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BUS 5100 Graduate Curricular Practical Training No credit
Alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or other type of internship or practicum offered by a sponsoring employer through cooperative agreements with the university.
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BUS 6003 Foundations of Accounting & Finance Three hours
A discussion of concepts and tools used in financial decision making including the time value of money, an understanding of the financial market and financial statement creation and analysis.
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BUS 6013 Foundations of Quantitative Methods Three hours
The application of statistical methods to solve business and organizational problems with an emphasis on basic data analysis and decision processes.
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BUS 6023 Foundations of Economic Theory Three hours
A discussion of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. Topics include supply and demand analysis, overall market structures, the theory of the firm, the role of profits and incentives, price levels, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and the business cycle.
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BUS 7013 Managerial Accounting Three hours
An applied examination of the development and use of accounting information for managerial planning and control, providing insight for strategies designed to maximize organizational performance.
Prerequisite: BUS 6003, or undergraduate accounting course; or enrolled in 36 hour program
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BUS 7033 Organizational Management and Leadership Three hours
A review of leadership and management theory and practice with emphasis on moral and ethical considerations. Leader competency and management practice are compared and contrasted and students practice effective applications of each to achieve personal and organizational goals. Mission, vision, and values as significant strategic planning and execution mechanisms are explored in relationship to both the organization and the individual.
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BUS 7043 Community Development and Dynamics Three hours
A study of the principles and dynamics of community development. Particular attention will be paid to the unique characteristics of temporary communities who live in close proximity for specified amounts of time and the leadership necessary to foster health and effectiveness in such communities.
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BUS 7113 Marketing Strategies Three hours
A study of integrative marketing strategies encompassing consumer behavior and market research, branding and product management, distribution, and promotion.
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BUS 7213 Global Leadership and Ethics Three hours
An exploration of how cross-cultural and global perspectives highlight competitive advantage through diversity. Application of universal standards of leadership and ethics in multiple organizational settings.
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BUS 7223 Managerial Economics Three hours
A study of economic theories of the firm and of the market with an emphasis on applications to current business issues, global economic development, and shareholder influence.
Prerequisite: BUS 6023, undergraduate economics course or equivalent; or enrolled in 36 hour program
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BUS 7243 Design Research Three hours
The course will focus on the research method specifically needed to understand and solve human-centered design problems. Students will learn different research techniques, how to interpret the research, and then how to utilize the research to solve complex problems. The understanding of design research is necessary to be successful at design thinking and collaborative design.
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BUS 7253 Design Thinking Methods Three hours
Through the study of Design Thinking Methods, students will cultivate creative thinking, innovation, and problem-solving skills. Students will research and collaborate on complicated human-centered design problems to develop the skills needed to begin the process of solving complex problems and challenges. Students will study methods developed by Design Thinking and Design Research companies and learn to integrate those methods into their design arsenal.
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BUS 7313 Outdoor Program Management Three hours
An applied investigation of the processes for operating and maintaining outdoor programming including equipment selection, equipment maintenance, trip logistics and leadership, marketing, skill training, instructor progressions, and program and personnel evaluation.
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BUS 7443 Leading Organizational Transformation Three hours
A study of when and where transformation models are most effective. Involves the process of assessing organizational readiness for change and forecasting and designing alternative futures.
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BUS 7453 Personality and Emotional Health in Organizations Three hours
An exploration of emotional intelligence and the development of relationships among various hierarchical work levels. Includes a study of the impact of cultural differences on organizational settings and a review of tools and models related to this process.
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BUS 8003 Managerial Finance Three hours
An applied examination of financial concepts as a process of acquiring, analyzing, synthesizing, and disseminating relevant insights to facilitate strategies that maximize organizational performance and stakeholder value.
Prerequisite: BUS 6003, undergraduate finance course or equivalent; or enrolled in 36 hour program
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BUS 8023 Project Management Three hours
A comprehensive study of the role of the project manager and the initiating, planning, executing, and monitoring of organizational projects within the context of business globalization.
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BUS 8033 Christian Foundations of Business Three hours
An examination of the basic elements of the Christian faith with the purpose of understanding Christian worldview, faith, practice, values, testimony, lifestyle, and the application of those in business and organizational settings.
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BUS 8043 Quantitative Methods for Business Three hours
The application of quantitative modeling to decision making methods in business.
Prerequisite: BUS 6013, undergraduate quantitative methods course or equivalent; or enrolled in 36 hour program
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BUS 8113 Global Supply Chain Management Three hours
A study of the application of business management in a global environment and the human resource implications on international operations.
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BUS 8143 Development & Formation in an Outdoor, Experiential Context Three hours
An exploration of the processes for formation and development of youth and adults utilizing outdoor and experiential based contexts. Specific focus will be given to learning that derives from embodied participation in intentional learning environments.
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BUS 8153 Emerging Models in Outdoor & Experiential Based Programs Three hours
An examination of program models emerging in the field of outdoor and experience based programming including gap years, college programs, college-camp partnerships, multi-site camp designs and traveling camp programs. Attention will also be given to appropriate program design in the context of emerging program formats.
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BUS 8213 Quantitative Marketing Research Three hours
The application of research methods to make informed decisions about complex marketing problems.
Prerequisite: BUS 6013, undergraduate statistics course or equivalent; or enrolled in 36 hour program
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BUS 8263 International Business Practicum Three hours
An 8-week location-specific study experience with a one- to two-week travel component. Class sessions prior to and following the travel component of the class will be used for research, preparation, presentations, and assessment.
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BUS 8283 Marketing Analytics Three hours
An examination of the creating, collecting, analyzing, measuring, and presenting marketing information and its impact on firm performance.
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BUS 8333 Organizational Effectiveness Three hours
An exploration of theories, principles, best practices, and skills necessary for organizational analysis and design with a focus on change management skills and the development of high performing teams.
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BUS 8343 Strategies for Emerging Markets Three hours
A study of strategy development by multinational enterprises as it applies to complex business environments in developing countries.
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BUS 8373 Consumer Insights & Decision Making Three hours
An in-depth study of use of insights to transform business data related to consumer decision making into useful information to support business decision making.
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BUS 8413 Qualitative Marketing Research Three hours
The application of qualitative research methods to explore complex marketing problems.
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BUS 8443 Ethical Decision Making in Organizations Three hours
A study in how decision and actions incorporate perspectives. This course examines, from a Christian perspective, the ethical foundations, responsibilities, and consequences of decisions and practices in our organizational life and in society as a whole.
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BUS 8613 Seminar in Design Thinking & Innovation Three hours
An intensive discussion of current research and practice of design thinking and innovation with a focus on understanding current methods of solving human-centered design problems.
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BUS 8793 Designing & Executing Strategies Three hours
The analysis of internal and external structures and forces of organization to determine core competencies and strategies.
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BUS 8893 Graduate Business Seminar Three hours
An intensive development experience which allows participants to explore, discover, and affirm practices which enable individuals to address personal and organizational challenges. This course must be taken in the last twelve hours of a student’s course of study.
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CNL 5100 Graduate Curricular Practical Training No credit
Alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or other type of internship or practicum offered by a sponsoring employer through cooperative agreements with the university.
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CNL 7013 Statistics and Research Three hours
Basic research approaches to solving applied problems with emphasis on gaining a broad understanding of the research process. The course provides an introduction to statistics as well as an opportunity to critique research in an area of study.
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CNL 7023 Human Development Three hours
An overview of theories of physical, cognitive, spiritual, and social/emotional development and processes throughout the life span. Theoretical and practical instruction is designed for application of developmental research and theory to educational and related mental health settings.
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CNL 7033 Social and Cultural Foundations Three hours
Study of social, cultural, ethnic, and gender issues related to families, schools, and communities. The impact of special issues (e.g., sexism, gender roles, ethnicity, race, differing lifestyles, discrimination, socioeconomic status, and social and multi-cultural trends) on individual family members, the family as a whole, and organizations such as the school and the church are examined.
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CNL 7113 Principles of Family Therapy Three hours
An overview of the major theories and their therapeutic implications. Focus is on treatment of problems within a systems framework. Students are given a comprehensive survey of the major models of family therapy that includes but is not limited to the following: Bowenian, Contextual, Experiential, Solution- Focused, Structural, Strategic, and Narrative.
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CNL 7123 Group Theory Three hours
An introduction to group theory and processes in counseling and guidance. Interaction patterns and dynamics within small groups are considered. Focused on the understanding of individual and group behavior, the course involves didactic and experiential learning in group theory and practice. Students participate in a group to develop self-awareness, acceptance, and effective interpersonal skills.
Prerequisite: CNL 7133
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CNL 7133 Theories and Techniques of Counseling Three hours
Overview of major counseling theories and techniques and a review of historical foundations of mental health care. Social, psychological, and philosophical influences associated with the counseling professions are considered.
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CNL 7313 Career Development Information and Vocational Education Three hours
An examination of career development theories, the research supporting the theories, and the practical application of these ideas in career counseling. Course work includes information about the development of an educational-occupational library, the classification of the world of work, and the use of occupational data in career counseling and development across the lifespan.
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CNL 7353 Introduction to Play Therapy Three hours
This course will cover the history, prominent theories, and research support for play therapy, as well as current trends and practices in play therapy. Fundamental play therapy skills will be covered, with a strong emphasis on child-centered play therapy. Implementation of play therapy within a family systems orientation will be a component of the course. Students who successfully complete the course will have sufficient knowledge to begin providing supervised play therapy.
Prerequisite: CNL 7133
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CNL 7513 Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling Three hours
This course provides an introduction to the history and foundations of mental health counseling. The roles, functions, and context of practicing in a variety of mental health settings will be explored. An overview of the professional issues and scope of practice for mental health professionals will be examined.
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CNL 7613 Family of Origin Three hours
An explanation of the theoretical bases of family of origin work. Exploration of the student’s own family history and family patterns across generations is included. Course includes the review of the basic concepts and therapeutic techniques used in family of origin education and counseling.
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CNL 7623 Family Systems Three hours
A study of the conceptual and philosophical similarities and contrasts between systems theory and linear psychological theoretical frameworks. General systems theory, cybernetics, family systems, constructivism, and social constructivism are explored. The primary focus is the understanding and development of a family systems conceptual framework.
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CNL 7633 Principles of Marital Therapy Three hours
A study of the major theories and principles of marital therapy, focusing on the systemic models of marital therapy. Assessment techniques, intervention strategies, and issues common to marital therapy are examined.
Prerequisite: CNL 7113
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CNL 7643 Family Sexuality Three hours
Examines development of sexuality in the context of the family system including cultural, psychological, biological, and spiritual factors. Special attention is paid to the issues of gender, sexual functioning, and sexual dysfunction from a family systems perspective.
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CNL 8013 Assessment Three hours
Principles of measurement and assessment. Use of various assessment instruments including achievement, aptitude, intelligence, interests, and personality tests in the processes of counseling and guidance. Supervision in administering, scoring, and interpreting individual evaluation methods is emphasized.
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CNL 8033 Christian Foundations in Counseling Three hours
Understanding of Christian values and perspectives by examination of basic elements of the Christian faith. Through the study of the literature and theology of the Christian scriptures, candidates explore relationships among Christian faith, values, and practice, pertaining to the field of counseling.
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CNL 8043 Relationship Assessment Three hours
An examination of various relationship assessment instruments and their role in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of couples and families. Assessment of premarital, marital, parenting, and family systems is considered. Participants are trained in the administration and clinical application of standardized inventories. Students also examine how their theoretical orientation forms their assessment methodology.
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CNL 8053 Crisis Counseling Three hours
This course provides an overview of the theories, history, and practice of crisis counseling. The examination of the credentialing process and principles in Critical Incident Stress Management will be reviewed. Study of the techniques and interventions used in a variety of crisis settings will be a focus on the course.
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CNL 8063 Addictions Three hours
This course provides an overview of the essential physiological, psychological, and social effects of drugs, chemical dependency, and other addictive behaviors (e.g. gambling, sexual addition) taught from a general systems perspective. The etiology and history of addictions are discussed, as well as different theoretical approaches and treatment strategies, including outpatient and residential, individual, group, and family therapy.
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CNL 8073 Diagnosis and Case Management Three hours
This course is a study of the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior and personality and the foundations of case management. The student develops a working knowledge of the diagnostic categories of the current DSM and gains an understanding of the application of diagnosis to clinical practice. Students will also examine different models and strategies of case management, with emphasis on basic interviewing and assessment strategies, case conceptualization, and treatment planning for appropriate and effective intervention strategies; and effective documentation.
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CNL 8133 Advanced Psychopharmacology Three hours
A basic introduction to psychopharmacology for non-medical counselors. General principles underlying the use of psychoactive medications to treat the major classes of mental illness are covered, with emphasis on practical aspects of pharmacology, including drug selection, dosage, side effects, and toxicity. Basic principles of neuropharmacology are also discussed. The goal is to equip counselors to better understand psychopharmacology and to interact with medical personnel who prescribe medications.
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CNL 8143 Child and Adolescent Counseling Three hours
This class will provide an overview of the clinical skills used in the practices of child and adolescent therapy. Clinical assessment and treatment of children and adolescents in socio-cultural context will be the focus for knowledge and skill development in this class. Multiple therapy perspectives will be utilized with the primary theoretical emphasis being a family systems/therapy framework. Common childhood and adolescent disorders will be reviewed and applied to specific case material.
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CNL 8213 Family Play Therapy Three hours
This advanced play therapy course focuses on concepts and skills for working with children and their families using an integration of play therapy and family systems approaches. The class will also focus on learning how to train parents/caregivers to be therapeutic agents in their children’s lives through the utilization of filial therapy. Other play-based approaches aimed at improving parent-child relationships will also be reviewed. Students will also learn play-based activities that can be used for assessing and improving family relationships in conjoint family therapy sessions.
Prerequisite: CNL 7353
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CNL 8313 Applied Research Three hours
Students in this course will learn advanced level research and statistics as applied in the counseling field. Students should have completed introductory level course work in statistics and research methods. Students will develop skills that will enable them to design, conduct, and report applied research. Students will be exposed to the logic underlying the research process, as well as a broad range of research designs. Throughout the course there will be an emphasis on both conceptual understanding and the development of practical skills.
Prerequisites: Upper division undergraduate courses in statistics and research methods in the last five years with minimum grade of ‘B’ in each course, or CNL 7013 Statistics and Research
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CNL 8433 Professional Development and Ethics Three hours
Insights into professional roles and functions. Areas of emphasis include professional socialization and the role of professional organizations, licensure and certification, legal responsibilities and liabilities of clinical practice and research, family law, confidentiality issues, marital and family Code of Ethics, and inter-professional cooperation. The content of the course is specific to the practice of marital and family counseling.
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CNL 8613 Brief Therapy Three hours
A study of time-limited approaches to helping people change in various clinical settings with special emphasis on the Mental Research Institute (MRI), the Solution-Focused and the integrative Solution-Based Brief Therapy models. Content includes a historical and theoretical analysis as well as a review of the research and application to individual, marital, family, and group counseling.
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CNL 8701 Pre-Practicum Laboratory One hour
An orientation to the requirements of practicum/internships. Students practice basic counseling skills, case management skills, and review the ethical considerations required of practicing counselors. Upon demonstration of a satisfactory working knowledge in each of these areas, the supervising faculty will grant approval for the student to enroll in practicum.
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CNL 8810 Practicum/Internship Individual Supervision No Credit
Individual supervision for clinical experiences for Practicum/Internship.
Prerequisite: Recommendation by Department faculty or Community Counseling Clinic Director
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CNL 8813 Practicum I Three hours
A supervised experience for the development of counseling skills. Recommendation by the Department of faculty and admission into candidacy required.
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CNL 8823 Practicum II Three hours
A supervised experience for the development of counseling skills and competencies.
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CNL 8873 Internship I Three hours
Supervised experience designed to develop competencies necessary for counseling.
Prerequisites: CNL 8823 and recommendation by graduate Counseling faculty
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CNL 8883 Internship II Three hours
Supervised experience designed to develop competencies necessary for counseling.
Prerequisite: CNL 8873
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CNL 8901 Selected Topics in Counseling One hour
An intensive study of a selected area of counseling designed to meet the particular needs of pre-service and/or in-service counselors or administrators.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor
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CNL 8902 Selected Topics in Counseling Two hours
An intensive study of a selected area of counseling designed to meet the particular needs of pre-service and/or in-service counselors or administrators.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor
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CNL 8903 Selected Topics in Counseling Three hours
An intensive study of a selected area of counseling designed to meet the particular needs of pre-service and/or in-service counselors or administrators.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor
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CNL 8911 Selected Topics in Play Therapy One hour
An intensive study of a selected area of play therapy designed to meet the particular needs of pre-service and/or in-service counselors or administrators.
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CNL 8912 Selected Topics in Play Therapy Two hours
An intensive study of a selected area of play therapy designed to meet the particular needs of pre-service and/or in-service counselors or administrators.
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CNL 8913 Selected Topics in Play Therapy Three hours
An intensive study of a selected area of play therapy designed to meet the particular needs of pre-service and/or in-service counselors or administrators.
Prerequisite: CNL 7353
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Cybersecurity |
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CYB 7103 Cybersecurity Foundations Three hours
The course will provide students with an overview of various cybersecurity concepts. We begin by exploring the history, terminology, and need for security, then navigate through ethical, legal and professional issues. We introduce numerous security technologies and their importance. The overview ends with discussions on planning, risk management, and implementing information security.
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CYB 7113 Legal Issues and Ethics Three hours
This course explores ongoing ethical dilemmas created by technology and the concepts of governance and how it applies to information systems. Discussions deal with topics centered on ethics, regulations, laws, and the importance of compliance to minimize risk.
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CYB 7133 Digital Forensics Three hours
This course covers the fundamentals of digital forensics covering both theoretical and practical foundations of commonly used techniques and methods. Evidence collection, recovery, extraction, and data hiding are essential topics of the course. The discussion also covers processes and procedures required to comply with legal standards of evidence as well as the legal and ethical implications of forensic methods.
Prerequisite: CYB 7103
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CYB 7213 Network Security Three hours
This course explores numerous network technologies. We review network fundamentals and topologies before looking into threats, vulnerabilities, cyber crimes, and information assurance. After covering disasters, access controls, and authentication, the course includes cryptography, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, wireless and mobile networks, anti-virus/anti-malware, and other topics. The hands-on focus will give students a substantial knowledge of network security technologies as a result.
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CYB 7233 Information Technology Risk Management Three hours
This course examines the risks organizations face and how proper planning can reduce those risks. Discussions include threats, vulnerabilities, compliance, security controls, and assets. The course culminates by discussing risk mitigation plans such as business impact analysis, business continuity plans, disaster recovery plans, and incident response.
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CYB 7243 Web Application Security Three hours
The number of web applications is growing at an exponential rate and security professionals must be able to evaluate, test, and report on weaknesses in these applications. This course focuses on web applications using various tools and techniques with the goal of identifying security flaws and reporting them so businesses can make notable improvements in their applications that reduce business risk and improve the security posture.
Prerequisite: CYB 7103
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CYB 7311 Block Chain Fundamentals One hour
Block chain is the underlying technology that drives cryptocurrency. It’s potential uses are vast and being explored by many industries. This course takes students on a deep dive into block chain and investigates how it works, the peer to peer networking supporting it, and its cryptographic backbone. Students will build and test a basic block chains, implement smart contracts, and investigate node election and block validation processes. Students must have basic programming skills and a working knowledge of network protocols.
Prerequisite: CYB 7103
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CYB 8113 Security Policies and Privacy Three hours
This course introduces and reinforces the importance of information security policy for all organizations. Topics will include governance, business drivers, types of policies and frameworks, data classification, implementing and maintaining IT security policies. Discussions surrounding privacy and ethics will play an important role in shaping views on policy and their creation.
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CYB 8233 Ethical Hacking Three hours
This hands-on course delves into the offensive side of security by examining tools and techniques of hackers and professionals alike to identify system weaknesses. Students will become part of the Red Team and learn how to find weaknesses, exploit them, and pivot their way deep into networks.
Prerequisite: CYB 7103
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CYB 8313 Secure Software Programming Three hours
This course will equip the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and operate dependable and secure software systems. It covers topics including emerging threats, development and implementation, application review and testing, vulnerability mapping, web application threats, secure data management, and secure software development frameworks. This course is designed for programmers, development team leads, and technical managers.
Prerequisite: CYB 7103
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CYB 8411 Malware Analysis One hour
Malicious software is on the rise and its use by hackers has no end in sight. Security professionals are called on to analyze the latest threats that are found on their networks. Malware analysis introduces and teaches students the latest tools and techniques necessary to decode the mysteries behind the latest hacks and strengthen the defenses against them.
Prerequisite: CYB 7103
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CYB 8421 Secure Software Design One hour
As applications become the backbone of business it is important to understand the risks associated with developing in-house software to meet business needs. This course takes a managerial view to understand software development processes and how to build processes that reinforce proper coding, testing, and delivery techniques.
Prerequisite: CYB 7103
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CYB 8913 Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity Three hours
This course will investigate a variety of topics that are important to understand but are not easily categorized. Topics may include the Internet of Things (IoT), onion routing, SecOps, blockchain, threat modeling, software defined networks, and others as technology evolves. Students will be expected to research the latest threats, technologies, and trends while exchanging ideas with other students.
Prerequisite: CYB 7103
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CYB 8983 Cybersecurity Capstone Three hours
The pinnacle course of the program culminates with a project that integrates all aspects of the program. Students will be required to design policy, model a secure infrastructure, and demonstrate an implementation of technology that complies with both policy and network design for a fictitious company. It will encompass the entirety of the program and ensure students succeed in the workplace. To be taken in final semester and advisor approval required.
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HCA 7013 Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations Three hours
An applied examination of the accounting, financial, and managerial aspects of financial management within the healthcare industry with a specific focus on using accounting information to make financial decisions that reduce risk and create economic value. Topics include financial analysis and management; methods and techniques for evaluating costs and cost-effectiveness of health and medical interventions; and an examination of third-party payer systems including managed care.
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HCA 7253 Healthcare Law & Ethics Three hours
An overview of healthcare laws and regulations, how they are enacted, and what their impact is on providers, payers and patients. The course also examines ethical issues specific to the healthcare industry including malpractice, negligence, fraud and abuse, rationing, uninsured treatment, the role of government, and patient consent and rights.
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HCA 7503 Healthcare Operations & Patient Care Management Three hours
A review of how to effectively design, manage, measure, and improve processes that deliver excellent healthcare to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
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HCA 8513 Healthcare Analytics Three hours
An introduction to basic economic concepts related to healthcare, the language used to analyze market structure, conduct and performance in healthcare, and the use of business intelligence and decision sciences in the healthcare industry. Students will gain hands-on experience with statistical analysis and linear programming as a way to gain insight into system performance.
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HCA 8623 Seminar in Healthcare Administration Three hours
An intensive course that focuses on current health care issues.
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HCA 8993 Strategic Management in Healthcare Organizations Three hours
An analysis of the strategic thinking skills needed to create a sustainable competitive advantage in the Healthcare industry.
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HED 7113 History and Philosophy of American Higher Education Three hours
A study of the historical development of American higher education. The course reviews significant changes within the higher education system, focusing on higher educational institutional philosophy, objectives, and functions. This serves to lay the foundation for understanding higher educational programs, issues, and trends. Included as a focus of the course is an overview of the development and issues in Christian higher education.
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HED 7213 Understanding and Applying Research in Higher Education Three hours
An introduction to research design and methodolgy relevant to research in the field of higher education within the contexts of both academic research and applied research.
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HED 7663 The College Student: Issues, Policies, and Programs Three hours
A foundational examination of student characteristics, demographics, beliefs, and cultural patterns in North American higher education. Major theories are reviewed that will assist the educational leader in developing policy and programs to maximize learning in the collegiate environment.
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HED 7993 Administrative Leadership in Higher Education Three hours
Analysis of leadership theories and concepts as they relate to utilizing higher education resources to manage change. The course incorporates current higher education trends and issues as contexts for inquiry and analysis into leadership of the various functional areas of higher education.
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HED 8003 Planning and Financial Management of Colleges and Universities Three hours
An examination of the planning and financial management practices internal to colleges and universities, with a primary focus on non-profit private institutions. Provides a working knowledge of budget development, financial management, and fiduciary control in higher education institutions.
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HED 8033 Christian Foundations in Higher Education Three hours
An investigation of the foundational elements of Christian faith, values, and perspectives and their relationship to principles of higher education and the role of the academic administrator.
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HED 8263 Higher Education Practicum Three hours
An approved one- to two-week higher education experience in an international or cross-cultural setting. This course will typically include several pre- and post-trip class meetings with specific expectations to fulfill both before and after the travel experience.
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HED 8443 Law and Higher Education Three hours
An examination of basic legal theories and their application in higher education and to the various constituencies within colleges and universities, such as students, faculty, administrators, staff, and governing boards. Constitutional mandates of due process and equal protection, nondiscrimination in employment and educational programs, privacy and openness, academic freedom, and contractual obligations are among the topics addressed.
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HED 8903 Selected Topics Three hours
A study of specialized topic or area of focus within or related to the field of higher education. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites (if any) are dependent upon the topic as determined by the instructor.
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