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2015-2016 Van Loan Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Administrative Leadership
Applied Behavior Analysis
Athletic Administration
MAA 510 - Management and Leadership in Sport and Athletic Administration
This course examines contemporary theories related to management and leadership and their applications to athletic administration. Emphasis will be given to the wide array of management practices and how leadership theory can explain the evolution of a strong mission, strategic plan, and the cultivation of human resources. This course will discuss various skills, roles and functions of athletic administrators in the secondary school and collegiate settings.
Credits: 3
MAA 515 - Application of Marketing Principles in Sport and Athletic Administration
Students will explore the importance of effectively marketing sport and athletics to target populations. The course includes the study of the marketing mix as product, place, promotion, public relations, and price to understand the marketing of sport as a unique enterprise. The relationship between sport and consumer behavior will be examined. Students will also develop their own marketing plan in the athletic administration program. In addition, we will be utilizing case studies in order to simulate decision making in athletic administration.
Credits: 3
MAA 520 - Legal Issues in Sport and Athletic Administration
This course is a survey of the various applications of contract, tort, intellectual property, constitutional, and administrative laws to the growing and complex field of sport management with a perspective toward risk management, contract negotiation, product liability professional and collegiate leagues, and marketing.
Credits: 3
MAA 532A - Concepts and Issues in Athletic Administration for Secondary Schools
With a concentration at the secondary level, this course highlights the daily operations of the athletic director’s office, detailing job responsibilities, complexities and challenges that impact a school system’s interscholastic sports and extra-curricula program.
Credits: 3
MAA 532B - Concepts and Issues in Athletic Administration for College Level
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to study the administration process in intercollegiate athletics.Students will study the operation for the effective organization and administration of intercollegiate athletic programs. Emphasis will be placed on the problems, forces, and issues shaping intercollegiate athletic administration. Included will be discussion of management and management styles, office management, policies and procedures, eligibility, transportation issues, time management and scheduling.
Credits: 3
MAA 565 - Financial Issues in Sport and Athletic Administration
This course integrates the theories of finance, economics and accounting for the successful implementation of athletic programs.  Students will learn about current financial issues in athletic administration while learning tools to manage and operate a fiscally sound athletic program. Advanced topics include organizational budgeting, financial strategies, and financial forecasting and problem solving.
Credits: 3
MAA 570 - Communication in Sport
This course will provide an historical analysis of media and its impact on society. Emphasis will be placed on communication strategies athletic administrators may employ to enhance media and community relations. Discussions and analysis of sport cinema, television, electronic and print media will focus on how they impact athletic administrators and athletes at the secondary school and collegiate settings.
Credits: 3
MAA 582 - Research Methods in Sport and Athletic Administration
Students will explore research topics in the disciplines of athletic administration, understand how research methods can be utilized to form theories, learn how to critically review the published literatures, and write a comprehensive literature review that can be incorporated into a sport management capstone project.
Credits: 3
MAA 585 - Sport and Management Administration Event Planning
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge about the specialized field of event management and techniques and strategies required for planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of sport-related contests and special events.
Credits: 3
MAA 587 - Facilities, Design and Construction
The course will introduce the sport facility life-cycle concepts of strategic planning, design-development, construction delivery systems, financing, and operations. Students will develop a case statement and a request for proposal for a sport industry segments: a private sports club, an interscholastic, intercollegiate, or professional sport program, or a recreational enterprise.
Credits: 3
MAA 588A&B - Sport Management Practicum
The practicum is an intensive 200-hour field experience in which students apply management theory to the work environment and explore viable career paths in sport management. A 14-week period of full-time engagement is required of each student who is supervised by faculty and professionals in the field. Students also attend six on-campus seminars that require participation in group discussions and the completion of a minimum of four written assignments.
Credits: 6
MAA 590A&B - Athletic Administration Capstone Project I & II
This course requires the student to study a topic of their own choice, discuss their progress with the class and deliver a final paper that meets the following criteria: 1) makes an argument, describes or summarizes a position that is unique, original, or which directly applied to the student, 2) uses primary sources or applies to a primary organization as much as possible 3) conforms to the style and format of academic writing following Endicott College guidelines and 4) allows a student to demonstrate competencies gained from the courses completed in the Athletic Administration Program.  Â
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Credits: 6 Business
ACC 175 - Financial Accounting
Introduces students to basic accounting concepts and principles used in today’s business world. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of financial statements and maintenance of accounting records throughout the accounting cycle. Other topics within the framework of this course include the valuation of inventory, basic principles of internal control, accounting for the acquisition, depreciation and disposal of fixed assets, and current liabilities.
Credits: 3
ACC 185 - Managerial Accounting
Continues to develop the foundation for a thorough understanding of basic accounting principles. Emphasis is placed on the accounting issues that are relevant to the corporate form of business organization including, but not limited to, long-term liabilities, investments, dividends, and retained earnings. Other topics within the framework of this course include cash flow statements, and an introduction to cost accounting concepts and systems including budgetary planning.
Prerequisites & Notes
ACC 175
Credits: 3
BUS 110 - Business Computers I
Provides current introduction to computer system concepts and personal computers in particular. Implications of information technology on business are explored. Problem-solving skills using word processing and presentation software and the World Wide Web are developed.
Credits: 3
BUS 120 - Business Fundamentals I
Half of a two-semester integrative interdisciplinary course (with BUS 121) focusing on the interdependencies in business while providing a foundation for advanced study and a framework for defining internship and career direction. Readings, exercises, team projects, and the first internship experience are used to develop the analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills required for business success.
Credits: 3
BUS 200 - Marketing
An introductory overview of marketing in the 21st century. Techniques for the application of key marketing frameworks and tools for analyzing customers, competition, and marketing strengths and weaknesses are examined. Emphasis is placed on methods for the selection of target markets. Strategies that integrate product, price, promotion, and place to meet the needs of a target market are studied.
Credits: 3
BUS 270 - Communicating in Business
Develop critical oral and written managerial communication skills required of professionals. Students learn the characteristics of effective business communication, including the need to identify audiences and their preferred communication styles. Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are built through a variety of exercises that include crafting email, letters, memos, executive summaries and visual aids. Students learn how to incorporate evidence and effectively structure communications to deliver negative and positive business news, how to contend with ethical considerations and how to communicate persuasively. Additionally, focuses on how to use tables, figures, and graphs to tighten and enhance all forms of communication.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUS 121 and ENG 101 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3Business Administration
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ACCT 521 - Financial Reporting and Analysis
This course is designed to provide the analytical framework needed to understand and evaluate financial statements, employ and interpret financial ratios, and perform basic financial analysis. We will examine the current financial statements and ratios of companies to assess their profitability and risk and to identify the connections between their strategic decisions and their financial footprints. ”Profit” is examined through a critical lens.
Credits: 3
ACCT 550 - Taxation
Part of being financially savvy is having an understanding of how taxation affects business decisions; e.g., forming a corporation and raising capital, operating the firm, distributing cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, expanding through acquisition, and divesting lines of business. Taxes have a direct impact on cash flow and often divert 30 to 40 percent of the firm’s pretax cash flow to the government, effectively making the government the single largest stakeholder in many firms. Having an understanding of taxation and how firms plan accordingly is important for just about any career path you choose. Topics include the philosophy of taxation, income determination, deductions and credits, acquisition and disposition of property, and related gains and losses examined through the eyes of taxable entities (i.e., individuals, C corporations, S corporations and partnerships).
Credits: 3
ACCT 560 - Managerial Cost Accounting
This course studies the fundamentals of cost accounting within an industrial organization. The accounting functions relative to materials, labor, and factory overhead are treated in detail. Job order and process cost systems are fully explored. Topics include budgeting, product costing, activity-based costing, activity-based management, standard costs, cost variance analysis, cost estimation and prediction, cost-volume-profit analysis, performance measurement, non-manufacturing cost analysis, cost allocation, and transfer pricing. The material is examined from the perspective of students preparing to use management accounting information as managers, to support decision making (such as pricing, product mix, sourcing, and technology decisions) and short- and long-term planning, and to measure, evaluate, and reward performance.
Credits: 3
ACCT 570 - Intermediate Accounting
This course extends many of the concepts introduced in Accounting. The goal is to enable you to become more knowledgeable, skeptical consumers of financial information by teaching you to (1) understand and be able to reconstruct the accounting that produced the numbers you see in financial statements and the financial press, and (2) anticipate circumstances where financial information is likely to be biased or imprecise, in part by understanding the alternatives that were available at the time that a choice among accounting treatments was made. It gives students the opportunity to understand how management decisions can influence reported income, asset, and liability values, and offers students the tools necessary to analyze the impact of alternative reporting decisions on financial statements.
Credits: 3
BUA 504 - Entrepreneurial Endeavors
This course provides resources for the design and execution of new business ventures within organizations, between organizations, and on an individual basis. The implications of the entrepreneurial experience and its influence on structure, function, and operation of the evolving firm will be examined in several contexts. Objectives include: to understand and appreciation the skills required to act as an entrepreneur; to construct a framework for understanding the entrepreneurial process; to assess the resources required for an entrepreneurial venture; to assess the management and human resource needs of an entrepreneurial venture; and to understand the methods of harvesting the value of an entrepreneurial venture.
Credits: 3
BUA 507 - Organizational Behavior
This course is a comprehensive survey of the dynamics of behavior in organizations. It examines individual and group behavior, motivation, leadership styles, conflict, organizational culture, and the process of change in organizations. Through case studies and group exercise, the course emphasizes an analytical approach. One of the key features of this course is an Organizational Behavior audit that requires students working in teams to conduct a full audit of central Organizational Behavior topics at a local business and then to report the findings in a formal report and presentation.
Credits: 3
BUA 508 - Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
This course examines ethical decision making in the organizational context. It explores the issues that relate to defining the ethical dimension of the business or management decision, considering various alternatives for action, weighing the rights of various stakeholders, as well as evaluating the consequences that arise from a particular decision. The course also examines the business organization as a social institution. The firm is viewed in the context of the larger society with corresponding roles and responsibilities that arise as a social institution.
Credits: 3
BUA 510 - Accounting from a Manager’s Perspective
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the accounting process and systems and key financial statements for appropriate managerial decision making. The accounting of balance sheet and income statement items are examined in depth in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The course also examines managerial accounting concepts for preparation and interpretation of internal financial information. In this course, students develop skills in analyzing and recording business transactions to prepare financial statements, using the accounting equation to understand various components of the financial statement, and the relationships among financial statements to evaluate the performance of a business.
Credits: 3
BUA 515 - Managerial Finance and Decision Making
A study that emphasizes the financial issues that managers of business units of all sizes face in risk management, valuation, financing, and investment decisions. Analysis is built around the objective of balancing the multiple demands and interests of a variety of stakeholders: shareholders, management, suppliers, distributors, employees, the local environment and others. Topics will include examination of areas affecting business investment decisions (with measure of risk and profitability), analysis of corporate financial information, forecasting and budgeting, management of assets and liabilities, cost allocation, variance analysis, cash flow management, and capital budgeting. The course employs a multi-functional approach to managerial decisions.
Credits: 3
BUA 518 - Legal, Ethical, and International Environment of Business
The phenomenon of globalization has affected virtually every aspect of business. In the interconnected and interdependent global economy, commercial transactions
and international financial contracts have proliferated. Yet, the world is an assortment of more than 300 jurisdictions, each with its own rules and regulations. This has resulted in a complex international legal environment, often tangled with inconsistent legal rules and unpredictable judicial interpretative actions. Within this context, this course provides an overview of the legal aspects of international business transactions and will introduce students to the international legal framework. We will examine topics central to international business law, from the role of comparative law, to the laws governing multinational enterprises;foreign investment; money and banking; and sales of goods, services, labor, transportation, financing, and taxation. We will critically evaluate the substantive principles of law in relation to intellectual property rights, consumer protection, international sale of goods, and transnational dispute resolution by mediation, arbitration, and litigation. This will include consideration of the impact of law on international trade, globalization and regionalism, and the global monetary system. The course will also examine how globalization, deregulation, and technology create a highly competitive environment that affects the operational purpose and future of human resource management.
Credits: 3
BUA 520 - Managing in the Evolving Workplace
This is a foundational course for understanding and applying the practices of management in complex, rapidly changing global organizations. This course seeks to develop an understanding of the larger context in which business organizations operate. Political, social, legal, public policy, regulatory, and environmental contexts are covered accordingly. Also, this course will develop an understanding of traditional notions of the business organization, as compared with new management paradigms that create shared visions, employee empowerment and cross-functional, self-managed teams. Key topics surveyed include: The Role of Technology in the New Economy; The Wisdom of Teams; A Stakeholder Model of Corporate Responsibility; The Learning Organization; Knowledge Management; Strategic Management in the Global Economy.
Credits: 3
BUA 521 - Financial Reporting and Analysis
This course is designed to provide the analytical framework needed to understand and evaluate financial statements, employ and interpret financial ratios, and perform basic financial analysis. “Profit†is examined through a critical lens. Students learn how to use financial statements to evaluate a company for investment and/or merger and acquisition purposes. The material is presented in the context of the following business perspectives: the ethical dimensions; globalization implications; political, social, legal, and regulatory issues; and technological change.
Credits: 3
BUA 525 - e-Commerce and Evolving Business Practices
This course examines the new and changing technologies and issues in the business world as the use of the internet-based tools and services has become common place. This course investigates the rapidly evolving practices in business and examines the short and long-term impact on organizational culture, primary markets, policies, and procedures. It also looks at the management structure.
Credits: 3
BUA 527 - Financial Management and Control
This course is an applied financial and managerial accounting course. Principles of financial and managerial accounting are developed and used to examine the difficult strategic and operational decisions. The general objectives of this course are to provide the manager with the financial and managerial accounting theory, concepts, and tools necessary to make better financial management decisions and to enable the student to make sound judgments regarding financial analyses performed by others.
Credits: 3
BUA 529 - Project Management
This course focuses both on the analytical tools to manage projects as well as the people management tools necessary for project success. The entire process of implementing a project, from project definition to the evaluation of feasibility, scheduling, financial, and budgetary factors is examined in detail. Contemporary management techniques, based on Project Management Institute (PMI) current practices, are used in case analyses to deepen student understanding. Current software options are discussed.
Credits: 3
BUA 530 - Small Business Management
Every business begins as a small business. This course will seek to explore the roll-up-your-sleeves, “do more with less” mentality employed by successful businesses as they seek to reduce costs, streamline operations, and achieve more with smaller, smarter staffs. This course is geared towards entrepreneurs but will most certainly benefit anyone working in( (or desiring to work in) a small company environment. In the context of a start-up or operating small business subjects covered will include product development and positioning, process creation and implementation, staffing (and/or outsourcing), customer service, sales, and PR with limited resources. The franchise model will also be explored. The course will be taught mostly case style. Students will also gain a working, hands-on knowledge of the QuickBooks accounting software-a cornerstone of so many small businesses. There will be a mid-term, individual and/or team assignments and a final team project in which you will envision a small business venture of your own in the form of a business plan and final presentation.
Credits: 3
BUA 531 - Managerial Accounting
This course is a study of the use of cost accounting data by management as a tool for planning, control, and decision making. The course focuses on cost behavior, design of job order and process costing systems, cost-volume profit analysis, segment reporting, direct and absorption costing, standard cost systems, flexible budgets, capital budgeting, relevant costs, and product pricing. Further topics explored include: overhead, marginal cost analysis, break-even analysis, decision making, process costing, budget control, and capital investment appraisal.
Credits: 3
BUA 532 - Quantitative Methods for Decision Makers
This course provides the fundamental quantitative knowledge necessary for professionals to utilize the results of analyses to enhance the decision-making process. This course explores quantitative analysis including basic statistics principles such as descriptive statistics, probability distributions, inferential statistics (sampling), regression analysis, time-series analysis, non-parametric statistics, and quantitative analysis techniques such as optimization theory, decision analysis, and decision trees.
Credits: 3
BUA 535 - Managerial Economics
This course examines the principles or microeconomics by focusing on how to manage effectively in the context of customers, suppliers, competitors, and the regulatory environment. This course examines the microeconomic theories of marginal analysis and competitive analysis. Further, the course develops the principles of cost, strategy, and organizational analysis. Microeconomics will be used to demonstrate how managers evaluate both the internal structure and incentives within a firm, as well as the competitive forces external of the firm. Emphasis will be placed on the 2008-2009 financial crisis that has resulted in a deep world wide economic recession.
Credits: 3
BUA 541 - Marketing Management
This course is designed to provide an overview of marketing principles in the 21st century. Analysis of techniques for the application of key marketing frameworks and examination of tools for analyzing customers and competition in relation to strengths and weaknesses are conducted. Strategies for the integration of product, price, promotion, and placement are also discussed.
Credits: 3
BUA 542 - Operations and Logistics Management
This course considers the evolution of the modern operations function, the design of systems, and scheduling the management of materials and the provision of services. The course examines operations management as linking all aspects of the organization, including its employees, processes, customers, and suppliers. The student examines operations in the context of the organization as a whole. The course examines the various elements of operations management, from technical to organizational. Concepts explored include: quality, human resource management, supply chain management, and project management.
Credits: 3
BUA 543 - Leadership in Information Technology
This course focuses on the role of information technology and the challenges confronting the management of those resources. Handled in phases, it first compares and contrasts the traits of both manager and leader before moving to an overview of key IT functions (and their evolution over the past 25 years), culminating in an appreciation for what it takes to be an effective IT executive in today’s business world. Unlike a traditional information systems management course focusing on the detailed mechanisms of computer systems, software, networking, etc., this course assumes exposure and knowledge to those principles and builds on that knowledge to address the strategic and tactical issues facing IT management. Therefore, it is geared as a management course relevant to information technology versus a core computer science course.
Credits: 3
BUA 545 - Business Legal Issues/Law
This course examines the legal and regulatory environment of the American legal system and its relationship to business, including contracts, tort and criminal law, sales and consumer protection, agency and employment law, business organization, international law, and cyber law.
Credits: 3
BUA 556 - Applied Corporate Finance
In this course, students will study financial decisionmaking using the case method. Higher level business modules such as M&A, restructuring, supply chain,
corporate strategy, risk management, global product rollout, and company and asset valuation will be considered. Appropriate metrics and approaches will
be identified and applied to the issue as the enterprise effect of senior executive financial decisions is considered in tandem. The objective of this course is to provide the senior manager with a combination of financial and other analytical skills to solve high level business issues.
Credits: 3
BUA 560 - Marketing and Customer Value Management
Marketing management fundamentals are discussed as a process that explains the dynamic relationships between corporations and their target markets and audiences. Analysis, planning, implementation, and program management are emphasized throughout the course as support functions for corporate strategy focusing on customer value. The major objective of this course is to understand the relationship between incorporate (umbrella) strategies and brand strategies that offer their customers emotional and physical value.
Credits: 3
BUA 561 - Managing in the Global Business Environment
An examination of the multitude of forces and factors that influence organizations doing business on a global scale. Close examination will be given to methods of managing global organizations as they adapt to cultural, regulatory, market, and economic differences as they seek to accomplish organizational objectives. Important management issues specific to international business will be discussed to prepare students to improve their management capabilities. Key issues examined in the course will be an overview of the legal aspects of international business transactions; laws governing multi-national enterprise; foreign investment; money and banking; impact of law on international trade, and the global monetary system.
Credits: 3
BUA 562 - Management Tools in the E-Business Environment
This course is designed to provide an overview of management decision support systems, enterprise resource planning, and operations and production management. Techniques for the application of key management frameworks and tools for the analysis of operational and financial competitive strengths and weaknesses are also examined.
Credits: 3
BUA 575 - Field Study: Consulting Project
This seminar is designed to facilitate student teams as they embark upon an actual management consulting engagement with a local client. Students meet once a week with the instructor who works as an advisor throughout this project. This is a hands-on learning environment whereby students apply concepts acquired throughout the MBA program.
Credits: 3
BUA 578 - IT in Management
This course investigates the strategic role of managing the acquisition, implementation, and maintenance of information technology. In order to understand how to manage technologies, the student will first be exposed to the current core technologies that support business functions. Students will gain exposure to the different systems that support complex business needs such as Customer Relation Management (CRM), Knowledge Management (KM), Decision Support (DSS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Supply Chain Management Systems (SCM). The delivery approach for this course will be lectures, case studies, review of current technology trends, and discussion.
Credits: 3
BUA 580 - Creativity and Leadership
This course links management concepts with the content of study in other business disciplines, including the humanities and social sciences. The course demonstrates how general managers benefit when they integrate the concepts and theories from other disciplines into organizational governance and operations. It stresses the need for stimulation, vision, and challenge in organizations while it develops methods of stretching individual and team capacities, avoiding complacency and habits in operations. Students learn about leadership as an influence process and apply that knowledge to solving real situations within organizations.
Credits: 3
BUA 581 - Managing Information Systems
This course will investigate the role of information and systems in organzations by focusing on the following: (1) Work Place Technology Overview-databases, networks, software, client server, hardware; (2) Managing Technology (Production and Development)-system development life cycle, project management, managing production systems, software evaluation; (3) Process Automation-business process, re-engineering, total quality management; (5) Management Perspective-staffing, managing workflow, leveraging systems to support decisions, outsourcing, “meet the CIO.”
Credits: 3
BUA 582 - Business Research Methods
A basic course for general managers and executives in understanding and applying research and data analysis for problem solving in organizations. Students will study research design strategies, sources and collection of data, and the analysis and presentation of data as applied to problem solving, decision making, and strategic planning in organizations. The course will explore traditional research techniques and use the internet to conduct data collection and research projects. As an end product, each student group will develop and present a research proposal that they will then work on throughout their MBA curriculum.
Credits: 3
BUA 585 - Human Resources in Transition
During the past decade, in a major paradigm shift, the human resource function has been moving away from its traditional role as a paper-pushing, hiring/firing support mechanism and toward bottom-line decision making. In growing numbers of corporations, employees are viewed as an integral resource, vital to the success of the firm. This, in turn, has often resulted in an expansion of the Human Resource Management (HRM) role. On the other hand, some multinational corporations have moved in the opposite direction, flattening their organizational structures and marginalizing HRM, devolving its responsibilities to staff positions.Meanwhile, international developments are becoming ever more significant as a result of the globalization of trade, finance, and the world economy. As globalization and deregulation create a world of hyper-competition, what is the operational purpose and future of HRM? This course will enable students to examine these and other current HRM issues and strategic models.
Credits: 3
BUA 587 - Business Policy and Strategy
Business policy and strategic management are two overlapping concepts that are studied from the perspective of CEOs, Board of Directors, and often times Vice Presidents. While policy focuses more on the purpose, direction, mission, and organizational values, strategic management deals more with creating a long-term management plan for enabling the organization to effectively implement new ideas and changes as required for continuous growth. Many issues, and decisions facing senior level management are very complex, dynamic, and sometimes unstructured. The overall purpose of this course is to provide conceptual an analytical tools to enable students to think strategically about how to effect positive change within the organization and in the society at large.
Credits: 3
BUA 591 - Business Research Seminar I
The first in a three course series. Each seminar is four hours, and is interspersed across the curriculum. The Thesis Advisor, who serves as the main resource to the students during the research process, will facilitate these seminars, which represent critical milestones in the development of the Master’s thesis.
Credits: 1
BUA 592 - Business Research Seminar II
The second in a three course series. Each seminar is four hours, and is interspersed across the curriculum. The Thesis Advisor, who serves as the main resource to the students during the research process, will facilitate these seminars, which represent critical milestones in the development of the Master’s thesis.
Credits: 1
BUA 593 - Business Research Seminar III
The third and final course in a three course series. Each seminar is four hours, and is interspersed across the curriculum. The Thesis Advisor, who serves as the main resource to the students during the research process, will facilitate these seminars, which represent critical milestones in the development of the Master’s thesis.
Credits: 1
ENTP 503 - Family Business
Family businesses are the cornerstone of the United States economy, and these businesses require a different type of structure, management, and accountability. This course will be devoted to the operation of a family business, including historic, financial, strategy, operation, succession planning, and marketing.
Credits: 3
ENTP 513 - Entrepreneurial Enterprise
The purpose of this course is to learn about how entrepreneurs find the one idea that leads them to success. Tools that are needed to spot the idea and manage it successfully will be imparted in this class. Additionally, there will be a particular focus on the “entrepreneurial manager” and the personal skills needed to manage innovation and the development of new ideas, products, and services within an organization. As a result, this class will focus simultaneously on the concept of creative innovation as well as the traditional business aspects of bringing a new idea to market.
Credits: 3
ENTP 526 - Entrepreneurial Marketing
Marketing has taken on a different texture in today’s business world. Marketing now includes such activities as social media, blogging, tweeting, guerilla marketing, viral marketing, buzz marketing in addition to the more traditional forms of marketing. These new forms of marketing are a blessing and curse because it requires the savvy entrepreneur to manage marketing activity in a completely different manner. Additionally, this course will focus on entrepreneurial marketing and how marketing efforts can influence or create new markets to meet consumer demand.
Credits: 3
ENTP 530 - Entrepreneurial Venture Finance
Venture financing is one of the most important aspects of an entrepreneur’s efforts. Without financing, there is not much that can happen. Often referred to as seed or start-up financing, the entrepreneur has to be fortunate enough to be able to finance the venture on his/her own or savvy enough to raise capital either through bank loans, personal loans or venture capital. The course will cover the basic concept of venture financing.
Credits: 3
FNCE 521 - Financial Reporting and Analysis
This financial course is designed to provide the analytical framework needed to understand and evaluate financial statements, employ and interpret financial ratios, and perform basic financial analysis. We will examine the current financial statements and ratios of companies to assess their profitability and risk and to identify the connections between their strategic decisions and their financial footprints. ”Profit” is examined through a critical lens.
Credits: 3
FNCE 560 - Evaluating Capital Investments
This course focuses on the financial-economic analysis of corporate investment decisions. One of the most important decisions a firm makes is how to best allocate its capital resources. Business managers need to be able to analyze and communicate the value impact of proposed capital expenditures and strategic decisions. We will explore such topics as discounted cash-flow analysis, alternative decision criteria, mutually exclusive investments, lease vs. buy decisions, monte-carlo simulation and real options.
Credits: 3
FNCE 570 - Financial Markets and Institutions
This course is intended to help you understand the role of financial institutions and markets play in the business environment that you will face in the future. It also helps you to develop a series of applications of principles from finance and economics that explore the connection between financial markets, financial institutions and the economy. On the financial markets side, we will learn about the role of money and the importance of interest rates in determining economic activity; determinants of level of interest rates. On the institutions side, we will learn commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, the Federal Reserve Systems and their role of in the economy. We analyze issues in innovation and regulation with basic principles of financial economics. Recent events are used to illustrate concepts and develop analytical skills.
Credits: 3
FNCE 580 - Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
This course acquaints MBA students with the theoretical and more practical aspects of investment analysis, for security selection and portfolio managment purposes. The goal is to expose students to material that any participant in the investments industry-from private investor to pension fund consultant to portfolio manager-will find useful. We also explore active vs. passive investment strategies, fundamental vs. technical analysis, trading practices, and performance evaluation. The role of futures and options in hedging and speculation will be explored. Students are expected to become familiar with current events in the financial news. The course includes a deeper coverage of some tools that are familiar from the first finance course (Financial Management) and, mostly, other tools not seen previously in the curriculum.
Credits: 3
HCMT 550 - American Health Policy
The healthcare system is the U.S. is complex, highly regulated and influenced by numerous stakeholder groups and special interests. This course will introduce students to the historical public policy context in which our current system operates, including how legislation is made and the role state and federal governments play. The course will explore how the healthcare delivery system is structured and regulated with a special emphasis on how public policies have, and continue to, influence healthcare delivery and innovation. In addition, the course will cover the financing of healthcare-both public and private-and explore the rising costs of healthcare. After covering issues surrounding quality, access to care and the uninsured, the course will delve into understanding the recently passed healthcare reform law and its impact on key healthcare stakeholders.
Credits: 3
HCMT 560 - Healthcare Finance
The U.S. healthcare system is financed by every facet of society: individuals, businesses and government. This course will decipher the complex underpinnings of our system from a financing perspective, with a focus on who pays for it, how it’s paid for, who generates the costs and what does the future hold. The course will review the basics of managerial accounting in a healthcare setting, understanding balance sheets and financial statements and analyzing financial conditions of healthcare organizations. The course will also cover what goes into costs in a healthcare system, including labor costs, acquisition costs, regulation and insurance. The course will also explore the role and types of healthcare insurance in more detail, with an emphasis on contracting, cost-shifting and the role of government. After examining current and innovative payment structures, the course will take a macroeconomic view of the current landscape to examine what may happen under health reform. While the course will touch on the principles of healthcare economics, prior experience with economics is not a prerequisite.
Credits: 3
HCMT 570 - Health Informatics and Health IT Systems
Advances in technology have greatly impacted the organization, delivery and management of healthcare. This course will explore the basic tenets of health informatics, with an emphasis on how managers can use and leverage information technology to successfully lead their organization. The course will review the health informatics landscape and the fundamentals of using information technology, including the regulations that govern its use, such as the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act. Issues of interoperability, security, privacy and confidentiality will be addressed, as will the federal “meaningful use” guidelines. The advent of electronic medical records has given rise to new advances in computerized physician order entry, clinical decision support and quality improvement initiatives. Importantly, the course will also explore the future of health informatics, including the impact on patient decision making and the rise in telemedicine. Throughout the course, students will explore the operations management principles necessary to successfully manage their informatics infrastructure for peak organizational performance.
Prerequisites & Notes
students will explore the operations management principles necessary to successfully manage their informatics infrastructure for peak organizational performance.”
Credits: 3
HCMT 580 - Regulation and Strategic Planning
Many industries in the U.S. are regulated - airlines, utilities, automobiles - but few are impacted as greatly by various and often competing regulations as the U.S. healthcare system. As such, a successful leader in healthcare must understand the complex regulatory environment in order to strategically plan for her or his company’s growth and ensure the ultimate goal of any healthcare delivery system - the delivery of quality, patient-centered care. This course will provide students with a broad and fundamental understanding of the various regulations (federal, state and local) guiding and impacting the U.S. healthcare system with a focus on how to think strategically and critically about the management and growth of healthcare companies. The course will focus on regulations impacting hospitals and provider groups, but will also review the regulatory landscape for health insurance companies and life sciences companies. Throughout the course, there will be an emphasis on risk management in the context of identifying, measuring and managing risk, especially the use of data to develop a comprehensive risk management strategy. Students will become familiar with the strategies used in healthcare management to proactively and reactively manage various regulations, stakeholders and risks.
Credits: 3
HMT 550 - Hotel Facility Design
This course focuses on the programming, design process, principles of space planning, and general operations of hospitality facilities. Emphasis will be on architectural components including space planning, furniture, materials, building systems, building code, and health and life safety compliance. Environmental psychology, Anthropometrics, Proxemics and sustainability implications will be explored. Students will gain an overview of the design process, key players, and a command of the language and terms commonly incorporated in the design and construction of foodservice and hospitality facilities.
Credits: 3
HMT 560 - Hotel Risk Management
In the hotel industry, which entirely depends on the services it offers, it is imperative to identify and manage risk effectively. From a supervisory perspective, risk shall be analyzed, evaluated, and assessed, from both proactive and post crisis posture. Using a risk management model to identify and assess risk, implement strategies and evaluate outcomes, students will understand how properly designed processes are used to protect individuals, organizations, or departments against financial, physical, legal and other damages including terrorism and natural disaster. A critical understanding of how each department of hotel operations requires its own unique parameters for risk management will be explored.
Credits: 3
HMT 570 - Marketing Quality Service in Hospitality
Hospitality Quality Service is a comprehensive course focused on problems and strategies specific to marketing and quality of services. Problems commonly encountered in services such as inability to inventory, difficulty in synchronizing demand and supply, and difficulty in controlling quality will be addressed. Topics include: concepts of service science design and engineering of services, human dimensions in service management and ethical consideration. The course will provide students with requisite knowledge in the field of marketing service quality.
Credits: 3
HMT 580 - Hotel Revenue Management
Hotel Revenue Management will investigate how the combination of price, supply and demand, can optimize revenue objectives to ensure maximum profitability. Historically, revenue management/ yield mange. This course focuses on how the organization should set and update price and product availability across its distribution channels in order to maximize profitability. Students will review the main revenue management methodologies that are utilized by the hospitality industry. Issues of legality and customer backlash are examined in the context of charging different prices for virtually the same product/service.
Credits: 3
HRMT 505 - Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and benefits are key motivators for why employees come to and stay at an employer. As turnover costs time and money, companies want to attract and retain the best talent, and that involves compensating them fairly. While Human Resources is not a profit center in an organization, compensation and benefits are the largest cost outlay most companies have. So it behooves an organization to manage their comp and benefits strategy. In this course, we will examine how organizations can design and implement successful compensation programs that address both employee and employer considerations.
Credits: 3
HRMT 511 - Human Resource Laws and Compliance
This course examines the legal and ethical considerations managers and human resource professionals must make in developing practices and procedures
for managing their work force. This course has a particular emphasis on how to develop best practices to ensure compliance and avoid costly litigation.
Credits: 3
HRMT 517 - Organizational and Individual Development
This course examines the strategic methods organizations use to develop their employees in order to meet company goals and objectives. We will examine various training methods, as well as consulting, coaching and measurement of behavioral and attitudinal change.
Credits: 3
HRMT 522 - Recruitment and Selection
This course explores the processes whereby an organization identifies, evaluates and builds its workforce. Numerous considerations, both legal and organizational, need to be taken into account in attracting and retaining good workers.
Credits: 3
INBS 550 - International Marketing
We will focus on the unique problems associated with managing marketing operations across national borders. How can the firm identify and satisfy global customer needs better than the competition while coordinating marketing activities within the international environment? Topics include: the impact of culture on the global marketing environment; how to identify global market opportunities for an existing enterprise or a new venture; how to apply industry analysis, assessment of risk and new customer identification techniques in an international context; and how to develop and implement effective comprehensive marketing strategies on a global scale.
Credits: 3
INBS 560 - International Business Negotiation
This course will use a combination of simulations, role plays, readings, and class discussions to develop effective approaches to reaching agreement in international business negotiations. Students will be introduced to cross-cultural communication styles, national business expectations, and political interests that may diverge from the familiar and can often impede cross-border agreements. We will draw upon negotiation theory and cases to analyze specific international business negotiations and, through dynamic in-class simulations, gain hands-on experience in international business negotiation, conflict resolution, mediation, and arbitration.
Credits: 3
INBS 570 - International Business Law
This course provides an overview of the legal aspects of international business transactions and will introduce students to the international legal framework. We will examine topics central to international business law, from the role of comparative law, to the laws governing multinational enterprises; foreign investment; money and banking; and sales of goods, services, and labor. We will critically evaluate the substantive principles of law in relation to intellectual property rights, consumer protection, international sales of goods, and transnational dispute resolution by mediation, arbitration and litigation. This will include consideration of the impact of law on international trade, globalization and regionalism, and the global monetary system.
Credits: 3
INBS 580 - Business and Management in BRIC Countries
This course will examine the market dynamics and political economies of the BRIC countries with particular attention to international trade, FDI, and the nations’ probable future impact on the developing and developed worlds. The acronym BRIC was coined by a Goldman Sachs economist in 2001. The term refers to four countries (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) that were perceived to be likely to develop the world’s next biggest economies by 2050. Together, the BRIC countries include 40% of the world’s population and encompass about one quarter of the earth’s land mass. The four economies in aggregate contributed more than a third of global GDP growth during the past decade and constitute 25% of the world economy in terms of purchasing power parity. The term BRIC has become popular in the global media as well as by the leaders of these countries. The acronym has often been used to suggest a shift in global economic power away from the USA and the other G7 economies towards these four emerging nations. Although the BRIC countries have experienced remarkable economic growth during the past decade, the road has not been smooth nor is it likely to be in the future.
Credits: 3
MGMT 507 - Leadership Principles
This course will survey leadership in an attempt to define a useful framework for students to use in their work and personal lives. Because leadership is such an interesting and subjective concept, we will examine historical and contemporary models and practices, extending our search into the impact of leadership on work unit climate, creativity, and corporate ethics. We will use articles, movie segments, recordings of speeches, and other experiential activities to access new perspectives of how to be a leader. Each student will be required to develop a personal statement of leadership as a major outcome of the class.
Credits: 3
MGMT 509 - Business Ethics
This course will examine “self” in relation to the ethical platforms that individuals and future leaders need to understand so as to know how personal beliefs and actions might affect or influence your ability to be an effective business leader. This course will also examine the fundamental aspects of business ethics as it relates to the theoretical nature of the topic of business ethics and all of the facets of business ethics, including all stakeholders, who are affected by the impact of ethical or non-ethical decisions.
Prerequisites & Notes
including all stakeholders
Credits: 3
MGMT 527 - Creativity and Innovation
The goal of this course is to drive home concepts, models, frameworks, and tools that managers need in a world where creativity and innovation is fast becoming a pre-condition for competitive advantage. This course explores some of the best practices of some of the world’s most creative and innovative firms. It also explores how we can personally be more creative and innovative in our individual lives. This course gives a broad overview of innovation and the managerial decisions that influence innovative performance.
Credits: 3
MGMT 547 - Managing Innovation and Organizational Change
The course includes the study of how innovations are developed and examines how individuals and groups become effective idea generators. In addition, the course examines organizational culture and the impact of culture on innovation and change. The course will also give the student a first-hand look and feel of how organizations change and how individuals in the organization can become proactive participants in the many changes occurring in business today. In addition to lecture and class discussions, the course will rely heavily on case analysis.
Credits: 3
MKTG 518 - Customer Relationship Management
This course examines the customer relationship management process. The course will focus on the phases of a typical customer relationship, from acquisition to maintenance to renewal or re-acquisition. Course components will include the elements of a customer relationship cycle, the best practices for managing customer relationships, the relationship between marketing, sales and customers, and a look at the ways companies use CRM systems.
Credits: 3
MKTG 524 - Marketing and Product Management
This course examines the strategies and tactics for successful product management. Topics include market research, requirements definition, value propositions, and brand management. The interrelation of marketing processes and product management processed will be highlighted.
Credits: 3
MKTG 531 - Sales Force Management
This course focuses on the processes and best practices for managing a sales force. Sales strategies and techniques will be examined. The course will focus on the optimal use of sales teams to promote brand, manage customer relationships, and generate increased revenue for the firm.
Credits: 3
MKTG 553 - Digital Marketing
This course examines current practices of integrated marketing campaigns. The interactivity of the various elements of integrated marketing will be discussed, including print, video, online and Web 2.0 activities. The course will emphasize that marketing managers have more tools and media to reach their targets, but the fundamental objectives of marketing programs remain the same.
Credits: 3
NPPA 550 - Managing the Non-Profit
The non-profit manager has to understand and become proficient in operating in an environment that has a board of trustees, specific non-profit budgeting and accounting processes and cycles and unique reporting requirements. This course will introduce students to the legal implications of non-profit status, the variety of structures for non-profits, the financial management and annual planning cycle, working with a volunteer board, and managing programs and program outcomes.
Credits: 3
NPPA 560 - Marketing and Fundraising in Non-Profits
Donations, grants and government support are the usual keystones of non-profit funding. More and more, non-profits have also begun to produce earned revenue through the sales of services and products. This program will explore these vital and changing areas of non-profit funding with examples from both large and small organizations.
Credits: 3
NPPA 570 - Non-Profit Leadership
Leading the contemporary non-profit organization takes enormous creativity, resourcefulness, tact and diplomacy. This class will explore the many roles of the non-profit leader, including the basic skills of managing change, creativity and innovation. Special emphasis will be placed on solving what appear to be intractable problems with fresh ideas and innovative thinking. Other topics include how to operationalize ideas through influencing, conflict resolution and recruiting volunteers.
Credits: 3
NPPA 580 - Providing Direction for Non-Profits
Without a clearly articulated vision of the future, a non-profit can be handicapped both in operational efficiency and fund-raising appeal. On the other hand, when a non-profit has a strategy, it can be used to unify and attract volunteers, energize donors, and allow growth through planning. This course will introduce the wide variety of non-profit sectors and missions, how these sectors generate and articulate strategic plans, how traditional and alternative methods can be used in strategic planning, and strategy pitfalls and traps. The class will also focus on entrepreneurial aspects of growing non-profits, including creative approaches to providing value to donors and recipients as well as earned revenue alternatives. Finally, we will speculate on the future of non-profits in our challenging economy.
Credits: 3
OPMT 550 - High Performance Service Management
This course is focused on the business strategic and tactical operational challenges, which are required to optimize services provided to customer. The aim of high performance service management is to synchronize service parts, resource forecasting, service partners, field service activities, along with service pricing. Five core operational task will be explored in deeper detail; Service concept, Customer and supplier relationships, Service delivery, Performance management and measurements, and service design as a competitive advantage.
Credits: 3
OPMT 560 - Lean Thinking and 6 Sigma
This course is a synergized concept of Lean and Six Sigma principles on driving the elimination of seven kinds of waste. Exploring the cost of defects, overproduction, transportation, waiting time, inventory levels, motion and over processing on the success and profitability of a company. Striving for improvement in quality of goods and services is at the heart of Lean Six Sigma with its 3.4 defects per millions opportunities (DPMO). The techniques of Lean Thinking process along with Six Sigma quality tools create a strong methodology for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Credits: 3
OPMT 570 - Global Logistics
A logistics system includes the planning and coordination of the physical movement aspects of a firm’s operations such that a flow of materials, parts, and finished goods is achieved in a manner that minimizes total costs for the level of service desired. Students will learn to use various logistical methods and models to enhance the time and place utility of goods. Topics include transportation alternatives, inventory control, warehousing, location decisions, distribution, and setting customer service standards.
Credits: 3
OPMT 580 - Global Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management includes the design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand, and measuring supplier performance globally. Students will examine a complete overview of material flow from internal and external suppliers throughout the enterprise. Topics include basic elements of the supply chain, lean processes, procurement and strategic sourcing, total quality management (TQM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), demand planning and capacity management.
Credits: 3
PMGT 512 - Business Analysis Techniques Used in Project and Program Management
Financial information is important to determining the fiscal health of a program or project. A program and project manager must be an effective communicator, display an understanding of an activity, and must be able to analyze financial information. This course explains the basics of accounting, pricing and job costing, as well as the systems analysis of project timing and earned value.
Credits: 3
PMGT 523 - Negotiation and Conflict
Negotiation and conflict resolution are integral parts of daily life and working with people. Project managers need the skills to handle people problems whether the problems are within the team or with clients, customers, and stakeholders. This course covers the foundations of negotiation, negotiation strategy including planning and framing, how to recognize and prepare for the phases of a negotiation, and how cultural differences are increasingly playing a role in the global economy.
Credits: 3
PMGT 525 - Program Management
This course offers a unique perspective to the student and allows for skill acquisition to ensure success in varying business environments. Programs are typically critical in nature and focused on business results. Programs may also be recurring events, which if not given the attention to detail that is required, can result in the failure of the event. This course will examine team development, program focus, budget preparation and execution.
Credits: 3
PMGT 528 - Scheduling Tools and Techniques
Successful projects start with sound planning and reach completion based on effective project management techniques. While establishing baselines are key to project success, measuring progress and adapting to changing circumstances is vital to accomplishing project objectives. Topics will include project estimating, measure of project performance with particular emphasis on keeping a project on course, best practices in project estimating schedules, costs and resource requirements, and techniques aimed at early problem identification.
Credits: 3Business Management
ACC 150 - Accounting I
Presentation of accounting as the language of business and as an essential part of the decision-making process for the business manager and investor, based on generally accepted accounting principles. Provides understanding of the preparation, uses, and limitations of financial statements. Introduction to the methods of valuation of inventories and estimation of depreciation.
Credits: 3
ACC 151 - Accounting II
Continues to develop the foundations for a thorough understanding of basic accounting principles. The emphasis is on accounting issues that are relevant to the corporate form of business organizations. In particular, dividends, retained earnings, long-term liabilities, and investments are examined. Introduces cash flow statements and cost/profit relationships. Ends with the comparison of financial and managerial accounting.
Prerequisites & Notes
ACC 150.
Credits: 3
ACC 205 - Financial Analysis
Highlights the financial concepts needed to support managment decision-making. Students are exposed to the elements of financial statements, with particular emphasis on the fundamental principles that guide financial reporting. The course also focuses on measurement issues that managers must understand to make good financial decisions.
Credits: 3
BUS 121 - Business Fundamentals II
Half of a two-semester integrative interdisciplinary course (with BUS 120), focuses on the interdependencies in business while providing a foundation for advanced study and a framework for defining internship and career direction. Readings, exercises, team projects, and the first internship experience are used to develop the analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills required for business success.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUS 120
Credits: 3
BUS 210 - Finance
An introduction to finance including organization, taxes, capital markets, the commercial banking system, interest rates, financial analysis, financial forecasting, working capital management, marketable securities, accounts receivables, inventories, and short term credit markets. Students will use financial computers and/or software applications to apply concepts.
Prerequisites & Notes
ACC 175
Credits: 3
BUS 300 - Entrepreneurship
Examines the historic evolution as well as the economic and societal impact of the entrepreneurship process, from conception to implementation of a new venture. Focus is on attributes of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial teams in their search for and assessment of various resources to convert opportunities into profitable businesses.
Credits: 3
BUS 302 - Legal Environment for the Business Manager
This course gives students a working knowledge of the legal system and the law and how it affects day-to-day operations of businesses all over the world. Topics include: small business and the law, the judicial process, trials and alternative dispute resolution, Constitutional law, the administrative agency, contracts and liability, debtor/creditor relationships, labor law, employment discrimination and sexual harassment, environmental law, consumer protection, federal securities and anti-trust law, and international corporations and the law.
Credits: 3
BUS 303 - International Business
An overview of the environment in which international businesses compete. This course introduces the student to the impact of culture and political economy on business decision making, the economics and politics of international trade and investment, the nature of the international monetary system, the strategies and structures that characterize successful international enterprises, and the special role that each business function plays within a firm operating globally.
Credits: 3
BUS 305 - Human Resource Management
This course examines employee-employer relationships in the work place today. Policy areas covered are: job design, recruiting, employee selection, placement, job training and career development, performance evaluation, compensation strategies, incentives, and benefits. There is also discussion of current economic situations as they impact the work place today, including labor/management relations.
Credits: 3
BUS 314 - Business, Government, and Society
An exploration of the relationships between business enterprise and local, state, and federal governments. The course will develop an understanding of the substance, nature, and dimensions of the relationship and its impact on society. Such issues as lobbying, ethics, regulations, and the public interest will be considered in contemporary case studies, reading, and presentations.
Credits: 3
BUS 320 - Organizational Behavior
A comprehensive investigation into the dynamics of behavior in organizations. Examines individual and group behavior, motivation, leadership styles, conflict, organizational culture, and the process of change in organizations. Through case studies and group exercise, the course emphasizes an analytical approach. Satisfies the Individual and Society General Education requirement.
Credits: 3
BUS 325 - Operations Management
An introduction to operations and production management. This course examines the evolution of the modern operations function, the design of systems and scheduling, the management of materials, and the provision of services in contemporary businesses. All facets of an enterprise, including employees, processes, customers, and suppliers are looked at as a system.
Credits: 3
BUS 330 - Consumer Behavior
Study of the consumer as a decision maker. Social and psychological influences on purchasing decisions are examined with emphasis on their implications for retail marketing strategy. Topics include: external and internal influences on consumer lifestyles, the nature of consumer motivation, the purchase decision process as it relates to the consumption of consumer goods and services, and appropriate marketing responses.
Credits: 3
BUS 355 - Risk Management
Addresses present and emerging needs in a variety of industries and professional fields. Provides an overview of systematic responses used to manage potential threats to individuals, organizations and agencies through the use of strategies and procedures engineered to minimize consequences and maximize opportunities. Using a Risk Management Model to identify and assess risk, implement strategies and evaluate outcomes, students will understand how properly designed risk management processes are used to protect individuals, organizations, or agencies against financial, physical, legal and other damages, including risk associated with terrorism and natural disaster.
Credits: 3
BUS 415 - Business Negotiation
Provides students with techniques for becoming skillful negotiators in a wide range of settings. The framework and fundamental steps of negotiating action plans are examined. Students will be introduced to current theory surrounding the negotiation process.
Credits: 3
BUS 450 - Dynamics of Leadership
An extensive look at the nature of leadership and the dilemmas facing leaders of people at work. In-depth analysis of the forces motivating the behavior of people working in ongoing and temporary groups. Includes problems of authority and influence, development of roles and norms, initiation of change, and dealing with resistance. Recognition of women’s and men’s parity in leadership opportunities is a major consideration.
Credits: 3
BUS 475 - Business Strategy and Policy
A culminating course in the Business program, examines the challenge to top management presented by a new or expanding business. Students learn decision making for an organization experiencing growth and change. Topics include organization planning and strategy in a competitive environment. The student is asked, from the point of view of the senior manager, to integrate and apply the knowledge learned in accounting, finance, marketing, organizational behavior, etc., to develop a comprehensive strategy for a firm that can lead to competitive advantage and high performance results.
Credits: 3Center for Leadership
Computer Science
CSC 101 - Introduction to Computer Science
Examines the relationship of computer hardware, operating systems and applications software. Provides an introduction to principles of web design, networking, and the Internet. Considers the impact of information technology on Society. Satisfies Science and Technology General Education requirement.
Credits: 3
CSC 160 - Introduction to Programming
Provides an introduction to computer programming concepts and functions. Introduces problem-solving methods and algorithm development using software programming. Includes procedural and data abstractions, program design, debugging, testing, and documentation. Covers data types, control structures, functions, parameter passing, library functions, and arrays. Weekly programming laboratory exercises in C++. Must be registered for lecture and lab sections. Satisfies Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirement.
Credits: 3
CSC 160L - Introduction to Programming Lab
Provides an introduction to computer programming concepts and functions. Introduces problem-solving methods and algorithm development using software programming. Includes procedural and data abstractions, program design, debugging, testing, and documentation. Covers data types, control structures, functions, parameter passing, library functions, and arrays. Weekly programming laboratory exercises in C++. Must be registered for lecture and lab sections. Satisfies Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirement.
Credits: 1
CSC 200 - Website Development and Programming
An examination of the key technologies and applications used for Internet productions. The course reviews the development of the internet as a communication medium and some of the areas in which it has an impact on society. Topics covered include basic Internet applications, digital imaging techniques, as well as an introduction to audio and video production for the web. This course is offered in a Windows OS environment.
Credits: 3
CSC 340 - Database Management
Survey of the basic concepts and theories in data modeling and relational database management. The course covers the development of database applications and solutions to satisfy user needs. In addition, students examine the use of the database in contemporary organizations and explore issues surrounding database access, use, and confidentiality.
Credits: 3
CSC 350 - Network Operations Management
An analysis of the tools and techniques used in the administration and design of computing systems. The topics covered include: IP network math, network architectures and protocols; system installation; operations; file systems and structures; device configuration and management; account administration; and network security. Principles of contemporary network systems are explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 101 and three credits of math.
Credits: 3Criminal Justice
CJ 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
This course provides an overview of the components of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, and corrections. In addition, the course provides an understanding of what crime is, why crime occurs, how much crime there is, the juvenile justice system and victims of crimes’ rights in the criminal justice system. This course provides the foundation for all subsequent criminal justice and law courses.
Credits: 3
CJ 151 - Criminal Law
A complete review of federal and state criminal statutes with a case analysis approach. Elements of crimes against persons, property and other societal deviations. Intent, limitations, defenses and burden of proof are included.
Credits: 3
CJ 205 - The American Court System
An examination of the pre-adjudication and adjudication stages of the criminal process. The roles of the various participants in the criminal trial will also be examined. Focus is on the manner in which the trial system works and the rules governing its operation.
Credits: 3
CJ 210 - Police Process
An examination of the social and historical setting of the police. Additionally, the police role in society, police discretion, police career, values and culture, organization and tactics will be examined.
Credits: 3
CJ 215 - Corrections
A study of the history and development of the adult correctional system as part of the larger adult criminal justice system. Includes a review and analysis of theories of punishment, a study of institutionalization, alternatives to incarceration, and the roles of convicted offenders and the criminal justice personnel who work with them.
Credits: 3
CJ 230 - Technical Applications in Criminal Justice
This course provides an overview of the use of information technology systems within the criminal justice community and examines the evolution of information technology in criminal justice, applied uses of today’s technology in criminal justice and the integration of technology into police operations, court and prosecution services and correctional administration. Students will explore technologies and systems that criminal justice practitioners use and depend on every day including, but not limited to, database systems, analytical software, information sharing and communications interoperability, mapping and geo-spatial software; biometrics, and networking and information security services.
Credits: 3
CJ 241 - Victimology
Examination of current theory and research regarding victims of crime. Devotes attention to concepts such as victim vulnerability and victim culpability. In addition, the course discusses the implications of a victim oriented perspective for the administration of justice and assesses current victim programs, including restitution, mediation, and compensation.(Formerly CJ 356)
Credits: 3
CJ 300 - The Juvenile Justice Systems
An examination of the underlying theory and operation of the juvenile justice system. Analysis of the procedures used to process an alleged juvenile delinquent through the justice system and the impact of juvenile delinquency on the general society will be conducted. The course will also focus on the similarities and differences between the juvenile and the adult criminal justice system.
Credits: 3
CJ 301 - Criminal Procedures
This course focuses on an historical evaluation of the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 14th Amendments and the use of making rights prescribed under the Bill of Rights applicable to the individual states. Inherent problems are detailed as the Constitution applies to police practices, illegal search and seizure, and right to counsel. Precedents are studied for the conclusions reached.
Credits: 3
CJ 341 - Domestic Violence
This course will cover the history of domestic violence as a social problem, its dynamics, prevalence, outcomes, research issues, and contemporary domestic violence policy. The course will focus on domestic violence in the United States. The goal of this course is to provide students with a broad understanding of domestic violence, its effects on today’s society and the resources available to address it. The course will also cultivate the knowledge and skills that will allow students to critically evaluate representations of domestic violence in a variety of contexts. (Formerly CJ 425)
Credits: 3Early Childhood Education
ECE 500 - Child Development
This course studies the development of the child from infancy through adolescence, examining major cognitive, physiological, emotional, and social changes that occur during this period. It articulates how factors within the child, family, and broader society shape the process of development. Through classroom and field experiences students will acquire knowledge of developmental changes in children and adolescents, analyze developmental theories, examine developmental processes, interpret developmental research, and apply this knowledge to their work with children.
Credits: 3
ECE 511 - Early Childhood Reflective Seminar PreK-2
This seminar, which consists of weekly sessions on campus and bimonthly sessions for cohort groups off campus, is taken concurrently with ECE 510 Practicum Experience. The seminar discussions build student’s reflective capacities as they integrate knowledge of students, assessment, and curriculum into effective pedagogies. It provides a forum for introspection, professional dialogue, and collaborative problem solving. The specific course outline is jointly created by students and the faculty in response to the student’s needs and their work in the field. Activities, content, and materials address Professional Standards for Teachers.
Credits: 3Educational Leadership
EDL 733 - Thought Leaders & Critical Issues in Higher Education
This course offers in-depth analysis of prevalent issues affecting higher education as illustrated in higher education literature. It is a doctoral level seminar with an emphasis on reading topical issues by current thought leaders in the field. Students will be expected to stay current with issues, understand the background and historical foundation of the issues as well as develop the ability for concise oral and written articulation of the issues. This course will include discussions, reports, and integration of knowledge from experience and other coursework in leadership and higher education.
Credits: 3
EDL 752A - Research Methods III: Program Evaluation/Action Research
This course provides a comprehensive overview of program evaluation and action research theory and method. It describes how program evaluation and action research can be used in district and school improvement. The steps for conceptualizing, designing, implementing, and analyzing a substantive program evaluation and action research project are explicated and examples of district-based and school-based projects will be explored.
Credits: 3
EDL 771 - Administrative Apprenticeship Directed Study
The administrative apprenticeship provides students at Endicott College with professionally supervised, consistent and comprehensive exposure to the roles and functions of a wide variety of administrative offices in higher education. The apprenticeship is structured to introduce participants to contemporary administrative issues, problems, and practices in higher education and to refine leadership skills and competencies. The apprenticeship provides students with first-hand experience from which they can become better informed regarding the diversity and complexity of administrative functions and leadership roles in small colleges. It offers students opportunities to construct from theoretical, research, and practical knowledge their own conceptual frameworks for understanding how small colleges and universities work. This course provides a structure that allows students to engage in adminstrative responsibilities under continuous supervision. This 6 credit course will be two semesters long and have a minimum of 224 hours of apprenticeship, which will be documented by the student and submitted at the end of the class with the remaining course requirements. Students will work out the logistics with the respective colleges and will have them approved by their Directed Study Faculty and the Director of the Ed.D. program.
Prerequisites & Notes
18 credits of doctoral study. Permission of the program director.
Credits: 6Educator Licensure Programs
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ECE 504 - Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment
This course studies the principles and techniques of curriculum management analyzing both empirical/behavioral and re-conceptualist approaches with field-based applications. This course will examine and appraise early childhood curriculum. It includes a presentation of basic curriculum models with reference to formative and summative evaluation. The goal of this course is to provide each student with opportunities to make contact with a broad variety of curriculum theory, design, and successful practice. Our work will deal with matching specific theories of curriculum development to present practice as found both in the literature and rich professional experiences available in our class. The course will utilize research based strategies and technologies to enhance student learning. The final goal is to develop a curriculum project appropriate to your work setting or interest, and grounded in a theoretical framework. Students will come away with a completed project that can be applied to their schoolwork or future graduate study investigations. Activities, content, and materials are related to the current and relevant Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. A twelve hour pre-practicum experience is included.
Credits: 3
ECE 505 - Role of Play in Early Childhood Education
This course explores the impact of play upon the social, emotional and cognitive development of young children. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the theories and research on play and be able to identify types of play, delineate the benefits of play, recognize the practical applications of play to the early childhood curriculum, evaluate play environments, and design an environment that promotes the child’s development. A twelve hour pre-practicum is included.
Credits: 3
ECE 510 - Early Childhood Practicum PreK-2
This practicum experience for those pursuing the Initial Licensure program in Early Childhood Education: Teacher of Students With and Without Disabilities (PreK-2) allows for application of acquired concepts and methodologies in the classroom under the combined supervision of a cooperating practitioner and the College supervisor. A minimum of three regularly scheduled seminar meetings between the student, the College supervisor, and the cooperating practitioner is also required. Guidelines for the practicum are described in the Practicum handbook. The assessment of the student is based on the Massachusetts Department of Education Professional Standards.
Credits: 3
ECE 567 - Mathematics and Science for Early Learners
This course investigates the content, methods, and processes related to teaching mathematics, science and technology to early learners. Participants will study the relevant Massachusetts frameworks and specifically explore ways of designing and modifying curriculum and instruction. The course will utilize research based strategies and technologies to enhance student learning. Activities, content, and materials of this course are related to the current and relevant Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. A twelve hour pre-practicum experience is included.
Credits: 3
ECE 568 - Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies for Early Learners
This course investigates the content, methods, and processes related to teaching literacy, language arts, and social sciences to early learners. The course will utilize research based strategies and technologies to enhance student learning. Participants will study the relevant Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and specifically explore ways of designing, adapting, and modifying curriculum and instruction. A twelve hour pre-practicum is included.
Credits: 3Elementary Education
MTH 578 - Developing Math Ideas
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Elementary Education and Early Childhood
Homeland Security Studies
HLS 105 - Introduction to Homeland Security
This course will survey the homeland security terrain as it familiarizes students with federal, state, local and private strategies, policies, and homeland security initiatives; domestic and transnational terrorism; critical infrastructure protection methodology; homeland security-related technologies; the Intelligence Community and associated issues; foreign government homeland security strategy; and the homeland security role of defense agencies.
Credits: 3
HLS 205 - America’s Intelligence Community
This course will provide students a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) and the issues associated with national intelligence operations in free societies. The course explores the role intelligence plays in America’s homeland security, national defense and policy strategies. Core intelligence issues and intelligence-related laws and policy are examined.
Credits: 3
HLS 505 - Introduction to Homeland Security
This course will map and examine the homeland security terrain as it familiarizes students with the essential theories, ideas, and issues that constitute the emerging discipline of homeland security. Students will be introduced to national, state, local and private strategies and polices; public and private homeland security initiatives; best practice theory; and the relationship between homeland security and homeland defense agencies.
Credits: 3
HLS 510 - Asymmetric Threats to the American Homeland
The central purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the theoretical, practical, organizational and operational aspects of asymmetric terror organizations. Through the context of the U.S. security domain, students are provided an understanding of the methodologies and trade-craft utilized by clandestine groups to organize, recruit and operate. The course addresses the various forms of terrorism along with successful anti-terror strategies used to compromise violent clandestine groups.
Credits: 3
HLS 525 - Intelligence Issues in Homeland Security
The course objective is to provide students a graduate-level understanding of the organizational, operational, and substantive issues in the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). The course explores the role of intelligence as it relates to homeland and national security. Students will discuss issues relating to collection, analysis, fusion, dissemination, policy and strategy impact, intergovernmental relations, and oversight. The course investigates intelligence support issues and collection methodologies associated with non-federal agencies. The entire intelligence community is examined along with the laws, regulations, and governing policy that impact U.S. intelligence operations.
Credits: 3
HLS 530 - Graduate Research in Homeland Security
The purpose of this course is to provide graduate students an introductory-level understanding of the research methodologies, theoretical models, and problem-solving skills that government personnel or those employed in a homeland security-related field are likely to encounter during their careers. This course explores the practices and modalities of quality research as students are introduced to an array of qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Students learn how to conduct case study and policy analysis research. Students also learn a number of effective problem-solving techniques, how to write about numbers, and how to display data in research or presentations.
Credits: 3
HLS 532 - Critical Infrastructure Protection
Protecting critical infrastructure is one of the most important aspects of homeland security. This course introduces students to America’s infrastructure, the central role it plays in a modern society, and the network theory titled Model-Based Vulnerability Analysis (MBVA) used to protect these national assets. Each infrastructure sector is examined along with the inherent difficulties associated with protecting complex systems and networks. The course presents the fundamentals of risk assessment and teaches students how to arrive at an optimal investment strategy for protecting an asset or asset component. Through the application of theory, principles, and methodology, and by studying case examples, students will be able to construct effective protective strategies for infrastructure in their discipline, region, or state. The course examines the economic impact of major system failure caused by malfunction, disaster, or attack.
Credits: 3
HLS 540 - Modern Security Technologies
In today’s interconnected and technology-based society, government, and private agencies are more dependent than ever on technology to accomplish their missions. This course provides students an overarching examination of Homeland Security technologies. Students will learn how to leverage and use technology as a tool to facilitate the intelligence, prevention, protection, response, and recovery missions. The course broadens student perspectives about security-related technologies and enables them to understand the issues associated with identifying, implementing, and evaluating a new technology or the novel application of a technology in the Homeland Security field.
Credits: 3
HLS 542 - Emergency Management in Homeland Security
This course is founded on the premise that effective homeland security leaders must possess a comprehensive understanding of emergency management principles, practices, strategies, and methodologies. This course introduces students to the dynamic field of emergency management and then works to deepen student understanding through the use of case study. Students learn to view emergency management and disaster from an administrative, political, social, and economic perspective. Interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, legal, political, and policy issues are examined. Students learn how emergency managers operate before, during, and after a manmade, accidental, or naturally occurring disaster.
Credits: 3
HLS 550 - Project Management for Homeland Security Leaders
To be successful in today’s rapidly evolving world, leaders and employees in the pubic and private sectors must possess a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, principles, and practices associated with project management. This course provides students the necessary knowledge and skill sets to identify, plan, and bring to fruition complex domestic and international projects in hyper-competitive environments. The course examines an array of project management issues, including planning, implementing, scheduling, budgeting, and assessing techniques. Students learn collaboration building skill-sets through a team-based approach to project, program, and portfolio management. This course will assist students to deliver projects in a timely, professional, and consistent manner.
Credits: 3
HLS 555 - Cybersecurity for the Homeland Security Professional
This course examines practical, theoretical, and regulatory aspects of modern-day cyber threats and conflicts through the lens of U.S. Government cybersecurity policy. Through analysis of existing cyber threats, cybersecurity regulations and network attack case studies, the course explores the many challenges policy makers confront when attempting to codify domestic and international cyber security standards and enforceable laws. The course also examines smart and best practices in private-sector cyber security initiatives.
Credits: 3
HLS 562 - Comparative Homeland Security
The overarching purpose of this course is to provide students a detailed examination of the national counterterrorism and homeland security strategies, policies, and practices employed by a variety of countries in Europe and Western Asia. Students work toward developing an understanding of the difficulties associated with national security-related policies. Learning how other countries cope with the terrorism phenomenon while balancing the need for security and the demands of a free society is the central theme of the course. The course includes a survey of counterterrorism policy responses in liberal democracies across the globe.
Credits: 3
HLS 568 - Psychology of Terrorism
This course introduces students to the psychological aspects of terrorists, terrorism, mass-casualty, and catastrophic events. The course focuses on how seemingly good people are able to perpetrate acts of extreme violence. In addition, students are introduced to the psychological consequences experienced by victims and the general public when terrorism and other horrific acts occur and are then publicized in the media. The course will conclude by reviewing the status and fallacies related to the interventions applied to victims of extreme events.
Credits: 3
HLS 577 - Strategic Issues in Homeland Security
The principle objective of this course is to broaden student understanding of the multidisciplinary and contrasting architecture of Homeland Security. Students examine a variety of contemporary issues in the areas of public health; citizen and state rights; border, maritime, aviation, and transportation security; the civil-military relationship; the impact of security on commerce; and the expanding role of law enforcement in national, regional and state security efforts. The course also examines the USA PATRIOT Act and the handling of citizens when they are detained for terrorist-related violations.
Credits: 3
HLS 590 - Capstone: Application of Knowledge
The Capstone course provides students the opportunity to broaden and deepen their understanding of the knowledge acquired in the Homeland Security program. The course examines the content, core issues, and future application of the knowledge acquired in each course. Additionally, the course identifies and surveys future issues associated with each course topic. The course is presented in seminar format.
Credits: 3Hospitality
HTM 101 - Foundations of Hospitality Management
An introduction to the industry of hospitality and tourism, this course emphasizes the management process and department operations. Hotels, cruise lines, casinos, travel agencies, restaurants, spas, events, senior communities, and airlines will be examined in regard to classification, markets and operations. This course is also designed to gain understanding into the relationship that exists between hospitality and tourism.
Credits: 3
HTM 108 - Rooms Division Management
Every transaction generated in the hotel can be traced back to the Front Office. Through a management perspective emphasis will be placed on operations, finance and interdepartmental communication. Connections between various hotel departments and their contribution to the overall success of the guest experience and profitability of the hotel will be analyzed.
Credits: 3
HTM 110 - Service Management
Balanced between theoretical and applied learning in La Chanterelle, our non-traditional classroom, students will explore the function of service systems within the restaurant environment. The course surveys the development and implementation of both dining and beverage delivery systems, their cost control and management. A combination of interpersonal, leadership and group dynamics skills will be applied to service encounters to illustrate the complexities of guest satisfaction.
Credits: 3
HTM 213 - Hospitality Sales & Marketing
The service sector has distinctive features in its marketing and sales strategy. An in depth examination of the unique principles and practices of marketing service sector versus manufactured products. Emphasis is placed on market research, target markets, promotions and advertising. The impact of sales will be analyzed from the perspective of multiple vantage points including buyer, seller and corporate.
Credits: 3
HTM 240 - Culinary Arts Operations
Balanced between theoretical and applied learning in La Chanterelle our non-traditional classroom, students will explore the function of food preparation within the restaurant environment. Focus will be on hygienic production, preparations and presentation. Purchasing and cost control are examined to ensure operational profitability.
Credits: 3
HTM 250 - Food & Beverage Managment
Restaurant management is analyzed from an operational and financial standpoint. Student will learn the basic financial concepts important in operating a profitable foodservice facility. Menu management will be discussed form a psychological viewpoint to influence guest decisions to purchase the items that are more profitable to the restaurant. Internal control processes will be examined to protect the assets of a restaurant. Layout and design considerations will be studied to ensure proper functionality of restaurants.
Credits: 3
HTM 255 - Fundamentals of Events
Students will explore and develop an understanding of the events/entertainment field. The focus is on the historical development, organizational structure and career opportunities that exist within the discipline. The course introduces students to the methods and techniques utilized in planning organizing and delivering events.
Credits: 3Information Technology
ITS 518 - Information Systems Strategy
This course provides effective strategies, pragmatic options, and leading practice alternatives for developing an IT strategy, integrating it with the overall enterprise, measuring progress, and creating processes for selecting and deploying technology. Students will develop the concepts, frameworks, and approaches for strategically managing IS resources to leverage IT investments and focus on IT processes and leading practice. This course also explores the business implications of emerging Internet-based technologies such as wireless devices and Web services. Using business cases students will assess both the technical and organizational issues that arise.
Credits: 3
ITS 525 - Systems Architecture and Analysis
This course discusses a wide range of topics, all relating to operating systems and systems architecture and design. The course will provide an overview of microprocessors, mainframes, micro-computers with the focus on memory management, I/O streams, logic gates, and basics of computer engineering. The course will also consider operating systems characteristics, design objectives and systems structures. It will cover topics including virtual memory management, multi-threading, forking, and algorithms. It will also overview of efficient algorithms, algorithmic complexity, NP completeness, spanning trees, greedy algorithms, matrices, string matching, and sorting.
Credits: 3
ITS 530 - E-Technology
This course will explore the business models, technologies and opportunities that are available online. Topics include business and technology overview, building an e-business, e-business models, internet marketing, online customer relationship management, e-procurement, technical requirements, service providers, social networking, e-philanthropy, widgets, wikis, electronic payment systems, and online legal and globalization issues.
Credits: 3
ITS 532 - Advanced Cloud Computing
In this course we will build on the foundations that enable most organizations to build successful cloud adoption projects. This course will provide both the infrastructure and application architects interested in cloud computing or involved in cloud adoption projects with the necessary set of skills required for establishing successful implementations. We will also provide comprehensive information for those interested in building cloud-based architectures or need to explain to customers thinking about adopting cloud computing technology in their organization.
Credits: 3
ITS 534 - Managing Virtual Systems
In this course we will discuss the necessary components required to create a virtual computing environment. This process involves bringing together the physical and logical resources, such as memory, processors, networks, and storage into a single, manageable virtual environment. Creating and using a virtual computing environment will then allow the user to consolidate the management and utilization of their system’s resources.
Credits: 3
ITS 536 - Object Oriented Programming
Students will examine object-oriented components and characteristics including classes, inheritance, and polymorphism. In addition, students will learn how to write, debug, and execute Java programs, create Java applets and applications. Students will explore variables, data types, arrays, operators, control statements, classes, overloading, inheritance, abstract classes, interfaces, packages, exception handling, multi-threaded programming, Java applets, AWT, string handling, as well as an introduction to JDBC.
Credits: 3
ITS 538 - Web 3.0/Communications and Commerce
This course introduces participants to the theory and practice of doing business on the Internet and the World Wide Web using Web 3.0 technology. Participants will first learn about the infrastructure that makes electronic commerce possible, including Internet protocols, applications, and languages. Participants will then examine electronic commerce software, security issues, and payment systems. Topics in business strategies for electronic commerce will include purchasing, electronic data interchange, supply chain management, virtual communities, and Web portals. The major objective of the course is for participants to understand how tools and strategies can be applied to e-business models including business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C). Participants will also examine international, legal, and ethical issues as they relate to e-commerce.
Credits: 3
ITS 544 - Database Management
Review of relational, hierarchical and network models; normalization; recovery and concurrency; security and integrity; query optimization; deductive and distributed database systems. Course will also explore advanced database topics such as data mining and data warehousing.
Credits: 3
ITS 548 - Fundamentals of Telecommunications
This course is designed to provide managers with foundation knowledge of telecommunications networks. The course will explore the fundamentals of data communications and networking requirements for an organization, including the standard layers of network organization; network technologies, and architectures and protocols for WAN, LAN, and Internet systems. Course topics include issues of security, design, management, and future developments, particularly in a business environment.
Credits: 3
ITS 550 - Software Engineering
This course will combine theoretical and practical foundations in software engineering. It will combine the various principles and methods of software engineering, with thoughtful consideration to new best practices and emerging techniques. Students will review the practical aspects of software engineering to include: generation of appropriate documents under limited resources and tight schedules as well as an industry perspective.
Credits: 3
ITS 553 - Technology and Innovation
This course will explore emerging trends in business and consumer technologies and will provide students with the vision and understanding of how to leverage these technologies to create efficiencies in existing businesses processes. Topics will include off shoring, virtualization, data mining, open source software, digital search engines, national health records, electronic voting, automotive computing, pervasive computing (RFID tracking), software as a service (SaaS), e-publishing, digital divide, emerging gadgetries, and cybercrime.
Credits: 3
ITS 560 - Computer Security and Cyber Forensics
This course is an overview of IS security drawing upon extensive knowledge of systems, networks and security. It will seek to understand how to audit systems, perform risk assessments, qualify and quantify the risks, based upon the current or planned infrastructure. The course will also look at encryption as a science, discussing public key ciphers (The RSA cipher, ElGamal cipher) and symmetric ciphers (Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard). Other topics will include SNMP, RMON, disaster recovery plans, protection of sensitive and classified information in the workplace, and secure systems architecture. The course will review computer forensics, to include: tools used, the investigative process, as well as current trends in forensics today. Prerequisite: ITS 540 Wireless and Wide-Area Networks.
Credits: 3
ITS 561 - Ethics and Society in Technology
This course offers extensive and topical coverage of ethical issues relating to the area of information technology such as file sharing, infringement of intellectual property, security risks, internet crime, identity theft, employee surveillance, privacy, and compliance. Students will have the opportunity to gain an excellent foundation in ethical decision-making for current and future business managers and information technology professionals.
Credits: 3
ITS 562 - Advanced Web Programming
This course is a graduate level overview of advanced web programming and design techniques. Students will review relevant layout techniques using advanced features of CSS. The class will also use the web programming language PHP to create dynamic web pages. Using these new PHP skills, students will then learn to integrate database and dynamic access routines using MySQL. The class will include an investigation of sophisticated client-side programming techniques available through existing Javascript libraries such as jQuery.
Credits: 3
ITS 564 - Security Management
This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamentals of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and cryptography. The course covers new topics in network security as well, including psychological approaches to social engineering attacks, Web application attacks, penetration testing, data loss prevention, cloud computing security, and application programming development security. This course will review computer forensics, to include: tools used, the investigative process, as well as current trends in forensics today.
Credits: 3
ITS 570 - Business Intelligence and Data Mining
This course will describe the features, uses, and design strategies for information technology and enabled managerial decision support systems. Overviews of business intelligence frameworks that lead to strategic data mining techniques will be covered. The course will also introduce popular application-based business analytics and reporting tools.
Credits: 3
ITS 575 - Project and Professional Management
The course includes preparation to meet the variety of professional and project demands placed on the information technology professional. The course draws from the areas of technical communication and rhetoric to develop oral and written communication competencies for a range of contemporary information technology contexts. Course will focus on project management as the primary vehicle for communication in the IT world. It will also cover the fundamental social and legal theories that are the underpinnings for complex decision making in Information Technology and Computer Science today. Topics will include intellectual property law, constitutional law, USA Patriot, copyright laws, cyberspace law, as well as social theory regarding the usage and creation of intrusive databases, and information gathering techniques.
Credits: 3
ITS 590 - Capstone in Technology
The capstone project is an integrative experience that brings together all of the components of the masters degree curriculum in an applied, hands-on manner. Students will conduct independent research under the mentorship of a single professor in an area of professional interest. Examples may include a technical innovation, the use of technology to create business efficiencies, or focus on an emerging technology. Requirements include the development of a Topic paper and writing a final paper that will demonstrate the student has a deep understanding of the topic and can provide a recommendation for future research or project initiatives.
Credits: 3
MHI 550 - Health & Medical Information Systems Overview
This course provides an overview of the discipline of health informatics including key definitions, concepts, models and theories. The student is introduced to key application areas within Health Informatics, as well as historical, current, and emerging information systems in health care. Students will learn features and functions that are common to most health care information systems.
Credits: 3
MHI 560 - Health & Medical Information Systems Planning and Financial Management
The course studies the types of information resources and services related to the storage and transfer of information in the healthcare field. A survey of computer applications including the organizational structure of medical knowledge is included. It is intended to familiarize students with the concepts of information management and the application of information technology specific to health care. A brief survey of the financial implications of the various applications from both an ROI and compliance perspective is also presented. This course also provides an introduction to key business and financial aspects of developing and health information technology solutions. Consideration will be given to analyzing the cost benefit of health information technology, assessing the return on investment (ROI) of implementing an information technology system, engaging in vendor evaluation and negotiations, and facilitating the acquisition of health information technology systems.
Credits: 3
MHI 570 - Emerging Health & Medical Information Technologies & Standards
This course introduces current and emerging information technologies in the field of healthcare including laboratory, imaging, claims, EHR, HIE and others. A discussion of data standards necessary to achieve interoperability within and among complex healthcare organizations is reviewed. Standards covered begin with the planning phases for health information technology (HIT) through data, data structures, terminology, data transport, electronic health records, decision support, privacy and security, ICD-10, HL7 and others and other related applications. This course also explores the anticipated impact of a National Health Information Infrastructure (NHII).
Credits: 3
MHI 580 - Policies and Trends in Healthcare Informatics
Introduces Health Sector Management students to the interlocking segments of the industry (for example, doctors, hospitals, HMOs/PPOs, insurers, consultants, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices), their current status, and how they are changing. The course will explore the industry from several perspectives: the provider/patient/payer interface, the changing demographics of health, growth of technology, emerging regulatory patterns, and key government programs.
Credits: 3
MHI 590 - Security, Ethics, Privacy & Compliance for Health & Medical Information
This course provides an overview of the legal, regulatory, and ethical issues to be considered in the management and maintenance of health information. Local, state, federal, and international privacy laws and regulations—and the government agencies and regulatory bodies charged with creating and upholding these laws and regulations—will be considered, with particular attention given to the HIPAA, DEA and other healthcare specific regulations. Key topics to be explored include data security, privacy, confidentiality, data reporting requirements, compliance, accreditation, and professional ethics. Attention will be given to evaluation of the security of a system, the impact of information technology on patient safety and healthcare liability, and identification and management of potential opportunities and risks of electronic health record systems.
Credits: 3Institute for Behavioral Studies
ABA 145 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
It has been more than fifty years since the social and communication differences characteristic of autism were first described by Leo Kanner. During this time, research has produced a wealth of knowledge about the complex developmental processes involved in autism. The triad of impairments in social relationships, communication, and behavior and their relationship with the idiosyncratic profile of cognitive strengths and weaknesses will be discussed in this course. This course will provide a framework for understanding these developmental differences in children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and will highlight the heterogeneity of the spectrum. The definitions and critical features of autism spectrum disorders will be delineated. The learning, behavioral, and social characteristics of autism will be highlighted. Controversies in the definition, etiology, and treatment of autism spectrum disorders will be reviewed.
Prerequisites & Notes
ABA280: Introduction to the Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
ABA 280 - Introduction to the Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
Introduction to the Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis is designed as an introduction to the discipline of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and its application to the treatment of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. ABA is the design, implementation, and evaluation of environmental modifications to produce socially significant improvement in human behavior. ABA includes the use of direct observation, measurement, and functional analysis of the relations between environment and behavior. ABA uses antecedent stimuli and consequences, based on the findings of descriptive and functional analysis, to produce practical change. ABA is based on the belief that an individual’s behavior is determined by past and current environmental events in conjunction with organic variables such as genetics. Thus, it focuses on explaining behavior in terms of external events that can be manipulated rather than internal constructs that are beyond our control. Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
ABA 310 - Assessment in Behavior Analysis
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to issues related to: the use of objective measurement procedures, data analysis, single-subject experimental design, and functional assessment/analysis. The primary focus of this course will be that of Functional Assessment and Analysis, of which we will cover the three general approaches currently in use: Indirect or anecdotal methods (checklists, rating scales, and questionnaires); Descriptive analysis (scatter plot, ABC analysis, interval and time sampling methods); Functional analysis (experimental methods, brief functional analyses).  Prerequisites: ABA280 Introduction to the Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
ABA280 Introduction to the Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
ABA 332 - Advanced Topics in Behavior Analysis
Within this course, students will review a number of advanced issues in Behavior Analysis related to Ethical Principals and Professional Conduct, and how Standards for Evidence Based Practices impact our discipline. Students will also review issues related to staff management and supervision, along with Intervention and Behavior Change Considerations. Finally, students will review Schedules of Reinforcement and Behavior Reduction Techniques. Prerequisites: ABA280 Introduction to the Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
ABA280 Introduction to the Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
ABA 400 - Practicum in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis I
Students will gain practical experience in the design and implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs with children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. All students will work at the Futures Behavior Therapy School in Beverly, MA, attend and complete agency orientation, meet agency guidelines for volunteers and/or employees, and will be supervised by employees of the Futures Behavior Therapy School (Futures) who serve as Adjunct faculty within the Institute for Behavioral Services (IBS) of Endicott College. Approximately 300-400 practicum hours (of the 500 total hours required for certification in BCBA) will be completed during this practicum experience. Prerequisites: Senior standing and completion of ABA280 Introduction to the Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA310 Assessment in Behavior Analysis, ABA332 Advanced Topics in Behavior Analysis, ABA345 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior standing and completion of ABA280 Introduction to the Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA310 Assessment in Behavior Analysis, ABA332 Advanced Topics in Behavior Analysis, ABA345 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Credits: 12
ABA 450 - Practicum in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis II
Students will gain practical experience in the design and implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs with children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. All students will work at the Futures Behavior Therapy School in Beverly, MA, attend and complete agency orientation, meet agency guidelines for volunteers and/or employees, and will be supervised by employees of the Futures Behavior Therapy School (Futures) who serve as Adjunct faculty within the Institute for Behavioral Services (IBS) of Endicott College.  Approximately 100-200 practicum hours (of the 500 total hours required for certification in BCBA) will be completed during this practicum experience. Prerequisites: ABA400 Practicum in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis I
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Prerequisites & Notes
ABA400 Practicum in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis I
Credits: 3
ABA 500 - Practicum in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis
Students will gain practical experience in the design and implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs with children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. All students will work at one of the IBS Partner Schools, attend and complete agency orientation, meet agency guidelines for volunteers and/or employees, and will be supervised by employees of the Partner School who serve as Adjunct faculty within the Institute for Behavioral Services (IBS) of Endicott College.
Credits: 3
ABA 510 - Conceptual Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis
Within this course the definition and characteristics of applied behavior analysis will be reviewed. Students will learn the distinction between behaviorism and the experimental analysis of behavior and applied behavior analysis. Additionally, critical terms, definitions and concepts in applied behavior analysis will be reviewed. Journal articles from the behavior analytic literature will be used to emphasize the interrelationship between behavior analytic principles and effective education and clinical treatment. General principles will be reviewed in class.
Credits: 3
ABA 525 - Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
Within this course, the definition and characteristics of applied behavior analysis will be reviewed. Students will learn the distinction between behaviorism, the experimental analysis of behavior and applied behavior analysis. Additionally, critical terms, definitions and concepts in applied behavior analysis will be reviewed. Journal articles from the behavior analytic literature will be used to emphasize the interrelationship between behavior analytic principles and effective education and clinical treatment. General principles will be reviewed in class. Students will be required to identify their own area of concentration and (e.g., curricular-based interventions for the treatment of children with developmental disabilities) with the support of the instructor, refine their skills in area of primary interest.
Credits: 3
ABA 534 - Measurement & Experimental Evaluation of Behavioral Interventions I
This is an initial course in the use of single subject research methodology within Special Education. It includes an overview of behavioral measurement, single subject research designs, and methods of data analysis. Single case experimental designs are a hallmark of applied behavior analysis. These designs operate to demonstrate functional relationships between adjustments in independent variables and their effects upon dependent variables in applied research. This course will examine theoretical and practical issues in experimental design and control and will provide educators with a “framework” in the form of practical applications of research methodology involving direct observation and single-subject designs to examine the effects and evaluate the efficacy of interventions. It will introduce students to a natural science approach to designing, conducting, and critically evaluating research involving applications of the experimental analysis of behavior to problems and needs of individuals in educational, clinical, and community settings.
Credits: 3
ABA 541 - Behavioral Assessment
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to issues related to: functional assessment and analysis, social validity, treatment integrity, and stimulus preference assessment. The primary focus of this course will be that of Functional Assessment and Analysis, of which we will cover the three general approaches currently in use: 1) Indirect or anecdotal methods (checklists, rating scales, and questionnaires), 2) Descriptive analysis (scatter plot, ABC analysis, interval and time sampling methods), and 3) Functional analysis (experimental methods, brief functional analyses). The course content is based on current state-of-the-art procedures in applied behavior analysis and will include a detailed overview of functional analysis procedures and treatment packages that can be implemented based on the results of functional analyses. Emphasis is placed on helping students understand the conceptual issues that led to the development of the assessment methodology and the practical issues in conducting such assessments. In addition, emphasis is placed on providing students with an understanding of the procedural and conceptual issues surrounding intervention development for children with severe behavior problems following functional analyses. Particular emphasis will be placed on reinforcement-based interventions and dimensions of reinforcement.
Credits: 3
ABA 550 - Practicum in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis
Students will gain practical experience in the design and implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs with children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. All students will work at one of the IBS Partner Schools, attend and complete agency orientation, meet agency guidelines for volunteers and/or employees, and will be supervised by employees of the Partner School who serve as Adjunct faculty within the Institute for Behavioral Services (IBS) of Endicott College.
Credits: 3
ABA 554 - Behavior Change and System Supports
This course will focus on behavioral methodologies and their application to applied settings such as public and private schools, home-based services, and adult service agencies. The course will also cover a basic introduction to communication training using introduction to Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) as it relates to systems support.
Credits: 3
ABA 555 - Intensive Practicum/Seminar I
Students will gain practical experience in the design and implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs with children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, consistent with the Fourth Edition of the Behavior Analysis Certification Board’s Task List. All students will work at a school to meet a minimum of 375 hours over a 15 week semester, attend and complete agency orientation, meet agency guidelines for volunteers and/or employees, and will be supervised by employees of the school who serve as Adjunct faculty within the Institute for Behavioral Services (IBS) of Endicott College as well as a member of the IBS faculty. Students will meet one-to-one with their supervisor for a minimum of one hour, twice per week and in a two-hour group supervision meeting once per week. Additionally, the student and partner school supervisor will meet with a designated member of the IBS faculty three times during each semester to review the student’s progress. The student will complete a portfolio to document completion of all required practicum experiences.
Credits: 3
ABA 565 - Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis
This course was designed to provide students with an overview of the topic of professional ethics, including a review of those factors leading to the need for the application of such standards to our field. Students will review the Guidelines for Responsible Conduct published by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board and related documents. Ethical issues outlined in the Behavior Analyst’s Certification Board’s Task List will be reviewed in the context of this class (http://www.bacb.com/). Additionally, the student will become familiar with the standards related to Evidence Based Practice and why this is important in our field.
Credits: 3
ABA 568 - Intensive Practicum/Seminar II
Students will gain practical experience in the design and implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs with children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, consistent with the Third Edition of the Behavior Analysis Certification Board’s Task List. All students will be supervised by employees of the school who serve as Adjunct faculty over a 15 week semester, attend and complete agency orientation, meet agency guidelines for volunteers and/or employees, and will be supervised by employees of the Partner School who serve as Adjunct faculty within the Institute for Behavioral Services (IBS) of Endicott College as well as a member of the IBS faculty. Students will meet one-to-one with their supervisor for a minimum of one hour, twice per week and in a two-hour group supervision meeting once per week. Additionally, the student and partner school supervisor will meet with a designated member of the IBS faculty three times during each semester to review the student’s progress. The student will complete a portfolio to document completion of all required practicum experiences.
Credits: 3
ABA 584 - Measurement and Experimental Evaluation of Behavioral Interventions II
Research in Applied Behavior Analysis leads to the development of evidence-based interventions and expands our knowledge of treatments that make a socially significant difference. Understanding the process of science is essential for your professional careers. This course will help you to review literature, synthesize literature, evaluate the testability of hypotheses, and critically assess the results of studies and their impact for clinical practice.
Credits: 3
AUT 527 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
It has been more than fifty years since the social and communication differences characteristic of autism were first described by Leo Kanner. During this time, research has produced a wealth of knowledge about the complex developmental processes involved in autism. The triad of impairments in social relationships, communication, and behavior and their relationship with the idiosyncratic profile of cognitive strengths and weaknesses will be discussed in this course. This course will provide a framework for understanding these developmental differences in children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The definitions and critical features of autism spectrum disorders will be delineated. The learning, behavioral, and social characteristics of autism will be highlighted. In addition, we will review the state-of-the-art means of diagnosis and assessment of ASD.
Credits: 3
AUT 537 - Developing Individualized Goals for Learners with Autism
Learners with autism have significant deficits in many areas. Effective programming requires comprehensive goal setting, clearly defined objectives, and ongoing assessment of progress. Several useful resources will be reviewed for their utility in assessing the individual and guiding goal development. These include the ABLLS-R and the VB-MAPP. In addition, the importance of functionality as a guide for curricular progression throughout the lifespan will be reviewed. The development of Community-relevant skills and independence will be included.
Credits: 3
AUT 570 - Understanding and Remidiating Communication Deficits in Learners with Autism
Communication deficits are a hallmark characteristic of autism spectrum disorders. In this course, students will learn about the variability and complexity of difficulties in communication, including vocal and non-vocal communication. Alternatives to vocal communication will be discussed. Students will learn how such deficits can be assessed, prioritized, and addressed through effective goal setting and objective evaluation of progress. Students will be introduced to the verbal behavior classification system as a way to conceptualize core communication skills.
Credits: 3
AUT 571 - Understanding and Remediating Social and Play Skill Deficits in Learners with Autism
Social and play skills are among the most difficult to teach, and are the areas in which clinicians have made the most modest gains. In addition, many intervention strategies used are not empirically validated. Furthermore, many treatments are used as packaged interventions, making it difficult to isolate the effective elements of instruction. More recent ideas about “best practices” in educational and clinical approaches to assessment and intervention in these areas will be emphasized. Students will explore empirically validated treatments and evidence based practice issues related to intervention in the realms of play and social skills.
Credits: 3
AUT 574 - Evidence-Based Practice
Autism is a fad magnet. Pseudoscientific and anti-scientific treatments abound, and claims of effectiveness are often made with no regard to empirical evidence. In this context, it is imperative that professionals understand the state of evidence for different interventions, and develop skills to evaluate claims. Students will learn the criteria for what constitutes effective intervention. Students will learn the process for finding evidence and for discriminating baseless claims from true scientific evidence. Finally, students will rate the existing evidence for commonly applied treatments.
Credits: 3
AUT 578 - Effective Collaboration Across Disciplines
Intervention in autism requires collaboration across different disciplines. Nearly all individuals with autism receive a combination of services, including ABA, speech therapy, OT, and others. It is imperative that services be delivered in an integrated and collaborative manner, to maximize outcomes. The unifying thread across disciplines is data-based decision making. At the level of the individual, the team must assess the impact of all treatment choices. Students will learn how to work effectively in a trans-disciplinary model, how to develop joint goals with professionals from multiple disciplines, and to effectively work as a member of a collaborative team. In addition, students will learn to evaluate the quality of evidence for any approach and sort through the plethora of treatment claims that bombard parents and professionals. Furthermore, students will learn effective methods for training skills in staff members. Residency requirement.
Credits: 3
AUT 584 - Measurement and Experimental Evaluation of Behavioral Intervention II
In this course, the student will prepare for their experimental master’s thesis. At the completion of this course, the student will have their data analyzed and interpreted. An oral presentation and defense of the project will be required.
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ART 510 - Visual Arts & Cultural History
The course explores the production of art from prehistory (40,000 BCE) through the 21st century. The examination and breakdown of art from a variety of cultures and geographic regions is a main focus of the course. Students are introduced to the conventional designations of stylistic periods, treatment of major works, and artists in this span of time, and familiarize the student with the traditional methods of Art History and research skills.
Credits: 3
ART 520 - Drawing & Composition
Drawing strategies for visual representation, mark-making, and interpretive skills are explored in this foundational drawing course. A focus will be on “traditional” still-life, landscape, and figurative sources. Students explore both freehand and technical techniques in the development of figure to ground perspectives. One, two, and three point perspective drawing is examined. Mixed media techniques and use of black and white charcoal, pencil, and inks.
Credits: 2
ART 530 - Foundations of Design
The main focus of course is the development of fundamental proficiencies in design theory, language, and visual communication techniques. Projects will emphasize the elements of design (line, shape, tone, texture, color, scale, etc.), principles of two dimensional and three dimensional design, and the basic principles of composition (balance, rhythm, unity, contrast, etc.), as well as the implications and applications of these proficiencies as they pertain to design. Students will apply fundamental drawing and technical drawing skills to a variety of studio projects.
Credits: 2
ART 540 - Architecture and Interior Design History
A history of Western and Non-Western and American architecture, interior design, furniture, and decorative arts from pre-history, including appropriate references in ancient, medieval, Renaissance and oriental forms and styles to contemporary 21st century. Domestic architecture and interiors and their furniture will be emphasized. Periods covered from American Neo-Classical through the 21st century (1790-present).
Credits: 3
IA 575 - Interior Design Firm Management
This seminar examines “best practices” and current trends in Interior Design firm management. Students will be exposed to current business methodologies, philosophy, finance and accounting principles necessary to transition and advance from an employee to associate, principle, or sole practitioner. The seminar targets strategic topics such as business development, project management, business communication, ethics, human resource administration, and organizational behavior.
Credits: 1
IA 588 - Master’s Thesis I: Seminar
Thesis I is the first stage of a three semester thesis sequence, which allows students an opportunity to focus on an area of inquiry relevant to interior design. Through library research, precedent analysis, and methodology this seminar provides direction and techniques needed to conduct academic research on any aspect of interior environments, occupant comfort, design theory, or the impact on the designer. The seminar is a comprehensive entry point into investigations for the three stage sequential thesis.
Credits: 1
IA 589 - Master’s Thesis II: Written Defense
Thesis II is the second stage of the three semester sequence, which requires students to prepare a comprehensive literature review and submit a written defense on their area of inquiry relevant to interior design. The course builds upon research methods and standards discussed in the Thesis Seminar and are now applied to their critical position.
Credits: 3
IA 590 - Master’s Thesis III: Scholarly Defense
Thesis III is the final stage of the three-semester sequence, which requires students to prepare a comprehensive visual defense on their area of inquiry relevant to interior design or practice. The course builds upon research methods and standards discussed in the previous Thesis stages and are now applied to visually defend the student’s critical position, through a professionally applicable hypothetical design problem.
Credits: 3
IAC XXX - Commercial Interior Architecture Elective
TBD
Credits: 3
IAC 505A/510A - Commercial/Institutional Interior Environments I
This commercial and institutional studio focus is on the development of innovative and forward thinking workplace environments. Students apply historical precedent analysis, social, corporate culture, human behavior, and environmental psychology to complex workplace design scenarios confronting contemporary interior designers. Assignments and projects are studio based with emphases on spatial interior zoning, organizational hierarchy, and work styles for the 21st century.
Credits: 4
IAC 505B/510B - Commercial/Institutional Interior Environments II
This studio continues the investigation and design of commercial and institutional design. Students will further the advancement of their design research through integrated historical precedent analysis, social, corporate culture, Business Communication Issues, human behavior, and environmental psychology as related to complex workplace scenarios confronting contemporary interior designers. Assignments and projects are studio based with further emphasis on spatial interior zoning, organizational hierarchy, and work styles for the 21st century. The studio will also explore the coordinated and integrated relationships between interior designer, architect, and contractors, as well as issues related to budgets and scheduling.
Credits: 4
IAH XXX - Healthcare Interior Architecture Elective
TBD
Credits: 3
IAH 505A/510A - Healthcare Interior Environments I
Evidence based design is applied to develop healing spaces for various medical interior environments. Students undertake an interdisciplinary approach to research multiple aspects of health and healing environments in order to develop working spaces that respond to patient, family, staff, and user physical and psychological needs. The importance of staff efficiency, privacy concerns, and comfort are emphasized. Sustainable design principles are used to establish benchmarks for indoor environmental quality and other health supporting factors.
Credits: 4
IAH 505B/510B - Healthcare Interior Environments II
Students undertake complex healthcare and healing interiors and components, applying evidence based research and current published studies to design solutions. Case studies are examined and tested within studio assignments focused on the development of patient and family friendly, staff supportive healing interiors.
Credits: 4
IAR XXX - Residential Interior Architecture Elective
TBD
Credits: 3
IAR 505A/510A - Residential Interior Environments I
This studio focus is on the social, environmental, economic, and psychological issues confronting the designer of residential environments. Evidence based design is applied to small to mid-size scale projects. Projects, case studies, and related assignments emphasize the design process, precedent analysis, and theory as it pertains to 21st century housing issues.
Credits: 4
IAR 505B/510B - Residential Interior Environments II
This studio continues the advanced investigative research and study into residential interior environments through the development and application of forward thinking design solutions, individual and group studio based projects and research assignments emphasize the integration of social, psychological, and global issues within the design of residential interior environments.
Credits: 4
IAS XXX - Sustainable Interior Architecture Elective
TBD
Credits: 3
IAS 505A/510A - Sustainable Interior Environments I
Sustainable interior design strategies are applied to multiple small to mid-sized scale projects and assignments. Students apply an interdisciplinary approach to environmental material selection, building systems research, precedent analysis, along with current professional journal publications to inform and guide design decisions. Studio assignments focus on the development of earth and user friendly environmental design.
Credits: 4
IAS 505B/510B - Sustainable Interior Environments II
Sustainable interior design strategies are applied to large scale complex building type within this advanced interior design studio. Students build upon their knowledge in sustainable design theory, and implementation skills through sustainable integrated design applied to programming strategies, concept development, schematic design, design development and presentation. Studio based design problems focus on environmentally responsible designs related to complex space planning and programming.
Credits: 4
ID * 510A - Global Studio Concentraton Option (Western)
A global look at interior design strategies that are applied to advanced graduate level studio projects and assignments of various size and complexity based on student area of concentration. Students are intro- duced to advanced integrated design programming, concept development, schematic design, design development, and presentation. Special focus on international environmentally responsible design, universal design, international building codes, environmental assessment tools, and sustainable design rating systems are explored and applied. Student’s select project types based on area of concentration to be further researched and investigated within a studio setting. The “Study Abroad Component†(Western country) of the course includes pre-departure orientation seminars covering all aspects of the tour: opportunities for investigation, group dynamics, problem solving, and team spirit created by cohesiveness within the classroom. Students will participate in a professionally led study and research opportunity in a host country. Students will investigate sustainable design issues, philosophies, and practice of other cultures, as well as historical context.
Credits: 4
ID * 510B - Global Studio Concentration Option (non-Western) OR
A global look at interior design strategies that are applied to advanced graduate level studio projects and assignments of various size and complexity based on student area of concentration. Students are introduced to advanced integrated design programming, concept development, schematic design, design development, and presentation. Special focus on international environmentally responsible design, universal design, international building codes, environmental assessment tools, and sustainable design rating systems are explored and applied. Student’s select project types based on area of concentration to be further researched and investigated within a studio setting. The “Study Abroad Component†(non-Western country) of the course includes pre-departure orientation seminars covering all aspects of the tour: opportunities for investigation, group dynamics, problem solving, and team spirit created by cohesiveness within the classroom. Students will participate in a professionally led study and research opportunity in a host country. Students will investigate sustainable design issues, philosophies, and practice of other cutures, as well as historical context.
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Credits: 4
ID * 515 - ID Studio Concentration Option
Students select an advanced studio concentration option from, Design Studio (Commercial/ Institutional, Healthcare, Residential, or Sustainable Interior Environments) within this advanced interior design studio. Students further develop their design theory, knowledge, and implementation skills through integrated design programming strategies, concept devel- opment, schematic design, design development and presentation. Special focus on environmentally responsible design, Universal Design, complex space planning and programming, life safety code integration, is applied to complex design problems.
Credits: 4
ID XXX - ID Elective
Students select from a total of 3 elective courses.
Credits: 9
ID 501 - Interior Design Precedent Studio I
Precedent building analysis and research remains an integral component of the design profession, as a tool for deciphering architectural and interior design history. This graduate level precedent design studio, along with the co-requisite precedent research seminar, explores design principles and theory through selected readings, discussions, and short studio assignments. The student will develop an understanding of interior design and architectural design analysis through various diagrammatic techniques. It is through precedent studies that designers can develop their identification of themes and patterns that aid in the generation of design form.
Credits: 3
ID 503 - ID Precedent Studio II (Online)
A continuation of the Graduate Precedent Studio I course that builds upon analytical and research skills. This graduate level precedent design studio, along with the co-requisite precedent research seminar, explores the maturation of design principles and theory through selected readings, discussions, and short studio assignments. The student will develop a mature understanding of interior design and architec- tural design analysis through various diagrammatic techniques. It is through precedent studies that designers can develop a refined identification of themes and patterns that aid in the generation of design form. This final studio aims to clarify the link between and beyond the layers of history and design.
Credits: 1
ID 505 - ID Studio Concentration Option OR
Students select a concentration option from Design Studio (Commercial/Institutional, Healthcare, Residential, or Sustainable Interiors Environments), within this advanced interior design studio. Students build upon their knowledge in design theory, and implementation skills through integrated design programming strategies, concept development, schematic design, design development and presentation. Special focus on environmentally responsible design, Universal Design, complex space planning and programming, life safety code integration, is applied to studio based design problems.
Credits: 4
ID 506 - Emerging Materials and Systems
Emerging materials and advanced environmentally responsible building systems are the principle focus of this course. Students explore current and emerging technological advancements and appropriate application of intelligent materials, finishes, and construction. Technical and aesthetic aspects of progressive environmental building systems, intelligent materials, energy efficiency, Zero Energy Building, Renewable Energy Systems, and Lighting (natural and artificial), are covered in-depth along with their impact in our built and natural environments.
Prerequisites & Notes
ID 503, ID 504, ID 505, ID 530, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
ID 507 - Art and Science of Interior Lighting
The principles of interior lighting are explored through lectures, field trips, testing, and studio projects to develop an advanced understanding of potential design solutions. Through demonstration within the lighting lab and software simulation students analyze and compare luminaries, lamping options, and controls.  Participants address the aesthetic, functional, environmental, and regulatory needs of residential and commercial lighting requirements of interior spaces. Topics such as daylight, glare, color rendition, light distribution, control and dimming, energy consumption, energy codes, heat production, light trespass, cost, and light pollution are addressed.Â
Prerequisites & Notes
ID 504, ID 505, ID 506, ID 530, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
ID 511 - Forum I
Part 1 of a 4 semester continuing course studying the interrelationship of theory, history, and practice as it relates to architecture, interior design, and the designer. It looks at theory not as a specialized discourse related only to design, but touches upon many broader issues, whether they are cultural, aesthetic, technological, philosophical, or professional. Topics, readings, and examples are chosen from a wide range of materials, from classical antiquity to today, as well as from many complimentary issues related to creating a multi-disciplinary approach to design. This course provides a forum for discussion and exploration.
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Credits: 1
ID 512 - Forum II
Part 2 of a four-semester continuing course studying the interrelationship of theory, history, and practiceas it relates to architecture, interior design, and the designer. It looks at theory not as a specialized dis- course related only to design, but touches upon many broader issues, whether they are cultural, aesthetic, technological, philosophical, or professional. Topics, readings, and examples are chosen from a wide range of materials, from classical antiquity to today, as well as from many complementary issues related to creating a multi-disciplinary approach to design. This course provides a forum for discussion and exploration.
Credits: 1
ID 517 - Theory, Criticism, and Methodology
a forum for discussing contemporary and historical doctrine. This course is dedicated to exploring the ideas that lie behind the appearances of buildings and interior design, that is, architectural theory. In general, theory is the province of ideas that precedes action. Theory and practice are inseparable. This course aims to explain, traditional conventions, environmental concerns, experimental structural concepts, or aesthetic judgments. Likewise, theory relies ultimately on practice to test its hypotheses and assumptions. Therefore, the course will primarily focus on the development of contemporary literary examples related to design and theory, through a semester long reading intensive course of far reaching ideas, on analysis and critique of written doctrine relevant to interior design and architecture. Of interest is the articulation of philosophical and contemporary design issues, from as early as LeCorbusier’s Towards a New Architecture to the most recent literary examples of Zaha Hadid’s Randomness vs. Arbitrariness.
Credits: 3
ID 518 - Scandinavian Architecture and Interior Design (Design History Elective)
This course will survey the architecture of the Scandinavian countries, in terms of history, culture, design (interior design and architecture), building technology, and the environment, in relationship to Western Architecture. This course will explore various periods of design and construction from the Viking Age settlements in the North Atlantic, the towering stave churches in Norway, and the modern architecture of Sverre Fehn. This course will include discussions of select Scandinavian influenced works in New England and a visit to examples by Alvar Aalto, Eero Saarinen, and Steven Holl works located in Cambridge. Our focus will be on the development (past and future) of Scandinavia, in the context of History, Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design, and Culture. The course will also allow for exploration of individual architectural and theoretical interests.
Credits: 3
ID 519 - Modern Furniture Classics (Design History Elective)
An in depth look at the development of modern furniture design, beginning with the early precursors of the mid-19th century through to future classics being designed today. While the artifacts under scrutiny will be furniture, their stylist expressions illustrate the technical, aesthetic and social contexts of their time.
Credits: 3
ID 520 - Advanced Electronic Media
Electronic Media covers the full set of skills and strategies for efficient workflow in the interior design profession. Software selection and implementation are reviewed with an emphasis on an efficient design process, and high quality and flexible documentation at all stages.
Credits: 3
ID 530 - Psychology of Place
This course examines the interplay between humans and their interior environments. Through historical precedents, current academic theories and scientific research students will study the psychological affects interior environments have on human behavior and perception. Students investigate both simplistic and complex interior environments and components such as volumetric space, color, texture, art, furniture, artificial light, and natural light to acquire practical design approaches that can be incorporated into professional practice.Â
Prerequisites & Notes
ID 503, ID 504, ID 505 and or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
ID 535 - Literature and Theory in Sustainable Design
This course focuses on historical and contemporary sustainable design theory through analyzing written works of leading scholars, theorist, scientist, and environmentalist. Issues about the built environment are investigated to better understand historical precedents and contemporary trends. Students will gain a global understanding the impact design has on our planet.
Credits: 3
ID 545 - Universal Design for the Built Environment
The focus of this course is on the examination of the universal design of buildings, spaces, products, and programs. Students will be prepared to creatively respond to the built environment, relevant to the psychological, physical, political, educational, sociological impacts in the areas of interior design. Universal Design is important as a means to make the components of our built environment accessible to all ages and abilities.
Credits: 3
ID 575 - Interior Design Firm Management
This seminar examines “best practices†and current trends in Interior Design firm management. Students will be exposed to current business methodologies, philosophy, finance and accounting principles necessary to transition and advance from an employee to associate, principle, or sole practitioner. The seminar targets strategic topics such as business development, project management, business communication, ethics, human resource administration, and organizational behavior.
Credits: 1
ID 580 - Interior Design Educational Practicum I
This course is Part 1 of a 3 part intensive investigation into interior design education techniques, teaching effectiveness, and curriculum development. Assigned to a full-time faculty member and assisting in classroom critiques and lecturing affords students first-hand teaching experience. Participants attend weekly seminars covering topics such as public speaking and communication, interior design accreditation requirements, curriculum development, online course delivery, teaching effectiveness strategies, and current instructional models. Weekly meetings provide a forum for discussion and mock presentations.
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Credits: 1
ID 588 - Master’s Thesis I: Seminar (Online)
Thesis I is the first stage of a three semester thesis sequence, which allows students an opportunity to focus on an area of inquiry relevant to interior design. Through library research, precedent analysis, and methodology this seminar provides direction and techniques needed to conduct academic research on any aspect of interior environments, occupant comfort, design theory, or the impact on the designer. The seminar is a comprehensive entry point into investigations for the three stage sequential thesis.
Credits: 1
ID 589 - Master’s Thesis II: Written Defense
Thesis II is the second stage of the three semester sequence, which requires students to prepare a comprehensive literature review and submit a written defense on their area of inquiry relevant to interior design. The course builds upon research methods and standards discussed in the Thesis Seminar and are now applied to their critical position.
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Credits: 3
ID 590 - Master’s Thesis III: Scholarly Defense
Thesis III is the final stage of the three semester sequence, which requires students to prepare a comprehensive visual defense on their area of inquiry relevant to interior design or practice. The course builds upon research methods and standards discussed in the previous Thesis stages and are now applied to visually defend the student’s critical position, through a professionally applicable hypothetical design problem. Â
Credits: 3
ID 610 - Domesticity and Identity
This course will explore the concept of home and how people from various cultures throughout (and even before) history conceived of themselves and the spaces and places in which they live. A special focus on “Identity—who we are, who we think we are, who we want others to think we are” will be discussed and along with its relevance in the built environment.
Prerequisites & Notes
who we think we are
Credits: 3
ID 611 - Forum III
Part 3 of a 4 semester continuing course studying the interrelationship of theory, history, and practice as it relates to architecture, interior design, and the designer. It looks at theory not as a specialized discourse related only to design, but touches upon many broader issues, whether they are cultural, aesthetic, technological, philosophical, or professional. Topics, readings, and examples are chosen from a wide range of materials, from classical antiquity to today, as well as from many complementary issues related to creating a multi-disciplinary approach to design. This course provides a forum for discussion and exploration.
Credits: 1
ID 612 - Forum IV
Part four of a four semester continuing course studying the interrelationship of theory, history, and practice as it relates to architecture, interior design, and the designer. It looks at theory not as a specialized discourse related only to design, but touches upon many broader issues, whether they are cultural, aesthetic, technological, philosophical, or professional. Topics, readings, and examples are chosen from a wide range of materials, from classical antiquity to today, as well as in many complementary issues related to creating a multi-disciplinary approach to design. This course provides a forum for discussion and exploration.
Credits: 1
ID 617 - Contemporary Architectural Icons
Architectural icons, whether they are design firms, individuals or projects , will be examined with a critical eye: The “Bird’s Nest†of the Beijing Olympics, The Guggenheim at Bilbao, Spain, The Burj Al Arab Hotel at Dubai. Through extensive readings by and about recent icons of the design world we will try to answer questions like: Have they met the standard of “firmitatis, utilitatis, venustatis� Does it matter? Icons are by definition, popular. How does “popularity†fit into criticism? Can critical standards be applied uniformly? Do only wealthy and powerful clients build icons?
Credits: 3
ID 620 - Global Sustainable Interior Design Studio
concentration. Students are introduced to advanced integrated design programming, concept development, schematic design, design development, and presentation. Special focus on international environmentally responsible design, universal design, international building codes, environmental assessment tools, and sustainable design rating systems are explored and applied. Student’s select project types based on area of concentration to be further researched and investigated within a studio setting. The “Study Abroad Component†of the course includes pre-departure orientation seminars covering all aspects of the tour: opportunities for investigation, group dynamics, problem solving, and team spirit created by cohesiveness within the classroom. During the March spring break students will participate in a professionally led study and research opportunity in a host country. Students will investigate sustainable design issues, philosophies, and practice of other cultures, as well as historical context.
Credits: 3
ID 630 - Special Topics Studio
This elective studio provides graduate students an op- portunity to focus on particular issues and components within the built environment. The studio includes lectures on focused area, group discussions, individual and/or group projects. Students advance their theory, knowledge, and design expertise within topic focus.
Credits: 3
ID 680 - Interior Design Educational Practicum II
This course is Part 2 of a 3 part intensive investigation into interior design education techniques, teaching effectiveness, and curriculum development. Assigned to a full-time faculty member and assisting in classroom critiques and lecturing affords students first-hand experience. Participants attend weekly seminars covering topics such as public speaking and communication, interior design accreditation requirements, curriculum development, online course delivery, teaching effectiveness strategies, and current instructional models. Weekly meetings provide a forum for discussion and mock presentations. This practicum reinforces the concurrent learning mission of the College.
Credits: 1
ID 681 - Interior Design Educational Practicum III
This course is Part 3 of a 3 part intensive investigation into interior design education techniques, teaching effectiveness, and curriculum development. Assigned to a full-time faculty member and assisting in classroom critiques and lecturing affords students first-hand experience. Participants attend weekly seminars to advance their skills in such topics as public speaking and communication, interior design accreditation requirements, curriculum development, online course delivery, teaching effectiveness strategies, and current instructional models. Weekly meetings provide a forum for discussion and mock presentations. This practicum reinforces the concurrent learning mission of the College.
Credits: 1
ID 688 - Interior Design Master’s Dissertation I: Seminar
Dissertation I is the first stage of a three semester sequence, which allows students an opportunity to focus on an area of inquiry relevant to interior design. The seminar provides direction and techniques needed to conduct academic research on any aspect of interior environments, occupant comfort, design theory, or the impact on the designer. The first seminar is a comprehensive entry point into investigations for the three stage sequential dissertation.
Credits: 3
ID 689 - Master’s Dissertation II (Written Defense)
Dissertation II is the second stage of the three semester sequence, which requires students to prepare a comprehensive written defense on their area of inquiry relevant to interior design. The course builds upon research methods and standards discussed in the Dissertation Seminar and are now applied to defend their critical position. Â
Credits: 6
ID 690 - Master’s Dissertation III (Visual Defense)
Dissertation III is the final stage of the three semester sequence, which requires students to prepare a comprehensive visual defense on their area of inquiry relevant to interior design. The course builds upon research methods and standards discussed in the previous Dissertation stages and are now applied to visually defend the student’s critical position, through a professionally applicable hypothetical design problem. Â
Credits: 9
ID * 505A - ID Studio Concentration Option OR
TBD
Credits: 4
ID * 505B - Global Studio Concentration Option (Non-Western)
TBD
Credits: 4
IDI 500 - Art and Cultural History
Art and society are explored from pre-history through the twenty first century. The course examines art and culture from a variety of geographical regions with a primary focus on current artists.Art and society are explored from pre-history through the twenty first century. The course examines art and culture from a variety of geographical regions with a primary focus on current artists. Students investigate stylistic periods and examine major works of art and key artists of period.
Credits: 2
IDI 501 - Foundation of Design
The main focus of the course is the development of fundamental proficiencies in design theory, language, and visual communication techniques. Projects will emphasize the elements of design (line, shape, tone, texture, color, scale, etc.), principles of two dimen- sional and three dimensional design, and the basic principles of composition (balance, rhythm, unity, contrast, etc.), as well as the implications and applica- tions of these proficiencies as they pertain to the de- velopment of interior environments. Students will apply fundamental drawing and technical drawing skills to a variety of studio projects.
Credits: 2
IDI 502 - Interior Environments Studio I (Residential)
Students apply elements and principles of interior architecture and color, materials, and occupant comfort to a series of residential environment scenarios. Issues of sustainability and universal design are emphasized throughout the assignments.
Credits: 2
IDI 503 - Building Systems
Students explore the technical and aesthetic aspects of structure, environmental systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC system types, natural ventilation, energy efficiency, and lighting (natural and artificial), fire protection and safety, and acoustics and their impact on the built and natural environments. The appropriate selection of technologies and materials based on codes, universal design, sustainability, function, aesthetics, and human comfort are explored and evaluated for a variety of interior environments.
Credits: 2
IDI 504 - Interior Environments Studio II (Commercial)
Interior design strategies are applied to projects of increasing size and complexity with a focus in contract design and hospitality design. Students are introduced to advanced integrated design programming strategies, concept development, schematic design, design development and presentation. Special focus on Environmentally Responsible Design, Universal Design, space programming and planning, integration of codes, environmental assessment tools and rating systems for sustainable commercial, corporate and residential environments are explored.
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Credits: 2
IDI 510 - Interior Environments Studio I
Students apply elements and principles of interior architecture and color, materials, and occupant comfort to a series of residential and small commercial interior environment scenarios. Issues of human factors, universal / inclusive design, and sustainability are emphasized throughout the studio assignments.
Credits: 3
IDI 515 - Interior Environments Studio II
Interior design strategies are applied to projects of increasing size and complexity with a focus in contract design, commercial, and hospitality design. Students are introduced to advanced integrated design programming strategies, evidence based design, concept development, schematic design, design development and presentation skills. A special focus on the interplay between humans and their interior environment is emphasized. Environmentally Responsible Design, space programming and planning, integration of codes, environmental assessment tools and rating systems for sustainable commercial, corporate and hospitality environments are explored. Prerequisites: IDI 510, IDI 525, IDI 535, IDI 537 or permission of the Graduate Program Director.
Credits: 3
IDI 517 - History of Architectural and Interior Design
A history of Western European and American archi- tecture, interior design, furniture, and decorative arts from the late 18th century, including appropriate references in ancient, medieval, Renaissance and oriental forms and styles to contemporary 21st century. Domestic architecture and interiors and their furni- ture will be emphasized. Periods covered from American Neo-Classical through the 21st century (1790—present).
Credits: 2
IDI 520 - Media I
Advanced sketching, technical drafting delineation, and hand rendering techniques specifically geared toward effective interior design presentations are developed. Various rendering techniques both hand generated and computer generated. Emphasis is placed on the effective graphic communication of design ideas in plan, section, elevation and perspective delineation.
Credits: 2
IDI 531 - Media II: Electronic Media
This course is intended to give students a set of strategies for incorporating technology and electronic workflow strategies into their design work. Students will learn to techniques for managing and integrating the entire design process using a number of software titles, from programmatic diagrams to construction drawings and perspective renderings. The main focus will be on the most common type of architectural software used today, building information modeling (BIM). Use of custom objects and best practices for creating presentations will also be discussed. English and Metric units of measure will be explored as well.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 520, IDI 525, or permission of program director
Credits: 3
IDI 535 - Materials and Specification
Students investigate the properties of interior finishes, furniture, and equipment. The appropriate selection and specification of materials based upon code, occupant comfort, universal design, sustainability and aesthetics is researched. Life cycle analysis is used to determine the source, manufacture, transportation, maintenance, durability, and disposal of a product. Viable information sources for sustainable products are explored along with third party verification of green product claims.
Credits: 3
IDI 537 - Lighting Interior Environments
The principles of lighting interior environments are explored through lectures and studio projects to develop an understanding and application of appropriate lighting design solutions which meet the aesthetic, functional, and regulatory needs of residential and commercial interior spaces. Artificial lighting, daylight, and energy efficiency will be primary topics in this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
IDI 510, ID 535, or permission of the Graduate Program Director.
Credits: 2
IDI 542 - Building Systems & Integrated Design
Students explore the technical and aesthetic aspects of structure, environmental systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC system types, natural ventilation, energy efficiency, and lighting (natural and artificial), fire protection and safety, and acoustics and their impact on the built and natural environments. The appropriate selection of technologies and materials based on codes, universal design, sustainability, function, aesthetics, and human comfort are explored and evaluated for a variety of interior environments.
Credits: 3
IDI 545 - Design Portfolio
The design portfolio is an essential component of the practice of interior design. Students are introduced to the components and methods of executing a professional portfolio. Students will be guided through the process of narrative building, design work inventory, editing, presentation techniques, and designing of an individual portfolio. Resume, cover letter construction, and electronic portfolios will be emphasized.
Credits: 1
IDI 550 - Diverse Perspectives in the Built Environment
This course is a survey from the 19th century through the present day of the global built and natural environments. An emphasis on both Western and Non-Western architecture and interior design within the context of cultural, political, economical, and social science will be explored.
Credits: 2
IDI 555 - Professional Practice
This course examines the practice of Interior Design and business components necessary to engage the profession. Various types of design firms are discussed from small residential / commercial to large global design firms. The course carefully examines leadership, professional ethics, project management, financial management, client management, marketing and business development as well as strategies for collaborating in teams and team building techniques. Continuing education and lifelong learning will also be emphasized and the importance for a designer to always remain current with theory and technology in the delivery of design solutions.
Credits: 2
IDI 560 - Internship
This semester long course fuses academic theories to the professional work environment. The eight-week period is planned and supervised by faculty and site supervisors. A weekly, on campus supervision group provides the opportunity for students to reflect upon their experiences and learning. Students are responsible for assigned outside reading and writing assignments designed to integrate theory and practice.
Credits: 2Interior Architecture Master of Fine Arts
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IA 501 - Interior Architecture Precedent Studio I
Precedent building analysis and research remains an integral component of the design profession, as a tool for deciphering architectural and interior design history. This graduate level precedent design studio, along with the co-requisite precedent research seminar, explores design principles and theory through selected readings, discussions, and short studio assignments. The student will develop an understanding of interior design and architectural design analysis through various diagrammatic techniques. It is through precedent studies that designers can develop their identification of themes and patterns that aid in the generation of design form.
Credits: 3
IA 503 - Interior Architecture Precedent Studio II
A continuation of the Graduate Precedent Studio I course that builds upon analytical and research skills. This graduate level precedent design studio, along with the co-requisite precedent research seminar, explores the maturation of design principles and theory through selected readings, discussions, and short studio assignments. The student will develop a mature understanding of interior design and architectural design analysis through various diagrammatic techniques. It is through precedent studies that designers can develop a refined identification of themes and patterns that aid in the generation of design form. This final studio aims to clarify the link between and beyond the layers of history and design.
Credits: 1
IA 506 - Emerging Materials and Systems
Emerging materials and advanced environmentally responsible building systems are the principle focus of this course. Students explore current and emerging technological advancements and appropriate application of intelligent materials, finishes, and construction. Technical and aesthetic aspects of progressive environmental building systems, intelligent materials, energy efficiency, Zero Energy Building, Renewable Energy Systems, and Lighting (natural and artificial), are covered in-depth along with their impact in our built and natural environments.
Prerequisites & Notes
ID 503, ID 504, ID 505, ID 530, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
IA 507 - Art and Science of Interior Lighting
The principles of interior lighting are explored through lectures, field trips, testing, and studio projects to develop an advanced understanding of potential design solutions. Through demonstration within the lighting lab and software simulation students analyze and compare luminaries, lamping options, and controls. Participants address the aesthetic, functional, environmental, and regulatory needs of residential and commercial lighting requirements of interior spaces. Topics such as daylight, glare, color rendition, light distribution, control and dimming, energy consumption, energy codes, heat production, light trespass, cost, and light pollution are addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
ID 504, ID 505, ID 506, ID 530, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
IA 511 - Forum I
Part 1 of a four-semester continuing course studying the interrelationship of theory, history, and practice as it relates to architecture, interior design, and the designer. It looks at theory not as a specialized discourse related only to design, but touches upon many broader issues, whether they are cultural, aesthetic, technological, philosophical, or professional. Topics, readings, and examples are chosen from a wide range of materials, from classical antiquity to today, as well as from many complementary issues related to creating a multi-disciplinary approach to design. This course provides a forum for discussion and exploration.
Credits: 1
IA 512 - Forum II
Part 2 of a four-semester continuing course studying the interrelationship of theory, history, and practice as it relates to architecture, interior design, and the designer. It looks at theory not as a specialized discourse related only to design, but touches upon many broader issues,whether they are cultural, aesthetic, technological, philosophical, or professional. Topics, readings, and examples are chosen from a wide range of materials, from classical antiquity to today, as well as from many complementary issues related to creating a multi-disciplinary approach to design. This course provides a forum for discussion and exploration.
Credits: 1
IA 517 - Theory, Criticism, and Methodology
Through the careful consideration of key philosophical and theoretical texts, this course offers a forum for discussing contemporary and historical doctrine. This course is dedicated to exploring the ideas that lie behind the appearances of buildings and interior design, that is, architectural theory. In general, theory is the province of ideas that precedes action. Theory and practice are inseparable. This course aims to explain, traditional conventions, environmental concerns, experimental structural concepts, or aesthetic judgments. Likewise, theory relies ultimately on practice to test its hypotheses and assumptions. Therefore, the course will primarily focus on the development of contemporary literary examples related to design and theory, through a semester long reading intensive course of far reaching ideas, on analysis and critique of written doctrine relevant to interior design and architecture. Of interest is the articulation of philosophical and contemporary design issues, from as early as LeCorbusier’s Towards a New Architecture to the most recent literary examples of Zaha Hadid’s Randomness vs. Arbitrariness.
Credits: 3
IA 518 - Scandinavian Architecture and Interior Architecture
Design History Elective
This course will survey the architecture of the Scandinavian countries, in terms of history, culture, design (interior design and architecture), building technology, and the environment, in relationship to Western Architecture. This course will explore various periods of design and construction from the Viking Age settlements in the North Atlantic, the towering stave churches in Norway, and the modern architecture of Sverre Fehn. This course will include discussions of select Scandinavian influenced works in New England and a visit to examples by Alvar Aalto, Eero Saarinen, and Steven Holl works located in Cambridge. Our focus will be on the development (past and future) of Scandinavia, in the context of History, Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design, and Culture. The course will also allow for exploration of individual architectural and theoretical interests.
Credits: 3
IA 519 - Modern Furniture Classics
Design History Elective
An in depth look at the development of modern furniture design, beginning with the early precursors of the mid-19th century through to future classics being designed today. While the artifacts under scrutiny will be furniture, their stylist expressions illustrate the technical, aesthetic and social contexts of their time.
Credits: 3
IA 520 - Advanced Electronic Media
Electronic Media covers the full set of skills and strategies for efficient work-flow in the interior design profession. Software selection and implementation are reviewed with an emphasis on an efficient design process, and high quality and flexible documentation at all stages.
Credits: 3
IA 530 - Psychology of Place
This course examines the interplay between humans and their interior environments. Through historical precedents, current academic theories and scientific research students will study the psychological affects interior environments have on human behavior and perception. Students investigate both simplistic and complex interior environments and components such as volumetric space, color, texture, art, furniture, artificial light, and natural light to acquire practical design approaches that can be incorporated into professional practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
ID 503, ID 504, ID 505 and or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
IA 535 - Literature and Theory in Sustainable Design
This course focuses on historical and contemporary sustainable design theory through analyzing written works of leading scholars, theorist, scientist, and environmentalist. Issues about the built environment are investigated to better understand historical precedents and contemporary trends. Students will gain a global understanding the impact design has on our planet.
Credits: 3
IA 545 - Universal Design for the Built Environment
The focus of this course is on the examination of the universal design of buildings, spaces, products, and programs. Students will be prepared to creatively respond to the built environment, relevant to the psychological, physical, political, educational, sociological impacts in the areas of interior design. Universal Design is important as a means to make the components of our built environment accessible to all ages and abilities.
Credits: 3
IA 580 - Educational Practicum I
This course is Part 1 of a three-part intensive investigation into interior design education techniques, teaching effectiveness, and curriculum development. Assigned to a full-time faculty member and assisting in classroom critiques and lecturing affords students first-hand teaching experience. Participants attend weekly seminars covering topics such as public speaking and communication, interior design accreditation requirements, curriculum development, online course delivery, teaching effectiveness strategies, and current instructional models. Weekly meetings provide a forum for discussion and mock presentations.
Credits: 1
IA 610 - Domesticity and Identity in the Built Environment
This course will explore the concept of home and how people from various cultures throughout (and even before) history conceived of themselves and the spaces and places in which they live. A special focus on “Identity-who we are, who we think we are, who we want others to think we are” will be discussed and along with its relevance in the built environment.
Credits: 3
IA 611 - Forum III
Part 3 of a four-semester, continuing course studying the interrelationship of theory, history, and practice as it relates to architecture, interior design, and the designer. It looks at theory not as a specialized discourse related only to design, but touches upon many broader issues, whether they are cultural, aesthetic, technological, philosophical, or professional. Topics, readings, and examples are chosen from a wide range of materials, from classical antiquity to today, as well as from many complementary issues related to creating a multi-disciplinary approach to design. This course provides a forum for discussion and exploration.
Credits: 1
IA 612 - Forum IV
Part 4 of a four-semester, continuing course studying the interrelationship of theory, history, and practice as it relates to architecture, interior design, and the designer. It looks at theory not as a specialized discourse related only to design, but touches upon many broader issues, whether they are cultural, aesthetic, technological, philosophical, or professional. Topics, readings, and examples are chosen from a wide range of materials, from classical antiquity to today, as well as in many complementary issues related to creating a multi-disciplinary approach to design. This course provides a forum for discussion and exploration.
Credits: 1
IA 617 - Contemporary Architectural Icons
Architectural icons, whether they are design firms, individuals or projects, will be examined with a critical eye: The “Bird’s Nest” of the Beijing Olympics, The Guggenheim at Bilbao, Spain, The Burj Al Arab Hotel at Dubai. Through extensive readings by and about recent icons of the design world, we will try to answer questions like: Have they met the standard of “firmitatis, utilitatis, venustatis?” Does it matter? Icons are, by definition, popular. How does “popularity” fit into criticism? Can critical standards be applied uniformly? Do only wealthy and powerful clients build icons?
Credits: 3
IA 620 - Global Sustainable Interior Architecture Studio
A global look at sustainable interior design strategies that are applied to advanced graduate level studio projects and assignments of various size and complexity based on student area of concentration. Students are introduced to advanced integrated design programming, concept development, schematic design, design development, and presentation. Special focus on international environmentally responsible design, universal design, international building codes, environmental assessment tools, and sustainable design rating systems are explored and applied. Student’s select project types based on area of concentration to be further researched and investigated within a studio setting. The “Study Abroad Component” of the course includes pre-departure orientation seminars covering all aspects of the tour: opportunities for investigation, group dynamics, problem solving, and team spirit created by cohesiveness within the classroom. During the March spring break students will participate in a professionally led study and research opportunity in a host country. Students will investigate sustainable design issues, philosophies, and practice of other cultures, as well as historical context.
Credits: 3
IA 630 - Special Topics Studio
This elective studio provides graduate students an opportunity to focus on particular issues and components within the built environment. The studio includes lectures on focused area, group discussions, individual and/or group projects. Students advance their theory, knowledge, and design expertise within topic focus.
Credits: 3
IA 680 - Educational Practicum II
This course is Part 2 of a three-part, intensive investigation into interior design education techniques, teaching effectiveness, and curriculum development. Assigned to a full-time faculty member and assisting in classroom critiques and lecturing affords students first-hand experience. Participants attend weekly seminars covering topics such as public speaking and communication, interior design accreditation requirements, curriculum development, online course delivery, teaching effectiveness strategies, and current instructional models. Weekly meetings provide a forum for discussion and mock presentations. This practicum reinforces the concurrent learning mission of the College.
Credits: 1
IA 681 - Educational Practicum III
This course is Part 3 of a three-part, intensive investigation into interior design education techniques, teaching effectiveness, and curriculum development. Assigned to a full-time faculty member and assisting in classroom critiques and lecturing affords students first-hand experience. Participants attend weekly seminars to advance their skills in such topics as public speaking and communication, interior design accreditation requirements, curriculum development, online course delivery, teaching effectiveness strategies, and current instructional models. Weekly meetings provide a forum for discussion and mock presentations. This practicum reinforces the concurrent learning mission of the College.
Credits: 1
IA 688 - Master’s Dissertation I: Seminar
Dissertation I is the first stage of a three-semester sequence, which allows students an opportunity to focus on an area of inquiry relevant to interior design. The seminar provides direction and techniques needed to conduct academic research on any aspect of interior environments, occupant comfort, design theory, or the impact on the designer. The first seminar is a comprehensive entry point into investigations for the three stage sequential dissertation.
Credits: 3
IA 689 - Master’s Dissertation II: Written Defense
Dissertation II is the second stage of the three-semester sequence, which requires students to prepare a comprehensive written defense on their area of inquiry relevant to interior design. The course builds upon research methods and standards discussed in the Dissertation Seminar and are now applied to defend their critical position.
Credits: 6
IA 690 - Master’s Dissertation III: Visual Defense
Dissertation III is the final stage of the three-semester sequence, which requires students to prepare a comprehensive visual defense on their area of inquiry relevant to interior design. The course builds upon research methods and standards discussed in the previous Dissertation stages and are now applied to visually defend the student’s critical position, through a professionally applicable hypothetical design problem.
Credits: 9
IDI 526 - Media I: Architectural Drafting
In the field of interior architectural design the thought and method of expression are equally important. Students will learn to communicate their design ideas through the use of both instrumental, and freehand drawing. The course will cover the production of orthographic, multi-view, isometric, oblique and perspective drawings. Students will explore construction document production through both hand technical and computer assisted and building information modeling techniques. Diverse media and software will be explored.
Credits: 2
IDI 540 - Media III: Advanced Construction Documents & Rendering
This course will build on skills and knowledge gained in Media I and Media II. The emphasis is focused on multiple software applications to develop effective building information modeling (BIM) computer generated construction documents and presentation renderings. Special attention will be toward electronic presentations and animations. Diverse media and software will be explored, as well as, English and Metric units of measure.
Prerequisites & Notes
IDI 530 or permission of the Graduate Program Director
Credits: 3
IDI 547 - Design Research Seminar
This course examines the process and procedures for writing a traditional academic thesis and fuses the research with the design process. Students will develop knowledge in “taking a critical position”, the importance of forming a thorough review of literature, and applying research methods. The course provides a foundation for undertaken and developing an original project work through evidenced based design and inspired research.
Prerequisites & Notes
IDI 510, IDI 530, IDI 537, or permission of the Graduate Program Director
Credits: 2
IDI 570 - Capstone Studio
Students develop the design concepts of a topical area of specialty explored in IDI 547 Design Research Seminar, fused within a final semester’s effort, stressing critical analysis and professional application. Practical and theoretical solutions culminate in a research capstone design project and final presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
IDI 547 or permission of the Graduate Program Director.
Credits: 3International Education
IED 500 - Philosophical and Research Foundations for Technology in Teaching and Learning
In order to develop an understanding of how technology becomes an organizational tool for improvement of teaching and learning, a systems approach is necessary, including a review of the philosophical underpinnings of technology change. The framework behind this degree program is presented from a research basis as well as a conceptual examination of synchronous and asynchronous technologies. The framework will be couched in terms of a virtual environment; students will read from the research basis concerning virtual learning, brain research, theories of development of virtual worlds, and an examination of the characteristics of learners, including those described as digital natives.
Credits: 3
IED 504 - Theories in Curriculum Design
The aim of this course is to provide students with opportunities to make contact with a broad variety of curriculum theory, design, and successful practice. Our work will deal with matching specific theories of curriculum development to present practice as found both in the literature and in the professional experiences available to our class. The final goal is to develop a curriculum project appropriate to students’ work settings or interest, grounded in a theoretical framework. Students will come away with a completed project that can be applied to their schoolwork or future graduate investigations. All work in this course will be based on successful practices in multicultural context.
Credits: 3
IED 509 - Language Diversity in Education
This course deals with multiple issues in ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity as they affect educational policy and educational practice. It is designed for teachers interested in broadening their knowledge base related to bi/multicultural, bi/multilingual issues, to deal with teaching and social challenges that arise in schools that have a linguistically, culturally, and ethnically diverse population.
Credits: 3
IED 510 - Leadership in International Education
Through review of theory and research on leadership, the study of organizational culture, and the principles necessary to support change, this course will lay the foundation for the understanding of effective leadership in the international school.
Credits: 3
IED 511 - Strategies for Change in International Schools
The focus of this course includes structuring schools for improvement and student success. A rethinking of curriculum and instruction, including the basic tenets held about what we should teach, how we should teach it, and how we assess what students learn, form the cornerstone for restructuring schools.
Credits: 3
IED 512 - Assessment and Evaluation
This course studies the observation, assessment and evaluation of second language skills, focusing upon proficiency in the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, test development including non-traditional authentic assessment techniques, and socio-cultural issues in testing.
Credits: 3
IED 521 - Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language
This course provides a pre-practicum experience in curriculum development, instructional techniques and formal and informal assessment practices for teachers of English language learners. Students will explore current theories and practices in promoting ESL learner’s listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Credits: 3
IED 522 - Intercultural Communication
An exploration of the concepts of intercultural communication and their applications to the field of education. Emphasis is on using the teacher’s cross-cultural competencies to integrate children who are from other countries and/or whose first language is not English. Other topics will include initiating students to new educational systems and the use of culturally appropriate curricular activities for their teaching disciplines.
Credits: 3
IED 524 - Child and Adolescent Psychology: Theory and Practice Cross-Cultural
This course is designed to provide students with a broad overview of several areas of child and adolescent psychological development. The course will examine behavioral and psychological development of the child from conception through adolescence. Various theories and theorists prevalent in the field of child and adolescent psychology including Piaget, Freud, Erikson, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, etc., will be reviewed. The course will expose students to a variety of perspectives on the external and internal influences on the developing child and on the eventual passage into adolescence.
Credits: 3
IED 530 - Linguistics and Language Acquisition
This course explores phonological and syntactical theory of English and other languages, sociolinguistics, research and theories in first and second language acquisition, and strategies for developing English language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will also develop an understanding of reading theory, research and practice and the differences between first and second language acquisition in the learning of literacy skills.
Credits: 3
IED 540 - Using Technology in ESL Acquisition
Technology will be examined as instructional tools in the instruction of English as a Second Language (ESL). The technologies will include those appropriate for direct classroom instruction as well as enrichment and the use of mobile and/or personalized technologies appropriate for supporting teaching and learning within the school and home settings. Research specific to technology in pedagogy will form the foundation for the topics covered.
Credits: 3
IED 570 - Clinical Experience in ESL
This course will examine and appraise international ESL curricula and instructional approaches across all grade levels. It includes a presentation of basic ESL and general curriculum models, with reference to research-supported practices and to formative and summative assessment. The goal of this course is to provide each student with opportunities to make contact with and to implement a broad variety of ESL theories, curricular designs, and successful practices. Coursework will deal with matching specific theories of ESL curriculum development to present practice as found both in the literature and in rich professional experiences available among the course participants. Activities, content, and materials are focused on international curricula, as found in the K-12 international schools in which ESL practitioners from this program will likely work.
Credits: 3
IED 571 - Leadership for Technology in Schools
This course will review theory and research on leadership, the study of organizational culture, and the principles necessary to support change. In addition, this course will lay the foundation for the understanding of effective leadership in allocating human resources, using and developing technology in schools and technology plans and audits. Students will examine and develop strategic planning for technology, develop financial plans, and plans for teacher professional development using technology in their classes and schools. Case studies will be used in this course
Credits: 3
IED 572 - Clinical Experience in International Education
This course will examine and appraise the international curricula of all grade levels. It includes a presentation of basic curriculum models with reference to research-supported practices and to formative and summative assessment. The goal of this course is to provide each student with opportunities to make contact with and to implement a broad variety of curriculum theory, curricular designs, and successful practices. Coursework will deal with matching specific theories of curriculum development to present practice as found both in the literature and in the rich professional experiences available among the course participants. Activities, content, and materials are related to international curricula including, but not limited to, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP), the Middle Years Program (MYP), and the Diploma Program (DP).
Credits: 3
IED 573 - Reflective Seminar: International Education
This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to develop a diverse set of perspectives for analyzing organizations and/or taking effective leadership. The primary focus of the course is on understanding the various dynamics that affect the operation of educational organizations. Specifically, leadership theory, change theory, organizational behavior and policy analysis will be introduced. Learning to use multiple perspectives in the organization will give students opportunities to reflect on their role as an educator while expanding the set of possible choices they have for taking actions and leadership. Preparation for leadership positions will be the primary focus.
Credits: 3
IED 574 - Final Research Project
The Research Project is designed to prepare a graduate student in the practical engagement of the principles of applied research as they have been presented in Research Methods. During the Research Methods course, students were asked to research a topic within their field and to prepare a research proposal for critique by peers. Here, using knowledge from the previous class, students will choose from two options: First, students may choose to improve and then implement their Research Methods course proposal, conduct data analysis, and write a final research report suitable for publishing. Second, students may choose instead to write another proposal using the “matches” procedure described below, in which they construct another theoretical research model that will amply demonstrate their skills in the use of applied research methods to affect change within their work environments. Please note that this second option will only be theoretical, not implemented, and data will be created to allow for practice in conducting statistical tests.
Credits: 3
IED 575 - Practicum in Technology in Schools
The practicum course provides students with a clinical experience in technology, moving students from merely reading about ideas to trying them out in practice. A goal of this course is to provide each student with opportunities to make contact with and to implement a broad variety of technology theories, system designs, and successful practices. Coursework will deal with matching specific theories of educational technology to present practice as found both in the literature and in rich professional experiences available among the other course participants. Students will be required to locate a technology-rich work or volunteer educational setting, as well as a mentor from that setting.
Credits: 3
IED 580 - Innovative Methods in Education
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge base for professionals in an era of school restructuring, technological innovation, and social change. Teachers and administrators will learn first-hand about innovative practices and recent research in the field. Topics include: student self-assessment, teacher reflection, cooperative learning, mentoring, the use of technology in schools, home school communication, inclusion to support learning diversity, and the challenge of school restructuring. In this course, students will learn how to assess a variety of educational contexts to determine the educational system or systems that are operational. Students will then identify educational practices that can be viewed as innovative. Students will then determine which innovative practices will fit the educational context.
Credits: 3
IED 581 - Technology in Education
This course explores the major concepts related to instructional computing as well as the impact that technology has on education. Required of all graduate students as they begin to integrate curriculum trends with an awareness of current sources for information and their role in a technologically-rich learning environment.
Credits: 3
IED 582 - Research Methods
This course is designed to acquaint students with the design, analysis, and interpretation of research in the social sciences. Emphasis will be given to the development of empirical questions from theory, research design and control, construction of survey instruments, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results.
Credits: 3
IED 583 - Technology Infrastructure in Schools
This course will familiarize students with basic hardware and infrastructure, including: servers, wifi systems, mobile technologies, wiring, planning and accounting for technology in new building projects, finding the right suppliers, and evaluating and purchasing equipment. In summary, the course seeks to teach the basics of what needs to be known about hardware, acquisition, and installation. The course will also provide an overview of school-based policies on technology. The question of accountability and division of understanding of school wide systems will be explored along with student and community empowerment technologies.
Credits: 3International Education Administration
MIEA 501 - Introduction to School Leadership
This course prepares educators to build and maintain a professional learning community. Students will become familiar with research on adult learners and the role of the school leader in promoting excellence in teaching and learning. Students will come to understand the role of leaders in recruiting, selecting, supporting, supervising, and evaluating professional and non-professional staff. Learners will study and apply systems theory and its application to the creation of the learning organization. They will be able to work with governing boards, staff, and parents to develop a vibrant learning environment.
Credits: 3
MIEA 502 - Facilitating Teaching and Learning
This course prepares educators to lead continuous improvement of school curriculum and instruction in international school settings. Students will come to understand the role of learning theory, curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques in creating and maintaining high quality teaching and learning. Students will learn to lead colleagues in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum. Students will learn to facilitate practices of data based, internationally oriented frameworks, for research-driven teaching and will develop a plan for instructional improvement.
Credits: 3
MIEA 503 - Measurement and Evaluation
This course studies the techniques of measuring and evaluating performance at the individual, classroom, group, and organizational levels. It links these techniques to performance, reward, and an organization’s culture to determine that expectations are correct, that results are measurable, and that each aspect of this system is connected.
Credits: 3
MIEA 510 - Leadership in International Education
This course includes a thorough review of theory and research on leadership, the study of organizational culture, and the principles necessary to support change. The course will also lay the foundation for the understanding of effective leadership in the international school, including exposure to the international school accreditation process, self study chairing process, and team chairing process of the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Credits: 3
MIEA 515 - Negotiation, Communication/Mediation to Improve Schools
This course focuses upon negotiation and conflict management within organizations. Students will be able to understand the behavior of individuals, groups, and organizations in competitive circumstances and employ such processes as negotiation, mediation, dispute resolution, and analytical problem solving in managing conflict. The course will also examine the philosophy, attitudes and methods of process consultation as an approach to helping individuals, groups, organizations and communities. It will deal with the psychodynamics of the helping relationship, modes of negotiation, types of active inquiry and listening, group process, facilitative interventions, communication methods, and dealing with resistance.
Credits: 3
MIEA 520 - Strategies for Change in International Schools
This course focuses on structuring schools for improvement and student success. A rethinking of curriculum and instruction, including the basic tenets held about what we should teach, how we should teach it, and how we assess what students learn, is the cornerstone for restructuring schools. Students will add to the ongoing dialogue about what, exactly, should characterize an international school or an international education in varied settings, whether multinational or culturally homogenous. The course will emphasize the role of the mission statement and the international school accreditation process.
Credits: 3
MIEA 530 - Marketing of Organizations
The course will introduce the concepts and principles of marketing in varied international settings, and help students develop an appreciation for the scope, relevance, application, and integration in the operation of programs, services, ideas, and products of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. The scope of this class will review the principles of marketing which include marketing mix, product development, promotion/advertising, distribution, consumer behavior, and market segmentation. It will help students develop an understanding for the relevance, application, and integration in the operations of marketing programs, services, and creative development for profit and non-profit organizations. The course will provide an overview of differing host-country cultural milieus regarding fundraising and marketing strategies.
Credits: 3
MIEA 537 - Operational and Financial Strategies
This course is designed to help students “think strategically” and to evaluate results from the perspective of the organization operating in an increasingly diverse and competitive environment. The student will explore and acquire financial tools and competencies for budgetary planning and analysis. This course will provide a basic understanding of financial strategies in varied international settings, their related risks, analysis of financial information, and budgeting.
Credits: 3
MIEA 564 - Leveraging Technology
This course examines the impact of technology and information on the performance of organizations, groups and individuals. Special emphasis will be placed on maximizing benefits and seizing the opportunities created by innovative applications of technology and information.
Credits: 3
MIEA 574 - Research Project in Administration
The Research Project is designed to engage a graduate student in the practical application of research principles and skills to the study and improvement of international classrooms and schools. Each student is asked to research a topic within the field of International Education Administration. Using knowledge from the previous courses, the student will address a research proposal with attention to themes such as articulating a well-written problem statement, reviewing literature, matching evidence and outcomes, and triangulation of a variety of data types. Students will be required to adhere to the standards, rules and procedures set forth in the APA (American Psychological Association) manual.
Credits: 3
MIEA 580 - Innovative Practices in International Education Administration
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge-base for school leaders in an era of school improvement, technological innovation, and social change. Students will learn first-hand about innovative practices and recent research in the field. Topics include innovative research and promising practices in: curriculum design, pedagogy, professionalism, management, leadership, the use of technology in the schools, home school communication, and inclusion to support learning diversity, governance, and the challenge of school improvement. In this course, students will learn how to assess a variety of international educational contexts to determine the educational system or systems that are operational. Students will then identify educational practices that can be viewed as innovative and which would fit the educational context. Additional areas covered are: Learning Theory, Classroom Atmosphere, Instructional Strategies, among others. This course also covers the dilemma children who are experiencing difficulty in learning situations face because of ethnic group frustrations in the community, problems of social adjustment, socio-economic inequities, and learning gaps. The role of the school in facilitating the program for children of various cultures to become valued members of the community is discussed.
Credits: 3
MIEA 587 - Leadership Development Seminar
This course provides students an opportunity to develop a personal leadership development plan that is action-oriented. The course focuses on understanding the various dynamics that affect the operation of educational organizations. Students will draw upon their knowledge of leadership theory, 360 degree evaluation, systems theory, organizational behavior and policy analysis as they develop an individual entry/advancement plan for career leadership positions in international education.
Credits: 3Liberal Studies
LST 100 - Seminar in Academic Inquiry
Introduces students to college-level academic discourse and provides them opportunities to hone foundational skills that they will use throughout their undergraduate career and beyond. The course helps students develop critical thinking and reading skills, the ability to find and use sources to deepen understanding of topics, and the capacity to form and defend positions on issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students with 24 or more transfer credits may have the LST100 requirement waived but must substitute a three-credit elective.
Credits: 3
LST 121 - Introduction to Gender Studies
Introduces students to key topics and methods in the study of gender. Focusing on the idea that gender informs every aspect of social interaction, the course draws on material from literature, cultural studies, history, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and other disciplines. The class surveys the history of gender studies before investigating how gender shapes communication, sexuality, and social institutions (educational, legal, religious, etc), and examining the nature of power in necessarily gendered relationships. Satisfies Individual and Society General Education requirement.
Credits: 3
LST 210 - Gender and Science
What does it mean to be a scientist? How does gender complicate the way that we think about science? What effect has history had on access to education, and access to the practice of science? These are the issues that we will contemplate as we explore the relationship of science, gender and cultures. Satisfies the Individual and Society General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
Credits: 3
LST 308 - Contemporary Issues
Examination and analysis of the critical issues and events of our contemporary world. The issues are approached through lecture, readings in current literature, the news media, and classroom discussion.
Credits: 3
LST 350 - Male Images in Story and Film
In exploring images of the male in film and story, this course will study: the dynamics giving rise to these images, the truths and stereotypes underlying them, and the social, economic, political, and global interests and issues emanating from them.
Credits: 3
LST 479A - Research Project I
A comprehensive research project that requires students to apply academic theories to professional work environment. The project is planned and supervised by faculty. Scheduled group sessions provide the opportunity for students to reflect upon their experiences and learning. Students will be responsible for outside reading and writing assignments designed to integrate theory and practice in their research.
Credits: 3
LST 479B - Research Project II
A comprehensive research project that requires students to apply academic theories to professional work environment. The project is planned and supervised by faculty. Scheduled group sessions provide the opportunity for students to reflect upon their experiences and learning. Students will be responsible for outside reading and writing assignments designed to integrate theory and practice in their research.
Credits: 3
LST 489 - Senior Thesis I
Senior Thesis I is the first phase of a two-semester thesis sequence through which students lay the groundwork in an area of interest for the original work they are expected to undertake in Senior Thesis II. Students refine their topics, review and synthesize literature related to their areas of focus, conduct research, and develop research proposals or plans for creative projects. The final course outcomes consist of both a literature review and a Senior Thesis II project proposal.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior class status or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
LST 490 - Senior Thesis II
Developing the concept explored in Senior Thesis I, students will investigate a topic related to liberal sudies in which they have a particular interest. The outcomes of the project are a scholarly paper and a presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior class statue or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3Montessori Integrative Learning
Nursing
Nursing
NUR 753 - Design and Methods for Clinical Nursing Research
In this course, students learn various approaches to study clinical health problems. Students will examine the state of the science in nursing research that supports clinical practice and critically analyze programs of research of contemporary nurse scientists. Scientific principles and integrity related to the conduct and dissemination of research will be analyzed. Clinical trials, observational studies, survey research, primary and secondary data analyses, program evaluation, and outcomes research are among the approaches that will be examined. Means for assuring ethical integrity in human subject research will be examined.
Credits: 3Nursing (Graduate)
NUR 502 - Contemporary Issues and Trends in Health Care
This course provides an exploration of current professional issues in nursing. Specifically, students will develop advanced knowledge about the complex issues of nursing within multidisciplinary practice in a variety of surrounding environments. The course explores issues and trends of furthering the profession, current nursing shortage, workplace issues, policy, ethical principled behavior, transcultural concepts, culture and practice competencies, and legal issues in healthcare. Students will be asked to apply this knowledge and discuss the impact of a current professional issue focused on the advanced nurse’s role. The students will explore the challenges or opportunities that arise around the issues. Students will assess the vision of the future of nursing and examine both the technical, educational and organizational issues that arise.
Credits: 3
NUR 504 - Managing Operations, Finance, and Risk
The course examines an integrated approach to operations management in linking all aspects of the organization, including its employees, processes, clients, and internal and external suppliers. The student examines operations in the context of the organization as a whole. The course studies the various elements of operations management, from technical to organizational, with special emphasis on the integrated financial requirements and implications and risk relative to the entire enterprise. Concepts explored include: quality, human resource management, organizational behavior, marketing and client relationships, supply chain management, and project management.
Credits: 3
NUR 505 - Curriculum Design, Course Development, and Program Evaluation
This course provides an exploration of curriculum design and course development for schools of nursing and programs in organizational institutions. Specifically students will develop advanced knowledge about the role of the nurse educator in developing and evaluating a nursing curriculum. Students will explore theories of nursing and learning applicable to nursing education. Trends influencing nursing education and curriculum development will be explored as well as the process of accreditation of programs. Students will critique select nursing curriculums for essential components of a nursing curriculum. Students will develop a theoretical framework that will guide the development of a nursing course.
Credits: 3
NUR 508 - Role Development Within Professional Organizations
Students will learn how to function effectively within an organization including the use of the ANA or NLN standards, ethical principles, professional values and beliefs as a framework for nursing practice. The purpose of this core course is to engage students in the process of role development as an educator or upper level nurse administrator in any setting. It is important for nurses to first explore these roles and to identify their career goals. The student will engage in advanced exploration and analysis of nursing leadership, informatics, education, care management, cultural competence, ethical dilemmas and fiscal and human resource allocation in various organizational environments. Students will examine organizational environments to address quality initiatives within interdisciplinary settings. The course will also focus on the nurse as a change agent by developing a comprehensive plan to address a professional issue, implementing collegial interdisciplinary relationships within an organization, and identifying the role of the nurse to perform life-long learning by engaging in scholarship.
Credits: 3
NUR 509 - Internship in Educator Role
This internship in nursing education course is designed as a capstone course in the Masters in Nursing Education Concentration. In this course the student will complete a minimum of 144 hours with a preceptor in either the area of staff education in an organizational institution or in a school of nursing. Students in this course are expected to integrate knowledge in previous courses related to the role of the nurse educator, curriculum design, course development, teaching methods and principles and apply them to an educational setting. Students will develop and submit measurable objectives to be completed during the internship. Weekly seminar topics are included in this course to facilitate discussion surrounding nursing education roles, responsibilities and issues in teaching and learning.
Credits: 6
NUR 510 - Organization and Structure of Nursing Leadership
This course will provide the student with both a comprehensive foundation and synthesis of practice and knowledge related to nursing leadership and administration. The content areas to be covered are: the professional role of the nurse leader/administrator; the inside operation of the health care organization and systems including the organization; culture and structure, mission statements, strategic planning, and how to influence change. In order to effectively care for patients, models of care delivery, case management, disease management, emergency planning and communication strategies will be presented. In addition, ethical and legal responsibilities, team building, working with collective bargaining units and dealing with work place violence will be discussed. Fiscal management principles will also be presented.
Credits: 3
NUR 525 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice
Students will gain an understanding of the theoretical foundations of nursing and the application of theories from nursing and other disciplines to actual practice. This course provides the practicing nurse knowledge of different theories that can be used to improve the practice of nursing. This course will cover systems theory, nursing theories, health belief and promotion theories, and others. The study of theories is to enable the individual student of nursing to make optimum use of theories in their role. Theories and conceptual models provide a mechanism for studying and understanding human interactions, developing therapeutic relationships, and intervening in such a way that positive health outcomes can be achieved.
Credits: 3
NUR 526 - Nurse as the Administrator
The purpose of the course is to engage students in the process of role development as nurse administrators and leaders in any health care setting. It is important for nurse administration to identify personal and organizational goals, apply leadership skills and knowledge to implement change by working with an organization. Also, the nurse administrator must be able to function within a health care setting by applying ethical and legal principles related to regulatory policies at the state and federal levels, credentialing agencies, third party players, and to assure that quality of care is provided to patient, families, and the community. This course will focus on developing collegial relationships with other departments within the organization and the community that are pivotal in promoting a positive work environment and in meeting organizational outcomes.
Credits: 3
NUR 532 - Administration: Practice and Quality Outcomes
Quality indicators and continuous quality improvement are the standards by which healthcare is measured in terms of outcomes. Third party payers, regulatory agencies, and consumers are addressing access to care, cost, preventing accidents and illnesses as part of the quality in receiving services. Nurse-led care can improve outcomes. This course is designed to inform and assist nurse administrators and leaders in understanding the role nurses play in meeting cost-effective health outcomes. Managers can then in turn influence staff nurses and others as to how important their role is in achieving quality care through improvement mechanisms. Course content will cover AHARQ’s indicators, patient safety issues, competencies in the care of the older adult, evidence related to nursing-sensitive patient outcomes that respond to nursing interventions, models to ensure quality improvement on a unit, and findings related to quality and health disparities in the United States. Included in this course will be information on the Institute of Medicine and work related to patient safety.
Credits: 3
NUR 541 - Nurse in Global Health
The scope of practice for global health nursing is broad. This course provides a broad conceptual and ethical framework for global health care with an exploration of the social and behavioral sciences, philosophy, and nursing to assist students to develop approaches to reduce differential outcomes of health care in populations. This course will also explore the professional roles of global health nurses as expert clinicians, educators, interdisciplinary consultants, researchers, and entrepreneurs. Students will explore the global health nurse’s role as an advocate, leader, mentor, role model, collaborator, and scholar.
Credits: 3
NUR 542 - Principals of Global Health
This course provides foundation for the internship experiences and the development of the clinical practice of global nursing. Students will gain an understanding
of social, political and economic global health issues and comparative systems of health care delivery. An emphasis will be placed on exploring public policy and programs.
A comparison of health care systems requires an understanding of the environmental, social, and cultural context that influence their establishment, resources, and service delivery. Included in this course will be discussions on the following topics and the relevance for the nurse in global settings: epidemiology environmental health issues of water and sanitation infectious diseases with a global perspective chronic disease complementary/alternative methods violence, injury and occupational health lifespan health issues such as global health in reproduction and infants, global health of children and global health of the older adult indices of health disparities, global health disparities, relationship between poverty and health, vulnerable populations. Students will be introduced to the Dreyfus Health Foundation and Problem Solving for Better Health -Nursing methodology as well as other Models for Addressing Global Health. Theoretical components introduced in NUR541 Nurse in Global Health will be expanded to include a discussion on protection of human rights and social justice.
Credits: 3
NUR 543 - Global Health Nursing: Assessment and Evaluation
This course provides the student with an opportunity to apply knowledge of global nursing concepts developed in previous courses to the assessment of communities and the evaluation of global health programs. The course intends to provide technical tools and skills for the assessment of community needs and program evaluation. The major projects for the course will be a Community Assessment Project and a Program Evaluation. This course provides a deeper exploration of concepts related to global nursing and the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of key issues that occur in the practice of global nursing care.
Credits: 3
NUR 544 - Internship in Global Nursing Role
This course provides a precepted exploration of the role of the nurse in our expanding health care environment both globally and locally. Specifically students will apply advanced knowledge about the multifaceted role of the global nurse across settings, countries, and continents. Seminar topics are included in this course to facilitate discussion surrounding global health nursing roles and health challenges that exist around the world. In this course, the student will complete a minimum of 144 hours including an experience with a preceptor in a local, regional, national, or international setting to address a pressing global health issue. The focus is on understanding global issues within a nursing lens both locally and abroad. Students in this course are expected to integrate knowledge in previous courses related to the role of the nurse in global settings, principles of global health, and global health nursing assessment and evaluation. Students will develop and submit measurable objectives related to a global nursing issue/policy to be completed during the internship and approved by faculty and preceptor. Seminar sessions and online discussions will include contemporary topics in global health nursing.
Credits: 6
NUR 550 - Pathophysiology of Human Disease for Advanced Nursing Practice
This course provides an advanced understanding of concepts in human physiology and pathophysiology as a foundation for the advanced practice nursing role. The focus of this course is on current principles, theories, and research related to pathophysiology systems alterations across the lifespan.
Credits: 3
NUR 551 - Comprehensive Assessment and Clinical Diagnostic Decision Making
This course provides the student with knowledge and experience in advanced health assessment with a strong theoretical foundation for wellness, health promotion, disease prevention, and maintenance of function across the lifespan. A major focus is on the comprehensive and holistic assessment for the identification of symptom/health problem assessment to select and interpret screening and diagnostic tests in order to formulate a differential diagnosis. The emphasis is on theories and research to promote and preserve wellness lifestyles with a focus on community-based family health care using epidemiological principles, disease risk appraisal and reduction, and other tools. Roles in advanced nursing practice as they relate to the health of diverse individuals, families and communities are identified and explored.
Credits: 3
NUR 561 - Nurse as the Educator
This course provides an exploration of the role of the nurse as an educator in schools of nursing and in staff development in organizational institutions. Specifically students will develop advanced knowledge about the multifaceted role of the nurse educator as well as current issues and trends in education impacting the role of the nurse educator. The impact of economic trends and policy on the profession of nursing and the subsequent impact on nursing education will be explored.
Credits: 3
NUR 562 - Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics for Family Nurse Practitioner
This course will provide the pharmacological foundation for appropriate utilization of pharmacotherapeutics across the life cycle. Specifically, the course provides knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and treat common health conditions across the population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Emphasis is on safe, cost effective, evidenced based prescriptive practice. The necessity of individualized patient decision-making based on holistic care, co-morbidities, economic, and cultural diversity is stressed.
Credits: 3
NUR 563 - Family Nurse Practitioner I: Seminar and Practicum for Care of Women, Children, & Adolescent
This course will provide a clinical and theoretical foundation to prepare the learner for the family nurse practitioner role. The result will be demonstrated competence in the Family Nurse Practitioner role to meet current and emerging health needs of Women, Children, and Adolescents across the life cycle living with or dying from either acute or progressive chronic illness.
Credits: 3
NUR 564 - Family Nurse Practitioner II: Seminar and Practicum of Adult and Geriatrics
This course will provide a clinical and theoretical foundation to prepare the learner for the family nurse practitioner role. The result will be demonstrated competence in the Family Nurse Practitioner role to meet current and emerging health needs of Adult and Geriatric patients across the life cycle living with or dying from either progressive chronic illness or from a serious, life-threatening.
Credits: 3
NUR 565 - Teaching Methods: Principles of Teaching
This course provides foundational principles of teaching and learning essential for the nurse educator. Topics in this course include: learning styles inventory, critical thinking, strategies for lecturing to a large group of students, approaches to laboratory learning, and principles of clinical instruction. Included in this course will be discussions on alternative teaching methods such as distance learning, computer assisted learning, innovation to stimulate learning, new technologies in teaching and strategies to overcoming obstacles to learning. Test construction, methods to evaluate learning and course grading will also be discussed.
Credits: 3
NUR 574 - Nursing Research I: Methods
Further expands the graduate student’s previous knowledge of research. The goal of this course is to prepare graduates to conduct and apply evidence-based research to their practice. Students will compare and contrast research methodology with other forms of research, identify factors that influence research design and control, development of empirical questions from theory, construction of survey instruments, statistical or qualitative analysis, and the interpretation of results. Emphasis will be to critique existing research and to plan future research. Students will learn to appraise the literature critically, determine the strength of evidence presented in the research literature and use multiple sources of information to identify a problem, methodological process, and strategies of measurement and scaling properties of research instrument. Students will select an appropriate research topic for a given type of research design and submit a written report of the research proposal on a specified topic.
Credits: 3
NUR 575 - Nursing Research II: Project
Students will be involved in an opportunity to pursue study in a subject area within the specialty of nursing education or administration regarding a need or interest under the guidance of a graduate faculty member. The student will focus on conducting a research project with emphasis on problem delineation, methodological process, data collection and analysis, and organization of study report findings. The course offers students the opportunity to examine a problem with the intersection of theory, research and practice in a scholarly evidence-based research project.
Credits: 3
NUR 582 - Internship in Administrator Role
The internship experience, facilitated by a nursing faculty member will be in a health care setting where the student will be working with a nurse leader or administrator who can assist the student in learning the administrator role. This goal is to facilitate the socialization of the student into the role as leader and to enable the student to demonstrate the ability to apply content that has been learned in various courses in the administrator concentration. The fieldwork course will be an interactive process where the student will be working with a preceptor in a health care setting. During this experience each student will be responsible for meeting the course goals and assisting the agency with a project that will benefit the agency and enhance student learning.
Credits: 6Organizational Management
OM 501 - Introduction to Organizational Management
New discoveries, new technologies, competition, and globalization compel organizations to foster agility, innovation, and performance improvement. This course examines organizational theory, practice and learning in the context of rapidly changing competitive and economic environments. Strategies and tactics for growth and performance improvement are explored. This course covers issues of current relevance, including social networks, knowledge management, innovation, organizational learning and design thinking. Through relevant, contemporary cases, the course will examine the purposes, evolution and emerging trends of organizations and management. Traditional, virtual and cooperative structures, centralized and decentralized control, changing workforces and customer expectations all add to the complexity of management issues. Research design for this complex environment is equally challenging.
Credits: 3
OM 503 - Measurements and Evaluations
This course studies the techniques of measuring and evaluating performance at the individual, classroom, group, and organizational levels. It will link these techniques to performance, reward, and an organization’s culture to ascertain that expectations and standards are correct, that results are measurable, and that each aspect of this system is connected to learning about how to improve operation.
Credits: 3
OM 506 - Introduction to Higher Education
An introduction to higher education with an emphasis on academics. This course examines a range of twenty-first century topics including history of the field, curriculum development, assessment, and best practices in teaching and learning.
Credits: 3
OM 509 - Ethics and Emotional Intelligence
We live in times that are rich with examples of good and bad ethical behavior. This course will examine “self” in relation to the ethical platforms that you as individuals and future leaders will need to understand and how your personal beliefs and actions might affect or influence your ability to be an effective business leader. This course will also examine the fundamental aspects of business ethics as it relates to the theoretical nature of the topic of business ethics and the facets of business ethics, including all stakeholders, who are affected by the impact of ethical or non-ethical decisions.
Credits: 3
OM 512 - Marketing and Branding Organizations
This course will examine the concepts and principles of all areas of marketing including the marketing mix, product development, promotion and advertising, distribution, consumer behavior and market segmentation. These concepts will provide an understanding of how the marketplace has evolved in response to changes in consumer tastes and expectations, technological developments, competitors’ actions, economic trends and political and legal events as well as product innovation and pressures from suppliers and distributors.
Credits: 3
OM 514 - Learning Environments & Concepts
This course examines the unique nature of the adult learner in higher education. Students will answer the questions: How do I learn best as an adult? Do adults learn differently from children and adolescents? Emphasis will be placed upon theories of and ragogy and practices of teaching and learning with adults. Students will answer the questions: What are some theories about how adults learn? Who is an adult? What do these theories suggest for teaching adults? In what ways can an understanding of adults and how they learn be applied in practice as an adult learner or as an educator of adults?
Credits: 3
OM 516 - Operational and Financial Analysis
This course is designed to help students ‘think strategically’ and to evaluate results from the perspective of the organization operating in an increasingly diverse and competitive environment. The student will explore and acquire financial tools and competencies for budgetary planning and analysis. This course will provide a basic understanding of financial strategies and their related risks, analysis of financial information, and budgeting.
Credits: 3
OM 517 - Leading Organizational Change
This course is designed to provide the student with a broad understanding of the change elements in management, how change comes about, how to understand the change, how it will affect the organization, how to deal with change and how to create positive outcomes from change events (North Shore Recovery High School, Boston area VA Medical consolidation, Landmark School Outreach Programs, Logan Elementary School, re-engineering, downsizing, RIF, etc.) Managers at every level face change; organic industry change, management and personnel change, market change, product change, consumer habit change, etc. This course will help the student recognize organization change either quantitatively or qualitatively, or both; provide the student with some tools and techniques for dealing with organization change; and have the student lead and participate in some group discussions on organization change in case study situations.
Credits: 3
OM 518 - Trends in Technology
Today’s education, non-profit and government sectors face the increased challenge of utilizing technology to help provide new services, efficiency as well as the ability to reach more people. This course will provide the student with examples of technology innovation in the education, non-profit and government sectors. As an example, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, GotoMeeting, Skype and other social media software and services, as well as online learning-related chats and discussions engage people from around the world, shrinking the geographical and cultural distances between us. New services based on new devices to improve online collaboration, sharing and discussion, and ones that help people form smaller, more intimate digital and location-based communities will also be available for managers to leverage in delivering new community services.
Credits: 3
OM 520 - Talent Management
Talent Management’s learning track will actively involve the student in developing the skills and tools required to identify, acquire, strengthen and evaluate a firm’s most important asset: its employees. Understanding that any organization today wants to accomplish objectives better, faster and smarter, this course will parallel that thinking by empowering students to think creatively, nimbly and entrepreneurially about maximizing employee talent development and management. An added bonus is that the successful student will be able to apply the principles learned in this course to his or her own career.
Credits: 3
OM 525 - Student Affairs in Higher Education
Students will examine the field of college student development from developmental and practice perspectives. Students will examine major student development theory as it pertains to the modern student. Students will examine the demographics of the modern student and its implications on higher education. This examination will focus on social justice, students with disabilities, diversity, planning and assessment, technology and education and the supervision of professionals.
Credits: 3
OM 537 - Operational and Financial Analysis
This course is designed to help students ‘think strategically’ and to evaluate results from the perspective of the organization operating in an increasingly diverse and competitive environment. The student will explore and acquire financial tools and competencies for budgetary planning and analysis. This course will provide a basic understanding of financial strategies and their related risks, analysis of financial information, and budgeting.
Credits: 3
OM 540 - Assessment & Outcomes in Higher Education
An introduction to assessment and outcomes in higher education. Includes an overview of assessment strategies and methods, and developmental and learning outcomes in a college environment. Outcomes related to academic affairs and student affairs will be discussed and evaluated.
Credits: 3
OM 563 - Research Strategies
This course will enumerate and compare the many ways to develop, share, utilize and build upon data generated by a school or organization. Specifically the review and exploitation of internally generated data and the discipline of competitive intelligence will be weighed as tactics for enhanced educational performance or a stronger competitive position.
Credits: 3
OM 565 - Project Management
This course focuses both on the analytical tools to manage projects as well as the people-management tools necessary for project success. The entire process of implementing a project, from project definition to the evaluation of feasibility, scheduling, financial, and budgetary factors is examined in detail. Contemporary management techniques, based on Project Management Institute (PMI) current practices, are used in case analyses to deepen student understanding. Current software options are discussed.
Credits: 3
OM 566 - Creativity and Innovation
The goal of this course is to drive home concepts, models, frameworks, and tools that managers need in a world where creativity and innovation is fast becoming a pre-condition for competitive advantage. Every businessperson is faced with difficult problems to overcome every single day. Often, success hinges on the ability to solve problems that don’t have straightforward answers. Given the competitive nature of today’s business environment, there is a growing need for creative thought processes and innovative solutions. For any venture to survive, it must grow. But the rapid pace of technological change has rendered many business processes, products, and organizational structures obsolete. Any high-performing organization benefits from a balanced approach to creativity and innovation that halts the business decay process and focuses the firm on a pathway to discovery. This course explores some of the best practices of some of the world’s most creative and innovative firms. It also explores how we can personally be more creative and innovative in our individual lives. This course gives a broad overview of innovation and the managerial decisions that influence innovative performance.
Credits: 3
OM 567 - Negotiation and Conflict
Negotiation and conflict resolution are integral parts of daily life and working with people. Project managers need the skills to handle people problems whether the problems are within the team or with clients, customers, and stakeholders. This course covers the foundations of negotiation, negotiation strategy including planning and framing, how to recognize and prepare for the phases of a negotiation, and how cultural differences are increasingly playing a role in the global economy.
Credits: 3
OM 568 - Organizational Metrics
This course studies the techniques of measuring and evaluating performance on the individual, classroom, group, and organizational levels. It will link these techniques to performance, reward, and an organization’s culture to ascertain that expectations and standards are correct, that results are measurable, and that each aspect of this system is connected to learning about how to improve operations.
Credits: 3
OMNP 550 - Managing the Non-Profit
The non-profit manager has to understand and become proficient in operating in an environment that has a board of trustees, specific non-profit budgeting and accounting processes and cycles and unique reporting requirements. This course will introduce students to the legal implications of non-profit status, the variety of structures for non-profits, the financial management and annual planning cycle, working with a volunteer board, and managing programs and program outcomes.
Credits: 3
OMNP 560 - Marketing and Fundraising in Non-Profits
Donations, grants and government support are the usual keystones of non-profit funding. More and more, non-profits have also begun to produce earned revenue through the sale of services and products. This program will explore these vital and changing areas of non-profit funding with examples from both large and small organizations.
Credits: 3
OMNP 570 - Non-Profit Leadership
Leading the contemporary non-profit organization takes enormous creativity, resourcefulness, tact and diplomacy. This class will explore the many roles of the non-profit leader, including the basic skills of managing change, creativity and innovation. Special emphasis will be placed on solving what appear to be intractable problems with fresh ideas and innovative thinking. Other topics include how to operationalize ideas through influencing, conflict resolution and recruiting volunteers.
Credits: 3
OMNP 580 - Strategy for Non-Profits
Without a clearly articulated vision of the future, a non-profit can be handicapped both in operational efficiency and fund-raising appeal. On the other hand, when a non-profit has a strategy, it can be used to unify and attract volunteers, energize donors, and allow growth through planning. This course will introduce the wide variety of non-profit sectors and missions, how these sectors generate and articulate strategic plans, how traditional and alternative methods can be used in strategic planning, and strategy pitfalls and traps. The class will also focus on entrepreneurial aspects of growing non-profits, including creative approaches to providing value to donors and recipients as well as earned revenue alternatives. Finally, we will speculate on the future of non-profits in our challenging economy.
Credits: 3Professional Development
Psychology
LST 305 - Applied Research Methods
Methods and techniques of research in psychology and related fields are the focus of this course. Emphasis will be given to the development of empirical questions from theory, research design and control, construction of survey instruments, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 100, HMS 100 or CJ 100.
Credits: 3
PSY 100 - General Psychology
A survey of the biological and philosophical theories that form the foundation for understanding human behavior including the brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, motivation, learning, developmental issues, personality theories, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy, and social psychology. Satisfies Individual and Society General Education requirement.
Credits: 3
PSY 115 - Substance Abuse and Society
A sociological and psychological understanding of the individual and groups in American society with respect to substance abuse and addiction. Emphasis is placed on current theories, attitudes, and definitions as well as the impact of substance abuse on professionals, minorities, children, and families. The role of the criminal justice system in substance abuse is also addressed with respect to prevention and intervention.
Credits: 3
PSY 200 - Childhood and Adolescent Psychology
A basis for understanding behavioral and psychological development of the child from conception through adolescence. Examines theory and research pertaining to personality and social and cognitive development including the impact of multiculturalism and gender. Satisfies Individual and Society General Education requirement.
Credits: 3
PSY 203 - Adulthood and Aging
Focus on the various biological, psychological and sociological changes associated with the aging process within the framework of the developmental tasks of early adulthood through the middle and later years of life. Satisfies Individual and Society General Education requirement.
Credits: 3
PSY 204 - Child Growth and Development
This course covers child development from prenatal to age six. The course examines major child development theories, states of growth, and interrelated aspects of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language development. Satisfies Individual and Society General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Cannot be taken by students who have taken PSY 200.
Credits: 3
PSY 220 - Psychological Perspectives
The classic writings within the field of psychology will be studied. This course will promote an in depth appreciation of the major schools of Psychology and how they impact our understanding of self and others.Satisfies Individual and Society General Education requirement.
Credits: 3
PSY 304 - Psychology of Gender
Examination of the major psychological theories about human behavior as they have been traditionally understood, and as they have been reinterpreted as a result of research on male and female development.
Credits: 3
PSY 305 - Social Psychology
A scientific investigation into how social factors influence the individual’s personality, attitudes, and behavior. The theory, methods, and application of current research on topics such as aggression, prejudice, conformity, leadership, and group dynamics are analyzed. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Credits: 3
PSY 310 - Abnormal Psychology
Investigation of the causation, development, and treatment of psychological disorders from major theoretical perspectives. Current psychiatric classification is used to examine such topics as schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and other forms of psychological deviance.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 100.
Credits: 3
PSY 317 - Criminal Profiling and Threat Assessment
This course focuses on the theory, empirical foundations, and practice of Criminal Profiling (the analysis of offense characteristics to determine the distinctive characteristics of the probable offender) and Threat Assessment (the analysis of a subject’s conduct, psychological functioning, and the context of the alleged threat to determine the risk of targeted violence). These issues will be addressed using a multidisciplinary, contextual approach, drawing on theory and research from psychology, law, sociology, and criminal justice.
Prerequisites & Notes
One of (PSY 100, SOC 101, POL 100, HMS 100, or CJ 100) or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
PSY 318 - Forensic Psychology
This course will examine in depth four areas of psychology as these apply to the law and criminal justice. The areas of concentration are psychology and the courtroom; psychology and the criminal; psychology and the victim; and psychology and the law enforcement agent.
Credits: 3
PSY 320 - Theories of Personality
Focus on the nature, theories, and methods of investigation of personality. Major theoretical perspectives are covered, including the psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, interpersonal and humanistic theories.Â
Credits: 3
PSY 322 - Physiological Psychology: The Mind/Brain Connection
This course will explore the fundamental foundations of the neural basis of human behavior. We will examine the anatomy and development of the nervous system, neuronal function, synaptic transmission,psychopharmacology, and sensory systems such as vision and audition.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 100 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
PSY 323 - Stress and Illness
Could the psychological stressors of contemporary life affect our health? We will explore the connection between the mind and the body to determine how stress can weaken our immune system, but more importantly we will study and practice ways of reducing stress in our personal lives. This is both an academic study of the psychobiology of stress as well as an opportunity to explore proactive ways of coping with stress. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
Credits: 3
PSY 325 - Human Sexuality
Cultural and biological aspects of human sexuality with an emphasis on understanding diversity in interpersonal relations. The course will also provide opportunities for self-understanding as it relates to one’s sexuality and interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or BIO 101. Warning: Students should possess a readiness for open and respectful discussion of course themes.
Credits: 3
PSY 335 - Theories of Counseling
This course is designed to give students a solid foundation in the theories and practices of counseling and psychotherapy in current use. Students will learn from both a practical and theoretical perspective how the predominant theories in psychology apply in clinical casework along with gaining an understanding of the personal characteristics of effective counselors and psychotherapists and the ethical and multicultural issues they encounter.
Prerequisites & Notes
At least six credits in psychology.
Credits: 3
PSY 350 - History and Systems of Psychology
The underlying tug of war between science and philosophy will be the background against which the historical and philosophical antecedents of modern day psychology will be traced. Eastern as well as Western thought will be examined in order to fully appreciate the foundations of contemporary systems of Psychology such as Behaviorism, the Psychodynamic, and modern day Humanism.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 100, PSY 220 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
PSY 410 - Contemporary Issues in Psychology
Examines contemporary issues from varied perspectives within the field of psychology. Students will investigate selected subjects with an emphasis on the most recent research in the field. Prerequisites: PSY 100, junior class status, or permission of instructor. Students may take more than one section of this course as long as the course content is new.
Credits: 3
PSY 489 - Senior Thesis I
Senior Thesis I is the first phase of a two-semester thesis sequence through which students lay the groundwork in an area of interest for the original work they are expected to undertake in Senior Thesis II. Students refine their topics, review and synthesize literature related to their areas of focus, conduct research, and develop research proposals or plans for creative projects. The final course outcomes consist of both a literature review and a Senior Thesis II project proposal.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior class status or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
PSY 490 - Senior Thesis II
Developing the concept explored in Senior Thesis I, students will investigate a topic related to psychology in which they have a particular interest. The outcomes of the project are a scholarly paper and a presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior class status or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3Reading and Literacy
RDG 502 - Learning and Cognition
This course is intended as an overview of the major theoretical approaches to learning and cognition, especially as they are applied to the reading process. A considerable amount of time will be designated to discussing theories of intelligence, and the application of the theories to specific educational issues and problems will be the main focus of this course. Examination of the current research will provide students with a background in learning and cognitive concepts relevant to planning and reflecting upon educational practice and improvement within core curriculum areas. Bloom’s level of cognition and Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences will be examined as to how they relate to the reading process. Students will examine recent applications of this research and analyze public debates surrounding development, learning, thinking, and individual differences as they relate to classroom teaching, learning, and evaluation.
Credits: 3
RDG 504 - Family Literacy Connection
This course explores the role of the literacy coach/teacher in supporting the five standards considered essential for reading professionals: knowledge of the foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction, use of a wide range of instructional practices approaches, methods, and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction, use of a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading instruction, create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing, view professional development as a career-long effort and responsibility. It also focuses upon the role of home school connections presenting a wide variety of school-based and organization sponsored programs and initiatives that will address these questions as practitioners learn how others are responding to the literacy needs of students and families. Participants will gain insight into how to develop new programs as well as conduct community discourse on the nature of family literacy, how it works, and how it can support student learning.
Credits: 3
RDG 506 - Emergence of Literacy
This course will examine the role of the “reflective practitioner” in developing literacy experiences for elementary-school-aged children.We have come to realize that children progress along a developmental continuum that reveals their gradual or “emerging” construction of knowledge about reading and writing. The importance of the five components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) to the emergence of literacy will be examined. Activities, content, and materials are related to the current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for English Language Arts.
Credits: 3
RDG 507 - Writing Across the Curriculum
Knowledge about reading supports growth in writing. Writing should be natural and authentic and must provide space and materials to allow natural expression to occur. The notion of process writing and the integration of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and critical thinking will be addressed. Activities, content, and materials are related to the current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for English Language Arts and Interdisciplinary Units.
Credits: 3
RDG 508 - Improvement of Reading Instruction
Attention is directed toward integrating materials, methods, and strategies of working with students for effective reading instruction. Included are classroom diagnosis of reading abilities and plans to improve teaching to meet the needs of all learners. A pre-practicum experience is included. Activities, content, and materials are related to the current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for English Language Arts.
Credits: 3
RDG 509 - Portfolio Assessment
This course will examine the movement toward the portfolio approach to literacy assessment. The four theoretical cornerstones on which the concept of portfolio assessment is built will be reviewed: 1) appropriate assessment should come from a variety of literary experiences in which pupils engage in the classroom; 2) assessment should be continuous to chronicle ongoing development; 3) assessment should be multi-dimensional, reflecting the multi-faceted nature of literacy development; and 4) assessment should include active, collaborative reflection by both teacher and students. Activities, content, and materials are related to the current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for English Language Arts.
Credits: 3
RDG 511 - Children’s Literature
This course will explore the enormous impact that literature-based reading has had on our students and programs. The integration of reading strategies with literature will be discussed. As children’s literature is being included as the centerpiece of reading and writing instruction in the elementary grades, literature has become a powerful force in language arts instruction in schools. A variety of literary forms will be explored including picture books, folk tales and fairy tales, fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction, and poetry. Activities, content, and materials are related to the current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for English.
Credits: 3
RDG 512 - Diagnosis and Remediation
Reading disability as it is related to total language development, with emphasis on causation and prevention of reading disability, will be studied. Administration and interpretation of individual reading tests, informal and formal assessment strategies, the use of diagnostic prescriptive terms, and remediation techniques will be reviewed. The case study approach will be utilized, and opportunities for meeting the pre-practicum requirements are included for those pursuing the Initial Licensure program. Activities, content, and materials are related to the current and relevant Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
Credits: 3
RDG 513 - Advanced Seminar in Reading/Language
The Advanced Seminar in Reading/ Language must be included in the last nine hours of graduate study and prior to taking the Comprehensive Examination in Reading. Topics include current trends in the teaching of reading, supervision and administration of reading programs, research in reading programs, assessment, research in reading and literacy, and evaluation of reading programs. Note: in order for a student to register for this course he or she must secure authorization from the Program Coordinator. Activities, content, and materials are related to the current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for English Language Arts.
Credits: 3
RDG 514 - Practicum Experience: Teacher of Reading
A 150-hour practicum experience in various grade levels (K-12) setting that allows for application of acquired concepts and methodologies in the classroom under the combined supervision of a cooperating practitioner and the College supervisor. Regularly scheduled meetings are also required. Prerequisite: A passing score on the Reading Specialists Test of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
Credits: 3
RDG 515 - Reflective Seminar: Teacher of Reading
This seminar, which consists of weekly sessions, is taken concurrently with RDG 514. It provides opportunities for students to reflect on their practice and consolidate reading knowledge, pedagogical theory, and practice. It allows the students additional time to reflect on their developing skills in assessment, modification of instruction, leadership skills, clinical expertise, and diagnostic techniques. Each student is required to complete a multifaceted study that combines methodologies, theories, and current research about teaching and learning based on his or her practicum experience.
Credits: 3
RDG 558 - Literacy Connections
This course explores the role of the literacy coach/teacher in supporting the five standards considered essential for reading professionals: knowledge of the foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction, use of a wide range of instructional practices approaches, methods, and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction, use of a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading instruction, create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing, view professional development as a career-long effort and responsibility. It also focuses upon the role of home school connections presenting a wide variety of school-based and organization sponsored programs and initiatives that will address these questions as practitioners learn how others are responding to the literacy needs of students and families. Participants will gain insight into how to develop new programs as well as conduct community discourse on the nature of family literacy, how it works, and how it can support student learning.
Credits: 3Secondary Education
EDS 502 - Effective Classroom Strategies in Secondary Education (pre-practicum)
This course will examine the role of the effective secondary education teacher. Topics covered will include study in developing effective learning and instruction critical to the child’s developmental level using active modes of learning. Students will develop skills in selecting subject material from relevant Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, learning how to adapt instruction for diverse learners. The course looks at characteristics of curriculum content, planning and management, pedagogy, and assessment in middle and high school settings. A pre-practicum experience is included.
Credits: 3
EDS 504 - Theories of Curriculum Design and Evaluation (pre-practicum)
This course will examine and appraise the middle and high school curriculum. It includes a presentation of basic curriculum models with reference to formative and summative evaluation. The goal of this course is to provide each student with opportunities to study a broad variety of curriculum theory, design, and successful practice that is related to subject frameworks. Students will investigate specific theories of curriculum development applying them to classroom best practice. They will review current curriculum development research and examine classroom practices. Students will complete extensive case study analysis. Through direct, structured observation and professional experience students will gain an understanding of theory and practice and develop sample instructional materials lesson plans and units. The final goal is to develop a curriculum project appropriate to the student’s work setting or interest, and grounded in a theoretical framework. They will come away with a completed project that can be applied to their schoolwork or future graduate study investigations. Activities, content, and materials are related to the current and relevant Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. A pre-practicum experience is included.
Credits: 3
EDS 510 - Practicum Experience: Teacher of Secondary Education
This practicum experience for those pursuing the Initial Licensure program in Secondary Education in grades 5-8 (middle school) and 8-12 (high school) settings allows for application of acquired concepts and methodologies in the classroom under the combined supervision of a cooperating practitioner and the College supervisor. A minimum of three regularly scheduled seminar meetings between the student, the College supervisor, and the cooperating practitioner is also required. Guidelines for the practicum are described in the Practicum handbook. The assessment of the student is based on the Massachusetts Department of Education Professional Standards. Prerequisite: A passing score on any subject matter test of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
Credits: 3
EDS 511 - Reflective Seminar: Teacher of Secondary Education
This seminar, which consists of weekly sessions on campus and bimonthly sessions for cohort groups off campus, is taken concurrently with EDS 510 Practicum Experience. The seminar discussions build student’s reflective capacities as they integrate knowledge of students, assessment, and curriculum into effective pedagogies. It provides a forum for introspection, professional dialogue, and collaborative problem solving. The specific course outline is jointly created by students and the faculty in response to the student’s needs and their work in the field. Activities, content, and materials address Professional Standards for Teachers.
Credits: 3
EDS 514 - Field Experience Seminar: Teacher of Secondary Education
The course will engage students in an examination of and structured discussions about a variety of topics relating to classroom equity and professional responsibilities. There will be an initial effort to define the notion of a democratic classroom culture, respectful of our national, regional and local civic culture. Students will examine ways in which learning is made accessible to all students and respectful of all forms of diversity and learning styles. There will a discussion about how to deepen content knowledge, create engaged and collaborative school cultures and participate in continuous professional improvement activities through appropriate professional organizations.Â
Credits: 3
EDS 515 - Field Experience
This field experience for those pursuing the Initial Licensure program in Secondary Education with the following concentrations in Business, Foreign Language, Health/Family and Consumer Science, Physical Education, Technology/Engineering, Visual Arts allows for application of acquired concepts and methodologies in the classroom under the combined supervision of a cooperating practitioner and supervisor. A minimum of three regularly scheduled seminar meetings between the student, the supervisor, and the cooperating practitioner is also required. The assessment of the student is based on the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Professional Standards. Pre-requisite: A passing score on all required tests of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) for the license sought.
Credits: 3
EDS 555 - Methods in the Content Area in Secondary Education (pre-practicum)
This course is a hands-on learning experience about teaching within the licensure candidate’s content area. Classroom and field methods of teaching these concepts to children are integrated in the course. Activities, content, and materials are related to the particular current Massachusetts curriculum standards. A pre-practicum experience is included.
Credits: 3
XXX 555 - Methods in the Content Area in Secondary Education (pre-practicum)
This course is a hands-on learning experience about teaching within the licensure candidate’s content area. Classroom and field methods of teaching these concepts to children are integrated in the course. Activities, content, and materials are related to the particular current Massachusetts Framework. A pre-practicum experience is included.
Credits: 3Special Needs
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