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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
Fall 2018
African, Blk & Caribb Studies
AAS 277	Law And Social Inequality	B	3 cr
How do we explain continuing inequality in the US? What has been and is the role of law in creating, maintaining, and reducing inequality? This course examines different forms of inequality, including race, gender, class, sexual orientation, and disability and the use of law for civil rights and social change. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
AAS 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
Art
ART 713	Painting Studio	B	3 cr
Painting studio courses provide instruction in the fundamentals of painting for the beginner, and encourage independence in the more experienced student. Work may be based on observation or conceptual motifs. Powerpoint presentations of historical and contemporary paintings generate classroom discussion. Instruction is tailored to the individual’s level of accomplishment. (Distribution Reqs:A) 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
Communications
COM 298	Media Ethics	O1	3 cr
Students will examine fundamental ethical issues currently confronting journalism and mass communication. Students will also examine and assess ethical theories that will enable them to make discriminating moral judgments about dilemmas commonly faced within media-related professions. Hide
COM 369	S/T: Bitcoin And Blockchain	O1	3 cr
This course covers how blockchain technology, smart contracts and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin work. History, technology, communication, economics, security and laws related to the crypto space are discussed along with what might the future hold. 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
History
HIS 103	American Civilization To 1865	O1	3 cr
Study North American history from the colonial period through the American Civil War. Explore social and cultural interactions between diverse peoples, economic trends, and political developments including the formation of the United States. (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 602	Introduction To Computer Programming	O1	3 cr
Introduction to computer programming using an object-oriented language, such as JAVA or C++. Selection and repetition, arrays, procedures, functions, and polymorphism. Applications to simple problems. 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 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 241	Constructions Of Genders And Sexualities	B	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
SOC 277	Law And Social Inequality	B	3 cr
How do we explain continuing inequality in the US? What has been and is the role of law in creating, maintaining, and reducing inequality? This course examines different forms of inequality, including race, gender, class, sexual orientation, and disability and the use of law for civil rights and social change. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
SOC 288	S/T: The Reshaping Of Social Relations In The Modern World	B	3 cr
This course provides a sociological perspective about the fifteenth century emergence of capitalism and Eurocentrism. Students examine how social relations were shaped into hierarchies with significance for global and local society. Students will reflect on contemporary implications and future possibilities, interacting with students at a University outside the United States. Hide
SOC 341	Gender Issues In Criminal Justice	B	3 cr
This course explores how gender relates to crime, criminal justice, and criminology, where men and women emerge as distinctly different categories - with specific problems, questions, and issues; and examines how men and women are understood and treated differently within criminal justice theory and the criminal justice system. (Learning Goals:CW,L;Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
SOC 343	Internship In Criminal Justice & Sociology	O	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 345	Social And Behavioral Aspects Of Health	B	3 cr
Students will study aspects of social setting and human behavior that contribute to the occurrence of public health threats and influence the success of population-level disease prevention and health promotion. Social, behavioral, and cultural theories regarding diagnosis, perceptions of threat, and public health problems are also addressed. (Distribution Reqs:SS) 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 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
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. Hide
Spring 2019
African, Blk & Caribb Studies
AAS 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
AAS 372	The Role Of Race In Contemporary U.S. And Global Society	B	3 cr
This course explores the impact of race on the structure of contemporary U.S. and global society. Students will learn how this idea developed and explore ways that racism shapes the lived experiences of groups and individuals. Students will examine how race interacts with class, gender, nation and other social dynamics. 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 405	Internet Law & Ethics	O1	3 cr
Students will examine many of the legal, policy and ethical issues raised by the emergence and dominance of the internet as a means for communication, commerce and social interaction. Topics include privacy, cybercrimes, intellectual property, government regulation and more. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
English
ENG 265	The Comic Vision	O1	3 cr
This is a study of the comic vision in drama and fiction. Reading may include works by Chaucer, Rabelais, Moliere, Austen, Byron, Shaw, Nabokov, Barth, and/or others. (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
History
HIS 104	American Civilization Since 1865	O1	3 cr
Study the United States history from the Civil War through the present. Examine race relations from Reconstruction to today, industrialization, the Great Depression, the rise of the United States to world power, and social and cultural trends such as the rise of feminism, the new right and mass culture. (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
Political Science
POL 348	Family And Sexuality In Political Theory	B	3 cr
What assumptions do political theorists make about the family and sexuality? How and for whom are their ideas about motherhood, fatherhood, and sexuality empowering and/or oppressive? We explore questions like these by analyzing how theorists (and activists) portray and critique the institution of the family and the politics of sexuality. (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 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 241	Constructions Of Genders And Sexualities	B	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
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 288	Special Topics	B	3 cr
This seminar aims at interesting students, from all academic disciplines, in special topics that are analyzed from theoretical and analytical sociological frameworks. 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 370	The Role Of Race In Contemporary U.S. And Global Society	B	3 cr
This course explores the impact of race on the structure of contemporary U.S. and global society. Students will learn how this idea developed and explore ways that racism shapes the lived experiences of groups and individuals. Students will examine how race interacts with class, gender, nation and other social dynamics. (Learning Goals:G,CO;Distribution Reqs:SS) 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
SOC 490	Independent Study	B	1-6 cr
This course focuses on reading and research of selected topics in sociology, under the guidance of the faculty advisor. 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 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
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. Hide
MUH 490	S/T: Power And Pop Music	O1	3 cr
This course will explore the notion of power as related to contemporary popular music. An exploration of issues involving power and popular music will create a forum not only for discussion of these issues, but also through with students can explore how power functions in related issues in society. Students will also discuss the implications of power issues in pop music for other aspects of culture, society, and individual experiences of listeners as participants in a culture defined, in part, by music and power. The ability to read music is not required. Hide

Gordon F. Derner School Psychology

Course#	Course Title		Credits
Fall 2018
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	Developmental Psychology Through The Lifespan	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 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
Spring 2019
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	Developmental Psychology Through The Lifespan	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 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
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

Ruth S. Ammon School of Education

Course#	Course Title		Credits
Fall 2018
Education
EDU 110	Human Rights And Peace Studies Multidisciplanary Perspectives	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. Students will apply their learning to individual and/or group projects for individual, community and social transformation. (Learning Goals:G) Hide
EDU 697	Dignity For All Students Act ( D A S A ) Training	B
This coursework or training is designed to fulfill the harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention training required for certification/licensure under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). The training is for six instructional hours. Hide
Education - Literacy
ELY 792	Literacy And Research Inquiry II	B	3 cr
Candidates will design and implement an action research project to answer an important question about literacy teaching and learning relevant to their own interests or teaching situation. Hide
Education - Bilingual Ed
EBE 500	Foundations Of Bilingual & Multicultural Education	B	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	B	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 521	Theories Of Second Language Acquisition; Socio Cultural Considerations	O1	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
Educational Leadership & Tech
EDL 721	Administrative Internship I I	B	3 cr
Students, as aspiring district leaders, will assume the responsibilities and accountability of administrators over a two-semester internship experience. Students will be required to be in the field undertaking a variety of supervised activities as district leaders with 110 hours of fieldwork beyond current school responsibilities. (between 0806-720 and 721). Hide
Education - Elementary Ed
ECH 600	Childhood Development	O1	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 700	Social Studies And Critical Literacy In Childhood Education	B	3 cr
This course addresses social studies education for children, engaging students in the reflective exploration of interdisciplinary study in the social sciences disciplines through the framework of critical literacy and pedagogy. Highlighting multicultural, equity, and ethical issues, students are challenged to create curriculum for compassion and social justice. Field hours required. Hide
Education - Adolescent Ed
EDO 550	Visions And Practices In Middle School Education	B	3 cr
This course provides candidates with a deeper understanding of the nature and instructional needs of the pre-adolescent and adolescent child, the regulations that drive Middle Level education and best practices for teaching and learning. Topics include home/school communication, middle school structures including scheduling, teaming, technology integration, data and classroom management. 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
EDO 618	Teaching Social Studies In The Secondary Inclusive Classroom	B	3 cr
As a second co-requisite course in secondary social studies methods, this course allows teachers and future teachers to explore the 7-12 social studies curricula with the assistance of local master teachers. By offering their experience and expertise, the master teachers will provide Adelphi students with the chance to truly interact with the Regent's curriculum and receive actual teaching examples and demonstrations from people in the field. The content areas of world history and geography, United States history and government, participation in government, economics, and law-related education will be covered. 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	B	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 640	Diagnosis Of And Intervention In Autism Spectrum Disorders	B	3 cr
Students will learn about multi-disciplinary diagnostic approaches and interventions for autism spectrum disorders including autism, Asperger Sundrome, and pervasive developmental delays. Topics will include assessment protocols, scientifically based behavioral and developmental interventions such as ABA, TEACCH, Miller Method, Floortime, speech/language strategies, PECS, and other research based approaches. Hide
EEC 741	Childhood Science Education For Students With Special Needs	B	3 cr
Students will learn to teach inquiry-based science to students with special needs. Students will explore differentiation and inclusive practices to enrich the learning experience for students with special needs both in mainstream and special education classrooms. Hide
Health Studies
HED 520	S/T: Consumer Health Literacy	B	3 cr
Students will examine health information, products and services from the consumer’s perspective and explore factors that impact decision making to develop health literacy-the capacity to obtain, process and understand health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. Hide
HED 627	School Health Programs And Policies	B	3 cr
Examine the philosophy, principles, organization, and administration of school health programs and policies. Students assess a school health program or policy, identify protective and risk factors, propose evidence-based changes and develop an advocacy strategy for proposed changes. Hide
Education - Step
EST 222	Adolescent Development	B	3 cr
Research and theory of adolescent development from age twelve through age eighteen. Learn about typical and atypical development, multicultural influence on development, and the effects of gender, ethnic, racial, and class differences on adolescent development within the contact of curriculum, teaching and learning. A field project may be required. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
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
Physical Education
PED 546	Global Sport-Based Youth And Community Development	O1	3 cr
Students will focus on the role of youth and community development through sport and physical activity throughout the world. Goals include identifying and evaluating global youth and community development through sport and physical activity programs; developing a program along with specific goals, philosophy and pedagogical strategies. Hide
PED 580	S/T: Technology In Sport Management	O1	3 cr
Students explore and further develop competence in utilizing technology and software programs demanded in sport management careers. Students will 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
PED 580	S/T: Sport Promotion And Sales	O1	3 cr
The course will prepare students for sport promotion and sales. Students will examine incentives for sport consumers, licensing issues, sales management and servicing, and the role of technology in sport promotion and sales. It also explores sales training, the art of ticket sales, customer retention, branding, and risk management. Hide
PED 581	S/T: Sport Management Personnel And Program Evaluation	O1	2-3 cr
Students gain an in-depth understanding of the structure and management of sport organizations. Establishing performance goals for employees and methods utilized to evaluate employee performance are a primary focus of the course. Another fundamental emphasis within the course will be aimed toward measuring individual, unit & organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Hide
PED 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
PED 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
PED 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
PED 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
PED 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
PED 680	S/T: Sport And Trauma: Designing Programs That Promote Healing	B	3 cr
Students will examine existing frameworks for trauma-informed care and explore the unique elements of sport make it a particularly powerful intervention for healing. Students will then explore the ways in which these elements can be applied to the design and implementation of youth sports programs. Hide
PED 680	S/T: Intramural Recreation And Management	O1	3 cr
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PED 680	S/T: 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
PED 792	Internship	O1	3 cr
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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 611	Learning With Video Games	B	3 cr
Video games are one of the most successful entertainment forms among teenagers and adults alike. Their potential role in the classroom continues to be a subject of debate. This course introduces students to the key topics in the field, including game theory, design, genre and learning principles contained in games. Hide
EDT 613	Teaching With Social Media	O1	3 cr
Social media pervades our social life, with implications for education, business and beyond. Examine the sociological and psychological impacts, benefits and risks of social media. We examine social networking sites, (micro) blogs, video, and wikis; focusing on their use in classrooms to build community, develop literacy, and foster critical thinking. Hide
Communication Sci - Pathology
SPH 600	Speech And Hearing Science	B	3 cr
An overview of speech production. Specific topics include speech articulation and acoustics/perception, resonance models of the vocal tract, basic instrumentation, basic principles of spectrographic analysis, practical experience with speech instrumentation, and measurement techniques. Hide
SPH 603	Language Disorders In Children I	B	3 cr
An in-depth study of language disorders in toddlers/preschoolers with language delays (e.g., specific language impairment). Emphasis will be on evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies for early language and literacy in developmentally-appropriate, natural, culturally-sensitive contexts. Collaboration with families and team members will be infused. 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 613	Advanced Anatomy,Physiology, Neurology Of The Speech Mechanism	B	3 cr
Detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of the peripheral speech mechanism; basic neurology; and the neurological bases of speech and language disorders (e.g., dysphagia, dysarthria) of adults and children. Hide
SPH 620	Fluency Disorders	B	3 cr
Study of theoretical issues; current research; the developmental processes of normal fluency; development and symptomatology of stuttering, cluttering, and other related pathologies; the relationship between speech/language competency and fluency; and evaluation procedures and therapeutic approaches for preschool, school-age, and adult populations. 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 636	Dysphagia: Evaluation And Management	B	3 cr
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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 670	Research Methods In Communication Sciences And Disorders	B	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
Educational Theatre
ETH 513	Exploring The Arts: Creative Arts For All Learners	B	3 cr
This course prepares students to include visual art in the education of children with special needs, disabilities, giftedness and other unique learning styles/differences. Students will explore interdisciplinary, expressive art activities for young people that build oral,tactile, visual, sensory and motor skills that complement learning across the curriculum. Hide
ETH 518	Exploring The Arts: Creative Speech And Storytelling	B	3 cr
Students will tap the expressive capacities of their voices to gain a newfound feeling of confidence and ease while speaking before a group and discover imaginative, joyful ways to enrich all their teaching experiences. (Distribution Reqs:A) Hide
ETH 525	Exploring The Role Of Arts In Education	B	3 cr
This course serves as an orientation to historical and contemporary practices in visual arts education. It considers issues related to educational policy, research and practice. Students will examine their assumptions about artistic experience in early childhood and adolescent education and articulate a rationale for a role of arts in education. Hide
ETH 788	Masters Seminar In Arts Education	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 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
Spring 2019
Education - Literacy
ELY 600	Literacy & Research: Inquiry I	B	3 cr
This is an introduction to literacy research that encourages students to be reflective practitioners and critical consumers of research. Students will begin to develop electronic professional portfolios to enhance self-reflection and to document their learning throughout this program. (This course should be taken as the first in the sequence). Hide
Education - Art
EAR 501	Exploring The Arts Series: Visual Arts	B	3 cr
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Education - Bilingual Ed
EBE 500	Foundations Of Bilingual & Multicultural Education	B	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	B	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 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	O1	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
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 788	Master'S Seminar: Inquiry In Teaching And Learning	B	3 cr
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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 603	The Adolescent Experience	B	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
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	B	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 640	Diagnosis Of And Intervention In Autism Spectrum Disorders	B	3 cr
Students will learn about multi-disciplinary diagnostic approaches and interventions for autism spectrum disorders including autism, Asperger Sundrome, and pervasive developmental delays. Topics will include assessment protocols, scientifically based behavioral and developmental interventions such as ABA, TEACCH, Miller Method, Floortime, speech/language strategies, PECS, and other research based approaches. Hide
EEC 710	Classroom Management	B	3 cr
Designed to: (1) define, specify, and measure behaviors recognized as necessary in the special child's repertoire; (2) equip teachers with behavior change principles; (3) provide a humanistic behavior modification approach and; (4) give practice in application of learning principles in effecting beneficial change to student's academic study and social behaviors. 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
Education - Step
EST 222	Adolescent Development	B	3 cr
Research and theory of adolescent development from age twelve through age eighteen. Learn about typical and atypical development, multicultural influence on development, and the effects of gender, ethnic, racial, and class differences on adolescent development within the contact of curriculum, teaching and learning. A field project may be required. (Distribution Reqs:SS) Hide
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 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
EST 402	Social Studies & Critical Literacies In Childhood Education	B	4 cr
Study the major issues in social studies, and the technology component will include tools for creating concept maps, webs, and timelines. Develop integrated curriculum units that thematically tie together issues in social sciences and artistic resources. Key aspects involve writing inclusive history for children, critical analysis of children's literature and textbooks, and life history research. Hide
EST 580	Service Learning And Composition	O1	3 cr
Explore the theories underlying inquiry-based learning, service learning, and critical literacy. Examine theory in light of actual practice, and analyze successful models of inquiry and service learning projects through course readings as well as through fieldwork with area educations that enact service learning as part of their curriculums. Hide
Physical Education
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 680	S/T: National Issues P E	B	3 cr
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Sport Management
ESP 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
ESP 633	Sport Marketing	O1	3 cr
The students will examine sport products and marketing strategies in contemporary sport industry; analyze marketing strategies to understand how sport marketing practitioners effectively advance and increase visibility of various sport products, and market other products through sport. Hide
ESP 634	Sport Alliances And Sponsorships	O1	3 cr
Students will focus on ways to achieve corporate marketing objectives by incorporating sponsorships and sales promotion activities into an integrated communications plan. Promotional mix strategies to cost-effectively leverage sponsorships will also be discussed. Hide
ESP 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
ESP 639	Sport Law And Athletic Compliance	O1	3 cr
Students will examine the character and position of sport business administration within a global marketplace. Specifically, students analyze administrative strategies utilized to resolve prevalent issues in amateur, youth, interscholastic, intercollegiate, and professional athletics in diverse environments. Hide
ESP 646	Sport Communication And Media Relations	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
ESP 657	Sport Promotion And Sales Management	O1	3 cr
Students will be introduced to the concepts, techniques, research and tactics within promotion, advertising and sales management relevant to the sports industry. The course will also inform students how to develop and utilize evaluation tools for the purpose of measuring the effectiveness of advertising, incentive programs and promotion campaigns (in sports promotion). Hide
ESP 659	Analysis Of Sport Branding Strategies	O1	3 cr
Students develop understanding of the importance of brand equity as well as how to build, measure and manage brand equity within sport management. Topics will include understanding brands from the customer’s perspective, building brand equity, measuring brand equity, leveraging brand equity, managing brand portfolios and long-term sport brand management. Hide
Educational Technology
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 618	Research And Evaluation Of Educational Technology	B	3 cr
In this course, students investigate methods for determining if a given technology contributes to a stronger educational experience. Reviewing the body of research on educational technology, students will probe the merits of different methodologies. Students learn how to develop good research questions and choose methodologies to conduct their own investigations. 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
EDT 722	S/T: Implementing Assistive Technology & Udl In The Classroom	B	1 cr
Study the history of assistive technology and Universal Design for Learning, focusing current practices in K-12 classrooms. Gain hands-on experience with current tools and techniques, focusing on supporting struggling learners. Consider low and high tech tools, with an emphasis on classroom integration and initial curriculum design using UDL principles. Hide
EDT 722	S/T: Makerspaces And The Diy Movement	B	1 cr
Join us in our Adelphi Makerspace as we become citizen scientists and experience together the interconnectedness of scientific inquiry and creation. Working collaboratively, we will design, test, and build our own data-collection technologies and share our findings through an open web platform. Hide
EDT 722	S/T: Educational Video Production	O1	1 cr
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EDT 722	S/T: Game Design For Teaching & Learning	O1	1 cr
Design curricula and educational games that harness the power of play to engage students in collaborative, creative learning activities. In this short course we will follow design thinking principles to imagine, design, test, and refine our own original games. Hide
Communication Sciences - Arts
SPE 138	Sound And Auditory Mechanism	O1	3 cr
Basic acoustics, anatomy and physiology of the auditory mechanism, and principles of psychoacoustics are studied. Hide
SPE 142	Phonetics	O1	3 cr
An examination of speech production and perception, with particular focus on anatomical and physiological bases of speech production. The main emphasis is on the phonetics of American English in typically-speaking adults, but development, dialectal variation, and second-language issues are also considered. Transcription training using the International Phonetic Alphabet is provided. Hide
SPE 144	Development Of Speech And Language	B	3 cr
This course provides knowledge of typical language development in all language domains:Phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Aspects of language development in children with communicative disorders as it relates to theoretical approaches to language acquisition are discussed. Bilingual language development is presented to exemplify language, learning, and literacy connections. Hide
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 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 670	Research Methods In Communication Sciences And Disorders	B	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 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	O1	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	B	3 cr
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ETH 509	Artistic Development And Creative Growth	O1	3 cr
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ETH 790	Student Teaching In Art Education: Pre-Certification	O1	6 cr
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Robert B. Willumstad School of Business

Course#	Course Title		Credits
Fall 2018
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
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 341	International Business	B	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
Health Services Administration
HSA 770	Quality Management And Regulation In Health Care	B	3 cr
This course familiarizes the student with the concept of quality improvement across the healthcare continuum. This course focuses 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
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 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 662	Supply Chain Management	B	3 cr
Supply Chain Management involves material and information flows between and among firms that contribute value to a product. Students will study concepts from marketing, logistics, operations that have been chosen because of their impact on the supply chain. Students will focus on strategies that evolve from this impact. 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 764	Selecting For Organizational Excellence	B	3 cr
Students will examine staffing issues, such as workforce planning and recruiting and will study in-depth the development and validation of selection measures and procedures for hiring and other decisions. They will explore the uses of a variety of selection measures (e.g., knowledge and personality assessments, work simulations, and structured interviews). Hide
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
Management
MGT 262	The Art, Science And Practice Of Management	B	3 cr
An overview of the management process - planning, organizing, controlling, and understanding of the challenges in implementing good management practices. Comparative management styles and processes, and the competencies that characterize an effective and innovative manager, are examined. Reviews the role of a manager as an agent of change in a rapidly changing business environment. (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
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 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 390	S/T: Social Media Marketing	B	3 cr
This course provides an introduction to and applications for the rapidly evolving internet marketing in an ever-changing marketplace. The focus is on social networking websites (e.g., Facebook, blogs, Twitter, Google+) and other technologies (e.g., corporate/marketing websites, engines, mobile apps) that play an important role in marketing today. 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

College of Nursing and Public Health

Course#	Course Title		Credits
Fall 2018
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 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	O1	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 447	Project Management And Information Technology	O1	3 cr
The student will learn concepts of project management information technology to develop one's quantitative thinking and abstract reasoning as it applies to innovative and evidence-based projects and nursing strategies and interventions that will improve patient safety and outcomes of care. 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 454	Chronic Care Perspectives And The Older Adult	O1	3 cr
The course explores the dynamics of chronic care issues with a focus on the older adult. Content examines models, perceptions, and coping strategies that patients ascribe to chronic illness and disability. Strategies include advocacy, change, healthcare planning, teaching, legal and ethical issues. Best practices for chronic case management are examined. 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 668	Ethical & Legal Dimensions Of Health Care	B	3 cr
The student will examine ethical and legal considerations in health care through a common framework of accountability for professional practice and decision-making by clinicians, health care organizations, and health systems. Areas addressed include civil and criminal liability, professional ethics, organizational ethics, bioethics and government enforcement of legal rights and obligations. Hide
NUR 677	Financial Literacy For Nurse Leaders	B	3 cr
Students are provided with a solid understanding of nursing’s contribution to revenue, and ultimately, the financial stability of healthcare systems. Students are introduced to the budgeting process and other financial aspects of the healthcare system. 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 explore the evolution of nursing informatics and its roles in transforming all facets of nursing. Students learn concepts, theories and technologies that they can apply to advanced practice nursing, education, research, and administration. 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 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
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 504	S/T: 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. They also will analyze strategies to monitor the application of human rights principles in the health sector. Hide
PUB 695	S/T: Cancer Epidemiology	B	3 cr
This course will cover the fundamentals in cancer epidemiology, including childhood cancer, current statistics (incidence, mortality, survival), cancer risk factors (genetic, host and environmental factors), cancer prediction models along with strategies for cancer screening, prevention and control. It will cover epidemiologic study designs and emerging biomarkers in cancer research. Hide
PUB 776	Hospital And Health Care Finance	B	3 cr
This course introduces the student to the fiscal structure of hospitals and their relationship to various healthcare delivery systems. Topics include: financial reporting, budget making and control, cash flow, information systems necessary to evaluate and manage hospital problems, effect of financing methods on patient care. 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 502	Introduction To U.S. Health Care Organization	B	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	B	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
Spring 2019
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 307	Family Community And Global Health	O1	4 cr
This course explores the impact of community and global health issues on the health of individuals, families and society. Utilizing principles of epidemiology and wellness, the role of the community health nurse to maximize health at all levels of prevention will be explored. A clinical component is provided as part of the course. 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 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 605	Nursing Leadership And Administration Roles	B	2 cr
Students will examine nursing leadership and contemporary role of the nurse administrator in diverse settings to gain self-awareness and essential leadership knowledge and skills. Students also explore organizational, legal, ethical and regulatory issues to foster healthy work environments and create a culture of excellence, and high-quality nursing care. 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 explore the evolution of nursing informatics and its roles in transforming all facets of nursing. Students learn concepts, theories and technologies that they can apply to advanced practice nursing, education, research, and administration. 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	1 cr
This course examines role development of the professional nurse and emphasizes leadership in advanced nursing practice. Analysis of the social, cultural, economic, and political contexts in which nurse practitioners provide holistic care are studied. The course draws on both historical development and current changes in nurse practitioner education and practice. Discussion related to relevant research, and the legal and ethical implications of nurse practitioner practice is included. 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
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 504	S/T: 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. They also will analyze strategies to monitor the application of human rights principles in the health sector. Hide
PUB 695	S/T: Cancer Epidemiology	B	3 cr
This course will cover the fundamentals in cancer epidemiology, including childhood cancer, current statistics (incidence, mortality, survival), cancer risk factors (genetic, host and environmental factors), cancer prediction models along with strategies for cancer screening, prevention and control. It will cover epidemiologic study designs and emerging biomarkers in cancer research. Hide
PUB 776	Hospital And Health Care Finance	B	3 cr
This course introduces the student to the fiscal structure of hospitals and their relationship to various healthcare delivery systems. Topics include: financial reporting, budget making and control, cash flow, information systems necessary to evaluate and manage hospital problems, effect of financing methods on patient care. 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 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

School of Social Work

Course#	Course Title		Credits
Fall 2018
Social Work
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	Recitation Social Work Orientation On Moodle	O1
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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 710	Social Work Assessment And Diagnosis	B	3 cr
This course provides an understanding of psychopathology from a social work perspective. Concepts of mental health and mental illness are viewed from a historical and holistic perspective incorporating the impact of socio-economic, gender, racial, ethnic, and cultural factors. The course discusses classification of mental illness, for example anxiety states, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, dementia and schizophrenia, as set forth in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (4th edition). Emphasis is placed on the explanatory power of theories to inform practice on behalf of people with mental illness. Hide
SWK 780	Advanced Social Work Practice With Individuals In Family Contexts	B	3 cr
This course is grounded in the psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and family systems approaches, and in the systems perspectives that undergird a contemporary direct practice concentration. Students will gain knowledge and skills needed for advanced clinical social work practice with individuals in a family context and within an organizational setting. 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
Spring 2019
SWK 241	Quantitative Literacy For The Applied Social Sciences	B	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 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	O
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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

College of Professional and Continuing Studies

Course#	Course Title		Credits
Fall 2018
Criminal Justice
ACG 277	Law And Social Inequality	B	3 cr
How do we explain continuing inequality in the US? What has been and is the role of law in creating, maintaining, and reducing inequality? This course examines different forms of inequality, including race, gender, class, sexual orientation, and disability and the use of law for civil rights and social change. Hide
ACG 343	Internship In Criminal Justice & Sociology	O	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 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 121	Expository And Professional Writing	O1	4 cr
This course prepares students for college writing and in particular to meet the practical demands of contemporary professional communications, including research and presentation of written analytical reports and project proposals, visual design of written material, and oral presentations. Practice in clear writing for focused audiences will be emphasized. Hide
AHS 211	Introduction To Poetry	O1	4 cr
Students will examine the widely acknowledged poets of the Western canon, as well as modern, post-modern, and contemporary poets. Read a broad range of different styles, types, and kinds of poetry/verse, from the sixteenth to the twenty-first century, and learn about the architecture of poetry. Hide
Natural Science
ANS 110	Quantitative Problem Solving	O1	4 cr
This course attempts to provide a sampler: graphs, operators, probability, statistics and more. It deals with some logical and psychological issues that stand in the way of effective problem solving. This course gives students an understanding of mathematical developments that create changes in the modern world. Hide
Social Science
ASO 205	Global And Societal Development And Conflict	O1	4 cr
Issues in this course are examined from the perspectives of the social sciences, using core constructs of each as frameworks for understanding the complex forces that shape our social and individual world. Principles of inquiry are used in the course to support students’ abilities to apply knowledge to daily problems. Hide
ASO 271	Introduction To Behavior Psychology	O1	4 cr
This course examines the effects of self-control, covert conditioning, and thinking and group controls, such as media, government, and religion. Among the thinkers are Skinner and Watson. Hide
ASO 284	Theories Of Human Behavior	O1	4 cr
The central question of this course is: What is personality, and how does it develop? The class will read and discuss various theorists who try, in different ways, to answer this question. The paradigms of personality explored include behavioral, psychoanalytic, trait, and existential. Hide
ASO 370	S/T: Freud And The American Experience	B	4 cr
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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 302	Legal Aspects Of Emergency Services	O1	3 cr
Course introduces the Federal, State and local laws that regulate emergency services, national standards influencing emergency services, standard of care, tort, liability, and a review of relevant court cases. The course offers an advanced look at the legal environment and ramifications of emergency services. Hide
UEM 304	Introduction To Financial Concepts For Emergency Services	O1	3 cr
Course is an introduction to the fiscal policies, procedures, and problems encountered in the administration of emergency service organizations. Specifically governmental entities, non-profit, tax based and volunteer organizations. Course is designed for non-accounting students who need to understand finance and accounting in order to participate in planning, control, and decision-making. Hide
UEM 501	Introduction To Emergency Management	O1	3 cr
Learn how the discipline of emergency management applies science and technology, planning, risk analysis, and management in dealing with dangerously large and complex events that have the potential to kill and injure large numbers of people, do extensive property damage, and destroy our economic and physical infrastructure. Hide
UEM 504	Organizational Planning And Response	O1	3 cr
Students will develop competencies of planning methodologies in order to evaluate, critique and apply social science research and government policies to effective disaster response. The focus will be on social, cultural and economic factors that influence how disasters are viewed, prepared for, responded to and recovered from. 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
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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 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: Films Of The 50'S And 60'S	B	4 cr
This course examines films of the 50’s and 60’s as they reflect bot the culture of their time and dramatic societal changes. Beginning with the science fiction films of the 50’s and the McCarthy era the course will then move to films which explore the rebellious and tumultuous 60’s. 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 329	Ethics In Counseling	O1	1 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	1-4 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 372	The Normal Personality	B	4 cr
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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

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