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CRJ 501 - Legal Trends and Issues Credits: 3
Examines the nature, application, and impact of various theoretical approaches, practices and assumptions regarding the function and operation of the criminal justice system.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Level Status and Departmental Approval.
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CRJ 520 - Leadership in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
Studies bureaucracy and complex organizations with emphasis on the concepts and practices of the administration and management of agencies in the criminal justice system.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Level Status and Departmental Approval.
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CRJ 560 - Advanced Criminological Theory Credits: 3
Examines etiology of criminal behavior including the process of becoming a criminal, patterns of criminal behavior, and social and individual consequences of crime and delinquency.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 501
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CRJ 571 - Contemporary Issues in Corrections Credits: 3
This elective, graduate course focuses on the current issues facing corrections in contemporary American society. In this course, we will first critically examine the various theories underlining corrections and correctional policy. Then, we will take a critical look at the history of corrections in the United States. Last, we turn to several current issues facing corrections: racial/economic inequality and mass incarceration; prison violence, treatment, and rehabilitation; women in prison; punitive sentencing; juveniles, the elderly, and the mentally ill in prison; and prisoner reentry and recidivism.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 501
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CRJ 572 - Advanced Studies in Policing Credits: 3
This course focuses on research, theory, and applications of the causes and consequences of modern police behavior. Specific focus will be placed on the historical role that police have played in society as well as the structure and functioning of police agencies and the consequences of that functioning. Topics to be covered include police history, the social and political contexts of the police, police strategies and tactics, police accountability and legitimacy, and conducting research on the police and their place in modern society.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 501
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CRJ 573 - Seminar in Victimology Credits: 3
The course traces the history of victimology from early victim-centric justice to the prevailing model of government-centered prosecutions. Within this framework, we will explore the causes, consequences of offense-specific victimizations, and societal responses. We look at theory to explain variations in risk across persons, relationships, lifestyles, and domains. The course focuses attention on victim typologies, series or repeat victimizations, competing theoretical frameworks, and current research. This emerging field captures how law, its creation and application, is reflected in advances in measuring victimization, social movements inspiring victims’ rights, and case law upholding equal protection under the law. The course traces legal reforms that protect victims and to include them as key stakeholders in a system of justice dedicated to restorative and reintegrated approaches.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 501
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CRJ 574 - Seminar in Social Justice Credits: 3
This elective, graduate course focuses on social justice issues (primarily in America). Social justice can be defined as the act of “… promoting a just society by challenging injustice and valuing diversity.” Social justice is generally equated with notions of equality. The scope of this course is as broad as the idea(s) of social justice itself and as complex as notions of equality. We will begin with a foundational exploration into social justice concepts, issues, and policy remedies-thereby developing the necessary analytical tools and information to assess inequality and injustice and address historical and contemporary issues.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 501
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CRJ 575 - Mental Illness and the Administration of Justice Credits: 3
An exploration of the intersection of the mental health and criminal justice systems in the United States. The primary theme is the deinstitutionalization movement, which has resulted in the shifting of individuals with mental illness from hospitals into correctional facilities. Important topics include civil and outpatient commitment, police as first responders, training for criminal justice personnel responding to crisis situations, and other diversion efforts to decrease criminalization and stigmatization such as Crisis Intervention Teams, Mental Health Courts, Assertive Community Treatment, and a variety of community-based interventions and reentry strategies. Engagement and innovative policy solutions are required from students.
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CRJ 576 - Anatomy of Violence Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to examine the nature of violent and sexual victimization. The focus on violence will cover various perspectives, including those of victims, offenders, and individuals close to victims/offenders. In addition, students will be introduced to concepts and theories that attempt to explain the causes and effects of violent behavior. The goal of this course to not only teach students about the types and frequency of violent behaviors, but also to encourage them to seek an answer to the question “why do human beings commit violence?”
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 501
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CRJ 577 - Intimate Partner and Family Violence Credits: 3
This course will provide students with an overview of the theoretical paradigms examining the definitions of, causes of, ramifications of, and interventions for intimate partner and family violence. More specifically, we will (1) examine the nature and extent of intimate partner and family violence; (2) take an in-depth look at the perpetrators and victims of IPV; (3) examine theories to gain a better understanding of why these forms of violence take place; (4) examine the juvenile justice response to intimate partner and family violence; and (5) examine some of the larger cultural contexts within which the varieties of abuse occur. This course recognizes that a disproportionate number of the victims are women, but that a strict feminist analysis needs to be modified to recognize abuse in same sex relationships and a growing literature on female offenders. A seminar format is utilized for the course.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 501
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CRJ 580 - Seminar in Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Credits: 3
Examines the goals, organization, and operations of agencies and institutions that work with youthful offenders including current policies and proposals for their reform.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 501
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CRJ 590 - Seminar in Policy Analysis Credits: 3
Analysis of the process by which policy decisions in criminal justice are derived and implemented and their consequence on the criminal justice system.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 501
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CRJ 591 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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CRJ 592 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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CRJ 593 - Independent Study Credits: 3
Opportunity for student to pursue in-depth study on a topic or issue of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member.
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CRJ 594 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
Opportunity for the department to offer courses in areas of major interests not covered by regular course offerings.
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CRJ 595 - Practicum I Credits: 3
An original work done as a group or individual effort in an agency setting which results in a scholarly paper revolving around an issue germane to the participating agency. Significant involvement with the agency is necessary. The department must approve the selection of the agency and the issue.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Level Status and Department Approval.
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CRJ 596 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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CRJ 597 - Practicum II Credits: 3
An original work done as a group or individual effort in an agency setting which results in a scholarly paper revolving around an issue germane to the participating agency. Significant involvement with the agency is necessary. The department must approve the selection of the agency and the issue. Limited to “weekend” students.
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CRJ 599 - Independent Study in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
Opportunity for student to pursue in-depth study on a topic or issue of personal interest under the direction and guidance of a department faculty member.
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CRJ 600 - Advanced Research Methods Credits: 3
Survey of empirical research methods and their application in the field of criminal justice; includes research design, theories of sampling, data collection strategies, and analysis of findings.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 501 .
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CRJ 610 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 3
Examines the relationship and application of statistical techniques to theory building and concept construction. Includes an overview of statistical methods with an emphasis on criminal justice.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 501 and CRJ 600
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CRJ 617 - Internship I Credits: 3
Provides an opportunity to apply classroom (theoretical) learning in an agency setting; encourages the development of a professional identity and an appropriate set of professional skills and values; helps students identify or clarify their career interests; provides agencies with an opportunity to observe and evaluate potential staff; and provides students with the opportunity to conduct participant research in a justice agency. Student will encounter a variety of real world situations in which previously learned skills must be applied under the supervision of a practitioner. A full range of criminal justice agencies will be available for student selection.
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CRJ 618 - Internship II Credits: 3
Provides an opportunity to apply classroom (theoretical) learning in an agency setting; encourages the development of a professional identity and an appropriate set of professional skills and values; helps students identify or clarify their career interests; provides agencies with an opportunity to observe and evaluate potential staff; and provides students with the opportunity to conduct participant research in a justice agency. Student will encounter a variety of real world situations in which previously learned skills must be applied under the supervision of a practitioner. A full range of criminal justice agencies will be available for student selection.
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Computer Science |
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CSC 431 - Computer Networks Credits: 4
Studies protocol suites, emphasizing the TCP/IP 4-layer model. Topics included are network addresses, sub netting, client/server network programming via the sockets API, network utilities, architecture of packets, routing, fragmentation, connection and termination, connection-less applications, data flow, and an examination of necessary protocols at the link layer, particularly Ethernet. Other topics may include FDDI, wireless, ATM, congestion control, and network security.
Prerequisite(s): CMPE 220 with a minimum grade of C and (SWE 200 with a minimum grade of C or CMPE 320 with a minimum grade of C or CSC 310 with a minimum grade of C or CSC 350 with a minimum grade of C)
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CSC 434 - Web Programming Credits: 4
Teaches how to set up a website typical of one used in an online business. Includes preparing web pages in HTML, writing client-side scripts in Vbscript or JavaScript for active web pages, writing server-side scripts in Vbscript for active server pages, learning to set up and access a database for processing online ordering and searches, and some web server administration. Students will establish a website for an imaginary business of their choosing.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 371
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CSC 451 - Computer Graphics Algorithms Credits: 4
Explores the algorithmic foundations that underlie a typical computer graphics API. Topics include normals; 2-D and 3-D transformation matrices; projection matrices; clipping, raster scan algorithms; fill algorithms; hidden line and surface algorithms; light, color, and shading algorithms; curve fitting; surface representation. Students will implement various aspects of a computer graphics API.
Prerequisite(s): (CSC 350 and MAT 318
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CSC 462 - Artificial Intelligence Credits: 4
Overview of artificial intelligence. Emphasis on basic tools of AI, search and knowledge representation, and their application to a variety of AI problems. Search methods include depth-first, breadth-first, and AI algorithms; knowledge representation schemes include propositional and predicate logics, semantic nets and frames, and scripts. Planning using a STRIPS-like planner will also be addressed. Areas that may be addressed include natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, expert systems, and machine learning.
Prerequisite(s): SWE 200
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CSC 463 - Introduction to Robotics Credits: 4
Introduces the science of robotics from the perspective of artificial intelligence. Emphasizes various robot control architectures and their implementations using mobile robots. Topics include history of robotics; hierarchical, reactive, and hybrid architectures; Braitenberg vehicles; integration and calibration of sensors; construction techniques and considerations; and implementation of various types of behaviors.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 111 and CMPE 220
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CSC 490 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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CSC 491 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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CSC 492 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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CSC 494 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 4
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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CSC 495 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 4
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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CSC 501 - Algorithm Design and Analysis Credits: 3
Examines various techniques for designing algorithms, analyzes and compares algorithms in terms of storage and computational complexity, and examines proof techniques for doing the analysis. Analysis of run-time growth of algorithms includes the growth classes O, ?, ?, ?, and o. Worst-case, best-case and average-case analysis. Solving recurrences. Analysis of sorting algorithms. Design techniques to control growth including data structures, divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, memorization, and greedy algorithms. Translation of real-world problems to graph problems and algorithms for graph problems including graph searches, topological sort, shortest path and minimum spanning tree. The classes P, NP, and proving a problem is NP-complete.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 318, CSC 111.
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CSC 502 - Automata Theory Credits: 3
Finite automata and regular languages, pushdown automata and context-free languages, Type of Turing machines. Proving the relative power of models, Chomsky hierarchy. Connection between languages and problems. Church-Turing Thesis, Inherent complexity of problems: undecidability, computational complexity, the classes P, NO, and NP-Complete intractable problems.
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CSC 503 - Computer Science and Engineering Fundamentals Credits: 4
In computer science and engineering, it is essential to have a critical mind to solve problems and build appropriate applications using computer programming. This course is designed for graduate students who need to build a solid background in core computer science skills including: computer programming C and Java, data structures, and computer organization. It will guide students to build their foundation for success in computer science and engineering.
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CSC 504 - Computer Programming for Information Systems Credits: 4
This course will cover the following fundamental programming concepts: basic computation such as strings, lists, tuples, sets, dictionaries, files, functions, classes and objects. Topics also include object-oriented programming techniques; using advanced data types including multi-dimensional arrays, recursion, sorting and searching algorithms to handle big data. Students will get hand-on labs to understand the differences between different programming languages such as Python, Java, Visual Basic, and C.
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CSC 520 - Computer Architecture Credits: 3
Introduction to computer architecture, operating systems, and communications. Topics include number and coding systems, overview of microprocessors, supporting chips, memory and memory interfacing, I/O design, timers, interrupts and interrupt processing, DMAs, video adapters, data communication, keyboard and printer interfacing, disk storage, TSRs, and bus architectures.
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CSC 521 - Operating Systems Credits: 3
Studies functionality of an operating system and design of efficient operating system components. Topics include definition of a kernel and higher-level functions of operating systems, process management, scheduling algorithms, interprocess communication using semaphores and monitors, deadlock situation and starvation, resource management, virtual memory and distributed operating systems.
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CSC 523 - High Performance Computing Credits: 3
Engages students in the high performance computing. In-depth coverage of techniques for the design and analysis of parallel algorithms and for programming these algorithms on parallel platforms. Covers the principles of parallel algorithm design and different parallel programming models. A broad and balanced coverage of various core topics such as graph algorithms, data-mining algorithms, and a number of algorithms used in numerical and scientific computing applications. Hands-on programming experience using MPI on parallel computers. Real-world applications in this area will be discussed.
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CSC 534 - Computer Security Credits: 3
Network is one of the fastest growing technologies today. In recent years, the need for education in computer security and related topics has grown dramatically and is essential. Explains how networks work and covers several topics in data communications and Internet protocols in order to discuss in-depth topics in security. Students will have a hands-on experience with these concepts. Legal and ethical issues related with security will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 521
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CSC 550 - Scientific Visualization Credits: 3
Explores methods for representing and displaying large amounts of scientific data. Primary areas of study include: the human visual system; psychology of perception; algorithms for visualization; software tools; case studies in scientific disciplines.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 318, CSC 110, and CSC 111.
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CSC 559 - Agile Software Methods Credits: 3
This course will begin with a survey of agile software development methods including Scrum, Extreme Programming, and Lean. Subsequent topics will include comparisons of their impacts on business processes, development problems they address, and skills they require. In addition, strategies for adopting such processes in a traditional organization will be explored.
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CSC 561 - Agile Development Techniques I Credits: 3
Techniques used by individual agile developers including test-driven development, design patterns, and refactoring. Includes significant development projects in which the techniques are practiced. Taught as an immersion course in summer. Pre-requisite: programming experience.
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CSC 562 - Agile Development Techniques II Credits: 3
Techniques used by agile teams including iteration planning, configuration management, continuous integration, stand up meetings, and reflection. Includes a significant team project in which the techniques are practiced. Taught as an immersion course in summer.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 561
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CSC 563 - Software Metrics and Process Management Credits: 3
Strategies for improvement of the software development process that are rooted in analysis of metrics. Techniques for gathering and analyzing common metrics used to support process improvement including a variety of six-sigma techniques for distinguishing signal from noise. Includes strategies for presenting statistical results.
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CSC 570 - Database Management Systems Credits: 3
Examines the theory and practical issues underlying the design, development, and use of a DBMS. Topics include characteristics well-designed databases; high-level representation of an application using ER modeling: functional dependency using ER modeling, functional dependency theory, normalization and application toward a well-designed database; abstract query languages; query languages; concurrency; integrity; security. Advanced topics may be included. Students apply theory to practice in a number of projects involving design, creation, and use of a database.
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CSC 571 - Data Mining Credits: 3
This course explores the application of specific algorithims to databases to extract potentially useful information and to analyze data warehouses for patterns and relationships. Topics include concepts of data wareshousing, classification learning, clustering, and fuzzy information retrieval.
Prerequisite(s): CSC 570
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CSC 592 - Advanced Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3
Students will research an emerging topic in computer science. In addition to reading appropriate journal articles, students may develop empirical studies to evaluate the current theoretical results.
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CSC 594 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3
Opportunity for the department to offer courses in areas of major interests not covered by regular course offerings.
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CSC 595 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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CSC 596 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3
Opportunity for the department to offer courses in areas of major interests not covered by regular course offerings.
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CSC 597 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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CSC 598 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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CSC 599 - Independent Study Credits: 3
Students will research an emerging topic in computer science. In addition to reading appropriate journal articles, students may develop empirical studies to evaluate the current theoretical results.
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CSC 635 - Biometrics Credits: 3
This course concentrates on the unique advantages that biometrics brings to computer security, but also addresses challenging issues such as security strength, recognition rates, and privacy, as well as alternatives of passwords and smart cards. Students will gain knowledge in the building blocks of this field: image and signal processing, pattern recognition, security and privacy, and secure systems design. By the end of the course students will be able to evaluate and design security systems that include biometrics.
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CSC 645 - Cybersecurity Risk Management and Assessment Credits: 3
In business today, risk plays a critical role. Almost every business decision requires executives and managers to balance risk and reward. This course introduces students to the strategic discipline of assessing, prioritizing, monitoring, and controlling the impact of uncertainty on organizational objectives.
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CSC 655 - Wireless Networks and Security Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the principles and concepts of wireless data network and security. Students will study wireless standards (such as IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, ZigBee, 2G/3G/4G/LTE). The course will survey the state of the art in wireless networks and security. Students will also learn security and privacy issues associated with wireless networks. Various attacks against wireless networks and their defense strategies will be analyzed.
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Doctorate Business Administration |
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DBA 801 - Research Methods Credits: 3
In this seminar course, students engage in an in-depth exploration of a topic selected from an emerging or interdisciplinary field of business research. This course is designed to help students understand, present and analyze empirical and theoretical research issues in an emerging or interdisciplinary field of business research. The empirical research examined will include classic papers to provide insight into the underlying foundations of the research stream as well as more recent papers to provide insight into contemporary issues. In general, each class period will focus on a discussion of several articles.
Prerequisite(s): This course is restricted to Doctorate of Business Administration students.
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DBA 802 - Special Topics in Research Methods Credits: 3
In this course, students explore and apply a specific area in business research methods. This course will introduce students to both theoretical and practical implications of employing a specific research method. Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite(s): DBA 801
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DBA 803 - Qualitative Methods Credits: 3
This course engages students in the methods and philosophies of qualitative research, drawing from a collection of classical and contemporary business literature for practical, foundational application of qualitative research methods. Learned approaches to qualitative research may include, but are not limited to grounded theory, phenomenology, ethnography, and a comparison and contrasting of these methods. The focus of this course is the exploration of phenomena for which a qualitative method is appropriate to utilize. To that end, an emphasis will be placed on the application of qualitative research methods, rather than the philosophical foundations of qualitative research. Specific considerations in applied qualitative methods include phenomenon selection, framing research questions and objectives, research design, conducting qualitative research, analyzing qualitative data, and academically reporting the results.
Prerequisite(s): DBA 801
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DBA 810 - Quantitative Methods I Credits: 3
This course covers advanced statistical methods for analyzing quantitative data. Students will be exposed to topics such as normal and non-normal distribution, hypothesis testing, linear and nonlinear regressions, analysis of variance, nonparametric statistics, and other univariate techniques. By the end of the course, students should know how to conduct empirical research, apply, and evaluate the appropriate statistical method.
Corequisite(s): DBA 830
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DBA 811 - Quantitative Methods II Credits: 3
In this methods course, students build on the quantitative analytic skills necessary to perform and evaluate business research. This course focuses on advanced regression and multivariate techniques. Students will engage in theoretical issues and apply theory using statistical software. Students will learn to evaluate findings in the published literature. Student will also learn when regression techniques are appropriate to test hypotheses and will practice employing these techniques.
Prerequisite(s): DBA 810
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DBA 825 - Selected Topics in Accounting Credits: 3
In this seminar course, student engage in an in-depth exploration in Accounting topics. This course is designed to help students understand, present and analyze empirical research issues in financial accounting, managerial accounting, and capital markets. The empirical research examined will include classic papers to provide insight into the underlying foundations of the research stream as well as more recent papers to provide insight into contemporary issues. In general, each class period will focus on a discussion of three or four research articles. (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): DBA 810
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DBA 830 - Theory of the Firm Credits: 3
This seminar examines fundamental theoretical perspectives on the macro-level structure and function of organizations. Economic, behavioral, sociological, and other viewpoints will be considered. Seminar participants will engage with the foundations, logic, and implications of covered theories through intensive analysis and dialogue. Participants will be responsible for contributing to the life of the seminar as assigned discussants and active interlocutors. The major project will be a seminar paper on a course-related topic written to a standard suitable for submission to a refereed conference or journal.
Corequisite(s): DBA 810
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DBA 835 - Selected Topics in Management Credits: 3
In this seminar course students engage in an in-depth exploration of a topic selected from the management and related literatures. Semester topics may include, but are not necessarily limited to, micro and macro organization theory, strategic management, human resource management, leadership, corporate governance, international business, social issues in management, business law, public affairs, and business ethics. This course is designed to help students understand, present and analyze empirical and theoretical research issues in management. The research examined will include classic papers to provide insight into the underlying foundations of the research stream as well as more recent papers to provide insight into contemporary issues. In general, each class period will focus on a discussion of several research articles. (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): DBA 810
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DBA 845 - Selected Topics in Marketing Credits: 3
In this seminar course, students engage in an in-depth exploration of a topic selected from the marketing and related literatures. This course is designed to help students understand, present and analyze empirical and theoretical research issues in the marketing discipline. The empirical research examined will include classic papers to provide insight into the underlying foundations of the research stream as well as more recent papers to provide insight into contemporary issues. In general, each class period will focus on a discussion of three or more research articles. (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): DBA 810
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DBA 855 - Selected Topics in Finance Credits: 3
In this seminar course, students engage in an in-depth exploration of different areas of Finance research. This course is designed to help students understand, present and analyze research in Finance. The research examined will include classic papers to provide insight into the underlying foundations of the research stream as well as more recent papers to provide insight into contemporary issues. In general, each class period will focus on a discussion of multiple research articles. (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): DBA 810
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DBA 865 - Selected Topics in Supply Chains Credits: 3
In this seminar course, students engage in an in-depth exploration of different areas of Supply Chain research. This course is designed to help students understand, present and analyze research in Supply Chain. The research examined will include classic papers to provide insight into the underlying foundations of the research stream as well as more recent papers to provide insight into contemporary issues. In general, each class period will focus on a discussion of multiple research articles. (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): DBA 810
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DBA 870 - Research Colloquium Credits: 3
This course is designed to start students on their dissertation journey. Students will identify an area of research that interests them and begin work that should yield both a dissertation proposal and a publishable paper. Students identify a gap in the existing research, create a paper proposal, and produce a paper suitable for submission and presentation at a refereed conference. This paper should serve as the basis for their dissertation proposal. Students work closely with the professor and one another giving and receiving feedback aimed at improving research and their work product.
Prerequisite(s): DBA 803
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DBA 875 - Selected Topics in Information Systems Credits: 3
In this seminar course, students engage in an in-depth exploration of different areas of Information Systems research. This course is designed to help students understand, present and analyze empirical research in Information Systems areas such as IT management, human computer interaction, system development and design, project management, sustainability/ business value of IT, etc. The empirical research examined will include classic papers to provide insight into the underlying foundations of the research stream as well as more recent papers to provide insight into contemporary issues. In general, each class period will focus on a discussion of multiple research articles. (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): DBA 810
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DBA 885 - Selected Topics in Business Credits: 3
In this seminar course, students engage in an in-depth exploration of a topic selected from an emerging or interdisciplinary field of business research. This course is designed to help students understand, present and analyze empirical and theoretical research issues in an emerging or interdisciplinary field of business research. The empirical research examined will include classic papers to provide insight into the underlying foundations of the research stream as well as more recent papers to provide insight into contemporary issues. In general, each class period will focus on a discussion of several articles. (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): DBA 810
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DBA 895 - Directed Study in Business Research Credits: 3
Directed study courses provide the opportunity for a student to make an in-depth exploration of a specific business research topic under the supervision their dissertation chair. This course provides the student with some new experience of inquiry, evaluation, and/or creative activity not available through an established course. (Repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite(s): DBA 870
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DBA 899 - Dissertation Credits: 3 - 6
Students work under the supervision of a dissertation chair and committee to design and execute a study or a series of studies which makes a contribution to theory andor practice in the field. The review of academic literature, hypothesis development, research design, and research study execution and analysis that is undertaken in this dissertation coursework is supervised by a dissertation chair and committee toward the culminating objective of writing, proposing, and defending a doctoral dissertation. (Repeatable for credit)
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ECH 410 - Physical, Motor, and Sensory Development in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Examines physical, motor, and sensory development of typically and atypically developing young children, birth through age eight years. Child health and wellness concerns included. Developmental information applied to best practices in early childhood education and early intervention settings. Field experiences are required.
Prerequisite(s): Requires senior standing.
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ECH 415 - Professional Practicum in PK-4 Credits: 3
This field-based course is for senior-level student participation in early childhood environments. Emphasis is placed on building partnerships with families and various community entities and implementing facets of an integrated curriculum. Instructor led seminars are scheduled throughout the course. Students will complete a total of at least 125 hours in a placement with students aged three to nine years.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 210 and ECH 220 and ECH 260 and ECH 320 and ECH 370
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ECH 440 - Building Family and Community Partnerships Credits: 3
Emphasis is on understanding contemporary families with young children. Family diversity and fostering reciprocal relationships are stressed. Field experiences are required and will be completed in ECH 415 . Field experiences include both observation of and participation in family/school/community interactions.
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ECH 460 - Family School and Community Partnerships Credits: 3
Surveys current and continuing issues in early childhood education. Includes child care, pre-primary programs and parent involvement, implementing a parent involvement project, and a individual study of a particular development area and/or processes.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 210 or ECH 220 or ECH 260 or ECH 320
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ECH 462 - Practicum in Early Childhood Concentration with Administrative Field Experiences Credits: 3
This course will provide a practicum experience with a director of an early childhood program and give students an opportunity to see a wide variety of administrative tasks. The focus of the course will be on developmentally appropriate practice and meeting the ethical standards as described by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Prerequisites: PreK-4 Concentration or Director’s Credential.
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ECH 470 - Language Development, Literacy, and Play in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
Preparation to understand the existing relationships among language development, early literacy development, and play behaviors in young children from birth through eight years. Application made to early childhood education and early intervention settings. Field experiences in an assigned practicum setting required. Prerequisites: senior status or graduate status.
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ECH 489 - Early Childhood Student Teaching Credits: 1-12
This supervised, full-semester field-based experience is the culmination of the early childhood teacher preparation program. Early childhood teacher candidates are placed in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or first through fourth grade classrooms. Candidates will observe teachers, apply developmental theory and best educational practice, demonstrate dispositions for teaching, engage in ethical and effective professional practice to support the learning of all children. Prerequisites: completion of all course requirements for the early childhood certification major.
Corequisite(s): ECH480
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ECH 490 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ECH 491 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ECH 492 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ECH 493 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ECH 494 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ECH 495 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ECH 496 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ECH 497 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ECH 498 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ECH 499 - Selected Topics in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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ECH 510 - Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
Understanding and respecting the diversity and individuality of every child and family is central to effective educational practice. Students will use an interdisciplinary lens to examine issues of access, equity, and social justice in early childhood education. Specific focus will be on applying knowledge of individual and familial differences in culture, ability, race/ethnicity, gender, and social class to improve inclusive practice in the early childhood classroom.
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ECH 520 - Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood Credits: 3
Examines current research and theory about social and emotional development in young children, birth through eight years. Emphasis is on classroom practices, including instruction and discipline, which facilitate healthy social and emotional development in young children. Field experiences are required.
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ECH 530 - Cognitive and Language Development in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
Examines current research and theory about cognitive and language development in young children, birth through eight years. Emphasis is on classroom practices, including instruction and discipline, which facilitate cognitive and language development in young children. Field experiences are required.
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ECH 540 - Families and Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
Examines theory and research from the area of family studies. Emphasis is on characteristics of families with young children and how early childhood practitioners can best apply this information in their work settings. Field assignments are required.
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ECH 563 - Leadership in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
Designed to prepare personnel to function in the role of administrator of early childhood programs. Examines types of early childhood programs and their underlying rationales, ways of establishing early childhood programs, methods of funding and financing programs, and considers the coordinating role of the administrator in working with other personnel.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor.
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ECH 564 - The Business of Child Care Credits: 3
This course is designed specifically for directors of child care centers seeking a director?s credential from the Pennsylvania Keys to Professional Development with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Students will critically reflect on current business practices. Topics will include strategic planning, fiscal management, risk management, policy development, communication and conflict resolution, and grant writing.
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ECH 565 - Health & Safety Practices in Early Childhood Educations: Program Development & Evaluation Credits: 3
This course stresses assessment of national health and safety standards for early childhood programs, as well as the development and evaluation of educational programs designed to improve the health and safety outcomes of young children and their families. Students will learn best practices in measuring program outcomes as a critical part of overall program evaluation. While the focus of this course is on health and safety, skills learned in developing a program outcome model will be directly applicable to overall program development and evaluation as funders are increasingly requesting outcome measurement as part of grant applications.
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ECH 577 - Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment Credits: 3
Investigates contemporary curricular issues, model programs, and appropriate forms of assessment of young children. Curriculum, teaching strategies, and program organization and evaluation decisions are analyzed from the viewpoints of current theory and research.
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