Graduate Courses

• Accounting
• Business Administration & MBA (After Jan. 1, 2005)
• Computer Information Systems
• Communication Studies
• Healthcare Administration (Before Dec. 31, 2004)
• Healthcare Administration (After Jan. 1, 2005)
• Human Services
• Leadership
• Management
• Management of Information Systems
• Public Administration
• Security Management

• Undergraduate Courses
• Degrees & Programs

Accounting

Courses

Unless noted, all courses are 3 credit hours.

AC 618 Accounting Theory

The impact of accounting theory on past and current practices. Emphasis will be on accounting concepts including those as outlined through the conceptual framework, APB No. 4 and ASOBAT. Also includes policy-making process and contemporary accounting issues. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

AC 619 International Accounting

In-depth study of current standards of practice in international accounting and a comparison of U.S. GAAP to practices in other countries. Emphasis is also placed on understandingthe importance of the harmonization of accounting and auditing standards, the role international standards play in the global marketplace, and the impact of these standards on U.S. GAAP. Prerequisite: AC 312 or Graduate Standing.

AC 624 Seminar in Managerial Accounting

Course in advanced managerial and cost accounting. The historical development of cost accounting and the effectiveness of managerial accounting in meeting the needs of management in today's rapidly changing business environment will be discussed. Other discussion topics will include current managerial accounting issues such as JIT and ABC accounting, meaningful report writing for management, and quality and performance measurement. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

AC 632 Advanced Tax Accounting

Introduction to business income tax procedures for partnerships and corporations. Also covers taxation of estates and trusts. Research of tax law and application of research to case situation is also emphasized. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

AC 643 Advanced Auditing

Designed to examine topics beyond those covered in basic auditing classes. In-depth study of current standards of practice areas of financial auditing, EDP auditing, internal auditing, governmental auditing, and other attestation engagements. Also emphasizes the legal regulatory environment of auditing and theoretical issues. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

AC 652 Accounting for Governmental and Non-profit Entities

Governmental accounting and the various funds associated with non-profit enterprises. Study of accounting techniques as applied to governmental units, public school systems, colleges and universities, hospitals, voluntary health and welfare organizations, and other non-profit organizations. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

AC 661 Seminar in Contemporary Accounting: Selected Topics

This course covers special topics of financial accounting, auditing, tax, or managerial accounting. The specific topic(s) offered will be listed in the course schedules for the session which the seminar is offered. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Business Administration & MBA (After Jan. 1, 2005)

Courses

Some Master of Business Administration courses are cross-listed as both 400 and 600 level and may be taken as part of either the undergraduate or graduate programs. If a student has completed a cross-listed course at the 400 level, additional credit will not be granted at the 600 level.

Unless noted, all courses are 3 credit hours.

AC 618 Accounting Theory

Accounting Theory is a course in basic accounting theory. It looks at the development of accounting theory and explores its impact on past and current accounting practices. Emphasis will be placed on basic accounting concepts, including the conceptual framework, APB # 4 and ASOBAT. Other areas of discussion will include the policy-making process, contemporary accounting issues, and international accounting. Prerequisite: AC 312 and Graduate Standing.

AC 619 International Accounting

In-depth study of current standards of practice in international accounting and a comparison of US GAAP to practices in other countries. Emphasis also is placed on understanding the importance of the harmonization of accounting and auditing standards, the role international standards play in the global market place, and the impact of these standards on US GAAP. Prerequisite: AC 312 and graduate standing.

AC 624 Advanced Cost Accounting

Course in advanced managerial and cost accounting. Discussion topics include current managerial and cost accounting issues, such as JIT, balanced scorecard, ABC accounting, strategic cost management, meaningful report writing for management, and quality and performance measurement. This course uses a "hands-on approach" encouraging participation and interaction through the use of computer projects, case studies, and classroom discussions. Prerequisite: AC 321 or MBA 642.

AC 632 Advanced Tax Accounting

Introduction to business income tax procedures for partnerships and corporations. Also covers taxation of estates and trusts. Research of tax law and application of research to case situation also is emphasized. Prerequisite: 3 hours of taxation and graduate standing.

AC 643 Advanced Auditing

Designed to look at topics beyond those covered in basic auditing classes. In-depth study of current standards of practice in areas such as fraud detection, internal and EDP auditing, and specialized attestation engagements. Also emphasizes the ethical, legal, and regulatory environment of auditing and theoretical issues. Prerequisite: AC 442 and graduate standing.

AC 652 Accounting for Governmental and Non-profit Entities

Governmental accounting and the various funds associated with non-profit enterprises. Study of accounting techniques as applied to governmental units, public school systems, colleges and universities, hospitals, voluntary health and welfare organizations, and other nonprofit organizations. Prerequisite: AC 312 and graduate standing.

AC 661 Seminar in Contemporary Accounting: Selected Topics

This course covers special topics of financial accounting, auditing, tax, or managerial accounting. The specific topic(s) offered will be listed in the course schedules for the session during which the seminar is offered. Prerequisites: 12 hours of accounting and graduate standing.

BA 602 Risk Management

Fundamental principles and practices of risk management and insurance are addressed with an applied focus on risk management processes, rather than institutional and contractual details of the insurance industry. Topics include fundamental principles of risk management, such as risk identification; risk characterization; pricing of risk reduction techniques; risk retention; regulatory, legal and tax implications; insurance; and other hedging strategies. Additionally, personal, business, and public policy perspectives concerning life, health, property, and liability risk management and insurance are addressed. Prerequisites: graduate standing and MBA Foundation.

BA 616A Investments

Investment principles and practices are studied in the context of individuals and organizations. The course will integrate economic relationships and practices for an understanding of the current investment environment. Additionally, the course will survey the institutions and securities that make up the investment environment to provide students a history of how Wall Street operates. The student will understand and experience how individuals trade financial instruments, including stocks, options, bonds, futures, and other derivative securities. Prerequisites: graduate standing and MBA Foundation.

BA 617 International Finance

This course will focus on international financial tools, applications, and concepts. Topics include fundamental international financial relationships and their application to firms and individuals, international transactions, tax issues, and multinational corporations. It will cover essential elements of transacting in an international market place. It also will address the fundamental risks inherent in international business and the use of financial securities to hedge these risks. Prerequisites: graduate standing and MBA Foundation.

BA 620 Cash Management

Also known as treasury management, working capital management, or short-term financial management, cash management addresses fundamental principles and practices concerning cash management. Topics include the role of cash management, credit, accounts-receivable and collection management, accounts payable and disbursement management, electronic commerce, information and technology needs for cash management, forecasting, short-term investments and borrowing, international cash management, relevant relationship management, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: graduate standing and MBA Foundation.

BA 623 Quantitative Methods

This course covers topics in management science and quantitative analysis. Emphasis is on understanding the mechanics of each tool, as well as areas of application. Topics covered include linear programming applications, integer programming, network optimization models, project management, inventory control, queuing theory, decision theory, multi-criteria decision-making, goal programming, forecasting, and quality control. Problem solving of large problems is facilitated through software application. Prerequisites: graduate standing and MBA 522.

BA 635 Labor Relations

This course will trace the history of labor/management relations from the industrial revolution into the modern age. It will cover the significant events and laws that have shaped the American labor union. Included in this is a detailed segment about how union contracts are negotiated. Students will participate in a semester-long simulation designed to allow them to develop a new labor contract. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

BA 636 Compensation and Performance Management

This course examines current theory, research, and practice necessary to make effective strategic decisions in managing compensation and performance issues. Included in this course will be a detailed look at contemporary compensation systems and strategies, job analysis, and performance evaluations. Also includes how to design wage and salary structures and benefit packages in order to be competitive in today's organizations. Prerequisite: MBA 505.

BA 637 International and Global Business

This course surveys international and global business issues, processes, and strategies. The course describes and assesses (a) issues that surround business and market opportunities, such as cultural, economic, legal, political, and technological differences, (b) international trade and monetary systems, and (c) strategies, structures, and processes used by successful international and/or global businesses and organizations. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

BA 638 Human Resource Law

Describes, analyzes, and evaluates legal foundations, cases, and applications of human resource law. Areas of law covered will include, but are not limited to, equal employment opportunity law, labor relations law, fair employment practices law, and compensation-benefits law. Human resource management practices will be considered within analysis and evaluation of laws, cases, and settlements. Prerequisite: MBA 505.

BA 644 Service Learning

This course provides an opportunity for students to use their talents as professionals to perform meaningful community service. It is designed to help managers develop the skill sets and mind sets necessary to be effective stewards of a moral society, i.e., to enjoy the fruits of capitalism while actively seeking justice, fairness, and ecological sustainability. It seeks to improve their moral performance as future business managers by encouraging them to actively promote community welfare, thus bettering themselves, their communities, and their country. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

BA 655 Internet Marketing

This course examines the nature, characteristics, and culture of the online environment to understand, develop, and implement marketing strategies and tactics for conducting effective online commerce. Emphasis is on the hardware/software tools necessary for Internet-based commerce, market segmentation identification, product development, pricing, direct marketing, global marketing, and the methodology to execute marketing strategy in a computer mediated environment. Prerequisite: MBA 652.

BA 656 Consumer Behavior

Review of the classical areas of perceptions, cognition, attitudinal formation, and cultural influences that affect individual and group purchasing behaviors. Emphasis is placed on understanding marketplace dynamics, market segmentation, and understanding the importance of psychographics in market planning analysis. Prerequisite: MBA 652.

BA 657 Multinational Marketing

This course is designed to cultivate and develop a global perspective for planning and decision making. Analysis of how successful companies of all sizes develop and implement strategies and tactics to serve foreign markets with competitive advantage is provided. The purpose of this course is to understand global competition in order to better achieve and sustain competitive advantage in global markets. Includes understanding of how global businesses develop and use continuous innovation and improvement, global joint ventures, and strategic alliances. Prerequisite: MBA 652.

BA 658 Sales Management

Examines development, structure, and implementation of an effective and profitable sales force across substantially different environmental conditions. Strategies involving various markets, sales person characteristics, sales program design, and quantitative measurements are emphasized. Prerequisite: MBA 652.

BA 666 Introduction to Cyber Law

This course will introduce students to the legal issues, challenges, and opportunities emerging with use of the Internet and e-commerce. It will cover topics such as privileged information, ways to protect privacy, basic intellectual property issues (copyright, trademark, trade name, domain name, and patent law), legal jurisdiction related to cyber commerce, government regulation in cyberspace, sales tax issues, measures that individuals and companies can use to regulate email and Internet access in the workplace, legal enforceability of contractual obligations, statutory individual rights, implications of employment law in the electronic workplace, criminal liability and ethical implications. Prerequisite: MBA 505.

BA 695 Independent Study in Finance

This course provides an opportunity for learners to customize their finance emphasis by specifically studying one of the many other important topics in finance and/or by doing additional advanced work in topic areas addressed in other finance courses. Areas of potential study include, but are not limited to: financial institutions and intermediaries (banking), financial markets, real estate finance, financial modeling, statement analysis and quality of earnings analysis, public finance, finance for non-profit organizations, financial advising, advanced financial valuation, a readings course surveying scholarly research and contemporary issues in finance. Prerequisite: MBA 612.

MBA 505 Survey of Business Functions

This course surveys the essential functions of a modern business organization. It is designed for the graduate student whose undergraduate degree is in a non-business area. The course will emphasize specific business knowledge in the core areas and functions, including organizational design, marketing, accounting, finance, management, and operations. The course will use both focused and integrative analyses of business areas and functions. Materials include scholarly and professional articles, cases, exercises, and studies that examine selected theories, methods, and tools of modern businesses. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

MBA 522 Survey of Statistics and Quantitative Methods

This is an introductory course to essentials of statistics and basic quantitative tools, covering descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency, dispersion and position, probability laws, and selected probability distributions with emphasis on the normal, binomial, and Poisson distributions. As an introduction to quantitative analysis, the subject of mathematical modeling is introduced. Optimization tools as decision aids are introduced. Specifically, students learn the fundamentals of linear programming and its formulation, graphical solution, and computer solutions/sensitivity analysis. Additionally, several linear programming applications are introduced. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

MBA 541 Survey of Accounting and Information Systems

This course is designed to provide students with an overall understanding of the manner in which a business gathers, processes, and uses information. Students are introduced to basic accounting and computer concepts and procedures through case studies and computer projects. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of basic accounting processes and principles, on data management in a computerized environment, and on basic financial statements. Students also are expected to develop an appreciation of the needs for internal controls in a business. Issues relating to internal control procedures, computer security, privacy issues and ethics will be introduced through readings and case studies. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

MBA 592 Independent Study in International Business

This course is designed to enhance a learner's understanding of and ability to operate in international settings with customized research and experiences relevant to the learner's interests and deficiencies. Under the direction of a faculty advisor, learners may participate in internationally related simulations, internships, consulting teams, and/or research projects tailored to individual needs and interests. Learners are encouraged to select personally meaningful projects to enhance their understanding of international management, organizations and operations. Prerequisite: graduate standing; 1 to 6 credit hours.

MBA 611 Economics

This course challenges students to recognize, assess, and apply fundamental economic concepts and their implications to decision making in business management and public policy. Business management issues regarding the fundamental economic concept of efficient and effective resource allocation and decision making are addressed within a market supply-and-demand framework. Topics such as market dynamics, resource allocation, property rights, elasticity, scarcity, economic costs, marginal analysis, and many others are addressed.

MBA 612 Financial Strategy

Fundamental principles and practices relevant to a firm's financial strategy are addressed. Emphasis is on conceptual foundations and analysis of how financial fundamentals impact corporate financial strategies and the efficient allocation of wealth resources. Topics include: key elements of financial environments, market efficiency, financial analysis, cash flow, incentive theory and practice, agency problems, time value of money, security valuation, risk analysis, portfolio theory and practice, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policies, options, global financial concerns, contemporary financial issues. Prerequisite: MBA Foundation.

MBA 626 Applied Production and Operations Management

This course deals with the problems of producing and delivering goods and services. This course also covers the application of problems such as production scheduling, smooth work flow, quality control, inventory control, facility layout, and proper task sequencing from a managerial viewpoint. Case studies will be used to improve skills in problem identification; mathematical and computer tools will be used when appropriate to solve the problem at hand. Prerequisite: graduate standing and MBA 522.

MBA 633 Advanced Organizational Behavior

This course encourages the application of advanced conceptual and theoretical perspectives to the analysis and control of behavior in organizations. Learners will practice diagnosing and resolving behavioral and organizational problems related to management functions, individual differences, group and interpersonal conflict, and work/life interface. Includes emphasis on perception, motivation, leadership, influence, work/family conflict, stress, decision making, diversity, organizational learning, ethics, global issues and change. Prerequisite: MBA 505.

MBA 634 Advanced Organizational Management and Theory

This class encourages the application of advanced conceptual and theoretical perspectives to the design of organizations and the linkage mechanisms that organizations must develop to manage their environments. Learners will practice diagnosing and resolving organizational problems related to the growth, survival, and decline of organizations. Research emphasis will be placed on how size, structure, technology, and organizational culture impacts operations, strategic contingencies, and competitive advantage. Prerequisite: MBA 505.

MBA 639 Strategic Management

Students will develop an understanding of strategic management and the "why" and "how" strategic decisions are made. Emphasizes how the manager translates strategy into action and achieves organizational integration. Integration involves the functional areas of management; how to balance trade-offs from the perspective of strategic decision making at top management levels. Prerequisite: Must be taken by all MBA students during the last term of coursework.

MBA 642 Managerial Accounting and Information Systems

Provides an understanding of management information systems used in decision-making processes. Designed with a hands-on approach, encourages participation and interaction through the use of computer projects, case studies, and classroom discussions. Topics include basic cost accounting concepts and terminology, product costing and pricing, planning and controlling a business operation through budgets and variance analysis, and managerial decision making using such techniques as cost-volume-profit analysis and variable costing. Computers and appropriate computer software will be used. Prerequisite: MBA 541.

MBA 650 Applied Methods and Measures for Human Resource Management

This course describes, examines, and applies the quantitative methods used to evaluate and assess the organization's human resource policies and practices. Key empirical human resource research and measurement issues are analyzed, evaluated, and assessed in relation to HRM law, organizational effectiveness, and human resource management contributions to the organization’s mission and strategies. Prerequisites: BA 638

MBA 652 Marketing Strategy

Examines the key concepts and issues in developing and selecting a marketing strategy. Developing and implementing dynamic marketing strategies that are adaptable to changing conditions are emphasized. It examines processes that enable the domestic and/or international organization to continually learn from competitors, customers, and other stakeholders with the objectives of developing marketing strategies that are essential to both obtaining and sustaining a competitive advantage. Prerequisite: MBA 505.

MBA 654 International Consumer Analysis

This course is designed to learn and apply the understanding of consumer behavior in order to develop effective marketing strategies for marketing products/services internationally. Emphasis is on developing customer focus and competitive advantage by using consumer behavior analysis and then designing products/services to meet consumer wants and needs consistent with the different consumer characteristics of selected cultures throughout the global marketplace. Environmental influences and individual determinants of consumer behavior are analyzed, along with consumer decision making in order to understand the influences on buying behavior that are critical to effective marketing strategy development and market penetration in both developed and developing nations in the global economy. Prerequisite: MBA 652.

MBA 665 Advanced Business Law

A comprehensive and technical study of law and its use in day-to-day operations of business. This course examines the influence of political, social, regulatory, environmental, and technical issues on the formation and interpretation of the law. Topics include uniform commercial code, bankruptcy, agency and employment relationships, mortgages and property concept, contracts, torts, criminal law, constitutional law, and dispute resolution. Emphasis is placed on applying these concepts to business decisions while considering both ethical and global perspectives. Students completing Advanced Law should be well prepared for the law areas covered in the CPA exam. Prerequisite: MBA 505.

MBA 667 Regulation and Ethics for International Business

An examination of the basic categories of regulations and laws to develop the framework within which organizations operate in the global economy. The international framework will be contrasted with the one constraining domestic operations. Skills in making ethical, strategic decisions within this framework will be developed through comprehensive international case problems. Ethical and moral analysis will examine issues in human rights, environmental considerations, investment, and social responsibility considerations. Prerequisite: MBA 505.

MBA 670 Essentials of Supply Chain Management in a Global Environment

This course examines classical and contemporary issues in managing supply chains in domestic and global environments. The capabilities that a supply chain must have to support a firm’s business strategy are studied. Students learn to analyze and assess the strategic role of the supply chain and the fundamental issues in managing them. Methodologies for designing and planning a supply chain are introduced and methods to apply them in supply chain activities are learned. Pre-requisite: All MBA foundation courses

MBA 672 Models in Supply Chain Management

This course introduces models to frame, structure, and solve decisions which pertain to various aspects of supply chain management. Students will learn how to apply these models and how to use the solutions in decision making from a cross-functional business perspective. Through the examination of various models and benchmark cases, students will learn to recognize, structure, analyze, and develop decisions which have supply chain implications. Pre-requisite: MBA 670

MBA 674 Emerging Topics in Supply Chain Management

With the business environment constantly changing, new strategies and topics in supply chain management emerge continuously. This course is devoted to bring such topics to the foreground. It examines the emerging issues by evaluating their immediate and long-term impact on traditional supply chain management theories as well as other business disciplines and practices. Contemporary readings and guest speakers supplement traditional academic literature and textbooks as the topics are fluid and very dynamic. Pre-requisite: MBA 670

MBA 676 Information Technology Practices for Managing the Supply Chain

This course examines the importance of various technology-driven practices which affect the performance of supply chains, such as timely information sharing, reducing lead times, and reducing inventory levels, are examined. Software and products used in managing supply chains, such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), are introduced. The advantages and disadvantages of each are analyzed, and students learn how they benefit the enterprise and how to propose choices for various industries. Pre-requisite: MBA 670

MBA 678 Strategic Supply Chain Management

Through this capstone course in supply chain management, students learn “why” and “how” strategic decisions are made. The course integrates and applies the theories, concepts, and methods presented in its predecessors through a variety of activities including case studies, simulations, projects, presentations, and guest speakers from industry. Pre-requisite: Must be taken during one of the last two terms prior to graduation by all MBA students who pursue a concentration in Supply Chain Management; others by permission.

MBA 685 Internship In Business Administration

This course provides an opportunity for learners to expand their learning environment by including the actual workplace. Students will spend an amount of time on-the-job equivalent to that spent in the classroom. The learning objectives and specific program of study must be developed in consultation with, approved and sponsored by a full-time College of Business faculty member and the work supervisor of the intern prior to the start of the internship. These objectives will be documented through oral or written reports as required by the faculty sponsor. Prerequisite: graduate standing. 1 to 6 credit hours.

MBA 699 Topics in Business Administration

This course provides an opportunity for the learner to customize their business administration degree curriculum by pursuing in more depth advanced work in topic areas not addressed or only briefly addressed in other business courses. Specific programs of study must be developed in consultation with, approved and sponsored by a full-time College of Business faculty member. Emphasis will be placed on advanced research in current business issues. 1 to 6 credit hours.

MHA 613 Healthcare Finance

This course is an introduction to healthcare finance including sources of revenue, expense management, third party reimbursement, budget development, financial statement analysis and interpretation, capital asset finance, capital formation, forecasting, ratio analysis and working capital management. (prerequisite: MHA 621

MHA 621 Healthcare Organizational Design and Delivery Systems

This course emphasizes effective healthcare organization design strategies, including the topics of governance, structure, networks, and employee performance. The issues of healthcare costs, access, and quality, within managed care configurations, integrated systems and collaborated networks, will be addressed.

MHA 668 Legal and Regulatory Compliance Issues in Healthcare

This course provides an overview of federal and state regulations that affect and influence the healthcare industry. This course includes discussions about Medicare, Medicaid, privacy laws, medical malpractice, licensure and certification, institutional and personal liability and ethical issues. (prerequisite: MHA 621)

Computer Information Systems

Courses

Unless noted, all courses are 3 credit hours.

CIS 520 Survey of System Development

This course introduces concepts of software specification and design with an emphasis on structured development and exploration of objectoriented design. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

CIS 525 Business System Programming

This course builds upon the introductory programming class. Students will be immersed in the C++ language syntax and the interactive PC environment. Emphasis will be on solving problems by deriving appropriate algorithms and implementing them in C++. Students will write a short paper on managing programming projects and/or a comparison of C++ to other language choices for a business system. Prerequisite: CIS 205A or CIS 242

CIS 535 Analysis and Design of Database Systems

This is an introductory database course that explores the relational models and relational terminology. Entity Relationship Diagrams and concepts such as normalization will be used to build example databases. Students will design and implement a client/server database using Structured Query Language clients. Prerequisite: CIS 205A, CIS 520

CIS 540 Survey of Voice and Data Communications and the Internet

Explores the history and recent developments in the telecommunications industry, its regulation and technologies. Major aspects of domestic and international telecommunication practices, media and devices will be discussed. Investigating the Internet, from a technical and business perspective will provide the tie between theory and practice. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

CIS 599 Topics in Computer Information Systems

In-depth exploration of special topics not treated or treated only briefly in other courses. Specific titles of courses offered under this heading will be listed in the course schedules for the sessions in which they are offered.

CIS 600E e-Commerce Enterprise

This course explores how IT decision makers can conduct business over the Web. It equips the student with the knowledge necessary to evaluate and implement electronic commerce business models and projects. It explains the core technologies and scripting techniques that support e-Commerce. Prerequisite: CIS 525

CIS 601 Data Structures Using C++

This course deals with data structures, algorithms, and memory management. Searching, sorting, recursion, stacks, queues, linked lists, hashing, trees, heaps, sets and graphs are covered. The students will write programs using many of the above. Prerequisite: CIS 525

CIS 602A Intermediate Java Programming

This course is designed to teach principles of programming on the World Wide Web using Java. This course is offered as part of the Sun Authorized Educational Alliance. Example client applications that include graphics and user input will be developed. Prerequisite: CIS 525

CIS 603 XML Programming

This course is designed to teach principles of programming on the World Wide Web using the Extensible Markup Language (XML). This course explores the use of XML as the primary development language for web information portals. Each student will have their own web site and will be expected to develop it into a useful information portal using the tools demonstrated in this class. Prerequisites: CIS 525 and CIS 540

CIS 604 Advanced Networking Using Java

This course is designed to teach advanced principles of programming on the World Wide Web using Java. It emphasizes database and telecommunications connectivity across diverse computer platforms. Each student will have his/her own website, but will be expected to develop tools and techniques that are generic for any web installation/server. Java Server Pages (JSP), Servlets, and the Java2 Enterprise Environment (J2EE) will be covered in detail. Prerequisite: CIS 602A

CIS 605 Advanced Database Management

The subject of database management will be approached in its role as the back end of client/server technology. The focus will be relational database theory and design with specific emphasis given to the use of relational database as an enabling technology in the area of Online Transaction Processing and Online Analytical Processing. The use of the Structured Query Language (SQL) will be a second significant subject. Issues of distributed databases including concurrency will also be covered. Prerequisite: CIS 535

CIS 606 Information Security

This course is designed to provide an introduction to information security. Current trends in information security will be explored. Students will be introduced to sources of threats and vulnerabilities as well as methods for optimizing system security. Legal and ethical issues associated with information security will be examined, as well as how those issues are addressed within the context of an organization. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

CIS 609 Advanced Java Using Struts and MVC

This course is designed for Java programming language developers with skills equivalent to that of a Sun Certified Java Developer, who are creating web components (such as Servlets and custom tags) used in the assembly and generation of dynamic web content. Creating applications using the Jakarta Struts Framework and the Model View Controller (MVC) paradigm will be a significant part of the course. Prerequisite: CIS 604

CIS 620 Management Information Systems

This course is designed as an overview of contemporary information technology management. It covers areas of computers, telecommunications, and office systems. It discusses issues of effective management of information services activities, and points out areas of greatest potential for application of current technologies. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

CIS 621 Applied System Development and Design

Addresses the complex and evolving issues of effective systems development. Extends concepts introduced to students in CIS 520 regarding all phases of the system development lifecycle. Team-based and discovery-based learning methods are stressed. Development projects will reflect actual problems provided by local industry. A formal software project management plan and schedule will be developed for the implementation and integration phases. Prerequisites: CIS 520 and CIS 633 and CIS 650

CIS 625 Knowledge-Based Systems

An in-depth examination of the issues related to knowledge management in the current corporate environment. Examines opportunities for enhancing existing information architectures with knowledge-based resources. Provides practice in developing knowledgebased systems using current software tools and best practices of knowledge engineering. Prerequisite: CIS 520

CIS 633 Information Technology Project Management

Addresses the complex and unique issues related to effectively managing projects in an Information Technology context. Emphasis is placed on the nine knowledge areas specified by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). Team-based and discovery-based learning methods are stressed. Development projects will reflect actual problems provided by industry. A formal software project management plan detailing the process groups of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing will be developed. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

CIS 634 ASP.NET

This course is designed to explore concepts of building dynamic server-side web pages using Microsoft's .NET technologies. C#, VB.NET and other technologies will be used to demonstrate a broad range of internet disciplines. Prerequisite: CIS 525

CIS 635 Principles of Human Computer Interface Design

The practice of effective Graphical User Interface (GUI) design will be a foundation of this course. Various GUI operating systems and environments will be explored. Visual Basic will be used to demonstrate elements of the curriculum. Other visual front-end design tools will be discussed. The overall focus of this course will be the visual front-end portion of multi-tiered systems. Prerequisite: CIS520 and CIS525

CIS 640 Advanced Telecommunications

The computer/communications industry is undergoing intense and dramatic change. The rapid evolution and deployment of automated, complex, and large information systems has forced a reevaluation and reengineering of the telecommunications infrastructure. This problemsolving course addresses design, system engineering, and integration issues associated with the development, deployment and use of systems that incorporate advanced and emerging telecommunication technologies. Typical problem scenarios will address increasing bandwidth needs, fiber optic technologies, new communication transfer modes, and mobile communications. Whenever possible, design problems will reflect real world problem situations provided by local industry. Prerequisite: CIS 540

CIS 645 Introduction to Software Engineering

This course is designed to discuss the basic concepts and major issues in software engineering. It will describe the current tools and techniques, which provide a basis for the analysis, design, development, maintenance and evaluation of software systems. Prerequisite: CIS 520

CIS 647 Network Systems

This course explores network operating systems and network technologies using the latest products by Microsoft, Sun, Linux Project, and others. Prerequisite: CIS 640

CIS 650 Information Technology Accounting and Information Systems

Provides an understanding of financial management principles as they apply to IT professionals. Designed to provide IT students with opportunities to use management information systems in decisionmaking processes. This course uses a "hands-on approach" encouraging participation and interaction through the use of computer projects, case studies, and classroom discussions. Topics include areas of budgeting, costing, control and performance evaluation and strategic cost management. Students will gain experience in effective forecasting, measuring cost, quality and time, and managerial decision making. Computers and appropriate computer software will be used. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

CIS 699A Topics in Master of Science in Computer Information Systems

This course provides an opportunity for learners to customize their degree by specifically studying one of the many rapidly changing topics in business technology that are not covered in the standard curriculum. Areas of study include, but are not limited to: networking, e-commerce/ e-Business, web page development, new computer languages, database models, and other subjects that will arise as technology changes. Prerequisite: All required foundation courses

Management Information Systems

Courses

Unless noted, all courses are 3 credit hours.

CIS 512 Survey of Information Technology Management

This course provides an introduction to the broad range of skills necessary for successful management of information systems at the enterprise level. Topics include: accounting, communication, statistics, management principles, configuration management as well as additional issues germane to the current Information systems environment.

CIS 520 Survey of System Development

This course introduces concepts of software specification and design with an emphasis on structured development and exploration of object-oriented design. The student will be exposed to Structured Analysis and Design methods, Database Design methods as well as Object-Oriented Design.

CIS 536 Distributed Database Systems

Designed to introduce the concepts distributed database architecture, distributed database design, distributed query processing, query decomposition and optimization of distributed queries, distributed transaction management and concurrency control, distributed DBMS reliability, distributed database operating systems, distributed multi-database systems, client/server database systems.

CIS 540 Survey of Voice and Data Communications and the Internet

Explores the history and recent developments in the telecommunication industry, its regulation and technologies. Major aspects of domestic and international telecommunication practices, media and devices will be discussed. Investigating the Internet, from a technical and business perspective will provide the tie between theory and practice.

CIS 600-M E-Commerce Management

This course explores key business and technology elements of electronic commerce. It discusses issues of identifying opportunities for electronic commerce, strategies for conducting electronic business, and Internet technologies. This course also addresses legal, ethical, and security issues in an E-Commerce environment

CIS 606 Information Security

This course provides a overview of information security and a thorough treatment of the administration of information security. Topics include: planning, developing, controlling, and administrating enterprise specific security systems as well as management functions of policy development, risk management, security management models and practices.

CIS 620 Management Information Systems

This course is designed as an overview of contemporary information systems technology (IT) management. It covers areas of computers, telecommunications, and office systems. It discusses issues of effective management of information services activities, and points out areas of greatest potential for application of current technologies.

CIS 633 Information Technology Project Management

Addresses the complex and unique issues related to effectively managing projects in an Information Technology context. Emphasis is placed on the nine knowledge areas specified by the Project Management Institute(PMI) in the Project Management Body of Knowledge(PMBOK). Team-based and discovery-based learning methods are stressed. Development projects will reflect actual problems provided by industry. A formal software project management plan detailing the process groups of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing will be developed.

CIS 653 Enterprise Resource Planning

This course explores the scope of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) from a project management perspective. Fundamental issues of ERP implementation, operation, and management will be addressed. The course also identifies competitive advantages of using ERP systems.

Information Security Concentration

CIS 607 Computer Forensics

This course is designed as an overview of the investigative methods and tools associated with computer forensics. Topics include: processing crime and incident scenes, digital evidence controls, recovery of information, network forensics, data acquisition, legal and ethical issues associated with investigations.

CIS 608 Information Security Management

This course addresses the issues relating to successful information security management. Topics include access control systems, network and software security, management practices, risk management, protection mechanisms, business continuity planning, and legal and ethical issues.. This course will allow for analysis of current security management models.

CIS 636 Database Security

The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the state-of-the art database security technologies. The course discusses policies, models and technologies to ensure database security. Students will study mechanisms for access control, multi-level secure database architectures, distributed transaction processing, recovery and fault tolerance, security problems raised by data warehousing and data mining, and other topics germane to today’s security conscious environment.

Business Concentration

MBA 612 Financial Strategy

Fundamental principles and practices relevant to a firm's financial strategy are addressed. Emphasis is on conceptual foundations and analysis of how financial fundamentals impact corporate financial strategies and the efficient allocation of wealth resources. Topics studied include: key elements of financial environments, market efficiency, financial analysis, cash flow, incentive theory and practice, agency problems, time value of money, security valuation, risk analysis, portfolio theory and practice, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policies, options, global financial concerns, contemporary financial issues. Prerequisite: MBA Foundation

MBA 633 Advanced Organizational Behavior

This course encourages the application of advanced conceptual and theoretical perspectives to the analysis and control of behavior in organizations. Learners will practice diagnosing and resolving behavioral and organizational problems related to management functions, individual differences, group and interpersonal conflict, and work/life interface. Includes emphasis on perception, motivation, leadership, influence, work/family conflict, stress, decision making, diversity, organizational learning, ethics, global issues and change. Prerequisite: MBA 505.

MBA 652 Marketing Strategy

Examines the key concepts and issues in developing and selecting a marketing strategy. Developing and implementing dynamic marketing strategies that are adaptable to changing conditions are emphasized. It examines processes that enable the domestic and/or international organization to continually learn from competitors, customers and other stakeholders with the objectives of developing marketing strategies that are essential to both obtaining and sustaining a competitive advantage. Prerequisite: MBA 505.

Communication Studies

Courses

Unless noted, all courses are 4 credit hours.

MCOM 500 Introduction to Communication Studies

This course serves as the introduction to the master's program and is designed to prepare the student for successful completion of the degree. It will emphasize and combine communication theories and models, qualitative communication research methodologies, and research writing. (6 credit hours)

MCOM 510 Leadership and Organizational Communication

This course is designed to help the student conceptualize communication and communication processes in the contexts of organizations and leadership. Emphasis will be on theories and models, qualitative communication research methodologies, and research writing.

MCOM 520 Socialization and Diversity

Includes an overview of intrapersonal communication, interpersonal communication, small group process, and work place socialization. Topics include self-assessment, ethics, diversity, listening, persuasion, and communication apprehension. It will address the communication elements of culture, and social interaction practices inherent in ethnographic studies.

MCOM 530 Quantitative Communication Research and Methods

An introductory course which provides an overview of quantitative research methodologies in communication studies, quantitative analysis of scholarly journal studies and research design. Topics include surveys, content analysis, measurement and sampling techniques.

MCOM 540 Global and Computer-Mediated Communication

This online course provides students the opportunity to experience the online learning environment; course content includes an overview of mass media, human communication via computers, global communication, Internet and the World Wide Web. Projects include online library research, Web research, discussion boards, scholarly discussions, and virtual teamwork. Areas of study include all manner of communication reliant upon computers and their impact on organizations, society, and interpersonal relations.

MCOM 550 Communication Studies Thesis

This course is designed to facilitate thesis projects, including collection and analysis of data and preparation for the final written thesis. Thesisoption students must enroll for a total of four hours. Students must be enrolled in this course when the defense is conducted. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; Independent Study only.

MCOM 610 Conflict and Negotiation

This course is designed to help the student conceptualize conflict and negotiation processes in the contexts of organizations and leadership. Emphasis will be on theories and models, qualitative conflict and negotiation research methodologies, and research writing.

MCOM 620 Public Issues Management and Application

This course provides students with a primer in public relations and marketing techniques and strategies. Using this foundation students will explore the communication theories that influence public relations and marketing practices and trends. Active learning techniques will be employed by students via direct application of course material and by utilizing meaningful public relations projects both in the classroom and in the community.

MCOM 630 Organizational Development Theory and Practice

This course provides students with an applied introduction to the field of Organization Development (OD), one of a range of planned change processes. OD practitioners apply behavioral science knowledge to improve organization efficiency, performance, effectiveness, financial results, and quality of work life. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Communication Studies Master's Program.

MCOM 640 Curriculum Design and Instruction

This course provides an overview of the process of curriculum design, planning, and assessment. Students will directly apply the course material by designing and planning an academic course or extended training program. Students will also be given the opportunity to teach and facilitate a scholarly discussion.

MCOM 650 Science Communication

This online course provides an overview of the field of science communication. Students will investigate contemporary science communication issues, the influence of science communication at the personal and public levels, present day strategies, the role of science communication in popular culture, medicine, and environmental and governmental policy-making. Projects include web research, discussion boards, case studies, and practical application of material.

MCOM 660 Effective Communication Research Writing

This course is designed to help the student produce a quality communication research paper. It provides students an opportunity to improve scholarly writing and prepare scholarly manuscripts for publication. Projects include library research, research writing exercises, and an oral presentation.

MCOM 670 Communication in Professional Contexts

This is a communication theory course that focuses on studying and developing theories about how professionals communicate. Students will investigate the kinds of communication exigencies professional communicators encounter, how they reason and problem solve to manage those exigencies, and how professionals determine and evaluate the outcomes of their strategies. This course is primarily designed for students with an interest in communication consulting. Projects include web research, discussion boards, case studies, and applications of theory to professional communication in its context.

MCOM 680 Special Topics in Graduate Communication Studies

This course provides students an opportunity to explore a special topic or complete a project that will enhance their MCOM degree. Students must develop a learning contract in consultation with an assigned faculty director. Prerequisites: Approval of sponsoring faculty and successful completion of MCOM 500. 1-4 credit hours

MCOM Electives

More electives are forthcoming. All elective courses are 4 credit hours. These courses are designed and taught by communication professionals. Each course provides a glimpse of various communication contexts, practices, skills and studies.

Healthcare Administration (Not offered after June 2006)

Courses

Unless noted, all Courses are 3 credit hours.

MHA 805 Disease, Health, and Biostatistics

Examines methods of study of disease frequency and distribution in populations. Exposes students to the basic principles of epidemiology and inferential statistics. Presents a variety of statistical tests, along with their intended applications. Introduces students to a statistical software package.

MHA 810 Evaluation Research for Healthcare Administrators

Provides an understanding of appropriate research methods including literature search, experimental design, evaluation methods, and report development. Practical research problems are discussed and management studies conducted in applied settings.

MHA 815 Communication Across Networks Within Healthcare

Addresses the complexities of the inter-organization communication in the healthcare industry. Focuses on strategic communication and information processes and demonstrates the complexity involved in communication and information sharing with all organizations associated with healthcare.

MHA 825 Design and Structure of Healthcare Organizations

Analyzes healthcare organizations with an emphasis on organizational structure and strategy. Topics include governance, adaptation, design, networks, and organizational performance.

MHA 830 Operation Management in Healthcare

Examines the general systems perspective and introduces students to team management and quality management strategies. Beyond reengineering, management practices to assist enterprises with rapid response to healthcare challenges are examined.

MHA 840 Healthcare Delivery Systems

Addresses the issues of cost, access and quality within managed care configurations and developing integrated systems and collaborated networks.

MHA 846 Effective Leadership in Healthcare Organization

An experiential exposure to the challenge of leadership in healthcare organizations. Addresses the importance of self-awareness, balance, honesty, competency, vision, inspiration, and credibility.

MHA 851 Developing Effective Healthcare Teams and Leadership

Focuses on the effective development of provider teams within the healthcare industry. Addresses issues of collaboration, conflict management, resource allocation, and program development and evaluation, as well as the leadership issues associated with them.

MHA 860 Managerial Accounting for Healthcare Administrators

An introduction to finance including management control process, financial statement analysis, ratio analysis, variance analysis, capital structure and other cost accounting methods.

MHA 865 Decision Support in Healthcare Administration

Applies principles and techniques of decision making to the solution of a variety of health-related problems. Explores the use of technology in decision making through a variety of learning formats. Explores the use of quantitative information in decision analysis, as well as input, output, and report design. Addresses issues in qualitative analysis. Develops and applies data gathering and information retrieval skills.

MHA 870 Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Administration

Provides a background in the analysis of ethical problems and gives basic information on the function and methods of law as applied to healthcare administration.

MHA 875 Personnel Administration and Employee Relations

An overview of human resource management practices in healthcare organizations. Examines changing work force demographics, work design and reengineering, emerging technologies, and personnel law and regulations.

MHA 880 Capstone Project

This is the culminating experience of the formal course of study. During formal course work, participants are engaged in addressing a workrelated organizational problem under the tutelage of an experienced instructor. The capstone project provides opportunity to demonstrate application of theory to a specific real life problem in healthcare.

MHA 890 Internship

Initiated upon completion of all formal course work and the capstone project. Supervised experience in a healthcare organization provides opportunity for hands-on experience and participation in various fields of healthcare administration.

Healthcare Administration (Not offered after June 2006)

Courses

All courses are six weeks long and 3 credits unless otherwise noted.

MHAE 801, MHAL 801 Introduction to Technology in Healthcare

This course is designed to introduce students to the application of current information technologies to strategic organizational goals in healthcare. Course coverage moves students from a rudimentary knowledge of information systems as a general supporting infrastructure for common organizational processes, to the specifics of strategic information system use and application. Discussion centers on the use of the Internet as a research tool, the use of Blackboard as an exemplary collaboration system, and elaborates on those areas of greatest potential for future application of technological developments to the challenges of healthcare organizations.

MHAE 803 The Aging Process - Implications for Long-Term Care Administrators

This course addresses the concept of understanding, designing, and processing the delivery of healthcare for the aging adult in any long-term care setting.

MHAE 805, MHAL 805 (MHAN 805) Disease, Health, and Biostatistics

Examines methods of study of disease frequency and distribution in populations. Exposes students to the basic principles of epidemiology and inferential statistics. Presents a variety of statistical tests, along with their intended applications. Introduces students to a statistical software package.

MHAE 810, MHAL 810 (MHAN 810) Evaluation Research for Healthcare Administration

Provides an understanding of appropriate evaluation research methods, including literature search, experimental design, evaluation methods, and report development. Practical research problems are discussed and management studies conducted in applied settings.

MHAE 815, MHAL 815 (MHAN 815) Communication Across Networks Within Healthcare

Addresses the complexities of the inter-organization communication in the healthcare industry. Focuses on strategic communication and information processes, and demonstrates the complexity involved in communication and information-sharing with all organizations associated with healthcare.

MHAL 821 Communication for Healthcare Leadership

This course focuses on the application of theories relative to strategic communication and information. MHAL 821 explores the strengths and weaknesses of individual and group communication for effective problem-solving and decision-making.

MHAE 825, MHAL 825 (MHAN 825) Design and Structure of Healthcare Organizations

Analyzes healthcare organizations, with an emphasis on organizational structure and strategy. Topics include governance, adaptation, design, networks, and organizational performance.

MHAE 830, MHAL 830 (MHAN 830) Operation Management in Healthcare

Examines the general systems perspective and introduces students to team management and quality management strategies. Beyond reengineering, management practices to assist enterprises with rapid response to healthcare challenges are examined.

MHAE 840, MHAL 840 (MHAN 840) Healthcare Delivery Systems

Addresses the issues of cost, access, and quality within managed care configurations and developing integrated systems and collaborated networks.

MHAE 846, MHAL 846 (MHAN 846) Effective Leadership in Healthcare Organizations

This course distinguishes between leadership and traditional management principles and practices in any healthcare organization. An overview of the healthcare system and issues confronting the changing nature of the system is provided. Alternative systems of patient care delivery are introduced, as leaders attempt to innovatively meet complex patient care situations. Leaders will be challenged to develop strategies that confront the future of healthcare in general and, specifically, in their own locale.

MHAL 847 Leadership for Change

This course examines the critical role of leaders in realizing and implementing change within healthcare organizations.

MHAE 851, MHAL 851 (MHAN 851) Developing Effective Healthcare Teams and Leadership

Focuses on the effective development of provider teams within the healthcare industry. Addresses issues of collaboration, conflict management, resource allocation, and program development and evaluation, as well as the leadership issues associated with them.

MHAE 860, MHAL 860 (MHAN 860) Managerial Accounting for Healthcare Administrators

An introduction to finance, including management control process, financial statement analysis, ratio analysis, variance analysis, budgeting, and other cost-accounting methods.

MHAE 865, MHAL 865 (MHAN 865) Decision Support in Healthcare Administration

Applies principles and techniques of decision-making to the solution of a variety of health-related problems. Explores the use of technology in decision-making through a variety of formats. Explores the use of quantitative information in decision analysis, as well as input, output, and report design. Addresses issues in qualitative analysis. Develops and applies data gathering and information retrieval skills.

MHAE 870, MHAL 870 (MHAN 870) Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Administration

Provides a background in the analysis of ethical problems and gives basic information on the function and methods of law as applied to healthcare administration.

MHAE 872 Ethical and Compliance Issues for Long-Term Care

This course addresses the ethical and legal considerations in the long-term care industry. Additional emphasis would be on the compliance aspect of healthcare for long-term care organizations.

MHAE 875, MHAL 875 (MHAN 875) Personnel Administration and Employee Relations

An overview of human resource management practices in healthcare organizations. Examines changing workforce demographics, work design and reengineering, emerging technologies, and personnel law and regulations.

MHAE 880, MHAL 880 (MHAN 880) Capstone Research Project

This course focuses on the effective development of a Capstone Research Project. It primarily consists of the development of the evaluation and assessment of an organizational issue within a selected facility. The final document should be based on an actual healthcare facility, preferably, your own organization, and its provision of service excellence. The study should incorporate the topics discussed during the program using an integrated approach.

MHAE 890, MHAL 890 (MHAN 890) Professional Practicum

This professional project provides supervised opportunity for hands-on experience of healthcare administration in a healthcare organization. The professional project is initiated upon completion of all formal course work and the Capstone Research Project.

Master in Healthcare Administration (Program Starting September 2006)

Courses

All courses are 3 credits hours

MHA 601 Introduction to Technology in Healthcare

This course introduces students to the application of current technologies to strategic organizational goals in healthcare. The course moves students from a rudimentary knowledge of information systems as a general supporting infrastructure for common organizational processes, to the specifics of strategic information system use and application. Course discussion centers on the use of the Internet as a research tool, the use of the CyberActive platform, and it elaborates on future applications of technological development.

MHA 605 Applied Data Management in Healthcare

This course examines methods for practical application of descriptive statistics and exposes students to the basic principles of inferential statistics. The course presents a variety of statistical tests, along with their intended applications and introduces students to a statistical software package.

MHA 610 Evaluation Research for Healthcare

In this course, an understanding of appropriate research methods including the literature search, experimental design, evaluation methods, and report development is provided. Practical research problems are discussed and management studies are conducted in applied settings.

MHA 623 Legal, Ethical & Compliance Issues in Healthcare

This course presents and analyzes the myriad of healthcare laws, legal and compliance issues associated with managing and leading healthcare organizations. The complexity of ethical issues, both administrative and biomedical, is addressed through applied problem solving methods.

MHA 625 Organizational Design & Delivery Systems in Healthcare

This course analyzes healthcare organizations with an emphasis on organizational structure and strategy. Topics discussed include governance, adaptation, design, networks, and organizational performance. The issues of cost, access, and quality within healthcare configurations, integrated systems, and collaborated networks, are addressed.

MHA 630 Quality Management in Healthcare Operations

A general systems perspective and introduction to the team management skills necessary to integrate quality management strategies are examined in this course. The course examines methods to assist organizations with rapid response to healthcare quality challenges.

MHA 647 Leadership and Team Development in Healthcare

The critical role leaders face in realizing change within complex organizations is a focus in this course. Students will be exposed to a set of skills critical to guiding the organization to a successful future, including creative problem solving and innovation. In this course the development of teams within the industry, including skills such as collaboration, conflict management, empowering others, and program development and evaluation, is examined.

MHA 660 Healthcare Finance and Economics

An introduction to finance, including management control process, financial statement analysis, ratio analysis, variance analysis, capital structure, is the focus of this course. Students will also receive an introduction to the economics of today’s healthcare environment.

MHA 665 Decision Support Systems in Healthcare Administration

This course applies principles and techniques of decision making to the solution of a variety of health-related problems. The course explores the use of information technology through quantitative and qualitative analysis in decision making, and assists students in the development and application of data gathering and information retrieval skills.

MHA 670 Strategic Visioning for Healthcare Organizations

This course assesses the leadership challenges for healthcare organizations in the context of global healthcare trends, the local market, and the challenges and opportunities of the individual organization. Course emphasis will be placed on the importance of integrating these challenges and opportunities into the organizational strategic planning process.

MHA 675 Human Resource Management in Healthcare

An overview of human resource management practices in healthcare organizations are provided in this course. The course examines changing work force demographics, work design and reengineering, emerging technologies, and personnel law and regulations.

MHA 680 Capstone Project

This is the culminating experience of the formal course of study. During formal course work, participants are engaged in addressing a work related organizational problem under the tutelage of an experienced instructor. The capstone project provides opportunity to demonstrate application of theory to a specific real life problem in healthcare.

MHA 690 Professional Practicum

The practicum follows completion of all formal course work and the capstone project. It provides opportunity for hands-on participation in implementing an agreed upon project, preferably in the student’s own healthcare organization, under the advisement of an agreed upon mentor in the organization.

Human Services

Courses

Unless noted, all courses are 3 credit hours.

HS 510 Research Methods in Human Services

Consideration of major research models in the human services. This course will emphasize a multi-method approach to behavioral science research, including both quantitative and qualitative methods, e.g. experimentation, survey design, case study, content analysis. Students will learn to critically evaluate human services research. Students will also apply their knowledge and skills in the writing of a research proposal.

HS 511 Developmental Psychopathology

An in-depth study of psychopathological disorders during childhood. This course will investigate theories and models of psychopathology, as well as the various types of syndromes that are specific to childhood and adolescence. Treatment issues will also be discussed.

HS 512 Program Evaluation

An introduction to the basic concepts and models of program evaluation as applied to the human services. Topics will include: planning an evaluation, selecting criteria and setting standards, basic measurement principles and tools, ethical considerations in conducting a program evaluation, and the presentation of the results of an evaluation. Students will apply their knowledge and skills to case studies.

HS 515 Professional Ethics and Legal Issues in the Human Services

Consideration of theoretical and practical standards for ethically dealing with individuals and information about them in a variety of human service settings. Emphasis will be on American Psychological Association ethical statements and case examples.

HS 517 Techniques of Assessment and Intervention in the Human Services

Integration of clinical assessment and therapeutic interventions or consultations for individual, group, and institutional system levels. Emphasis is on typical mental health and behavioral problems such as depression, coping with stressors, and addictions. Students are assisted to develop qualitative diagnostic skills as well as the ability to select and use standardized instruments. Goal-oriented interviewing provides the problem solving context within which students are to learn to react quickly and realistically to generate assessment and intervention options. This course provides important preparation for internship experiences.

HS 519 DSM Diagnosis of Psychopathology in Adults

An introduction to differential diagnosis of psychological disorders from the perspective of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Case studies and background research will be reviewed mainly for adult disorders, but childhood conditions also will be reviewed. Students who complete HS 519 will be familiar with all the diagnostic categories in the DSM at a level which will allow them to be effective members of mental health clinical teams. They may analyze and explore certain parts of the DSM in more depth according to their professional goals and needs.

HS 520 Diversity Issues in the Human Services

Investigation of the major issues surrounding the impact of gender, race, ethnicity, and cultural background in providing adequate human services intervention. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of and sensitivity to the different needs and services that may be required by clients based on the above characteristics. Students will evaluate how their own characteristics might impact upon their abilities to deal with clients from a wide diversity of backgrounds and how to cope with this knowledge.

HS 521 Theories of Human Development

An introduction to the major theories of human development as they apply to the human services. Students will be presented with the basic concepts of theory construction and evaluation. A variety of theoretical perspectives will be discussed with an emphasis on those theories that take a life-span perspective. The ways in which the various theories can be used to help understand human behavior will also be emphasized.

HS 522 Social Policy and Social Change

A consideration of social change theories and their influence on the development of social policy in a variety of areas, e.g., poverty, family issues, juvenile delinquency, substance abuse. What is meant by social change and the means to create that change will be studied. The processes involved in the development of social policy and the assessment of its impact on individuals and varying levels of society will be investigated.

HS 524 Group Process and Facilitation

Investigation of major issues of group processes for mental health and organizational improvement. A workshop environment will be used to demonstrate techniques and to ensure individual skill development. Students develop ability to assess how their own methods and dynamics of groups interact to facilitate cognitive, emotional, and behavioral change.

HS 526 Human Services Issues in the Workplace

Consideration of the issues, laws, regulations, and resources involved in Employee Assistance Programs and other human resource services for employees. The course will also be of interest to students working in addictions, criminal justice, advocacy, and other areas of the human services.

HS 528 Applied Counseling Theory

Focus of this course is on learning to integrate insights and principles from counseling theories to clinical applications commonly encountered in human services roles. Course content includes major traditional counseling theories, including psychoanalytic, cognitive/behavioral, humanistic/existential, and family. Contemporary approaches include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. The students learn to evaluate selected research that supports and enhances the validity and application of each theory and they gain insights into how to apply each theory in a manner appropriate to the complexity of problems presented by clients. Multiand cross-cultural implications and adaptations are addressed, as well as ethical and risk assessment methods. This course provides important preparation for internship experiences.

HS 531 Psychological Assessment

Introduces testing and measurement with emphasis on clinical assessment applications. Students examine a variety of psychological tests, learn the basics of measurement statistics, and consider assessment methods such as standardized instruments, behavior checklists, and projective techniques.

HS 532 Applied Behavior Analysis

Provides an in-depth introduction to the application of behavioral principles in human service and educational environments. Emphasis is on learning to analyze behavior using functional analysis methods and to plan behavior change through use of behavior modification principles. Previous course work in learning or behavior modification helpful but not required.

HS 535 Alcohol/Drug Assessment, Case Planning, and Management

Addresses clinical assessment, case planning, and case management of clients with drug and alcohol addictions. Students learn basic principles of measurement by examining a variety of instruments used in chemical dependency counseling settings. Analysis of sample cases will provide an active learning approach for addressing the full range of services used in managing cases in an ethical and professionally effective manner. Students planning to apply for Nebraska CPADAC Certified Provisional Alcohol/Drug Addiction Counselor) status must take this course if the material has not been previously learned through other approved educational options. (This course fulfills only one of several special requirements for this certification.)

HS 536 Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Alcohol/Drug Use

Addresses the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of alcohol/drug use, abuse and dependence, including signs, symptoms, and behavior patterns often seen. The basic classifications and pharmalogical action of drugs on human body systems will be covered as well as the etiological, behavioral, cultural, and demographic aspects and belief systems associated with alcohol/drug use. Learning to role play facilitation of the use of alcohol/drug information in educational groups will provide an active learning opportunity to demonstrate integration of the knowledge base. Students planning to apply for Nebraska CPADAC (Certified Provisional Alcohol/Drug Addiction Counselor) status must take this course if the material has not been previously learned through other approved educational options. (This course fulfills only one of several special requirements for this certification.)

HS 537 Clinical Treatment Issues in Chemical Dependency

Addresses treatment issues specific to alcohol/drug disorders, including dual diagnosis and the impact of physical and mental health disorders on treatment. Other treatment topics include genetic and generational influences; enabling and disease concepts; role of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and other 12-step programs; and unique issues related to special populations. Students planning to apply for Nebraska CPADAC status must take this course if the material has not been previously learned through other approved educational options.

HS 538 Multicultural Counseling

Addresses cultural, social, and economic factors applicable with specific cultural, ethnic, and minority populations including Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, recent immigrants from Africa and Asia, as well as other groups. The main purpose is to learn insights about counseling approaches that will be sensitive to the many differences in these populations while also providing effective chemical dependency and mental health services. Traditional counseling theories (psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic) as well as more recent approaches by professionals within culture groups will be analyzed for ethical and practical implications. Students planning to apply for Nebraska CPADAC (Certified Provisional Alcohol/Drug Addiction Counselor) status should consider taking this course if the material has not been previously learned through other approved educational options.

HS 540 Cross-Cultural Psychology

Covers research in cross-cultural psychology with emphasis on those aspects of interpersonal behavior, personality, and psychopathology most relevant for work in the human services.

HS 546 Family Therapy

The goal of this course is to help students comprehend the theoretical concepts and intervention techniques in the field of family therapy. Patterns of developmental and societal changes that impact families will also be studied. Students will acquire basic knowledge of the concepts of family systems theory and utilize these concepts in developing hypotheses as to possible treatment planning for dysfunctional families. The range and types of therapeutic interventions that are common to family therapy and family systems approaches will be addressed with particular emphasis on communications, structural, and strategic family therapy concepts and methods. Students will be prepared with entry professional skills for supervised interventions with families.

HS 547 Health Psychology Applications

This course will introduce students to the relationships between human behavior, emotional functioning, and physical health. The focus is on issues that human-service providers are likely to observe in their professional work with a variety of client populations. Assessment and treatment of obesity, smoking, high-risk sexual behavior, alcohol abuse, and coping with chronic illnesses will be addressed. The individual and societal impact of these problems will be reviewed as well as how human service providers can contribute to the prevention of health problems caused or exacerbated by behavioral choices.

HS 560 Internship/Fieldwork

An opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in a supervised human services context. The supervisor for the 300 clock hours required need not be licensed and/or certified and the setting need not involve a comprehensive service program or practice setting unless the internship is intended for obtaining the PLMHP (Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner). This course is designed to meet the needs of students in the HSHS Individual and Community Services Option program. Students planning for the CPADAC (Certified Provisional Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor) are advised to take HS 561 Clinical Internship/Fieldwork in order to meet the requirements. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

HS 561 Clinical Internship/Fieldwork

An opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in a supervised Chemical Dependency counseling and/or Mental Health counseling context. The supervisor for the 450 clock hours required must be licensed and/or certified and the setting must involve a comprehensive service program. This course is designed to meet the needs of students in the 48 credit hour MSHS. Students planning to apply for Nebraska CPADAC (Certified Provisional Alcohol/Drug Addiction Counselor) must document at least 300 client contact hours in a Chemical Dependency counseling agency setting. (Those planning to meet CPADAC requirements through the MSHS must also be eligible for the PLMHP in order to obtain a waiver of 5 courses beyond the 3 CD courses offered (HS 535, HS 536, & HS 537). Students will be required to present a full clinical case write-up as part of the academic requirements. Prerequisite: Permission of the MSHS Director

HS 565 Special Topics in the Human Services

This course provides students the opportunity to explore topics or issues in the Human Services either not covered in required course work or in greater depth than covered in other courses. The student or students will be responsible for the content and direction of the course under the guidance of the instructor. The goal for the student is to attain greater ability in analysis and logic when confronted with arguments about Human Services issues. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

HS 590 Thesis

Designed to facilitate individual thesis projects, including the collecting and analysis of data and preparation of the final written thesis. Thesisoption students must enroll for a total of six credit hours of this course during their program. Students must be enrolled in this course when the defense is conducted. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; Independent Study only, MA 241 is required.

Leadership (Program through June 2006)

Courses

Unless noted: all courses are 4 credit hours.

LDR 600 Leadership Theories and Practices

This course explores the various theories of leadership by examining their practice within diverse organizational and situational contexts. Students study past and current leaders in order to effectively analyze their roles, styles, actions, reputations, and levels of success.

LDR 601 Concepts of Leadership and Power

Explores concepts of leadership within diverse organizational and situational contexts. Reviews biographies and writings of historical and current great leaders, and discusses philosophies of leadership. Styles of leadership, leadership roles and leadership as it relates to different organizational (configurations are examined. The theory and practical implications of issues such as quality, motivation, influence, power, shared decision making and problem solving, and visionary leadership are discussed. Practical applications of leader knowledge, skills, and abilities to business and non-business related situations are reviewed.

LDR 610 Organizational Leadership

In this course, students focus on the roles leaders play in a variety of types of organizations. Students explore the practice of leadership theories within the context of the goals and functions of various organizations, the expectations of society, and the personal goals of the leader. Students will analyze the level of success of both organizations and leaders based on a variety of factors.

LDR 611 Leadership in Formal Organizational Systems

Provides the basis for promoting the formulation of, and commitment to, the organizational mission, goals and objectives. This course explores the essential role a leader has in inspiring, empowering and leading organizational constituents toward collaborative strategic planning and actions that meet and exceed organizational expectations. Maintaining effective relations among organizational sub-systems is seen as a critical role for the organizational leader. Ethics, social responsibility, and leader relationships with internal and external organizational stakeholders are discussed. Relationships with strategic partners, competitors, and the community are reviewed.

LDR 615 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods for Leaders

This course introduces the student to a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Students learn how the method of research affects how data is collected and analyzed. The focus of the course is to prepare the student to select and utilize a research method appropriate for collecting and analyzing data relevant to his/her leadership project. Qualitative and quantitative research methods are also discussed in relation to the types of research and data collection/analysis leaders may perform in a variety of organizational settings.

LDR 620 Strategic Leadership

Students explore how leaders strategically create and affect organizational missions, goals, and objectives. The students study the role a leader plays with regard to inspiring, empowering, and leading organizational stakeholders through planning and implementing strategic organizational initiatives.

LDR 621 Strategic Communication and Information Leadership

Focus is on strategic communication and information leadership processes as a new way of thinking consistent with Communications Theory. This theory asserts that living systems are interconnected and dynamic, requiring continuous feedback to grow. Emphasis is on the whole system and the unique skills, knowledge and abilities requisite of leaders to use strategic communication and information processes to connect an organization's vision, mission, and goals through stronger interpersonal and group communication, networking, and problemsolving. The course demonstrates the complexity involved in communication and information sharing with others and the valueadded components of effective feedback, collective intelligenc