emphasis will be nutrients, energy, and activity in health promotion and disease prevention. Hide
NUT 553	Nutrition And Obesity	O1	3 cr
Students will explore the pathophysiology of obesity and its treatment with medical Nutrition therapy, including causes, prevention, and use of Nutritional assessment techniques to evaluate dietary, biochemical, and anthropometric changes in the disease process. Students will develop clinical practice skills by using a case study approach. Hide
NUT 554	Nutrition And Diabetes	O1	3 cr
Students will explore the pathophysiology of diabetes and its treatment with medical Nutrition therapy, including causes, prevention, and use of Nutritional assessment techniques to evaluate dietary, biochemical, and anthropometric changes in the disease process. Students will develop clinical practice skills by using a case study approach. Hide
NUT 558	Nutrition And Cardiovascular Disease	O1	3 cr
Students will explore the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease and its treatment with medical Nutrition therapy, including causes, prevention, and use of Nutritional assessment techniques to evaluate dietary, biochemical, and anthropometric changes in the disease process. Students will develop clinical practice skills by using a case study approach Hide
NUT 618	Community Nutrition	O1	3 cr
Students will gain an understanding of Nutrition issues in the community, including community-based care and public health policies for health promotion and disease prevention. Community influences on Nutritional status, assessment of Nutrition problems and needs, and planning and evaluation of Nutrition intervention programs for various constituencies of society are explored. Hide
NUT 619	Nutrition Education And Communication	O1	3 cr
Students will gain an understanding of Nutrition education and communication, including counseling, based on teaching/learning and behavior change theoretical frameworks. Emphasis is on interpersonal communications skills required for effective Nutrition practice by healthcare professionals with individual clients and groups, including the public media. Hide
NUT 648	Recent Advances In Macronutrients	O1	2 cr
Students will gain up-to-date knowledge concerning macronutrients with advanced discussion of the role of carbohydrates, protein, and lipids in human metabolism for health promotion and disease prevention. This course includes review and evaluation of current research for education, clinical, and research applications. Hide
NUT 649	Recent Advances In Micronutrients	O1	2 cr
Students will gain up-to-date knowledge concerning micronutrients with advanced discussion of the role of vitamins and minerals in human metabolism for health promotion and disease prevention. This course includes review and evaluation of current research for education, clinical, and research applications. Hide
NUT 729	Practicum In Nutrition	O1	3 cr
The student will synthesize and apply knowledge acquired throughout his/her graduate study. The student will select a topic related to his/her specialty area/career and complete an evidence-based research project that identifies a problem, reviews the relevant literature and details an action plan for addressing the problem, cumulating in a thesis. Hide
Healthcare Informatics
HIN 501	Computer Applications For Healthcare Managers	O1	3 cr
The student will gain detailed knowledge of how computer applications interact within healthcare organizations, facilitate clinical decision making and how they are integrated into healthcare operations. Students learn the basics of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Hide
HIN 502	Introduction To U.S. Health Care Organization	O1	3 cr
The course introduces students to the historical development, structure, operation, and future directions of the major components of the American health care delivery system. It will address the issues of access, quality, cost, and assess the contributions of medical technology, research, and societal values on our health care delivery system. Hide
HIN 601	Human Interaction, Integrity And Interoperability	O1	3 cr
This course prepares students for successful integration of health information systems into healthcare practice. Healthcare providers are central to successful integration. Three domains are addressed: challenges encountered in health information system implementation; considerations for integration of health information systems; and system design in the perspective of end users. Hide
HIN 603	Decision Support And Decision Support Systems In Hin	O1	3 cr
This course prepares students for state-of-the-art clinical decision support systems. Four main domains are addressed: evidence-based decision making for knowledge generation; issues in representing knowledge; organizational, cultural, legal, and ethical issues in designing, using, and evaluating clinical decision support systems; and applications of clinical decision support systems used in healthcare. Hide
HIN 610	Introduction To Health Informatics	O1	3 cr
Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts and knowledge in the field of health informatics. Topics covered include, but are not limited to main information technology applications, electronic health records, personal health records, data standards, health information exchange and future of health informatics applications. Hide
HIN 650	Practicum In Healthcare Informatics	O1	3 cr
Provides seminar and practical experience in the observation, participation in, and critical analysis of various roles and functions of Health care Information Technology professionals. Students will complete a minimum of 150 hours in practicum work during site visits. Hide
HIN 701	Capstone: Healthcare Informatics	O1	3 cr
The student will synthesize and apply knowledge acquired throughout his or her graduate study. The student will identify a topic of interest related to the specialty area and complete an evidence-based project that identifies a problem, reviews the relevant literature and details an action plan for addressing the identified problem. Hide

School of Social Work

Course#	Course Title		Credits
Spring 2020
Social Work
SWK 241	Quantitative Literacy For The Applied Social Sciences	O1	3 cr
Students will take a journey through development and evaluation of a human services program. It leads students through the quantitative tasks involved with community needs assessment, program design, measure selection, process & outcome evaluation, and advocacy for the client population, using Microsoft Excel as its main analysis tool. (Learning Goals:Q;Distribution Reqs:FS) Hide
SWK 246	Writing For The Helping Professions To Address Social Issues	O1	3 cr
In this writing intensive course designed to improve critical thinking and skills in various forms of communication, students create artifacts such as op-ed articles, press releases and policy statements. The course emphasizes developing ideas, pursuing knowledge, and conveying one’s thoughts through oral and written media for advanced communication. (Learning Goals:CW) Hide
SWK 500	Issues In Social Welfare I: History And Philosophy Of Social Welfare	B	3 cr
This introductory course in social welfare policy focuses on five major themes: the development of social work as a profession; the emergence of social welfare institutions in the United States; the experience of oppressed populations in the United States; the contributions of social work and social movements to the reduction of oppression; and the changing role of government in social welfare. These themes are examined with an emphasis on the philosophical, economic, social, and political forces that shaped the development of social work and social welfare in the United States. The course covers the period of time from the post-bellum or Reconstruction era to the present. Hide
SWK 501	Issues In Social Welfare II: Inequality,Inequity And Social Justice	B	3 cr
This course develops students' ability to analyze, design, and enact social policies based on an understanding of the factors that contribute to the existence of contemporary social problems, especially economic and social inequality and the oppression of specific population groups. The course focuses on: frameworks for social policy analysis and development; conceptualizing, defining and developing solutions to social problems; economic and social inequality as a fact of contemporary society; the unequal treatment of specific population groups; major political perspectives on the role of government in redressing inequality; the role of social movements in defining and reducing social problems; and how social workers can contribute to the achievement of social justice in the United States. Hide
SWK 502	Professional Development	O1
The professional development seminar will include topics such as technology tools, networking, writing a literature review, understanding individual learning styles, adult learning and professional education (roles, behaviors, personal attributes), professional and personal values, professional goals, and developing professional identity. Hide
SWK 510	Human Behavior Theory For Social Work Practice I	O1	3 cr
This is the first of two courses that stresses critical thinking in regard to theoretical perspectives on human behavior. The course presents the bio-psycho-social perspective with a particular emphasis on multiculturalism. This is followed by an exploration of the various social systems that impact human behavior. This exploration includes an analysis of a variety of theories and application to the social systems students address in practice. The course introduces theories about and perspectives on the human life span and begins a discussion of the life cycle, which is continued in SWK 511, covering conception through middle childhood. Hide
SWK 510	Recitation Social Work Orientation On Moodle	O1
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SWK 510	Recitation Social Work Orientation On Moodle	O1
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SWK 511	Human Behavior Theory For Social Work Practice II	O1	3 cr
This course builds on the foundations acquired in SWK 510 and continues with a multicultural perspective on the human life cycle. It begins with a brief review of the theoretical perspectives covered in SWK 510. It introduces ego psychology and functional and dysfunctional ego mechanisms as well as providing an exploration of concepts relating to stress and coping. It continues the discussion of the human life span in SWK 510 in the context of social systems and relevant theory. The period beginning with adolescence and ending with death is examined. Hide
SWK 521	Foundations Of Social Work Practice II	B	3 cr
This course focuses on the theories and skills necessary for social work practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities as a means of enhancing role performance and social functioning. The development of skills in facilitating the interaction of client systems and environments is emphasized, using a systems perspective in relation to problem solving. Crisis intervention, ego support, linking clients to resources, and alleviation of environmental stressors are considered. The small group and groups as representative of communities are examined as vehicles of growth, goal attainment, and empowerment. Hide
SWK 557	Social Work Research I	B	3 cr
This course provides students with the basic tools needed to understand and participate in social work research. It integrates material from epistemology, research design, data collection, management and analysis into a coherent view of the social research process. The purpose of this course is to prepare professional social workers who understand the means necessary to contribute to the formal development of the profession's knowledge base and are able to participate meaningfully in the research process to expand it. This includes preparing students to use empirical evidence to guide their professional practice, to evaluate their own practice, and to evaluate social service programs in which they work. (Learning Goals:Q) Hide
SWK 706	Social Work Practice In Health Care	O1	3 cr
This course examines critical issues in social work practice in health care. Building on core knowledge common to all fields of practice, the course explores advanced practice skills and strategies for work with individuals, families, groups, interdisciplinary teams, and service providers in a variety of health care settings. Social work practice is examined in the context of psychosocial consequences of illness, current health care delivery systems, technological advances, and changing regulatory approaches and organizational structures. Hide
SWK 717	Evidence Based Practice With Serious Mental Illness: Paths To Recovery	O1	3 cr
The focus of this course is on social work practice, which empowers clients who manifest serious mental illness. Among the psychodiagnostic categories covered are psychoses (brief and long term), post traumatic stress disorder, and associative disorders as they relate to intervention. Knowledge about psychopharmacology and the psychoeducational approach will be taught. Community services available to individuals and families will be critically compared. Hide
SWK 758	Social Work Research II	B	3 cr
This course focuses on using and evaluating the knowledge base of social work practice. It applies concepts learned in Research I to the empirical evaluation of one's own practice, the analysis and evaluation of empirical-based knowledge, and its use in social work practice. The course stresses issues related to the conduct of research in a practice profession, including the relationship between research and practice, the application of principles of critical thinking to both research and practice, and the ethical considerations crucial in research development. Hide
SWK 782	Advanced Social Work Practice With Groups	B	3 cr
Group work practice will be examined in depth with application to social work within an agency context. The course creates a link with the foundation practices courses taught in the first year, as well as content taught in the foundation human behavior and social environment courses. Emphasis will be on addressing conceptual understanding, analytical process and interactional skills necessary for group work practice. Hide
SWK 788	Social Work Practice With Immigrants And Refugees	O1	3 cr
This course is designed to prepare students for direct practice with immigrants and refugees. Students learn about social, psychological, legal and economic aspects of migration, their effects on individuals and families and principles of helping to cope with the hardships related to relocation. Building on stress, crisis and trauma theories and on practice models taught in previous courses, students develop knowledge and skills for assessment and addressing the unique issues of clients within their situational and cultural context. Hide
Summer 2020
SWK 502	Professional Development	O1
The professional development seminar will include topics such as technology tools, networking, writing a literature review, understanding individual learning styles, adult learning and professional education (roles, behaviors, personal attributes), professional and personal values, professional goals, and developing professional identity. Hide
SWK 511	Human Behavior Theory For Social Work Practice II	O1	3 cr
This course builds on the foundations acquired in SWK 510 and continues with a multicultural perspective on the human life cycle. It begins with a brief review of the theoretical perspectives covered in SWK 510. It introduces ego psychology and functional and dysfunctional ego mechanisms as well as providing an exploration of concepts relating to stress and coping. It continues the discussion of the human life span in SWK 510 in the context of social systems and relevant theory. The period beginning with adolescence and ending with death is examined. Hide
SWK 542	Oppression Diversity,And The Struggle For Human Rights	O1	3 cr
This course emphasizes the systematic nature of oppression and the responsibility of social workers to engage in the struggle for social justice and human rights. The meaning and implications of related concepts such as discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, disability, and aging are discussed. In addition to professional literature, there is an emphasis on experiential learning, encouraging students to get in touch with their own oppression and the biases they have toward others. Students gain an understanding of the practice principles and skills needed to be effective as change agents with diverse populations at the micro, mezzo and macro level. Hide
SWK 717	Evidence Based Practice With Serious Mental Illness: Paths To Recovery	O1	3 cr
The focus of this course is on social work practice, which empowers clients who manifest serious mental illness. Among the psychodiagnostic categories covered are psychoses (brief and long term), post traumatic stress disorder, and associative disorders as they relate to intervention. Knowledge about psychopharmacology and the psychoeducational approach will be taught. Community services available to individuals and families will be critically compared. Hide
SWK 722	Organization Context For Professional Practice	O1	3 cr
This course provides conceptual frameworks for understanding the role of professional social workers in organizational settings and expands students' capacities to maximize their practice effectiveness in organizations, provide organizational leadership, and contribute to constructive organizational change. Drawing on organizational sociology, social administration, and students' practice experiences, the course examines the organizational goals, structures, environments, and processes that impact on service strategies, case decisions, and the achievement of professional objectives. Hide
SWK 752	Stress,Crisis,Trauma And Coping	O1	3 cr
This course focuses on understanding stress, crisis, trauma and coping as well as their short and long term consequences along the life cycle in diverse socio-cultural contexts, and, developing evidence-based knowledge and skills for best practices with affected individuals, families and communities. Hide
SWK 788	Social Work Practice With Immigrants And Refugees	O1	3 cr
This course is designed to prepare students for direct practice with immigrants and refugees. Students learn about social, psychological, legal and economic aspects of migration, their effects on individuals and families and principles of helping to cope with the hardships related to relocation. Building on stress, crisis and trauma theories and on practice models taught in previous courses, students develop knowledge and skills for assessment and addressing the unique issues of clients within their situational and cultural context. Hide

College of Professional and Continuing Studies

Course#	Course Title		Credits
Spring 2020
Criminal Justice
ACG 246	Criminology	B	4 cr
This course compares the leading theories of criminology including social, psychological, economic, and legal, with emphasis on the policy of sentencing. Both the theoretical and practical aspects of major correctional philosophies will be studied. (Learning Goals:L,CW;Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
ACG 261	Crime And Punishment	O1	4 cr
Beginning with such fundamental questions as “What is crime?” and “What is punishment?” this course is designed to engage students in critical thinking about the justice system and their own lives and to draw connections between processes within the criminal justice system and structures in the wider society. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
ACG 315	Juvenile Delinquency	B	3 cr
This course will explore some of the broader social issues associated with juvenile crime, criminality, and criminal behavior. Using accepted definitions of crime and delinquency, the course will examine causes and explanations of juvenile delinquency, as well as possible modes of prevention, control, and correction. Hide
ACG 323	Individual Rights In The Constitution	O1	3 cr
A feature of American government is its specification of individual liberties. Privacy, due process, equal protection, property rights, prohibition of racial and gender discrimination, freedom of expression and of religion, are among those provisions of the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment that produced extensive litigation and landmark decisions. Hide
ACG 332	American System Of Criminal Justice	B	3 cr
This course examines the institutions, principles, and procedures of the American system of criminal justice at the federal and state/local levels. It focuses on the role and powers of the police and prosecutors, as well as constitutional protections afforded suspects through both the constitution and Supreme Court rulings. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
ACG 343	Internship In Criminal Justice & Sociology	O1	3 cr
This course is designed to give students real work experience in their respective majors. Interns will be required to complete 150 hours of service in a chosen internship, in addition to various reading and writing assignments geared toward integrating discipline concepts, theories and general knowledge into their experience. Hide
Fine & Applied Art
AHA 205	Art History: Survey Of Art Through The Ages	O1	2 cr
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AHA 220	History Of Music	O1	2 cr
This course examines the art of music from early beginnings through the centuries. The various styles and periods will be explored, focusing on the symphonies, concertos, sonatas, vocal and operatic literature by the great composers. The music will be illustrated at the piano by the instructor and through recordings. Hide
AHA 311	The Films Of Alfred Hitchcock	O1	4 cr
Through this course, the student traces Hitchcock’s early developmental years as a filmmaker in England, his early American period in Hollywood, and his final creative period. Students will discuss Hitchcock’s film techniques, themes, and characterization and will view and analyze several of his classic films. (Distribution Reqs:A) Hide
AHA 340	S/T: The Films Of Humphrey Bogart	O1	4 cr
This course will explore the career of legendary film actor Humphrey Bogart from his earliest work in 1930s through later years in the 1940s and 1950s. Bogart’s versatile acting ability enabled him to perform in a wide range of film genres, often working with such distinguished directors as John Huston, William Wyler, Howard Hawks, Michael Curtiz and Billy Wilder. Hide
Humanistic Studies
AHS 201	Introduction To Literature	O1	4 cr
This course examines the recognized masterpieces of Western literature. Assigned readings in fiction, poetry, and drama will include the writings of Hawthorne, Faulkner, Hemingway, Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Sophocles, Chekhov, and Ionesco. Characteristics of principal genres and literary terms will be discussed. Hide
Social Science
ASO 171	Introduction To Psychology	O1	4 cr
An introduction to the study of behavior, this course includes the investigation of sensation and perception, motivation and learning, physiological psychology, developmental and comparative psychology and measurement. Some major theorists and practitioners to be studied are James, Watson, Skinner and Freud. Hide
ASO 233	Alcoholism	B	4 cr
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ASO 329	Ethics In Counseling	O1	2 cr
This course will address the ethical standards governing the counseling profession using examples from ethical issues encountered by counselors in professional practice. Hide
ASO 370	S/T: Mental Health Issues And The Media	O1	2 cr
This course will examine mental health issues as they have been portrayed in the popular media, with an emphasis on the use of critical thinking skills to compare media depictions with accurately resources that describe mental disorders (e.g., psychotic disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, and brain injury). (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
ASO 370	S/T: Psychology Of Prejudice	O1	4 cr
This course will explore the issues of prejudice as they relate to human behavior from the perspective of the individual in various social contexts. To address the different learning styles of students, we will utilize readings, films, discussions, and field assignments to investigate the impact of prejudice on various aspects of living. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
ASO 371	Social Psychology	B	4 cr
This course is an introduction to the research and applications of social perception, social influence, attraction, and group behavior. The course also offers a foundation in the practical application of theory in everyday dynamic situations, such as on the public street and in the courtroom. Hide
ASO 388	The Media And Society	O1	4 cr
This course is an introduction to the study of interpersonal and technological communication and the part they play in social and cultural life. Hide
Emergency Management
UEM 201	Principles Of Emergency Services	O1	3 cr
This course is intended for students desiring a career in the emergency services field and is designed to set the stage for subsequent courses in the degree program. It focuses on the unique characteristics of the emergency and supporting services and examines commonalities and differences in issues impacting them. Hide
UEM 306	Master Planning For Public Emergency Management	O1	3 cr
Course is designed for EMS workers who are involved in developing an effective emergency planning system. This course will assist emergency management administrators in preparedness strategies, emergency planning, and assessment of resources and hazards. Emergency operation plans, resource inventory and plan testing and maintenance will be covered. Hide
UEM 503	Health Management In Times Of Disaster	O1	3 cr
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UEM 530	Business Continuity Planning	O1	3 cr
This course provides algorithms for the development of detailed business continuity planning based on contributions of leading practitioners of the industry. Issues include managing disruptions, maintaining continuity of critical operations, and mitigating losses that occur when productivity is crippled or security compromised due to natural or man-made disasters. Hide
UEM 540	Emergency Management Law	O1	3 cr
This course is designed to teach the student the legal aspects associated with emergency management plans. Declarations of emergency, individual governmental rights and authorities and the status of property are addressed. Hide
UEM 603	Securing The Homeland	O1	3 cr
Students will examine past and current homeland security events, as well as continuing threats against our personal and national safety. Students will explore federal, state and local government’s efforts, in addition to those undertaken by the private sector, to secure our homeland. Hide
Interdisciplinary Studies
UCI 404	Capstone I	O1	4 cr
The Baccalaureate Capstone is an interdisciplinary seminar that examines how the ideas of the modern age have challenged and altered traditional ways of thinking. As an analysis of the seminal ideas of modernity as defined by the thinkers who originated them, the Baccalaureate Capstone will empower students to think about the world in new and exciting ways. Hide
UCI 405	Capstone II	B	4 cr
This course is designed to help students develop ideas and pursue avenues of interest inspired by the readings in the Baccalaureate Capstone I. Students will do this through one of the standard forms of academic discourse: independent research and the completion of a project based upon the insights from that research. Capstone II is designed to allow students to use knowledge and methodologies gained through their undergraduate course work in evaluating a major ethical or moral problem in American life. Hide

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