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Functions of the modern executive including the duties, expectations, and responsibilities. Topics from both financial and managerial accounting. Course materials are case oriented.
The course includes the study of the methods to detect and prevent money laundering. Among the topics covered in the course are the history of money laundering, the laws, domestic and international, including the Third European Directive, the agencies established to assist in the fight against money laundering and the related information sharing efforts.
Ideas Course and Non-Western Culture and Online and Social Sciences
Cross-listed With
PSYC 211-98
Prerequisites
None
Description
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the field of psychology's
study of racism and prejudice; and engage the student an experiential investigation of
racism and prejudice via group discussions, viewing of films on the topics, and
additional readings as assigned
An overview of education and community engagement programs within an arts organization. Exploration of the mission and value of outreach and education, and approaches to building successful educational and outreach programs.
Notes
ARTM majors only. Course runs 6-23 through 7-18 and includes field immersion work arranged individually.
An exploration of scientific inquiry and how it is used to study the natural world and solve problems. Contemporary issues such as climate change, biodiversity and public health are the basis of class activities and discussions. Students gain experience with scientific methodology and practice, find and evaluate information about science and medicine, analyze scientific data, and examine the role of science in a social context. Fulfills general education requirements for natural science. Non laboratory course.
Notes
or higher. No credit for science majors. Students may take NSCI 102-98 as the accompanying online lab online lab .
Natural Science and Online and Transformational Service Learn
Cross-listed With
Not Cross-listed
Prerequisites
CHEM 210 with a min grade of C- or CHEM 211 with a min grade of C-
Description
Biological principles relating to cellular and subcellular levels of organization. Topics include introductory biochemistry, cell biology and ultrastructure, and cell physiology. Laboratory includes cloning methods. Lecture, laboratory, and discussion.
Notes
Must also register for BIOL 301-10B in same semester.
Title
BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
Class
BIOL 336-98
When / Where
Online Course
Instructor
STAFF
CRN
32133
Session 8A Dates:
06/09 to 08/02
Credit Hrs.
3.0
Enrolled
20 / 30
Wait List
0 / 60
Attributes
Natural Science and Online
Cross-listed With
PSYC 336-98
Prerequisites
BIOL 123 with a min grade of C- or BIOL 124 with a min grade of C- or BIOL 201 with a min grade of C-
Description
Complex behaviors are possible because of the brain. Our goal is to understand this complex organ and how it functions to allow for human behavior. Fundamental neural systems (such as sleep and motivation), higher cortical functioning (such as language and attention), and brain plasticity will be covered.
The advent of high throughput techniques in biology and chemistry requires a data mining approach to discover new knowledge form these large data sets. Data mining techniques allow an investigator to understand the collection of data and then to classify and/or make predictions form the data. It is a combination of statistical, informatic and other analytical techniques. This course is designed to be an introduction to data mining techniques for biologists. Examples will be drawn from genomic, proteomic and epidemiologic data sets.
The advent of high throughput techniques in biology and chemistry requires a data mining approach to discover new knowledge form these large data sets. Data mining techniques allow an investigator to understand the collection of data and then to classify and/or make predictions form the data. It is a combination of statistical, informatic and other analytical techniques. This course is designed to be an introduction to data mining techniques for biologists. Examples will be drawn from genomic, proteomic and epidemiologic data sets.
Notes
BIOL 301 or equivalent with a min grade of C-. Online
Discussion and critical review of contemporary issues in biology and biomedical sciences based on student and instructor interests. Discussions are intended to foster thought and exploration of solutions to problems in health care, biological research, and approaches to combat health disparities.
Focuses on building strategic capability and specific skill sets necessary for effective written and oral business communication in the age of domestic diversity and globalism. The communication process, Internet-based and traditional research techniques, presentation strategies, nonverbal and intercultural communications, the impact of new technologies and ethical considerations in communication are addressed.
Formerly ACCT 201. Background, development, and institutional setting of controls; economic significance of law as formal agency of social control; law of business contracts; agency principles with emphasis on business ethics. Legal and equitable principles as they relate to business asociations: partnerships, limited partnerships, and corporations. How common law is developed and modified by statute, including Uniform Commerical Code.
CST 250 with a min grade of C- or CSIA 250 with a min grade of C- or CST 365 with a min grade of C-
Description
Introduction to programming at the system level. Programming methods and issues that are specific to working with the operating system. Topics include process, thread model, synchronous and asynchronous event handling, IPC, RPCs and sockets, and distributed applications. Course includes learning to program with JAVA in UNIX and Windows environments. A computer use course.
CST 150 with a min grade of C- or CSIA 150 with a min grade of C-
Description
Design and programming applications for networks and the Internet; client side and server side processing; the use of a browser as a client and user interface. Internet protocols and issues such as security, reliability, and management. Course includes learning to program with JAVA in UNIX and Windows environments. A computer use course.
Coverage of approaches and methods for very large-scale data collections (Big Data). Also covers the place of Big Data in society and in business including economic, social, ethical and cultural implications. Students will learn to use map-reduce workflows and Big Data tools such as the Hadoop ecosphere.
Introduction to programming at the system level. Programming methods and issues which are specific to working with the operating system. Topics include process, thread model, synchronous and asynchronous event handling, IPC, RPCs and sockets, and distributed applications. Course includes learning to program with JAVA in UNIX and Windows environments. A computer use course.
Design and programming applications for networks and the World Wide Web; client side and server side processing; the use of a web browser as a client and user interface. Internet protocols such as https, ftp, and ssl and issues such as security, reliability, and management. Course includes programming with JAVA in UNIX and Windows environments. A computer use course.
This course introduces students to quantitative and qualitative research methods used in the study of conflict. Particular emphasis is placed on methods to assess conflict and evaluate interventions for specific environments.
This course will focus on theory and research in learning English as a Second Language (ESL). Students will gain a foundation for understanding linguistics and learning theory specifically applied to ESL, bilingualism, and dual language education. The basics of linguistics, including phonology, syntax, morphology, semantics, and pragmatics will be addressed. In addition, much emphasis will be given to the area of applied linguistics (language in use) as it relates to the language development of native and non-native speakers of English. Links will be made to PreK-12th grade classroom settings, linguistically and culturally diverse learners, and professional standards.
This course will focus on theory and research in learning English as a Second Language (ESL). Students will gain a foundation for understanding linguistics ad learning theory specifically applied to ESL, bilingualism, and dual language education. The basics of linguistics, including phonology, syntax, morphology, semantics, and pragmatics will be addressed. In addition, much emphasis will be given to the area of applied linguistics (language in use) as it relates to the language development of native and non-native speakers of English. Links will be made to PreK-12th grade classroom settings, linguistically and culturally diverse learners, and professional standards.
ECHD 305 with a min grade of C- and ECHD 328 with a min grade of C- and ECHD 341 with a min grade of C-
Description
Early childhood educational goals and practices will be examined through historical,
theoretical, and philosophical perspectives. Family, schools, and community
involvement in educational programs will be studied; impact on child and family
development and a child’s academic development will be discussed and family engagement
plans that are partnered with families, community, and practitioners will be
developed.
ECHD 405 with a min grade of C- and ECHD 428 with a min grade of C- and ECHD 441 with a min grade of C-
Description
Early childhood educational goals and practices will be examined through historical,
theoretical, and philosophical perspectives. Family, schools, and community
involvement in educational programs will be studied; impact on child and family
development and a child’s academic development will be discussed and family engagement
plans that are partnered with families, community, and practitioners will be
developed.
MATH 116 with a min grade of C- or MATH 121 with a min grade of C- or MATH 110 with a min grade of C- or Compass-College Algebra with min score of 45
Description
This course applies statistical techniques to problems in the social sciences and business. Elementary probability and probability distributions, random variables, expectation and variance; normal probability distributions (binomial distributions, time-permitting). Applications to estimation, confidence intervals, statistical testing of hypotheses, two-sample techniques. Correlation and least squares.
Notes
Math courses higher than 121 satisfy the prerequisite.
Covers quantitative techniques used in human resource management, market research, operations management, I/O psychology and other business research arenas. Students are provided both a conceptual understanding of the various statistical tests available and the ability to interpret the results of quantitative analyses which support decision-making in a business context. Topics include problem analysis, research design, data presentation, probability, regression analysis, statistical inference, and other related techniques. Cross-listed with MGMT 403.
Comprehensive study of child growth, development, learning, and motivation from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on early stages as foundation for later physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Theories and current research focusing on development, learning, motivation and behavior management. Application of concepts to the development of effective and engaging classroom communities.
Comprehensive study of child growth, development, learning, and motivation from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on early stages as foundation for later physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Theories and current research focusing on development, learning, motivation and behavior management. Application of concepts to the development of effective and engaging classroom communities.
This course is designed to help students gain competence in analytical reading and writing. Students are engaged in writing as a process of critical inquiry, revision and collaboration and are invited to actively participate in our writing community.
This course introduces students to the process of academic research and engages them in research-oriented writing. Students participate in a series of academic conversations about important issues by learning to locate, evaluate, analyze and present appropriate source materials in their own writing projects.
ACCT 405 with a min grade of C- and (MGMT 403 with a min grade of C- or ECON 436 with a min grade of C- or PSYC 407 with a min grade of C)
Description
Financing problems facing business; general principles of accounting and economics applied to solution of these problems. Time value of money applied to the pricing of securities, firms' capital budgeting decisions, financial statement analysis, forecasting immediate cash flow problems, financing of the firm, and consequences for the firm's decision-making process.
This course will examine Health and Wellness information we encounter in everyday life
by informing students on the science behind Health and Wellness as it relates to
topics such as achieving wellness, eating/exercising toward a healthy lifestyle,
building healthy relationships, understanding and preventing disease, explaining drug
use and abuse, making health choices, and overcoming obstacles. Students are provided
with the tools needed to make science-based informed health decisions that promote
lifelong wellness for personal gain and for clients.
This course will examine today’s most critical global health issues and trends. Examination will be given to the socioeconomic, biological and environmental causes and consequences of diseases. Some of the topics covered will include: infectious diseases, nutrition, maternal health, non-communicable diseases, mental health and injuries.
This course will look at the ethical and legal issues that affect medical practitioners in a variety of professional settings. This course will provide a foundation for handling everyday challenges in the medical environment. Topic areas will include: credentialing, professional liability, medical malpractice, and end-of-life issues.
This course provides students with an understanding of concepts and tools for measuring health in
populations. In addition they will be able to comprehend and characterizes the relationship of the
public health system with medical care and other elements of the overall health system and identify
the government’s unique contributions through federal, state, and local public health agencies. Public
health broadly involves an array of biological, environmental, social, cultural, behavior, and
service utilization factors that are all associated with health. Underlying this is an understanding
that the success or failure of the collective actions and decisions thus we are all accountable to
each other in order to produce the best results. To that end the class, through case studies, will
also focus on ways in which positive changes can be made in order to improve these systems and
individuals within them in order to move them towards improved quality and quantity of health for all
This course will explore enduring ideas, themes or questions, such as changing concepts of identity and selfhood articulated by major
figures in Western and non-Western literature and philosophy from antiquity to modernity. It will emphasize the diversity of the human
experience through idea-centered dialogue, close analysis of primary texts, and analytical methods characteristic of learning in the liberal
arts tradition.
Notes
In this course we will explore how writers, political and religious leaders, scientists, and others have envisioned the future, and how these visions reflected the hopes, aspirations and fears of those in the present. Our focus will be on prophetic religious documents, political treatises, utopian and dystopian novels, films, and television produced in the United States from the 1800s to the present. We will also consider our own ideas of the future.
History of sports, broadly defined, and their impact on culture and society.The social justice implications of specific sporting events, athletic figures, and their cultural contexts may be explored.
Notes
This course will investigate the history and culture of sports, particularly in the United States. Students will examine the impact sports have had on culture and society throughout history. The course focuses upon the place of class, race, gender and nation in our understanding of sports. The social justice implications of specific sporting events, athletic figures and their cultural contexts will also be explored.
A survey of American business history from colonial times to the present with an emphasis on the transformation of American capitalism. The course will consider the nature of a colonial economy based on trade; the economics of slavery; industrialization; entrepreneurialism; the rise of big business; and the relationship between government, business and the economy over time. Throughout, the course will probe the intersection of class, race and gender with American business.
Humanities and International Studies and Social Sciences
Cross-listed With
Not Cross-listed
Prerequisites
None
Description
This course has as its primary objective the study of the intersections of race,
medicine, and colonialism in World History from 1500 to the present. To put the
discussion into perspective, this course will examine how racial difference became
medicalized. It will also assess the ways in which sociocultural, economic, and
political forces have historically shaped behavior in medicine, public health
mandates, and institutionalized health care.
Governmental regulations affecting employment decisions. The role of federal, state, and local government related to "legal or illegal" HR department operations. Review of job analysis and job descriptions and the establishment of personnel planning and recruitment strategies. Employment tests, interview, and background investigations evaluated for efficacy and legality. Paradigm for making effective decisions consistent with organizational goals and objectives.
Information processing systems; information technology infrastructure; database and information management; computer networks and telecommunications; information security; enterprise applications; e-commerce; building information systems; fundamental management, strategic, and organizational issues in the use of information systems.
Information processing systems; information technology infrastructure; database and information management; computer networks and telecommunications; information security; enterprise applications; e-commerce; building information systems; fundamental management; strategic, and organizational issues in the use of information systems.
Explores the historical, philosophical and political underpinnings of the management and financing of U. S. public education. The focus of analysis is PreK-12 instruction and how to align human resources and budget to improve achievement for all students, including special needs students and English language learners. Examines state and local public school funding systems, including how to prepare and manage district and school budgets. Particular attention will be given to the role of politics and the legal requirements that impact school funding.
Notes
THIS IS FOR THE SCH COHORT and DLTL Principal Pathway students.
Explores the historical, philosophical, political, and instructional foundations of public Pre K-12 education in relation to the legal aspects of school leadership and administration. Examines important legal requirements for the management of public schools, as well as current trends and issues.
Notes
THIS IS FOR THE SCH COHORT and DLTL Principal Pathway students.
This course explores qualitative methods and their practical application in research through hands-on engagement with research software tailored to the appropriate method for each research question. The course introduces qualitative research methodologies and associated philosophies related to problem-solving. It emphasizes developing an understanding of diverse approaches to qualitative data collection and decision-making processes. Students engage in an authentic qualitative research study, acquiring skills in applying research findings to practical contexts.
Organization behavior is explored to ground students in concepts such as job satisfaction, trust, job attitudes, motivation, resistance to change, and constructs of group process dynamics. These constructs are viewed through the lens of organizational culture to clarify its over-arching influence in the field of organization development.
ACCT 211 with a min grade of C- or concurrent and MATH 110 with a min grade of C- or concurrent and (MATH 217 with a min grade of C- or concurrent or ECON 234 with a min grade of C- or concurrent or PSYC 200 with a min grade of C- or concurrent)
Description
Problems, principles, and methods of analysis related to production and operations management of industrial and service organizations. Forecasting; capacity planning; facilities location and layout; inventory analysis; scheduling; simulation; and quality assurance.
Issues that affect business firms and managers in modern society examined through the frameworks of business ethics and corporate social responsibility. Topics include environmental pollution, employee rights and responsibilities, discrimination/affirmative action, and activities of multi-national corporations.
Applied Project and Capstone and Experiential Learning and Remote
Cross-listed With
Not Cross-listed
Prerequisites
MGMT 300 with a min grade of C- and MGMT 358 with a min grade of C- and MKTG 302 with a min grade of C- and FIN 311 with a min grade of C-
Description
Study of top management decision making, including strategy and policy making; integration of functional divisions of organizations through analysis of and solutions to complex business situations. BSBA Capstone Course.
Notes
This course was previously offered as BADM 380. This course must be taken during a student's senior year. A course simulation, E-textbook, and associated materials are required and can only be purchased online at approximately $100 plus tax if applicable.
Covers quantitative techniques used in human resource management, market research, operations management, I/O psychology and other business research arenas. Students are provided both a conceptual understanding of the various statistical tests available and the ability to interpret the results of quantitative analyses which support decision-making in a business context. Topics include problem analysis, research design, data presentation, probability, regression analysis, statistical inference, and other related techniques. Cross-listed with ECON 436.
This course integrates people management, organizational behavior, and leadership so that the students gain an advanced understanding of how to move an organization to sustained success based on a richer understanding of these issues leading to greater alignments with business strategies and goals and ongoing environmental and other challenges. This course is critical in understanding how to effectively acquire and manage human capital in an organization to improve organizational performance. It provides insights into attaining higher productivity, effectiveness, efficiency and, in general, good citizenship and reducing dysfunctional behavior.
Notes
This course was formerly BEHAVIORAL SCI SYST FOR MGMT This section is restricted to ONLY PharmD/MBA students.
This course integrates people management, organizational behavior, and leadership so that the students gain an advanced understanding of how to move an organization to sustained success based on a richer understanding of these issues leading to greater alignments with business strategies and goals and ongoing environmental and other challenges. This course is critical in understanding how to effectively acquire and manage human capital in an organization to improve organizational performance. It provides insights into attaining higher productivity, effectiveness, efficiency and, in general, good citizenship and reducing dysfunctional behavior.
Notes
This course was formerly BEHAVIORAL SCI SYST FOR MGMT
Key theories and practices in organization development that lead to improved organization effectiveness are Key theories and practices in organization development that lead to improved organization effectiveness are explored. Principles of organization structure, assessment practices, interventions, employee involvement, work design, and organization transformation are central in this course.
Notes
No additional credit for MGMT 470 as 'ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE & DEVEL'
ACCT 405 with a min grade of C- and FIN 408 with a min grade of C- and MGMT 403 with a min grade of C- and MKTG 406 with a min grade of C-
Description
Strategy in the context of a total enterprise from the standpoint of top management. Students will determine organizational mission and objectives, analyze the company and the industry, and balance the tensions between strategy and social responsibility, strategy and competitive advantage, and strategy and various forms of diversification. Cases cover large, small, profit, and nonprofit single business organizations. This course should be taken near the end of the MBA program as it requires decision-making based on prior graduate studies.
Strategies for dealing with various foreign markets. Social and cultural differences as elements in marketing products effectively abroad. Marketing in age of free trade imperatives.
Foundation for understanding all basic concepts of marketing; organized on a managerial framework so that students can apply basic marketing concepts to decision making and managing marketing activities. Emphasis on practical application through the use of cases. Development of a conceptual marketing plan, given a specific set of market, product and environmental conditions.
The goals of this course are to create confident and critical users of quantitative information, to be able to describe and interpret quantitative information and arguments, and to apply mathematical tools to analysis of data on social issues. Topics include absolute and relative quantities, percentages, rates, and ratios, linear and exponential functions, making and interpreting graphs, and financial mathematics.
Notes
Prerequisites: MATH 010 or MATH 095 or MATH 096 MathPrep or placement by RUA or ACT or SAT.
MATH 110 with a min grade of C- or MATH 116 with a min grade of C- or MATH 121 with a min grade of C-
Description
This course applies statistical techniques to problems in the social sciences and business. Elementary probability and probability distributions, random variables, expectation and variance; normal probability distributions (binomial distributions, time-permitting). Applications to estimation, confidence intervals, statistical testing of hypotheses, two-sample techniques. Correlation and least squares.
Notes
Cross-listed with ECON 234 and SOC 291. RUA placement score or SAT/ACT placement scores.
Excursion-Based Course and Experiential Learning and Humanities and Online
Cross-listed With
Not Cross-listed
Prerequisites
None
Description
No formal music background required. Study of the elements of music (rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, form) and the influence of culture on creation, production, artistic expression, media, technology, the role of the artist in society, and the listener's perception, through investigation of various genres, styles, artists, and/or time periods. Music as critique and commentary on society, and as a vehicle for social change. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
Notes
During this five-day intensive on-line experiential course, we aim to examine and reimagine the relationship of space and the performing arts through five concepts/question, one of which frames each of our days. These questions will bring to light the different ways music defines space and space defines music. We will use listening as a means of analyzing experience and heightening awareness of relationships and interactions, calling attention to the sonic facets of socioeconomic, political, cultural, and racialized spaces. This course’s excursions can be completed in any location around the globe. Student will be guided to various types of settings in which they will listen and observe listening patterns, but this need not occur in Chicago or any one particular location..
NSCI 102 lab focuses on scientific inquiry and the study of the natural world. Students gain experiences in the application of the scientific method towards the understanding of concepts in ecology and geography. Meets General Education requirements for life or physical science laboratory when taken concurrently with non-majors biology or physical science course. Not for majors credit in the sciences.
Notes
This online laboratory courses fulfills the core requirement of Physical or Life Science Lab. It can be taken concurrently with Physical Geography I or The Nature of Science. Lab/Course Fee $200.00
Organization behavior is explored to ground students in concepts such as job satisfaction, trust, job attitudes, motivation, resistance to change and constructs of group process dynamics. These constructs are viewed through the lens of organizational culture to clarify its over-arching influence in the field of organization development.
Key theories and practices in organization development that lead to improved organization effectiveness are explored. The entire change process from entering and contracting to problem diagnosis through evaluation and sustaining change is discussed. Models and techniques for change at the individual, team, and organizational levels are discussed. Managing resistance to change, interventions, employee involvement and organization transformation are central ideas in the course.
This course explores how to design, and implement coaching programs for individual, team and organizational improvement, as well as how to align coaching programs with other performance interventions. Considerations are offered for single- and multiple-location organizations, whether domestic or international, focusing on technology-mediated communication. Key assessment instruments for individuals, teams, and organizations are explored.
Communication theory in the organizational environment; communication patterns and issues internal to an organization. Topics include communication theory, organizational structure, barriers to communication, gender, and diversity.
Fundamental concepts for leaders, such as leadership style and followership, as well as specific leadership traits and styles are discussed. Students analyze their own leadership qualities as they study changing organizational models and changes in leadership demands.
In this survey course, students learn the fundamentals of several areas of the law relating to civil practice including torts, property, wills & estates, domestic relations, and intellectual property. Instructors emphasize current legal events. Written assignments include case briefs and other written exercises designed to increase students' understanding of the subject matters.
In this survey course, students learn the fundamentals of several areas of the law relating to civil practice including torts, property, wills & estates, domestic relations, and intellectual property. Instructors emphasize current legal events. Written assignments include case briefs and other written exercises designed to increase students' understanding of the subject matters.
This course will focus on the meteorological processes that lead to severe and unusual weather events and patterns. This course will examine thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, flash floods, drought and winter storms. Whenever possible, real-time weather data will be incorporated and severe weather events that occur in the United States during the course of our study will be examined. The societal impact of severe and unusual weather will also be studied.
This course provides students with an understanding of concepts and tools for measuring health in populations. In addition they will be able to comprehend and characterizes the relationship of the public health system with medical care and other elements of the overall health system and identify the government’s unique contributions through federal, state, and local public health agencies. Public health broadly involves an array of biological, environmental, social, cultural, behavior, and service utilization factors that are all associated with health. Underlying this is an understanding that the success or failure of the collective actions and decisions thus we are all accountable to each other in order to produce the best results. To that end the class, through case studies, will also focus on ways in which positive changes can be made in order to improve these systems and individuals within them in order to move them towards improved quality and quantity of health for all.
The application of scientific techniques to: crime scene assessment, documentation, and
reconstruction; identification and assessment of criminal perpetrators; and evaluations of witnesses'
accuracy and truthfulness.
Self-help course with student participation and homework. Causes and costs of stress. Review of relaxation, meditation, and active coping techniques from the perspective of mindfulness meditation. Relaxation/mindfulness exercises include: progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, breathing exercises, yoga stretching, imagery. mindfulness meditation, and making personal relaxation tapes. Active coping includes: problem solving, stressful negative thinking, time management and procrastination, making and building relationships, assertiveness, and managing anger and aggression. Creating your own relaxation and mindfulness program. Not a substitute for psychotherapy or counseling; not a training course for health professionals.
Notes
Credit only for "Coping with Stress" or "Stress, Coping & Mindfulness." Credit only for PSYC 203 or PSYC 204.
Ideas Course and Non-Western Culture and Online and Social Sciences
Cross-listed With
AFS 211-98
Prerequisites
ENG 101 with a min grade of C-
Description
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the field of
psychology's study of racism and prejudice; and engage the student an experiential investigation of racism and prejudice via group discussions, viewing of films on the topics, and additional readings as assigned.
Complex behaviors are possible because of the brain. Our goal is to understand this complex organ and how it functions to allow for human behavior. Fundamental neural systems (such as sleep and motivation), higher cortical functioning (such as language and attention), and brain plasticity will be covered.
Notes
3 courses in psychology required;credit only for Brain and Behavior or Biopsychology II.
Psychosocial view of contemporary substance abuse; types and classes of addictive substances; review of treatment approaches. The etiology of substance use disorders, as well as the relationship between substance use disorders and medical and psychological disorders as well a strength based prevention approach within the counseling setting. Special attention will be given to physiological factors, family dynamics, treatment methods and implications for schools, communities, and business.
This course will provide an opportunity for understanding the concept of ethics as both an ideological and practical issue in the counseling profession. In a seminar/discussion format, the students will be expected to actively engage in provocative and challenging topics that affect the practice of counseling. Additional focus will be on professional standards, legislative regulation, risk management, and professional development. The counseling profession’s ethical standards are addressed with an emphasis on the American Counseling Association code of ethics and counselor ethical decision-making processes. PSYC 605 course covers consistent course material and content as PSYC 635.
Notes
PSYC 530 is required with a grade of C or better. No more than two C grades allowed in the MA program.
In this course, students will review the structures and operations in private, agency, medical, school, and community organization settings in which professional counselors practice. Information on utilizing effective strategies to support client advocacy and influence public policy will be addressed. Students will learn about ways to promote programs that affect the practice of clinical mental health counseling and advocate for their clients based on their environmental setting.
Notes
PSYC 519 is required with a B grade or better. No more than two C grades allowed in the MA program.
This course is designed to provide students with a general framework for understanding issues related to mental health services with people from diverse populations. The influence of socio-identities (e.g. race, ethnicity, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religious preferences) on individuals' functioning, concerns, and the counseling process will be explored. This course is designed to increase students’ awareness and knowledge of, and skills related to, multicultural counseling and the delivery of counseling services. Students explore diversity and identity issues and discuss their impact on the therapeutic relationship. PSYC 645 course covers consistent course material and content as PSYC 644.
Notes
No more than two C grades allowed in the MA program.
Sociological perspective on the socio-cultural characteristics of sport. Examination of the cultural, historical, economic, political, and structural factors (e.g., race, class, gender) that form salient aspects of today's sport activities at various levels. Focus on the characteristics of sports and how they reflect and impact the social climate of society.
MATH 116 with a min grade of C- or MATH 121 with a min grade of C- or MATH 110 with a min grade of C- or Compass-Algebra with min score of 45
Description
Elementary probability and probability distributions, random variables, expectation, and variance; binomial and normal probability distributions. Applications to estimation, confidence intervals, statistical testing of hypotheses, two-sample techniques. Correlation and least squares.
Notes
Math courses higher than 121 satisfy the prerequisite.
Comprehensive overview of all types of exceptionality and characteristics of students
with learning, communication, intellectual, emotional, physical, health, and sensory
disabilities. The special education law, practices, and programs that support students
with disabilities to access and progress through standards-based curriculum and
assessments. Focus on linguistic, ethnic/racial, and economic diversity among students
with disabilities and their families.
Notes
None
Title
EXCEPT CHILDREN & YOUTH
Class
SPED 219-98A
When / Where
Online Course
Instructor
STAFF
CRN
31731
Session D Dates:
07/01 to 08/04
Credit Hrs.
3.0
Enrolled
8 / 25
Wait List
0 / 0
Attributes
Online
Cross-listed With
SPED 419-98A
Prerequisites
None
Description
Comprehensive overview of all types of exceptionality and characteristics of students
with learning, communication, intellectual, emotional, physical, health, and sensory
disabilities. The special education law, practices, and programs that support students
with disabilities to access and progress through standards-based curriculum and
assessments. Focus on linguistic, ethnic/racial, and economic diversity among students
with disabilities and their families.
SPED 301 with a min grade of B- and SPED 303 with a min grade of B-
Description
Data based decision making related to identification, instruction, and supports for
students with disabilities. Use of valid and reliable assessment techniques for
evaluation of the learning environment and student learning, achievement, and progress
across all ages and educational settings. Experience in designing, administering,
scoring, interpreting, and reporting assessment results for the purposes of designing
interventions, instruction and supports. Focus on selecting and interpreting
culturally and linguistically appropriate assessments.
Characteristics of students with intellectual disabilities, autism and multi-needs.
Specialized curriculum, instruction, materials, and assessment for students with
intellectual disabilities, autism and multi-needs. Application of research-based
instructional and assessment strategies and community supports to individualized
educational programming and transitioning. Focus on community-based learning and
teaching of independent living and functional skills.
Characteristics of students with intellectual disabilities, autism and multi-needs.
Specialized curriculum, instruction, materials, and assessment for students with
intellectual disabilities, autism and multi-needs. Application of research-based
instructional and assessment strategies and community supports to individualized
educational programming and transitioning. Focus on community-based learning and
teaching of independent living and functional skills.
Characteristics of students with learning disabilities, autism, and traumatic brain
injury. Application of research-based practices and strategies to planning of
individualized instruction, modifications and accommodations. Focus on access to, and
progress through, general education curriculum and assessments.
Comprehensive overview of all types of exceptionality and characteristics of students
with learning, communication, intellectual, emotional, physical, health, and sensory
disabilities. The special education law, practices, and programs that support students
with disabilities to access and progress through standards-based curriculum and
assessments. Focus on linguistic, ethnic/racial, and economic diversity among students
with disabilities and their families.
Notes
None
Title
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN & YOUTH
Class
SPED 419-98A
When / Where
Online Course
Instructor
STAFF
CRN
31403
Session D Dates:
07/01 to 08/04
Credit Hrs.
3.0
Enrolled
8 / 25
Wait List
0 / 45
Attributes
Online
Cross-listed With
SPED 219-98A
Prerequisites
None
Description
Comprehensive overview of all types of exceptionality and characteristics of students
with learning, communication, intellectual, emotional, physical, health, and sensory
disabilities. The special education law, practices, and programs that support students
with disabilities to access and progress through standards-based curriculum and
assessments. Focus on linguistic, ethnic/racial, and economic diversity among students
with disabilities and their families.
Data based decision making related to identification, instruction, and supports for
students with disabilities. Use of valid and reliable assessment techniques for
evaluation of the learning environment and student learning, achievement, and progress
across all ages and educational settings. Experience in designing, administering,
scoring, interpreting, and reporting assessment results for the purposes of designing
interventions, instruction and supports. Focus on selecting and interpreting
culturally and linguistically appropriate assessments.
Characteristics of students with intellectual disabilities, autism and multi-needs.
Specialized curriculum, instruction, materials, and assessment for students with
intellectual disabilities, autism and multi-needs. Application of research-based
instructional and assessment strategies and community supports to individualized
educational programming and transitioning. Focus on community-based learning and
teaching of independent living and functional skills.
Characteristics of students with intellectual disabilities, autism and multi-needs.
Specialized curriculum, instruction, materials, and assessment for students with
intellectual disabilities, autism and multi-needs. Application of research-based
instructional and assessment strategies and community supports to individualized
educational programming and transitioning. Focus on community-based learning and
teaching of independent living and functional skills.
Humanities and Ideas Course and Online and Social Sciences
Cross-listed With
Not Cross-listed
Prerequisites
ENG 101 with a min grade of C-
Description
This seminar explores the complex and ever-changing relationship humans have forged with the natural world, as viewed from the
perspective of sustainability: the capacity of the human community to persist and thrive over time without degrading or exhausting its
natural resources, and to do so justly and equitably. Class activities will consist of discussion, student presentations, critical/interpretive
writing, and a museum visit and/or urban nature field expedition.
Through this fully online course, students will explore the process by which theatre is made and gain an understanding of and ability to evaluate the contributions of all the various collaborators in any performance event. With access to Roosevelt's Digital Theatre subscription, students will also view and discuss a number of performances of leading theatre practitioners from around the world. This course fulfills the Humanities General Education Requirement.
Develop and practice foundational coaching competencies through role-play, group exercises, and case studies. Critically evaluate and apply theory to create a personal coaching model to inform your coaching practice. Evaluate key assessment instruments and talent management analytics to align employee development initiatives with organizational goals.
Humanities and Online and Social Sciences and Women's & Gender Studies
Cross-listed With
Not Cross-listed
Prerequisites
None
Description
Highlights historical and contemporary debates in which gender is contested and redefined in ways that shift social, cultural, and political practices and institutions. Working with texts across multiple disciplines, genres, periods, and locations, we explore the ethical questions, cultural conversations, and analytical frameworks that characterize these debates. We consider concepts in feminist, gender, and sexuality studies and address intersectional issues of race, class, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, and ability.
Notes
Formerly taught as WGS 110: Introduction to WGS. Students who took this course as WGS: 110 Introduction to WGS may not take WGS 110: Gender Justice. Keywords and key concepts in feminist thought and gender studies. Examination of feminism(s), sexual politics of women’s rights, and cultural dynamics of gender at intersections of race, class, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, and ability.