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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Courses

 

Finance
  

  • FI 631 - Advanced Security Analysis (3)

    A study of techniques for evaluating investments in common stock, preferred stock, corporate bonds, and government bonds. Prerequisite: FI 630 .
  

  • FI 632 - Derivatives (3)

    A study of the major types of derivative instruments, their uses and valuation. Topics covered include the pricing of vanilla and exotic options, forwards, futures, swaps, and other products composed of combinations of derivatives. The uses of derivative products with respect to the creation of structured cash flows, risk management and hedging are examined. The student will have the opportunity to create their own derivative product using fundamental valuation methods. Prerequisite: FI 630 .
  

  • FI 635 - Financial Management II (3)

    Develops students’ understanding of issues in financial management through application of finance principles via case studies. Spreadsheet skills are recommended. Prerequisite: FI 630 .
  

  • FI 636 - Financial Management III (3)

    Discussion of advanced theoretical issues and case problems in financial management. Prerequisites: FI 630  and FI 635 .
  

  • FI 637 - International Finance (3)

    A survey of major issues in international financial management and investments. Topics covered will include: exchange rate determination, spot and forward markets for foreign exchange, the financial management of multinational corporations, and managing the risks inherent in international business. Prerequisite: FI 630 .
  

  • FI 638 - Financial Markets & Instruments (3)

    An analysis of the financial instruments and the operation of these markets in promoting capital formation, investment flows and risk management. Prerequisite: FI 630 .

Fundraising
  

  • FR 600 - Introduction to Fundraising & Donor Behavior (1)

    An introduction to the fundraising profession and the theoretical basis behind it. Topics include introduction to the nonprofit sector and to philanthropy in general, as well as fundraising ethics and best practices.
  

  • FR 610 - Direct Response Fundraising (3)

    This direct response fundraising class studies the use of both traditional direct marketing media for fundraising and the new and emerging digital channels.  It will provide a thorough grounding in the use of techniques such as direct mail, advertising, direct response television advertising, inserts and direct dialogue.  It will also examine a digital communication mix including search engine optimization, online advertising (and public relations) and the use of social media.  It will close by considering key topical issues such as campaign integration and communications ethics. Prerequisite: FR 600 .
  

  • FR 620 - Strategic Fundraising Planning (3)

    This course covers fundraising audit purposes and procedures and the strategies inherent in mounting effective fundraising efforts. Topics include donor retention and loyalty, principles of fundraising research and best practices in fundraising tactics. Prerequisites: FR 600 , FR 610 , FR 635  and FR 645 .
  

  • FR 635 - Major & Planned Giving (3)

    This course will explore the role of major and planned giving within an organization’s overall fundraising efforts.  It will examine both outright bequests and other forms of planned giving.  In each section the course will pull together the best that professional practice can offer with the latest academic research. Prerequisite: FR 600 .
  

  • FR 645 - Institutional Fundraising (3)

    This course covers the significance of corporate support of the nonprofit sector. Students will explore types of corporate support and best practices in relation to each as well as forms of foundation fundraising, including sources of grant income. Prerequisite: FR 600 .

Healthcare Administration
  

  • HA 671 - Health Care Systems (3)

    An examination of the interrelationships which exist among the various components of the health services industry and the role each plays in the delivery of healthcare services. Prerequisites: MG 521  and EC 501 .
  

  • HA 672 - Economic & Political Context of Health Care (3)

    An analysis of demand for and costs of providing healthcare services from both a macro and micro perspective and analysis of the supportive and regulatory aspects of public policy that impact the healthcare industry. Prerequisites: AC 501 , MG 521  and EC 501 .
  

  • HA 673 - Special Problems in Health Care Management (3)

    An investigation of special problems associated with the management of healthcare institutions. Prerequisites: AC 501 , MG 521 , MK 610 , FI 630  and HA 671 .
  

  • HA 674 - Current Issues in Health Care Administration (3)

    Analysis of special issues and trends in the field of healthcare. Prerequisites: AC 501 , MG 521 , MK 610 , FI 630 , and HA 671 .

Instructional Design
  

  • ID 600 - Introduction to Instructional Design & Technology (1)

    This is the first course of the program and may be taken in conjunction with any of the other courses in the program. The course sets the stage for lifelong learning based on competencies in professional foundations within the field. As reflective practitioners, students will create and use ePortfolios throughout the program to demonstrate IDT competencies.
  

  • ID 611 - Trends in Instructional Design & Technology (3)

    Students will study learning theory and instructional design theory; and, assess the impact of technology on learning and instruction. This course provides a historical view of the Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) field to draw parallels between constantly changing issues and demands on its practitioners. Students will learn how to adjust instructional methods for specific instructional situations. Students will be challenged to adapt methods and technologies in innovative ways to respond to market demands. Prerequisite: ID 600 .
  

  • ID 621 - Applied Instructional Design (3)

    Participants test their consulting skills and their conceptualizations of IDT principles in problem-solving based scenarios. The course emphasizes instructional-design theory to match methods and techniques to the situation for learning solutions that provide speed-to-value at minimal costs for clients. Technology is demonstrated as an enabler to achieve these results. Prerequisites: ID 600  and ID 611 .
  

  • ID 631 - Organizational Learning (3)

    Learning professionals who are experts on instructional design interventions are often asked by their organizations to design and implement programs that increase the capacity of an organization to learn. This course examines how IDT contributes to successful practices of a Learning Organization. Prerequisites: ID 600 , ID 611 , and ID 621 .
  

  • ID 641 - Instructional Design: Dynamic Capability (3)

    Disruptive innovations and technology can create conditions and risk for a business that it did not plan for. Often a firm must reconfigure its competencies to remain competitive. This course explores IDT practices that are flexible and adaptable making it a dynamic capability that adds value to a business. Prerequisites: ID 600 , ID 611 , ID 621 , and ID 631 .

Information Management
  

  • IM 661 - Management Information Systems (3)

    Designed to assist students in developing the ability to determine an organization’s information needs, to relate key organizational decisions to their underlying sources of data, and to evaluate overall information systems. Prerequisites: AC 501 , MG 521 , MK 610 , and FI 630 . AC 650  is recommended.
  

  • IM 662 - MIS: Project Development & Management (3)

    Management analysis of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project management used to implement computer applications. Prerequisite: IM 661  or consent of graduate advisor.
  

  • IM 664 - Seminar in Management Information Systems (3)

    This seminar will involve the identification and in-depth analysis of problems, trends, and issues currently encountered by management information professionals. Prerequisite: Two semesters of computer language.
  

  • IM 665 - Managing I.T. Communications (3)

    Managerial use of computer networks to improve organizational efficiency and gain competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Project management to assess network requirements and network selection emphasizes strategic planning in the decision process. Prerequisite: IM 661  or consent of graduate advisor.

Management
  

  • MG 521 - Management Processes (3)

    An overview of management processes performed in complex organizations.
  

  • MG 601 - Statistics (3)

    Designed to be an introductory course in statistical analysis. Emphasis will be on practical methods as well as on theory. Topics include central tendency, variability, correlation, regression, hypothesis testing and analysis of variance.
  

  • MG 605 - Ethics & Legal Environment (3)

    This course explores the importance and significance of ethics, personal morality, corporate social responsibility and the legal issues surrounding them in an organizational context. Students will analyze management decisions from a legal, ethical, and social responsibility perspective.
  

  • MG 622 - Organization Behavior & Development (3)

    The study of the structure, individual and group behavior, and development of organizations.
  

  • MG 629 - Current Issues in Management (3)

    Analysis of special problems, trends, and developments in areas of general management.
  

  • MG 630 - Financial Decision Making for Managers (3)

    This course is designed as a survey of, and overview of fundamental and intermediate statistical and financial concepts and techniques. The emphasis is primarily on the thought processes behind different types of analyses and secondarily on the mechanical execution of such analyses. The primary topics covered will blend key concepts from three disciplines: statistics, finance, and decision science.
  

  • MG 650 - Strategic Communication (3)

    This course focuses on the interpersonal communication and leadership skills needed for effective organizational development. The course emphasizes conflict management, presentation skills, and informal writing, as well as important leadership skills ranging from giving and receiving feedback to performance appraisals. The course is designed as a “train the trainers” course, enabling learners to later pass on skills to consulting clients, co-workers, and employees.
  

  • MG 666 - Production/Operations Management (3)

    A study and analysis of methods and techniques used in managing the operations function. Prerequisites: MG 521 , EC 501 , and EC 541 .
  

  • MG 667 - Procurement Management (3)

    A study of procurement management and an analysis of problems associated with the purchase of a wide variety of industrial products and services. Prerequisites: MG 521 , EC 501 , EC 540 , and EC 541 .
  

  • MG 670 - Organizational Psychology & Behavior (3)

    This course focuses on applying organizational theories in the workplace setting. After completing this course the student should be able to diagnose organizational problems and develop coherent action plans that address the problems, not just the symptoms of the problem. During facilitated case discussion, class assignments and group projects the students will develop an overall appreciation of the dynamics of the organizational cultural and political systems at work and use those systems to manage organizational change with success. This course will focus on group processes to analyze areas of organizational change and problem-solving. Students will apply the concepts learned in the reading and learn how to use those concepts to solve real world problems promoting organization success.
  

  • MG 675 - Team Development & Facilitation (3)

    This course examines the processes involved in groups and teams including their development, evolution, establishment of norms, handling dissension and problem solving.
  

  • MG 688 - Leadership and Influence Processes (3)

    This is a course about leadership theory specifically in the context of management and organizations. In this course, you will survey the broad spectrum of leadership theories and the research that led toward the theoretical conclusions. You will learn to appreciate the strength of the theories but understand the limitations so that as practitioners you can apply your own set of principles based on what we do know about leadership.
  

  • MG 695 - Applied Research Project (3)

    This course is the capstone of the M.A. in Management program. It requires the completion of a faculty-approved project that demonstrates professional competence. The project is informed by and contributes to the appropriate discipline literature. It is comparable to a project a student would complete as an internal or external professional. The purpose of the Applied Research Project is the application and demonstration of skill and proficiency as a direct result of student learning accomplished throughout the Master’s program and in their work experience and integrating that with a knowledge base that provides evidence of the ability to research and give meaning to theory and assumptions. Prerequisite: Completion of concentration courses plus 15 hours of other Management required courses. Offered as CR/NC only.
  

  • MG 698 - Strategic Management (3)

    Management covers executive leadership of competitive strategies to further the value of the firm in competitive environments.  Functional skills from accounting, finance, marketing, and management are required to successfully complete this course. Prerequisites: MK 610 , FI 630 , and MG 622 .

Marketing
  

  • MK 610 - Marketing Management (3)

    An introduction to the fundamentals of marketing management and strategy formulation with special emphasis on segmenting markets and research, product, pricing, promotion, distribution and channel or place decisions. Prerequisite: EC 501 .
  

  • MK 611 - International Marketing (3)

    Introduction to the special problems associated with marketing in international environments. Prerequisites: MK 610 , MG 521  and FI 630 .
  

  • MK 613 - Promotion Management (3)

    Analysis of consumer and buyer behavior and the study of personal selling, advertising, sales promotion, and publicity as they relate to structuring a balanced promotional mix and a marketing communication system. Prerequisite: MK 610 .
  

  • MK 614 - Marketing Channel Management (3)

    Analysis of factors basic to the development of and problems associated with maintaining direct and indirect channels of distribution and the development of physical distribution systems. Prerequisite: MK 610 .
  

  • MK 615 - Marketing Strategy (3)

    Analysis of problems associated with the development, execution, evaluation, and redirection of marketing programs, plans, and strategies in a wide range of organizations. Prerequisites: MK 610  and EC 501 .
  

  • MK 616 - Product & Pricing Strategies (3)

    Analysis of problems associated with the development and commercialization of products and alternative pricing strategies utilized at various stages of product/brand life cycle. Prerequisite: MK 610 .
  

  • MK 617 - Marketing Analysis (3)

    Analysis of the techniques and methods utilized in planning, executing, and reporting results of marketing research in a managerially useful manner. Prerequisites: MK 610  and EC 540 . No credit for those who have completed MK 417: Marketing Research (see Undergraduate Catalog).

Organizational Development
  

  • OD 600 - Introduction to Organizational Development (1)

    An introduction to the content and process guiding the work of organizational development professionals.
  

  • OD 601 - Statistics (3)

    This course is designed as an introduction to, and overview of fundmental and intermediate statistical concepts and techniques.  The emphasis is primarily on the thought processes behind different typpes of statistical analyses. Topics include central tendency, variability, correlation, regression, hpothesis testing and analysis of variance.
  

  • OD 625 - Action Research (3)

    This practical research course is designed to teach action research as both a process and methodology. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills that can be transferred to any organization as an internal or external consultant. Prerequisite: OD 600  & OD 640 .
  

  • OD 630 - Applications of Psychology in Organizations (3)

    This course focuses on the study of personality in the workplace. Psychological aspects of decision-making, social processes, and leadership will be explored. The interaction of individual, group, organizational, and environmental factors will be included.
  

  • OD 640 - Organizational Development & Planned Change (3)

    An experiential approach to the study of change for the internal or external OD professional or organizational manager. Topics regarding consulting and motivating for high-performing systems include interpersonal interventions, team development, and continuous improvement processes. Prerequisite: OD 600 .
  

  • OD 642 - Introduction to Leadership Coaching (3)

    This is a course about the field of coaching, specifically in the context of individuals and organizations. In this course students will learn what is considered coaching, understand the foundation, principles and ethics of coaching as adopted by the International Coach Federation, and learn processes and methodology of coaching. Students will apply the coaching process in hands-on practice to start developing their own unique coaching style.
  

  • OD 643 - Personal Coaching: Self as Coach (3)

    In today’s world of work, the pace of change is moving at lightning speed. The challenge for the individual is not only managing and surviving change, but transcending and transforming in its midst. Personal coaching is a process which encourages individuals to build resilience, leverage change to their advantage, and stay fully engaged and productive in spite of the changes around them. In this course, students will learn a robust coaching methodology while embracing the principles and ethics of coaching as adopted by the International Coach Federation. Students will apply the coaching process in hands-on practice to continue developing their own unique coaching style. Prerequisite: OD 642 .
  

  • OD 644 - Leadership Coaching Skills (3)

    This is a course about the skills and techniques of a skilled practitioner when coaching individuals in organizations. In this course, students will reflect on what is considered coaching and will deepen their knowledge and skill of the coaching practice by exploring and practicing coaching techniques. Students will reflect on how coaching skills relate to the ethics and core competencies embraced by the International Coach Federation. Hands-on practice and reflective journaling will allow students to continue developing their own unique coaching style. Prerequisite: OD 642 .
  

  • OD 645 - Leadership Coaching as an OD Intervention (3)

    The focus of this course is on use of self as coach, the client and the organization as a system. In this course students will learn about the influences of organizational systems on the client and coach. Students will become more aware of their coaching presence and the impact while deepening their coaching knowledge and skills. Students will employ the action research model with special emphasis on issues in entry and contracting. Students will understand the foundation, principles and ethics of coaching as adopted by the International Coach Federation. Students will apply the coaching process in hands-on practice. Prerequisite: OD 642  and one other Leadership Cooaching course.
  

  • OD 650 - Strategic Communication (3)

    This course focuses on the interpersonal communication and leadership skills needed for effective organizational development. The course emphasizes conflict management, presentation skills, and informal writing, as well as important leadership skills such as giving and receiving feedback. Students also gain practical experience working in cross-functional virtual teams using social networking media. 
  

  • OD 655 - Innovation & Creativity (3)

    This course will examine fundamental questions about the role of creativity and innovation in leadership and organization development. The course links creativity and innovation to the organization development practices and human resource programs including recruiting, staffing, benefits, compensation, and organization development interventions. Students discuss the importance of creativity and innovation for individuals, teams/groups, and organizations as a whole. The course will also examine the connection of creativity and innovation to problem solving, diversity, and organizational effectiveness.
  

  • OD 660 - Organizational Analysis & Strategy (3)

    This course is first and foremost a course about “strategy” and about “managing for success.” The course centers on the theme that a company achieves sustained success if, and only if, its leaders (1) have an astute, timely strategic game plan for running the company and (2) implement and execute the plan with proficiency. The importance of how and why a well-conceived, well-executed strategy nearly always enhances a company’s long-term performance will be stressed.
  

  • OD 662 - Strategic HR Management (3)

    HR professionals can no longer focus solely on traditional tasks of control and compliance and must develop a more integrated perspective to ensure their contribution can help promote the entire organization. This course will provide individuals with critical knowledge and skills needed to move beyond the tactical and craft a strategic plan that aligns with the functional areas of the organization and supports the accomplishments of the organizational strategic objectives. Individuals will learn how to transform themselves from just performing HR functions to serving a leading-edge role that will develop a stronger HR presence in the organization.
  

  • OD 664 - Workforce Planning & Employment (3)

    Workforce planning and employment involves the processes of developing, implementing, and evaluating sourcing; recruitment, hiring, orientation, succession planning, retention, and organizational exit programs deemed appropriate to ensure that the workforce will meet the organization’s goals and objectives. This course will examine key legislation affecting employee rights, employee privacy, equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, discrimination issues, and employee record management.
  

  • OD 667 - Total Rewards & Risk Management (3)

    The manner in which an organization manages rewards and risks has a significant impact on its ability to achieve its strategic goals and objectives. A carefully crafted compensation plan, offering an appropriate mix of direct and indirect compensation, is essential to maintaining a quality workforce. The careful and strategic management of organizational risk is equally as important. This course will focus on identifying and designing appropriate and effective compensation systems that serve to sustain a highly engaged workforce in full compliance with legal and ethical standards. Today’s HR professionals will be expected to, not only understand strategic compensation and risk issues as they relate to organizations, but take a leadership role in designing, revising, and implementing current and relevant compensation and risk strategies in a quickly changing employment and legal landscape.
  

  • OD 668 - Employee & Labor Relations (3)

    Employee and Labor Relations is the study of effectively managing personnel and labor relations to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Human Resource department and the organization.  The field addresses the social, legal, and psychological dimensions of work and how these influence the employee/employer relationship.  This course also provides the student with information and knowledge needed to begin preparation for the PHR/SPHR exam through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
  

  • OD 675 - Team Development & Facilitation (3)

    This course examines the processes involved in groups and teams including their development, evolution, establishment of norms, handling dissension and problem solving.
  

  • OD 678 - Conflict Management Systems (3)

    This course focuses on conflict management programs in the workplace. It emphasizes the design and development of conflict management systems for organizations.  This course applies Organizational Development theory and action research to a systems approach for handling workplace conflict.  Attentions is paid to how conflict is handled in the workplace, in order to design conflict management systems that employees participate in to manage conflict at work.
  

  • OD 679 - Training & Development (3)

    In the modern business world, professional organizations must adapt to rapidly changing conditions in order to survive. They must become learning organizations to be successful. Change management, transformation, training and development are all critical aspects of Organizational Development that help organizations adapt. Training and Development (T&D) in particular can be a key component of learning organizations especially if the T&D group uses progressive instructional design techniques that maximize proven learning theories and aligned with business imperatives. This course applies principles of instructional design and surveys modern trends and issues in learning theories, the use of technology in performance improvement, and how organizations use and align their T&D functions.
  

  • OD 688 - Leadership & Influence Processes (3)

    This is a course about leadership theory specifically in the context of management and organizations. In this course, you will survey the broad spectrum of leadership theories and the research that led toward the theoretical conclusions. You will learn to appreciate the strength of the theories but understand the limitations so that as practitioners you can apply your own set of principles based on what we do know about leadership.
  

  • OD 691 - Consulting Skills (3)

    This course focuses on how to intervene in a variety of organizational cultures for optimal diagnosis and implementation of change strategies. Prerequisites: OD 600 , OD 601 , OD 625 , OD 630  and OD 640 .
  

  • OD 695 - Applied Research Project (3)

    This course is the capstone of the OD Program.  It requires the completion of a faculty-approved project that demonstrates professional competence.  The project is informed by and contributes to the OD literature.  It is comparable to a project a student might complete as an internal or external OD professional.  The purpose of the Applied Research Project is application and integration of what students have learned throughout the master’s program and in their work experience and integrating that with a knowledge base that provides evidence of the ability to research and give meaning to theory and assumptions. Corequisite: OD 691 .

Project Management
  

  • PM 600 - Introduction to Project Management (1)

    This course is an overview of the main components of Project Management, how they flow, project metrics and how to beat a project failure rate of 67%. The class will look at key success issues, various PM approaches used today, including traditional IPECC, Agile, and Scrum. Students will become familiar with key project metrics, do some basic calculations and take away a spreadsheet for use in their place of business. Students will demonstrate the critical success factors of balancing hard and soft skills essential for the Project Manager’s success. Finally, the class takes a look at the PMP exam using sample questions and preparation approaches.
  

  • PM 672 - The Practice of Project Management (3)

    The Practice of Project Management is a systematic examination of the core method and techniques of the project management process. This class will focus in more depth on such topics as the Project Manager and Work Styles, the Project Management Life Cycle, Teamwork and Conflict, Planning Fundamentals, Managing Risk and Project Lessons Learned. Prerequisite: PM 600 .
  

  • PM 673 - Tools & Technology of Project Management (3)

    This course is a survey of project management tools designed to meet the increasing need to plan, schedule, track, control and report on every aspect of project management.  In addition, the functions and applicability of the “Project Office” will be reviewed.  The class will also conduct a tutorial on Microsoft Project. Prerequisite: PM 672 .
  

  • PM 674 - Case Study & Application of Project Management (3)

    This course focuses on a case study with students assigned to teams and chartered to develop a detailed case study solution and supporting project plan.  It incorporates the materials covered in previous course work and gives the student a real world feel for the rigors of the Project Management Process. Prerequisite: PM 673 .
  

  • PM 676 - Management Technology & Strategy (3)

    Many organizations use knowledge management strategies to learn and continuously improve their technology base. Dynamic innovation capabilities help organizations remain agile and competitive. This course examines the role of project management in creating and managing these capabilities. It suggests that with a project-driven technology strategy, organizations can better manage technology innovation to sustain their competitive edge. Specifically the course looks at how to leverage the project management office/organization (PMO) to effectively manage a technology strategy.
  

  • PM 677 - Six Sigma (3)

    Six Sigma requires the process improvement practitioners to use a complex set of skills, tools and methods to analyze data for the purpose of improving business performance. This course acquaints the student with these well-established practices allowing them to gain a fundamental understanding of the Six Sigma methods leading to quality and process improvement in business today. Moreover, this course will illustrate the key considerations in building an effective organization-wide Six Sigma program.

Psychology
  

  • PY 600 - Advanced General Psychology (3)

    This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the major areas of psychology. As a research-oriented, applications-relevant approach to the discipline, it will also promote the critical, receptive and expressive communication and thinking skills that define a Master’s-level candidate. This course cannot be used to satisfy the requirements in graduate Psychology and Counseling Psychology programs.
  

  • PY 602 - Introduction to Counseling Psychology (3)

    This course orients students to the counseling profession including the role and function of the counseling psychology professional. Basic concepts such as the history of the profession, ethical and professional standards, and the practice of counseling in a multicultural society will be introduced. The student will learn of other mental health professions and will begin to form an identity as a counseling psychology professional.  FA.
  

  • PY 605 - The Helping Relationship I (3)

    This course introduces students to a transtheoretical, multicultural model of foundational helping skills, including didactic and experiential components, and emphasizes basic attending skills as the foundation of effective listening. Prerequisite: PY 630 .
  

  • PY 610 - Psychology of Personality (3)

    This course compares and contrasts the major themes of personality development. Constructs from the psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, biological, sociocultural and humanistic movements will be employed to analyze individuals’ adjustments from birth through adulthood.
  

  • PY 612 - Advanced Cognitive Processes (3)

    This course provides an overview of cognitive processes, such as attention, language, memory, and decision making.
  

  • PY 615 - Career Development (3)

    This course investigates historical foundations of the career development movement, and explores major career development theories and their applications in a counseling setting. Topics include vocational choice theory, career decision-making processes, career development exploration techniques, and assessment instruments. Fee required.
  

  • PY 617 - Research Design & Analysis I (3)

    In this course, students will learn what differentiates scientific from nonscientific approaches to psychology, how different research designs can be strategically and ethically employed to provide an understanding of behavior and mental processes, and how descriptive and inferential statistics are used and interpreted in psychology. We will also cover how to read and understand articles from the peer-reviewed literature, how to critique research and spurious claims, and what type of support is necessary for different sorts of claims. Finally, students will gain an understanding of how data and statistical analysis can be used in practical applications.
  

  • PY 619 - Couples Counseling: Theory & Treatment (3)

    This course provides a foundation in theories and clinical applications related to working with couples in counseling. Topics will include major theories and techniques for the professional counselor when dealing with the development and maintenance of romantic attachments across the lifespan. Other topics will include dealing with intimacy, conflict, separation, and reconciliation in romantic partnerships. Prerequisite/Corequisite: PY 694 .
  

  • PY 620 - Family Systems: Theory & Treatment (3)

    This course introduces fundamental processes of systems functioning, the application of different theorectical frameworks and social justice issues related to families. Therapeutic interventions and techniques used for effective work with families will be learned.  
  

  • PY 621 - Advanced Developmental Psychology (3)

    This course focuses on the study of physical, cognitive, social, personality, brain, and emotional development across the lifespan. The role of the environment and special issues also will be included.
  

  • PY 622 - Addictions (3)

    This course serves as an introduction to understanding addiction and substance abuse. Various theoretical models of addiction will be explored along with a brief overview of associated treatment methods. Self-help approaches will be included.
  

  • PY 623 - Drugs & Behavior (3)

    This course provides an overview of the major psychoactive drugs (illicit and prescription) and their effects on psychology, physiology, and society. Emphasis will be placed on the pharmacological treatment of mental disorders as well as current policies and controversies for all classes of drugs. Prerequisites: PY 650 .
  

  • PY 627 - Research Design & Analysis II (3)

    Students in this course will extend their knowledge base from PY 617 by learning to employ statistical tests for appropriate research designs. The focus of this course will be depth of understanding the of basic research designs in psychology as well as the appropriate statistical analysis that accompany those designs. Additionally, students will learn how to enter, manage, display, and analyze data in SPSS and report results from statistical tests in APA style.  Prerequisite: PY 617  in the preceding semester or by permission.
  

  • PY 630 - Theories of Counseling (3)

    This course introduces students to theories of counseling and psychotherapy. It includes an orientation to professional practice and emphasizes a multicultural approach to counseling and therapy.
  

  • PY 631 - Topics in Couples & Family Counseling (1-3)

    This course explores interpersonal and/or parent-child dynamics as well as application of theories to issues that impact the overall functioning of the unit. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. Prerequisite: PY 630 . Additional prerequisites may be designated.
  

  • PY 633 - Applied Research Methods: Variable Topics (1-3)

    In this course, students will learn about applied research methods used in psychological research, including the theoretical and practical background behind the methods, with hands-on experience in the collection and interpretation of data. May be repeated.
  

  • PY 635 - Individual Intelligence Assessment (3)

    This course requires students to administer and interpret a series of individual intelligence tests for adults, adolescents, and children, and to produce basic psychological testing reports. Primary emphasis will be given to tests developed by Wechsler. Fee required. Prerequisite: PY 617  or advisor approval.
  

  • PY 637 - Research Design & Analysis III (3)

    This course is designed for students seeking doctoral-level education or employment as researchers. Topics covered will include advanced research designs and statistical techniques using SPSS. Emphasis will be placed on sound research practices and presenting work in written and oral form. Prerequisite: PY 627  and instructor approval.
  

  • PY 641 - Topics in Abnormal Child & Adolescent Psychology (1-3)

    These courses explores the major behavior disorders of children and adolescents.  The etiology, charateristics and treatment options for these disorders will be studied.  Developmental and systemic issues will also be considered. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. Prerequisite: PY 621  or advisor approval.
  

  • PY 645 - Personality Assessment (3)

    This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of psychological testing, including factors critical in the selection and interpretation of instruments. The students will gain a broad knowledge of instruments used in the assessment of personality and mental disorders. Students will learn to administer, score, interpret and integrate test, and to write reports. Fee required.
  

  • PY 647 - Research Experience I (1-2)

    This course is intended as an apprenticeship in psychological research. Through discussion, readings and hands-on experiences, the student will learn about how to conduct research, from initial planning stages to data collection and analysis, writing up results, and submitting to conferences and academic journals. May be repeated for up to 2 credit hours. Fee required. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  

  • PY 648 - Research Experience II (1-2)

    This course is intended as an advanced apprenticeship in psychological research.  Through discussion, readings and hands-on experiences, the student will engage in research from initial planning stages to data collection and analysis, writing up results, and submitting to conferences and academic journals. May be repeated for up to two credit hours. Fee required Prerequisites: PY 647  and instructor approval.
  

  • PY 650 - Biological Bases of Behavior (3)

    This course explores the relationship between biology and human experience. Topics include the organization and development of the nervous system, genetics, memory, consciousness, perception, movement, and emotion.
  

  • PY 655 - Advanced Social Psychology (3)

    This course explores social cognitive processes, personal relationships and interpersonal processes. In addition, the course examines professional considerations of multiculturalism and diversity, including gender, age, race, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation and socio-economic status.
  

  • PY 656 - Multicultural Counseling (3)

    This course promotes sensitivity to historical and current issues in counseling service delivery for culturally, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse populations.
  

  • PY 660 - Theories & Methods of Group Counseling (3)

    This course focuses on the structure and dynamics of the group treatment process. Students will be exposed to the important elements of selection, grouping, and choice of leadership style. General techniques of group practice applications to specific populations will be discussed. Prerequisites: PY 605  and PY 630 .
  

  • PY 661 - Topics in Counseling Children & Adolescents (1-3)

    These courses explore theories, methods, and techniques of counseling with children and adolescents.  Developmental, social and contextual issues will also be discussed. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. Prerequisite: PY 621  or advisor approval.
 

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