2021-2022 Endicott College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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ENG 234 - Young Adult Fiction Writing Workshop
SP E
This is a course on the craft of fiction writing for young adult readers. Students read in the genre to identify the principles of craft at the sentence-and narrative-level, with the aim of creating a style that is original and a story narrative that is powerful. Students also spend time reading and critiquing one another’s fiction. The class is open to writers of all levels and abilities. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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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.
(Cr: 3
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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.
(Cr: 3
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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.
(Cr: 3
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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.
(Cr: 3
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ENTP 505 - Franchising
The franchising business model plays a major role in our national economy providing 18 million jobs and directly and indirectly generating over $2.1 trillion annually. Currently there are an estimated 3000 franchisors in 300 industries operating in the United States. Franchising has also become a significant factor in the global economy as U.S. companies expand internationally and international entrepreneurs introduce new franchised concepts in the United States. Consequently, an understanding of the franchising model is valuable to a potential franchisor, franchisee or competitor of a franchised concept. This course will provide an introduction to the world of franchising. The franchising model will be examined from the perspectives of both the franchisor and franchisee with attention given to the franchisee-franchisor relationship. The course will also address legal aspects of franchising as well challenges and opportunities of international operations.
(Cr: 3
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ENV 320 - Advanced Ecology
FA
This course takes a deep dive into ecological processes and theories, focusing on community ecology, physiological ecology, and evolution. Students obtain firsthand experience integrating foundational theory with experimental and quantitative approaches. Students work to apply and discuss how ecological principles may or may not transcend system and scale. While this course does not include a designated lab section, pre-determined lecture periods serves to provide time for hands-on techniques for measuring and observing ecological systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENV130/130L, BIO102/102L or BIO103/103L
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 338 - Energy, Sustainability, and the Environment
SP E
The complexities and consequences of energy use in our technical society are evaluated and discussed. The course examines and analyzes the fossil fuel era, the multitude of energy sources currently available, and the benefits and environmental costs of each. The course also focuses on the science and mathematics of energy in order to give the students a multidimensional perspective of the most fundamental problem of current and future society.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENV 220 and junior class status
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 375 - Environmental Economics
FA O
This course introduces ecological economics as a trans-disciplinary study with a framework that includes economic, social, and environmental problem solving. The course serves two broad goals: First, to establish a knowledge base in environmental/ecological economics; second, to acquire problem solving skills to address complex social challenges related to the interface of the environment and economics.
Prerequisites & Notes
At least one college level ENV or ECON course, or permission of instructor
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 312 - Environmental Health
FA
This course offers a general introduction to the ecological basis of health and disease including, but not limited to, environmental hazards such as toxic and infectious agents that contaminate our air, water, food, and work place. Policy required for regulation and strategies for mediation are also discussed. Satisfies the Global Issues General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Sophomore class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 150 - Environmental Issues
FA/SP
Environmental changes and consequences that accompany anthropogenic development and industrialization are discussed. The students actively participate in a chronological and systematic investigation of the connections and relationships between ecological systems, energy, raw materials, western industrialization, environmental degradation, and third world population. The content of the course ultimately serves to establish an historical reference point that allows for analysis of current environmental status and national policy. Satisfies the Science and Technology General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 130/130L - Environmental Science I and Lab
FA
This course examines the interrelationships of organisms and their environments, focusing on plants, animals, and ecosystems surrounding campus. Students are introduced to environmental data collection, data management and ecosystem monitoring techniques. Students are provided with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the scientific method by investigating the many ecosystems that make up the Endicott Campus, focusing on three different levels: 1) individuals, 2) populations, and 3) ecosystems. Class, three hours; lab, two hours per week. (Lecture: 3 cr.; Lab: 1 cr.) Must be registered for lecture and lab sections. Satisfies the Science and Society General Education requirement.
(Cr: 4)
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ENV 131/131L - Environmental Science II and Lab
FA
In this course students examine the relationship between humans and their environment by integrating concepts from ecology, demography, conservation, ecosystem science, agriculture, toxicology, and energy in the examination of current environmental issues. Synthesizing course information and suggesting solutions for specific environmental problems, such as energy demand and creation, food supply, and global climate change, are emphasized. Class, three hours; lab, two hours per week. (Lecture: 3 cr.; Lab: 1 cr.) Must be registered for lecture and lab sections.
(Cr: 4
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ENV 122/122L - Geology and Lab
FA E
Examines the basic understanding of the history and principles of physical geology and how it affects human civilization. Internal and external structures of the earth as well as geological, physical, and human processes that create structural changes are explored. Laboratory skills apply lecture topics to field experiences. Class, three hours per week, (3 cr. lecture, 1 cr. lab). Must be registered for lecture and lab sections. Satisfies the Science and Technology General Education requirement.
(Cr: 4)
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ENV 212 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
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The role that Geographic Information Systems (GIS) plays in environmental science has grown dramatically in recent years. This course introduces students to this subject and provides them the skills needed to appropriately analyze spatial data using the GIS software. The class covers basic map concepts, data mining and downloading, field recording and downloading of GPS data, working in the ArcMap10 and the ArcCatalog environment and map creation. Students spend time analyzing data, creating layers, and designing maps.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 313 - Modern Conservation: Principles and Practices
SP O
This course advances students’ understanding of organism, ecosystem, and natural resource conservation. The course provides an in-depth understanding of the history of the conservation movement, the science of conservation, theory of conservation practices, and the challenges that face future conservation efforts in light of an ever changing planet. Students are expected to understand and use the tools implemented by practitioners in the conservation field. Students are also introduced to modern conservation techniques and emerging sub-disciplines, such as conservation genetics. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of the scientific method, ecology, and the environment.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENV 140 or BIO 130 and at least one other environmental science/biology course, or permission of instructor
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 216 - Natural Disasters and Catastrophes
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A survey of Earth’s surface processes, the course examines the causes, locations, and effects of natural and man-made hazards through scientific inquiry and investigation. A focus on mitigation strategies is an important component of this course. Understanding natural hazards as natural processes fosters civic literacy locally, nationally, and globally. Satisfies the Global Issues General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 215/215L - Oceanography and Lab
FA
A basic investigation of the natural and human originated processes that influence ocean life in the intertidal, coral reef, and continental shelf to deep sea habits. Life patterns, adaptations, and interrelationships of organisms from mammals to plankton are addressed. The laboratory includes campus field work and local field trips. Class, three hours; lab, two hours per week, (3 cr. lecture, 1 cr. lab). Must be registered for lecture and lab sections. Prior science study preferred but not required. Satisfies the Science and Technology General Education requirement.
(Cr: 4)
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ENV 480 - Semester Internship
FA
A full-semester field experience, this course requires that students apply academic theories to the professional work environment. The course is planned with and supervised by faculty and site supervisors. A weekly, on-campus seminar enables students to reflect on their internship experiences, discuss reading and writing assignments that integrate theory and practice, and refine their job search skills. At the conclusion of the course, students deliver oral presentations that clearly articulate their internship experiences, professional strengths, and future career directions.
Prerequisites & Notes
All course requirements of the freshman, sophomore, and junior years must be completed, or the school dean must grant permission. Note: Students completing a distance internship must have reliable internet access; they will be communicating with their instructors via the College learning management system and/or video conferencing. For Senior Thesis I, students should arrange to take the course in the semester before or after internship.
(Cr: 12)
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ENV 379 - Semester Internship Strategies
FA/SP
This course consists of a series of eight one-hour sessions to help juniors prepare to search for and undertake the full-semester internship. The topics covered include planning strategically for the semester internship, focusing on the internship search, assessing the resume and applying for the internship, interviewing for the internship, participating in mock interviews, and making the most of the internship. Students are required to complete the course before undertaking the semester internship.
Prerequisites & Notes
INT 100, INT 200, junior class status
(Cr: 1)
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ENV 489 - Senior Thesis I
FA
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. Note: Students completing Senior Thesis I at a distance must meet the requirements as outlined in the Catalog and seek the permission of their school dean.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior class status or permission of instructor
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 490 - Senior Thesis II
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Developing the concept explored in Senior Thesis I, students investigate a topic related to environmental science in which they have a particular interest. The outcomes of the project are a scholarly paper and a presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior Thesis I. Note: Students interested in completing Senior Thesis II at a distance must seek the permission of their school dean
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 023 - Business English I (Offered in Spain)
This course introduces students to business English at an intermediate level. It aims to provide the business vocabulary students require to participate effectively in business courses and in the world of work. It combines the most recent ideas from the world of business with a strong task-based approach. Students develop their communication skills in presentations, meetings, negotiations, telephoning, and social English. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 024 - Business English II (Offered in Spain)
This course takes students from intermediate level to upper intermediate level. It is intended for students who are interested in increasing their knowledge of business practice and concepts. Authentic material and an intensive task-based approach helps students to feel more confident in areas of communication. Students discuss case studies and report their recommendations, emulating authentic business situations. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 025 - Business English III (Offered in Spain)
This course introduces students to upper intermediate business English. It builds on the skills introduced in Business English II and prepares the students for English Communication. Students continue to study business topics and acquire business vocabulary. They write business letters, reports, press releases, agendas, minutes, and summarize articles from business magazines and newspapers. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 034 - Business English IV (Offered in Spain)
This course is intended for students whose skills are between upper intermediate and advanced level. It reflects the fast changing world of business with materials from authentic sources. Students study business topics and acquire proficiency in written and oral communication. They study case studies, practice group work situations, and give presentations, which all helps to improve their business communication. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 091 - Elements of Writing I (offered in Spain)
Students are introduced to the process approach to writing and keep a portfolio of their work. Revision techniques are practiced; students address grammatical issues within the context of their writing. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 092 - Elements of Writing II (offered in Spain)
The course continues to develop the skills introduced in Elements of Writing I. Students develop a portfolio of their work. In addition, some of the writing assignments are in response to readings, and the final paper involves the use of outside sources. The goal is to prepare students for College Writing Seminar. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 088 - English as a Second Language I (Offered in Spain)
This course is an intermediate level general English course taken simultaneously with Elements of Writing I. Task-based language activities are introduced in short readings and film segments that simulate real situations the students are likely to encounter. Grammar is taught using oral, written, and interactive exercises. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 089 - English as a Second Language II (Offered in Spain)
This general English course takes the students from intermediate to upper intermediate level. It aims to continue to build upon the skills acquired in English as a Second Language I. Task-based language activities are introduced in short readings and film segments that simulate real situations the students are likely to encounter. Grammar is taught using oral, written, and interactive exercises. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 090 - English as a Second Language III (Offered in Spain)
This course is a continuation of English as a Second Language II and provides students with the opportunity to improve their academic writing skills in preparation for more advanced courses that will require research papers. The text focuses on the writing modes, rhetorical devices, and language points required for academic success. Paragraph structure is reviewed and students are prepared to write three - and four- paragraph essays. In addition, basic grammatical structures are constantly reviewed. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESM 300 - Administration of Esports at the High School and Collegiate Levels
AS NEEDED
This course reflects the demand for effective administration of Esports teams and events at the high school and collegiate settings. Students acquire core knowledge on the landscape of Esports administration, scheduling events, recruitment of student-athletes, compliance competencies, governance rules and regulations, and Esports event management on campuses. This class, additionally, provides students with unique learning opportunities to gain insight into various sport management functions within the Esports industry.
Prerequisites & Notes
ESM 101, ESM 200, and ESM 205
(Cr: 3)
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ESM 306 - Esports Business Models
The course addresses the development, implementation, and application of Esports business models. Within the unique and innovative models for Esports entities course topics center on the analysis organizational concepts including decision making, organization of resources (physical and human), investor options, and stakeholder needs. The nine key elements of a business model including: Customer Segments, Value Proposition, Channels, Customer Relationships, Key Resources, Key Activities, Key Partners, Revenue Streams, and Cost Structure are addressed within the Esports ecosystem.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior standing or permission of instructor
(Cr: 3)
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ESM 303 - Esports Game Technology
The course focuses on the business of the video games industry and the impact of innovative technology on esports business best practices. The topics include a review of the evolution and development of technology within esports, the distribution of games to niche markets and mass markets, and the impact of consumer behavior and trends on esports decision making. Students explore technology trends within Esports, the change agents in gaming, along with Esports management industry influencers.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior standing or permission of instructor
(Cr: 3)
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ESM 200 - Esports League Operations
AS NEEDED
This course dissects the power of Esports leagues in fan engagement, the methods to use sport marketing techniques to communicate to fans, social media strategies employed by Esports managers, the development of team structure, player management, and league regulations for the operation of Esports competitions.
Prerequisites & Notes
ESM 101
(Cr: 3)
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ESM 400 - Esports Management Advanced Research and Strategy
AS NEEDED
This course offers students the overview, direction and support for completing an individual research “Capstone” project. In parallel with each participant’s research project design and completion, the Capstone course provides a guided immersion in the research process. Using a recurring workshop format, participants regularly present components of their work-in-progress to subgroups and to the entire class for review and constructive input. At the semester’s close, the community is invited to attend participants’ presentations of their final research projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
ESM 101, ESM 200, ESM 205, ESM 300 and ESM 305
(Cr: 3)
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ESM 205 - Esports Management Marketing and Fan Engagement
FA/SP
In this course, students explore the uses of Esports as a promotional vehicle. Students apply fundamental sport marketing concepts to the Esports industry to fully promote/market Esports games, Esports leagues, Esports teams, and Esport sathletes over the course of the semester. The class also provides an in-depth analysis of Esports as a product, Esports consumer markets, and Esports product markets.
Prerequisites & Notes
ESM 101
(Cr: 3)
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ESM 305 - Esports Management Revenue Generation and Development
AS NEEDED
The course weaves financial and economic concepts drawn from theories of advanced sport management into an examination of the rise of Esports viewership and revenue generation. Students study the impact of the global audience reached by Esports games/teams/leagues coupled with the increases in prize pool money and diverse revenue streams across this sport management setting. Advanced topics include Esports revenue development proposals, external investment options, organizational budgets, financial strategies, and sport economics.
Prerequisites & Notes
ESM 101, ESM 200, and ESM 205
(Cr: 3)
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ESM 101 - Introduction to Esports Management
FA/SP
This course highlights the growth of Esports, the unique fandom of Esports, the difference in managing traditional sport in revenue generation, sponsorship, and media relations. The course topics focus on the administration of Esports including understanding the core sport management competencies and impact on society.
(Cr: 3)
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EX 371/371L - Advanced Exercise Physiology and Lab
AS NEEDED
This course focuses on advanced concepts in the regulation of the human body’s response to exercise. Cardiovascular, pulmonary, and skeletal system physiological adaptations to acute and chronic exercise will be examined. Through in-depth class discussions and laboratory activities, students in this course are prepared to critically explore the mechanisms of physiologic function. This course builds upon the principles and foundations learned in AT216.
Prerequisites & Notes
AT216.
(Cr: 4)
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EX 305 - Exercise Assessment and Prescription
FA/SP
The purpose of this course is to assist students with exercise testing decision-making and techniques as well as to determine appropriate exercise programming for desired fitness goals. Students learn field and lab assessments of health-related physical fitness and design exercise programs to target specific outcomes in various populations.
(Cr: 3)
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EX 311 - Exercise Program Design
FA/SP
The purpose of the course is to articulate various strength training programs and associated outcomes. The course addresses acute program variables such as training frequency and intensity as well as long-term program variables such as periodization. The intent of the course is to enable students to design programs that maximize peak training and ultimately performance.
(Cr: 3)
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EX 101 - Introduction to Exercise Science
This course introduces students to the fundamental effects of physical activity, exercise, and sport on the human biological systems. Students will gain an understanding of physical literacy and how various morbidities are impacted by exercise. The scope of the field of exercise science, as well as, several career opportunities will be researched and explored.
(Cr: 3)
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EX 303 - Management for Wellness Professionals
FA/SP
This course studies those procedures necessary for the effective organization and administration of fitness and wellness programming within the exercise science domain. The focus of the class centers on preparation of the exercise science professional operating in wellness settings. Students craft budgets, develop effective management styles, produce facility policy and procedures, determine facility spacing and gain knowledge of legal liability within fitness and wellness entities and office management.
(Cr: 3)
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EX 205 - Motor Learning and Control
FA/SP
In this course, students will gain knowledge of theory, principles, and practice in motor control and learning across the lifespan. Students will learn and demonstrate how several cognitive, behavioral, neural, and biomechanical factors influence human learning, memory, and performance of fine and gross motor skills. Students develop, evaluate, and practice appropriate strategies for motor control and skill achievement.
(Cr: 3)
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EX 302 - Research Methods and Evaluation Techniques
FA/SP
This course covers theories and concepts related to research and evaluation. Specific focus is given to action components of the research process including: design and formulation, research strategies, and methodological tools necessary to perform both quantitative and qualitative research. This class prepares sport science majors for Senior Thesis I and II.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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EX 110 - Risk Assessment and Care
FA/SP
This course provides information on the recognition, assessment and emergency care of injuries and conditions. Students devise an emergency action plan, identify mechanisms of injury, signs, and symptoms, and management procedures for common sport/activity-related injuries. Medical emergencies, physical trauma, various disease pathologies, bleeding, respiratory and cardiac emergencies are also explored. Upon completion of the course, students will be certified by in the American Heart Association in CPR/AED for Healthcare Professionals.
(Cr: 3)
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EX 480 - Semester Internship
FA/SP
A full-semester field experience, this course requires that students apply academic theories to the professional work environment. The course is planned with and supervised by faculty and site supervisors. A weekly, on-campus seminar enables students to reflect on their internship experiences, discuss reading and writing assignments that integrate theory and practice, and refine their job search skills. At the conclusion of the course, students deliver oral presentations that clearly articulate their internship experiences, professional strengths, and future career directions.
Prerequisites & Notes
All course requirements of the freshman, sophomore, and junior years must be completed, or the school dean must grant permission. Note: Students completing a distance internship must have reliable internet access; they will be communicating with their instructors via the College learning management system and/or video conferencing. For Senior Thesis I, students should arrange to take the course in the semester before or after internship.
(Cr: 12)
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EX 379 - Semester Internship Strategies
FA/SP
This course consists of a series of eight one-hour sessions to help juniors prepare to search for and undertake the full-semester internship. The topics covered include planning strategically for the semester internship, focusing on the internship search, assessing the resume and applying for the internship, interviewing for the internship, participating in mock interviews, and making the most of the internship. Students are required to complete the course before undertaking the semester internship.
Prerequisites & Notes
INT100, INT200, junior class status.
(Cr: 1)
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EX 489 - Senior Thesis I
FA/SP
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. Note: Students completing Senior Thesis I at a distance must meet the requirements as outlined in the Catalog and seek the permission of their school dean.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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EX 490 - Senior Thesis II
FA/SP
Developing the concept explored in Senior Thesis I, students investigate a topic related to exercise science, in which they have a particular interest. The outcomes of the project are a scholarly paper and presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior Thesis I. Note: Students interested in completing Senior Thesis II at a distance must seek the permission of their school dean.
(Cr: 3)
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EX 310 - Sport and Exercise Nutrition
FA/SP
This course investigates nutrition guidelines for optimal training, performance, and recovery from exercise. Students apply scientific information that enhances their ability to design nutrition plans for varied populations within many sport and athletic settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
PE 210.
(Cr: 3)
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EX 210 - Sport and Exercise Pedagogy
FA/SP
This course exposes students to the fundamental principles of muscular fitness. Students learn, and demonstrate, various strength training techniques, spotting, coaching/teaching philosophies, and motivational strategies.
(Cr: 3)
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EXM 700 - Comprehensive Paper
TBD
(Cr: 0
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EXM 696 - Educator Licensure Comprehensive Exam
The purpose of the comprehensive exam is to demonstrate knowledge of the substantive issues, key research questions, theories, empirical evidence, and implications related to the student’s graduate education licensure coursework and requires artifacts from across their course of study. The foundation of the exam are the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers which guide all teacher licensure programs.
(Cr: 0
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FNCE 520 - Commercial Lending and Banking
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the world of commercial credit analysis & loan review. Topics covered will include; loans to business or commercial & industrial loans (C & I loans), loans for the acquisition and construction of real estate for resale (A & C loans), small business lending and asset based lending. The role of the credit analyst within the underwriting process and the responsibilities of the commercial lenders and senior management will be discussed. In addition to instruction, students will have the opportunity to work in groups on assigned handouts from the real world of commercial banking. Student questions are always welcome and common sense is a priority.
(Cr: 3
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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.
(Cr: 3
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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.
(Cr: 3
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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.
(Cr: 3
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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 management 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.
(Cr: 3
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FNCE 590 - Personal Financial Planning
The course is for students interested in pursuing careers in financial planning or for those wishing to learn how to manage their own financial affairs. The course focuses on family financial planning with an emphasis on financial recordkeeping, personal budgeting, tax planning, consumer credit, insurance, investment management, retirement and estate planning. Students will learn the importance of stress testing and “what‐if” analysis, as well as how to establish an asset allocation plan that supports a client’s risk tolerance profile. Key themes in the class are the importance of ethics; the “fiduciary” and its importance to the financial planner; the practical application of academic information in the financial planning marketplace; and the tremendous impact financial planning has on the lives of individuals.
(Cr: 3
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FR 300 - Advanced Topics in French
AS NEEDED
Taught in French, this course provides students with the opportunity to further develop their understanding of the French language through a focus on conversation, film, fiction, the media, or poetry. Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the course content is new.
Prerequisites & Notes
FR 201, FR 202, or four or more years of French coursework
(Cr: 3)
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FR 101 - Elementary French
FA
This course introduces the foundational elements of the French language, and builds conversation and grammar skills. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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FR 201 - Intermediate French I
SP
For students who have a basic knowledge of French or have completed a semester of the language. This course builds conversational and grammatical proficiency with particular attention given to reading and writing in the language. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
FR 101 or two or more years of French coursework
(Cr: 3)
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FR 202 - Intermediate French II
FA
For students who have had two or more years of French language coursework, this course builds conversation and grammatical skills with particular attention to spoken language. Students do not need to take FR 201 or FR 202 in sequence. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
FR 101 or two or more years of French coursework
(Cr: 3)
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GD 302 - Computer Animation
SP E
Introduces students to the basic concepts of two- and three-dimensional animation while developing a vocabulary and an array of technical skills. An overview of animation history, terminology and output are explored. Development of storyboards and production of short animations using a variety of software programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
GD 105 or permission of instructor
(Cr: 3)
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GD 120 - Foundations of Graphic Design
FA
Students explore and develop an understanding of graphic design and communications. Students develop a visual problem solving process for the design language relating objects, systems, and spaces. Assignments and discussions include problem objectives, working to specifications, investigating alternatives, and presenting professional solutions.
(Cr: 3)
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GD 350 - Information Design
AS NEEDED
This course focuses on complex systems of user-centered information with an emphasis on conceptual and visual problem solving solutions. Areas of study address the issues of conceptual design, research, content mapping, visual systems, usable systems, prototyping, and user testing. Subjects of study include both print and interactive media.
Prerequisites & Notes
GD 200, GD 226, or permission of instructor
(Cr: 3)
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GD 105 - Introduction to Computer Graphics
FA/SP
Introduction to visual problem solving with computers and an overview of the computer’s growing importance as a resource for visual communications. In addition to the hands-on experience with computers and peripherals, students gain an understanding of the potential of this tool and its role within the development of information technology. Projects will be grounded in the context of the history of image and word.
(Cr: 3)
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GD 360 - Junior Graphic Design Studio I
FA
In this course, students apply theory, research, and conceptual methodologies to the development of a body of work that addresses complex design issues relating to information design, advertising, and packaging design. The course focuses on the development of studio-based projects that explore visual interpretation through word, image, and iconography. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of conceptual ideas, as well as the visual design and craft of completed pieces.
Prerequisites & Notes
GD 200, GD 326, or permission of instructor
(Cr: 3)
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GD 361 - Junior Graphic Design Studio II
SP
In this course, students apply theory, research, and conceptual methodologies to the development of a body of work that addresses complex design issues relating to poster design and brand development. The course focuses on the development of studio-based projects that explore visual interpretation through word, image, and iconography. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of conceptual ideas, as well as the visual design and craft of completed pieces.
Prerequisites & Notes
GD 360 or permission of instructor
(Cr: 3)
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GD 345 - Motion Graphics
AS NEEDED
This course helps students gain a fluency in the vocabulary and implementation of type, image, and sound, where ideas come to life through the study of motion in space and time. Students investigate the ways by which a designer has a tremendous amount to contribute to film, television, and the digital media by not only being concerned with aesthetics, but by also organizing complex ideas, emotions, and information into narrative forms that audiences can use and understand. Theory and technical skills will be taught side-by-side.
Prerequisites & Notes
GD 200, GD 226, or permission of instructor
(Cr: 3)
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GD 480 - Semester Internship
FA
A full-semester field experience, this course requires that students apply academic theories to the professional work environment. The course is planned with and supervised by faculty and site supervisors. A weekly, on-campus seminar enables students to reflect on their internship experiences, discuss reading and writing assignments that integrate theory and practice, and refine their job search skills. At the conclusion of the course, students deliver oral presentations that clearly articulate their internship experiences, professional strengths, and future career directions.
Prerequisites & Notes
All course requirements of the freshman, sophomore, and junior years must be completed, or the school dean must grant permission. Note: Students completing a distance internship must have reliable internet access; they will be communicating with their instructors via the College learning management system and/or video conferencing. For Senior Thesis I, students should arrange to take the course in the semester before or after internship.
(Cr: 12)
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GD 489 - Senior Thesis I
FA
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. Note: Students completing Senior Thesis I at a distance must meet the requirements as outlined in the Catalog and seek the permission of their school dean.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior class status or permission of instructor
(Cr: 3)
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GD 490 - Senior Thesis II
SP
Developing the concept explored in Senior Thesis I, students investigate a topic related to graphic design, in which they have a particular interest. The outcomes of the project are a scholarly paper and presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior Thesis I. Note: Students interested in completing Senior Thesis II at a distance must seek the permission of their school dean.
(Cr: 3)
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GD 200 - Sophomore Design Studio
FA
This course emphasizes concepts and techniques of graphic design within real world contexts. A number of graphic design styles and genres are examined and provide the starting point for project development. Projects emphasize developing skills with tools and techniques, visual aesthetics, and design strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
GD 120 or permission of instructor
(Cr: 3)
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GD 126 - Typography 1
SP
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of letter form design and function, along with the creative and functional aspects of typographic communication in general. It is designed to give an integral knowledge of the subject, including aesthetic, technical, and historical perspectives. This is the first course in a three-course sequence focusing on typography.
Prerequisites & Notes
GD 120
(Cr: 3)
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GD 226 - Typography II
FA
In this course, students learn and apply creative and functional aspects of typographic communication to graphic design solutions. The course builds upon experiences gained in Typography I, with a focus on type and image sequence, editorial design and expressive typography. The course is designed to give students an integral knowledge of the subject, including aesthetic, technical, and historical perspectives. This is the second course in a three-course sequence focusing on typography.
Prerequisites & Notes
GD 126 or permission of instructor
(Cr: 3)
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GD 326 - Typography III
SP
In this course complex forms of typographic communication are explored and build upon experiences gained in Typography II. Topics include environmental design (wayfinding systems), kinetic typography, and additional refined techniques in dealing with typography across various mediums. Students continue honing the development of their knowledge and craftsmanship with respect to both functional and expressive aspects of typography. This is the third course in a three-course sequence focusing on typography.
Prerequisites & Notes
GD 226 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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GD 230 - User Experience Design I
SP
This course focuses on the design and development of websites and issues related to user experience (UX) design strategies. Students will explore user interface design, digital advertising, as well as the effective implementation of navigation, layout, typography, color, iconography, content and media. This course is also an introduction to HTML, CSS, and web authoring applications. It is the first of two courses focused on UX design.
Prerequisites & Notes
GD 200 or permission of instructor
(Cr: 3)
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GD 310 - User Experience Design II
FA
This course focuses on complex user experience (UX) design strategies. Students will study and implement user interface design, usability best practices, information architecture, visual and motion design, especially as related to mobile design solutions. Students will learn to utilize Axure for wireframing and prototyping purposes and the content management platform Wordpress. This course is the second of two courses focused on UX design.
Prerequisites & Notes
GD 230 or permission of instructor
(Cr: 3)
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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.
(Cr: 3
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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.
(Cr: 3
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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.
(Cr: 3
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HCMT 530 - Healthcare: Across the Continuum and Trending Topics
The U.S. health care system constitutes a significant portion of our nation’s economy, accounting for approximately $3.0 trillion in 2014. According to the U.S Department of Labor, there are more than twelve million jobs in hospitals, physician offices, pharmacies, home health service providers and nursing homes. This estimate does not include many of the important support services that focus on insurance, reimbursement, compliance, regulation, and more. If a person “works in healthcare,” that can mean anything from the direct bedside care of a patient in a hospital, managing an ambulance and transport company, selling and marketing a new medication, or lobbying government offices for policy or regulatory changes. This course will explore the multiple layers of the healthcare industry and expose students to facets that may not be obvious through routine interactions. In addition, because nothing in healthcare remains static, we will focus on trending news items and how they may affect policies, payments, or patient care.
(Cr: 3
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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.
(Cr: 3
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HEDL 530 - Action Research
This course provides an overview of action research theory and methods and describes how ongoing action research can be used for improvement in a multifaceted higher education setting. The steps for conceptualizing, designing, implementing, and analyzing an action research project are explicitly researched and discussed. Examples of action research projects that apply to professional settings and higher education settings will be explored.
(Cr: 3
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HEDL 531 - Budget, Finance, and Operations in Higher Education
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the financial environment and operations within colleges and universities. Students will develop skills and strategies for interpreting financial information and other available data to evaluate the performance of an institution, will examine external reporting requirements, and will explore the business requirements of market position, enrollment, and alternative sources of income. Additionally, the course will focus on using budgeting and financial data as solid resources for strategic, long-term, and short-term planning and goal setting.
(Cr: 3
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HEDL 590 - Capstone
This seminar is the capstone course for the Higher Education Leadership MEd program. It provides students with a culminating opportunity to reflect on their coursework and document what they have learned about higher education as a field of study and as a practice. By completing either a master’s thesis or a scholarly-professional paper and e-portfolio, students will demonstrate how their learning aligns with the program outcomes. The course will also address issues related to navigating the higher education job market. Discussions on professional preparation (I.e. writing CV/resumes, interview skills, networking, professional etiquette) will be incorporated into the course too.
(Cr: 3
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HEDL 585 - Contemporary Issues in Higher Education
This course will explore the breath, depth and diversity of issues facing higher education today. These issues may be internal to the structure and strategy of postsecondary institutions or ignite debate within the public domain regarding the larger purpose of colleges and universities and the role of government in their oversight. Through substantive analysis, students will draw from current events and published research to examine key issues, interrogate diverse perspectives, and propose informed solutions.
(Cr: 3
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HEDL 521 - Ethical Leadership
This course will examine “self” in relation to the ethical platforms that individuals and future leaders in higher education will need to understand and how personal beliefs and actions might affect or influence one’s ability to be an effective leader in higher education. This course will also examine the fundamental aspects of ethics as it relates to the theoretical nature of the topic of ethical aspects of higher education including all constituencies who are affected by the impact of ethical or non-ethical decisions.
(Cr: 3
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HEDL 502 - Evolving Roles of the Professoriate in Higher Education
This course examines the contemporary, research-based issues of the evolving role of the professoriate in of higher education. Focus is on understanding historical and current structures, cultures, policies, and purpose for the roles of faculty in post-secondary settings. Understanding these evolving roles and perspectives of higher education will be used as the foundation to reflect on the implications for the future of higher education personnel and current issues facing the 21st century professoriate in higher education. Students will study current patterns and trends of the evolving roles of the professoriate in higher education and to understand and participate effectively in addressing current challenges in higher education and provide research-based proposals to promote quality higher education.
(Cr: 3
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HEDL 523 - Governance and Decision-Making
Colleges and universities are large and complex organizations. And knowing how to navigate organizational structures and decision-making processes is essential for individuals working in higher education. This course will explore how decisions are made in a variety of functional areas and how institutional culture, organizational structures, and external factors influence decision-making processes. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of trustees, presidents, administrators, accreditators, faculty, students, alumni, and other stakeholders in governance. Theoretical and conceptual frameworks will also be introduced to help students understand how different institutions make decisions, develop policies, and interact with their environment.
(Cr: 3
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HEDL 500 - History of Higher Education
This course will engage students in an examination of the historical foundations of the American system of higher education from its colonial roots serving a small number of the privileged elite to the current-day dynamic system of institutions serving large numbers of students with increasingly diverse learning needs and career goals. Course participants will trace this systemic evolution within the framework of three major developments that spanned the 20 th century: the expansion and diversification of knowledge, the expansion of student enrollments with increasingly diverse learning needs, and the expansion and diversification of program delivery models.
(Cr: 3
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HEDL 520 - Legal Issues in Higher Education
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to laws and legal issues that impact higher education. By the end of the course, students should have a substantive understanding of the broad regulatory landscape impacting colleges and universities, both public and private, and be able to recognize when a legal issue presents itself in situations involving students, faculty, or administration. An exploration of the legal frameworks that impact the administration of postsecondary educational institutions will be a focus. Legal issues pertaining to the various constituents of colleges and universities - students, faculty, and administrators will constitute the major focus of this course.
(Cr: 3
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HEDL 510 - Professional and Personal Development for Leaders
This course focuses on developing one’s understanding of professional and personal development for leaders. Additional focus will be on the understanding adult development throughout the life span and its implications for educational leadership and practice. Research supports that educators at every level must interact with adults and an appreciation for the developmental tasks of career and personal and cycles is essential. Course content is designed to stimulate thinking about how to promote growth and transformation in leadership skills in one’s professional and personal life.
(Cr: 3
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HEDL 511 - Professional Communications in Higher Education
The overall goal of this course is to develop research-based professional communication skills and knowledge. Theory about professional communication to enhance understanding about communication in higher education will be the focus. In addition to research in this area, focus will also be on application of these skills. These skills include the ability to deliver excellent presentations, skills necessary to organize, implement, and evaluate effective meetings that produce results, all appropriate high level written communication skills such as writing executive memos, as well as technical papers, and overall clear and appropriate business writing. Further, this course explores the importance of interpersonal communication and encourages exploration and identification of one’s own communication style and behavioral tendencies through measures of adapting to differences in different settings.
(Cr: 3
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HEDL 526 - Program Evaluation and Assessment
This course will introduce students to a variety of approaches used to measure, assess, and evaluate higher education at the course, program, and institutional level. Students will examine the origins of the current assessment movement, explore how to develop a comprehensive assessment plan, and explain how qualitative, quantitative, and mix method approaches can be used to evaluate program effectiveness.
(Cr: 3
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HEDL 525 - Student Affairs
This course is an introduction to the historical and contemporary role of student affairs in higher education. We will explore major student development theories and how individual differences–such as gender, race, socio-economic status, and ability–impact student development. The changing demographics of the modern student body and its impact on student affairs will also be examined. Lastly, we will discuss the various roles and responsibilities of student affairs professionals and how to create developmentally appropriate programming for an increasingly diverse student population.
(Cr: 3
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HEDL 512 - The Role of Faculty in Colleges and Universities
This course focuses on the various aspects of the professoriate. These various roles include, teaching, scholarship, service to the organization, as well as service for special projects, as necessary. College teaching is a profession built on professional knowledge and skills, including content expertise, practice/clinical skills, and research expertise. These skills are critical and are the foundation for all college faculty. Therefore, the ever-evolving role of the professoriate in colleges and universities and how this role is tied to other aspects of the college or university such as the financial realm, will also be researched. Additionally, skills necessary for success in the role of the professoriate in 21 st century higher education will be explored. Students will study research around the critical role of faculty in colleges and universities and gain skills necessary to participate effectively the future development of a quality 21 st century higher education system.
(Cr: 3
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