Functions of the modern executive including the duties, expectations, and responsibilities. Topics from both financial and managerial accounting. Course materials are case oriented.

Theory and operation of accounting information systems. Internal control, information flow, computerized transaction processing, systems analysis and design, responsibility centers, and database implementation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Principles and practices of composition and delivery of speeches for effective communication to diverse audiences.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Special topics and comprehensive understanding of essential content in health education and physical education. Strategies for meaningfully integrating the visual arts, drama, music, dance, play, health education, and physical education across the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to enrich the learning process and socio-emotional outcomes.

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.

Special topics and comprehensive understanding of essential content in health education and physical education. Strategies for meaningfully integrating the visual arts, drama, music, dance, play, health education, and physical education across the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to enrich the learning process and socio-emotional outcomes.

Knowledge and practical experience in teacher research. Students extend reflective practice to conducting and writing research about their own teaching for the purpose of improving classroom practice.

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.

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.

The purpose of this advanced internship capstone is to provide a transition from the University to an exercise, nutrition, health, fitness or sport setting. The student will apply theories in the field and demonstrate the application of acquired competencies from the Exercise, Nutrition, and Health Science program. Internship consists of 120 hours in a corporate, clinical, community, fitness, health or sport setting under guidance and supervision. In addition to the internship, students propose a topic for study and approval under the guidance of the supervising faculty member to create a capstone project research paper in relation to the exercise, nutrition, health science and sport field.

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 introductory level course provides foundational skills and knowledge in health care data analytics that will equip students to contribute more effectively to local data analytics and performance improvement efforts. This course explores the use of Excel as a tool to assist investigators in understanding the unique and rich sets of data found in healthcare that produce "leads and clues" to healthcare fraud. The course covers key skills in Excel such as pivot tables, filters and descriptive statistics. The course also covers basic statistical concepts such as the Central Limit Theorem and z-test and z-scores so that investigators have an appreciation of how these statistical methodologies can uncover fraud. Data visualization using charts and 3D Maps help bring investigations to life using simple instructions.

This course examines the construction of modern America and an American identity from the age of Reconstruction and the second industrial revolution to the present. It emphasizes the maturation of political, economic, social and religious institutions and their role in the transformation of everyday life. The course also introduces students to the analysis of historical documents.

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.

This introductory level course takes a global approach to understanding the modern period, 1492 to the present. Readings and lectures will particularly privilege connections between and among Africans, Americans, Asians, and Europeans. Particular events and processes are emphasized, including the ‘discovery’ of the Americas, the advent of plantation slavery, the scientific and industrial revolutions, imperialism, the rise of global trade, the birth of nationalism, World Wars I and II, the Cold War, and decolonization struggles.

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.

Absolutism and the Scientific Revolution; social and cultural trends; and the growth of European overseas empires.

European society and government from the height of absolute monarchy to the dawn of democracy. Social and cultural trends; Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment; the rise of European overseas empires.

This is the capstone course for the BSHTM degree program. In consultation with the instructor, the student conducts an independent research project on a topic of interest to the student and related to the hospitality and tourism industries. Initial work on the project is completed under the HOSM 290 pre-requisite course.

Current management concepts enabling managers to make decisions based on accurate diagnosis of situations that involve human resources issues. The functions (employment, development, compensation, labor-management, diversity, and employment law) are all concurrent processes to be addressed in the special context of human resources management function. (3)

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.

Logical database organization, analysis, and design. Alternatives for database organization in business environment. Database management with emphasis on security and responsibilities of database administrator. Survey of major database management software.

Organizations today are inundated with data, gathered from both inside and outside the organization. To improve business decisions, analytics for big data-at-rest and big data-in-motion must be explored. This course introduces the concept of business analytical methods, models and in particular the analysis of big data, that is, data sets so large that traditional relational database management systems and computing platforms are insufficient. Hadoop architecture with MapReduce and its ecosystems will be discussed. Students will have a chance to work with big data analytic tools from IBM and Microsoft.

Systems development and systems applications within accounting and financial areas. Topics include security, control, information needs, decision requirements, processes, techniques, and data flows.

Role of information systems in assisting management decision making to increase business effectiveness; decision support and business intelligence systems; modeling and analysis; data warehousing and data mining; artificial intelligence systems; knowledge management.

Applied approach to the study of project management. An integrative framework for understanding principles and practices of project management, including origins, applications, and philosophy. The role of project management in organizations; the use of teams in and implementation of project management practices.

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.

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.

Content marketing course in which students develop story ideas with particular brands and audiences in mind, and for platforms including the web, social media, and a customer magazine. In-depth research, reporting, and interviewing; telling nonfiction stories; developing cognizance of diversity, cultural awareness, and fairness issues in branded reporting, design, and editing.

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.

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.

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.

Principles of organization required for successful management and the ability to lead subordinates. Topics include employee motivation, leadership theories, ethics, decision making, conflict management, group dynamics, power and politics, and organization culture.

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.

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.

Applied approach to the study of project management. An integrative framework for understanding principles and practices of project management, including origins, applications, and philosophy. The role of project management in organizations; the use of teams in and implementation of project management practices. Cross-listed with INFS 488.

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.

Character and importance of marketing process and its essential functions, activities, and concepts; how goods and services flow from producer to consumer/user. Economic, sociological, and psychological factors affecting managerial decision making in dynamic environment of marketplace.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The processes and functions of US governmental institutions; Constitutional framework; relationship between politics and the economy; relationship between the states and the national government; political culture; participation and representation; contemporary public policy problems.

This course is an interdisciplinary examination of democracies in decline and crisis. Drawing on the work of historians, political scientists, novelists and journalists, we will ask: What causes democratic political systems to deteriorate or collapse? What are the social forces pushing for authoritarian revision of the existing political order? How are ordinary citizens enlisted in the push for change, or into the cause of defending threatened institutions? What are some strategies pursued by defenders of democratic rule to ensure that there continue to be free and fair elections? In this class we will study the decline of Weimar Germany and post-Soviet Russia, as well as gathering threats to American democracy. Students are encouraged to assess events from diverse perspectives and across disciplinary boundaries.

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.

Development, symptoms, and patterns of maladaptive behavior; introduction to disorders such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and others.

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.

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.

Organized nature of personality from psychodynamic, humanistic/existential, behavioral, and cognitive points of view; biological and cultural determinants of personality; overview of personality research.

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.

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.

Issues affecting the practice of professional psychology with emphasis on ethical and professional standards, legislative regulation, professional decision making, and current professional developments. PSYC 635 course covers consistent course material and content as PSYC 605.

The course is designed to review the philosophical roots of psychology. Students will learn about the major traditional historical systems of psychology and non-traditional movements and philosophies within psychology, including critical approaches. Attention to the historical context and systems of power, privilege, and inequality within psychology and the broader societal and international contexts that shaped the development of these psychological movements in the US will be emphasized.

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.

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.

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Continuation of the clinical internship beyond the initial semester of registration.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Knowledge and practical experience in teacher research. Students extend reflective practice to conducting and writing research about their own teaching for the purpose of improving classroom practice.

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.

Explore roles, responsibilities, and careers in training and development. Learn key theories, models, and terminology along with instructional design basics. Evaluate real-world learning projects against evidence-based best practices.

Apply principles of change management to shift individuals, groups, and organizations from their current state to desired state. Focus on the application of appropriate models to plan, implement, and evaluate change. Select and design appropriate interventions at the individual, team, and organization level. Students will develop a comprehensive change initiative including assessment, strategy, cultural integration, and evaluation.

Systems thinking applied to human performance improvement. Focus on assessing and improving performance in the workplace through instructional and non-instructional means. Needs assessment techniques; application of human performance technology models, theories, interventions, and processes.

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.

In this capstone course in the Master of Arts in Training and Development, students apply the methods and techniques learned in their coursework to develop a professional portfolio that demonstrates the value and expertise they have acquired. Additional focus on career planning and preparation to achieve desirable industry certification.

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.