2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog (DRAFT COPY)
Course Descriptions
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Computer Systems Technology |
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CST 06240 - Linux Systems and Services
Credits: 3
Linux System and Services is an in-depth course requiring pre-existing experience with the Linux Operating System. Students will learn how to employ a system administrator role to manage user and group accounts to perform monitoring actions. Students will also learn about localization, internationalization, and character encoding. Exercises related to system time via timestamps, job scheduling with cron, and logging will also be used. Finally, students will be able to setup and configure commonly used services on Linux systems such as print, email, and databases.
Prerequisite CST 06220 with a minimum grade of D- and (CST 09210 with a minimum grade of D- or CS 01210 with a minimum grade of D-)
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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CST 06340 - Introduction to Azure Cloud Services
Credits: 3
This is an introductory course to the Azure Cloud services system. Students need no prior experience with Azure systems to enroll in this course. Students will gain an introduction to cloud computing concepts and terminology as well as how to setup an account and manage it through the Azure website interface. Students will then be able to setup a small Azure project using the Azure sandbox. Important alerts and monitors will also be set up so students can monitor billing usage.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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CST 06343 - Azure Management Tools and Security
Credits: 3
This is an intermediate course using the Azure Cloud services system. Students will learn about the difference services that the Azure system offers as well as the deployment mechanisms used for the services. Users will be able to setup monitoring systems, gain exposure to the security mechanisms in place and configure event detection. Students may also gain exposure to network principles used in cloud computing such as Firewalls and security groups.
Prerequisite CST 06340 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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CST 06440 - Azure Security, Compliance, and Identity
Credits: 3
This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to access and manage cloud resources securely. Students will learn cloud governance and deployment strategies, ensuring services adhere to regulatory and compliance standards. They will also learn how to develop a migration plan for an already implemented system, including moving worker profiles from local access to a cloud solution. Students will learn how to perform security audits on an implemented solution to ensure that it is secure and robust. The course will also cover generating “cloud spend” reports to assess how a solution would scale in the cloud.
Prerequisite CST 06340 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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CST 09210 - Introduction To Computer Networks And Data Communications
Credits: 3
This course examines the basics of data communication and computer networks and covers such topics as IT system components, layered network architectures, introduction to internetworking, the Internet, IP protocols, basics of TCP and UDP transmission protocols, standard network applications and basics of network security, network utility software, network traffic analysis, network mapping techniques, and configuring local area networks in a popular operating system.
Attribute Code CAT, GNED, SM, UGRD
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CST 09290 - Intermediate Networking
Credits: 3
This course will examine more advanced topics in data communication and computer networks and will cover such topics such as wide area network, multi-media communication, security, wireless technology, network routing, and switching configuration tools.
Prerequisite CST 09210 with a minimum grade of D- or CS 01210 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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CST 09310 - Network Support and Troubleshooting
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the technical skills needed to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that businesses rely on. Areas of focus includes network architecture, performance monitoring, wireless technology and network security.
Prerequisite CST 09210 with a minimum grade of D- or CS 01210 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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CST 09320 - Network Architectures, Models, and Protocols
Credits: 3
The course focuses on introduction to Cisco network architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. By the end of the course, students can build simple local area networks (LANs) that integrate IP addressing schemes.
Prerequisite CST 09290 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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CST 09325 - Network Communication and Configuration
Credits: 3
The course focuses on Cisco network architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. Students will build simple local area networks (LANs) that integrate foundational network security, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches.
Prerequisite CST 09320 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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CST 09430 - Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials
Credits: 3
This course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks and includes wireless local area networks (WLANs) and security concepts. Students learn key switching and routing concepts. They can perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify, and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN. Students are required to have successfully completed the Introduction and intermediate to Cisco Networks courses prior to beginning the Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (SRWE) course.
Prerequisite CST 09325 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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CST 09435 - Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the architectures and network considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. This course covers wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) mechanisms used for secure remote access. This course also introduces software-defined networking, virtualization, and automation concepts that support the digitalization of networks. Students gain skills to configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks, and learn to identify and protect against cybersecurity threats. They are introduced to network management tools and learn key concepts of software-defined networking, including controller-based architectures and how application programming interfaces (APIs) enable network automation.
Prerequisite CST 09430 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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Construction Management |
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CM 01301 - Fundamentals of the Construction Industry I
Credits: 3
This course provides a general overview of the planning, administration, management, and cost of construction projects and an introduction to the methodology used in executing specific designs. Emphasis is placed on the organization of construction firms, use and types of primary construction equipment, estimating and quantity take-offs, contractual and management systems, scheduling, project administration, and inspection of construction operations.
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, UGRD
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CM 01302 - Fundamentals of the Construction Industry II
Credits: 3
This course introduces the design process and development of construction documents. It covers the standard design phases: programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration, and the format and utilization of project manuals including contract specifications, the interpretation and analysis of engineering plans and specifications, and the new technologies being used in the design including Building Informational Modeling (BIM) and sustainable (green) practices. The course also explores the various common project delivery methods.
Prerequisite CM 01301 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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CM 01303 - Project Building Systems
Credits: 3
Students will learn the description and identification of the equipment and materials used in mechanical systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, piping, gas, lighting, water and waste water, conveyance, life safety systems, environmental, security, audio/visual, and building system controls. The course also provides and introduction to building structural and envelopes systems.
Prerequisite CM 01301 with a minimum grade of D- and CM 01302 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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CM 01304 - Project Administration
Credits: 3
This course provides exposure to and use of various types of projects control systems for project efficiency and documentation. Students will learn how the submittal process operates and is monitored. They will also be shown a variety of tools used in tracking project documentation, and essential elements related to contract law and administration.
Prerequisite CM 01302 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, UGRD
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CM 01305 - Construction Cost Estimating
Credits: 3
Introduction to various costs of construction including direct and indirect project costs, comparison of hard and soft costs, job cost analysis and forecasting of cost to completion, labor, material and equipment expenses, cash flow, overhead, profitability, and general conditions costs. Students will learn research techniques used to create accurate estimating and bidding procedures.
Prerequisite CM 01302 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, UGRD
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CM 01306 - Construction Project Planning and Scheduling
Credits: 3
Students will learn procedures used in project planning and scheduling that employ float methods of scheduling logic. They will examine the critical path series of activities of project completion, including the use of computer software applications for problem solving, and related tools, spreadsheets, and information management. Also covered are work breakdown structures, activity durations, status reports, resource allocation, re-planning, monitoring, and updating of projects. Students will develop projects site logistics plans.
Prerequisite CM 01301 with a minimum grade of D- and CM 01302 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, UGRD
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CM 01407 - Advanced Leadership and Communication
Credits: 3
The course is designed to teach students to become more effective leaders and communicators in the construction industry. Drawing on various case studies, students will examine ethical practices in the industry. They will define and role-play effective communications strategies that simulate situations they may encounter within the industry such as general-to-subcontractor, corporate, and labor relations. Students in this course will also examine principles of negotiation and dispute resolution in the construction industry.
Prerequisite CM 01302 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, UGRD
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CM 01408 - Industrial Relations in the Construction Industry
Credits: 3
This course examines various perspectives (union, management, government) on the collective bargaining system in place in the construction industry. Topics include the legal and regulatory environment, problem solving, and the roles of labor and corporations.
Prerequisite CM 01302 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, UGRD
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CM 01409 - Building Energy Systems for Construction Managers
Credits: 3
The Building Energy Systems for Construction Managers course provides a conceptual understanding of functions and performances of energy systems including mechanic al, electrical, electronic, and plumbing and transport systems in residential and commercial buildings. The course also provides information on integration between energy systems and other building components. While introducing the concepts of alternative energy sources, energy efficiency, structural implications of mechanical systems, indoor air quality, and environmental control strategies, the course familiarizes students with more recent and current efforts in sustainability and green building ideas. The course also introduces codes and standards relevant to energy devices used in building construction, such as National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and National Electrical Code (NEC).
Prerequisite CM 01302 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, UGRD
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CM 01410 - Building Construction Systems & Codes
Credits: 3
This course provides a conceptual understanding of functions and performance of structural building systems. The primary purpose of this course is to provide familiarity with use of construction code with reference to International Building Codes (IBC) 2012. For anyone in the field of construction or construction management it is necessary to know about the concepts and fundamental aspects of the code. As a result, the course is intended to provide an understanding of how the code was developed, how it is to be interpreted, and how it is applied to design and construction of buildings, the goal of the course is to make implementation of the code easier, and clearer to understand. Other than discussions on structural elements and their construction methods, the course covers issues such as use and occupancy, types of construction, fire-resistive constructions, interior finishes, building material, inspections, and tests.
Prerequisite CM 01302 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, UGRD
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CM 01411 - Construction Safety and Loss Prevention
Credits: 3
This course offers a practical guide for eliminating safety and health hazards from construction worksites. The Handbook of OSHA Construction Safety and Health addressed the occupational safety and health issues faced by those working in the construction industry. The course covers a vast range of issues including program development, safety and health program implementation, intervention, and prevention of construction incidents, regulatory hazards faced by those working in the construction industry and sources of information. The course also features updates for construction regulations, construction job audit, training requirements, and OSHA regulations. It includes new record keeping guidelines and forms with additional material on focused inspections. Containing updated contact information for the newest agencies, the course also presents a model safety and health program, examples of accident analysis and prevention approaches.
Prerequisite CM 01302 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, UGRD
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CM 01412 - Capstone Project - WI
Credits: 3
In the course, students will build on what they have learned in the major, integrating the theory and knowledge that they gained in class with practical experience in the construction industry. Capstone projects are developed through a series of project meetings between the student and program faculty, with significant written deliverables.
Prerequisite CM 01303 with a minimum grade of D- and CM 01304 with a minimum grade of D- and CM 01305 with a minimum grade of D- and CM 01306 with a minimum grade of D- and CM 01408 with a minimum grade of D- and CM 01409 with a minimum grade of D- and CM 01410 with a minimum grade of D- and CM 01411 with a minimum grade of D- and CM 01407 D-
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, UGRD, WRIT
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CM 04201 - Construction Blueprint Reading
Credits: 3
In this course, students will be introduced to construction documents in graphic forms. Students will develop the skills needed to graphically communicate and interpret construction drawings including architectural, structural and MEP drawings.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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CM 04202 - Understanding Construction Specifications
Credits: 3
In this course, students will be introduced to construction documents in written form. Students will learn the relationship between drawings and specifications as part of the contract documents.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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CM 04203 - Fundamentals of Surveying
Credits: 3
This course provides a review of the surveying profession. Principles of distance, elevation, and angular measurement are introduced. Field methods and surveying equipment used to accomplish various surveys are covered.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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CM 04204 - Soil Mechanics
Credits: 3
In this course, students will learn the origins of soil and explain the engineering properties of soils and their classifications. Students will be able to describe the different types of fields tests used for soils to determine bearing capacities. Students will determine stress distribution, settlement flow nets and seepage. Lastly, students will describe foundation structures, applicable stress factors and explain design factors for retaining walls.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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Counseling & Student Personnel Services |
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COUN 26201 - Well-Being & Thriving in Action
Credits: 3
In this course, students will learn about how society has come to conceptualize well-being and the many factors that may promote or undermine it. Topics will include exploring the role of scientific, personal, social, and cultural influences on well-being. The main goals of this course are to better understand, and to think critically about the factors that contribute to well-being and examine how those factors influence people individually, and as a society. This course is focused on examining well-being holistically in order to apply practically in one’s life. This course is focused on recognizing and developing skills, resources, and processes for life-long well-being and thriving.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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COUN 26450 - Mental Health Awareness and (Emotional) Crisis Management in Educational Settings
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to provide future educators and professionals in P-12 and higher educational settings with an overview of mental health, how behaviors may present in schools, an opportunity to learn individual and systemic educational prevention and interventions, and to explore policies and ways to handle crisis management within the context of emotional safety.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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COUN 26451 - Trauma Informed Practices to Promote Social Emotional Development in Educational Settings
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to provide future educators, professionals, and administrators in P-12 and higher educational settings with an overview of trauma- informed practices in educational settings, that support the social emotional development of all students. Students will explore the core tenants of trauma informed practices, including social emotional development, and how to address systemically through whole school initiatives, individual classrooms, and across content areas. Students will also learn how to implement and evaluate these practices.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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COUN 26452 - Neurodiverse Learning and Social Emotional Development in Educational Settings
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to provide future educators, professionals, and administrators in P-12 and higher educational settings with an overview of neurodiverse learners in educational settings and how to support their academic and social emotional development.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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COUN 26453 - Promoting Self-Care and Wellness in Educational and Professional Settings
Credits: 3
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COUN 26501 - Introduction To Counseling And Guidance
Credits: 3
This course provides a comprehensive, introductory overview of the profession of school counseling. It provides students with the philosophical and historical perspectives that serve as a foundation for the school counseling profession. The course also addresses current professional issues such as legislation, associations, certification, licensure, and accreditation. In addition, information will be provided as to the diversity of roles, job outlook, and specializations within the counseling field.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26509 - Group Counseling In Educational Settings
Credits: 3
Emphasis is placed in the design, planning and facilitation of a group. The focus of the class is experiential whereby students learn group facilitation skills while being part of a group process. The course covers basic skills for group leaders, introducing, conducting and processing exercises, kinds of counseling and therapy groups, dealing with problem situations, and multicultural considerations.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26520 - Design And Coordination of Developmental Counseling Programs
Credits: 3
This course provides a thorough exploration of developmental counseling programs to meet students’ academic, social-emotional and career development needs. It also discusses how such programs are integral to school educational and preventive programs including collaboration and consultation skills and substance awareness programming.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26523 - Counseling Interviewing Skills And Techniques
Credits: 3
The course explores the nature of counseling and its relationships to theoretical concepts. The course also teaches fundamental counseling skills such as relationship building, basic assessment, goal setting, selection of interventions, and evaluation of client outcomes.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26524 - Assessment And Appraisal Procedures In Counseling In Educational Settings
Credits: 3
An overview of formal and informal assessment and appraisal methods for evaluating student trends in academic, behavioral, socio-emotional and career development and performance in educational settings (K-16). Topics include: psychometric statistics, factors related to the assessment and evaluation of individuals, groups and special populations, case conceptualization, assessment, and diagnosis. The processes of selection, administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting information from appraisal techniques are examined in relation to practical, legal, and ethical considerations.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26525 - Multicultural Counseling And Advocacy In Educational Settings
Credits: 3
This course provides a thorough explanation of multicultural school counseling. It presents relevant skills in counseling culturally diverse populations, as well as current theories and trends in multiculturalism as they relate to K-12 and post-secondary educational settings. The course addresses current professional issues such as promoting academic achievement and student retention among diverse student groups, working with culturally diverse families, and recognizing cultural influences on student behavior.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26526 - Individual Counseling Procedures
Credits: 3
Coverage of all major counseling theories is provided with an emphasis on developing one’s personal counseling philosophy and an integrative approach. Using assigned readings, discussion, and interactive counseling situations, students are provided with opportunities to refine their counseling skills; the “theory to practice” approach is utilized.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26527 - Practicum In Counseling In Educational Settings
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to help each student develop effective individual counseling skills which can be used in a multiplicity of settings. Students enrolled in this course will study and apply various contemporary theoretical approaches to counseling through role playing and video taping tecnhiques. A field-based experience of 100 clock hours is required.
Prerequisite (COUN 26526 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26529 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26501 with a minimum grade of D-)
Attribute Code ADV, EXIN, GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26540 - Post-Secondary and College Counseling
Credits: 3
Through an equity, access, and success lens, this course explores the postsecondary planning and college admissions process, including current issues confronting school counselors and students in exploration, application, and admissions criteria for various types of colleges and college counseling for diverse student populations. The use of technology in the postsecondary and college process will also be explored.
Prerequisite COUN 26582 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26550 - Introduction to Play Therapy
Credits: 3
This course provides students with the philosophical basis for play therapy, including a review of the history of play therapy, how to develop a relationship with a child, and an introduction to various theoretical applications and best practices. Students will become familiar with play therapy micro-skills, the goals of play therapy, therapeutic stages and themes, ethical issues, treatment planning in play therapy, and cross cultural/ diversity implications.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26582 - Career Counseling In Educational Settings
Credits: 3
This course seeks to develop a conceptual framework of the career development process throughout the life span as well as practical knowledge of the information system in counseling and career counseling procedures. The course covers the major theories of career development, the structure of the world of work, testing and assessment, computer assisted career guidance systems and systematic career development programming.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26597 - Intervention and Referral Services/School Teams and Community Resources
Credits: 3
This course seeks to develop effective individual counseling skills which can be used in a multiplicity of settings such as school counseling, student assistance coordination, and higher education advisement. Students enrolled in this course will study and apply various contemporary theoretical approaches to counseling through direct supervision in educational and applied settings. A field experience of 100 clock hours is required under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed supervisor.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26601 - Internship In Counseling In Educational Settings
Credits: 3
Internship I in Counseling/Student Personnel Services is one of the culminating field-based experiences for matriculated students taken during the final Fall semester of one’s program. Students spend a minimum of 300 clock hours throughout each semester at their selected internship site for a maximum of 600 clock hours in one academic year. Emphasis is placed upon gaining direct experiences and actually participating in all phases of student services. Internship students work under the direction of an on-site mentor, and a college-faculty supervisor. Internship students attend topical seminars on campus.
Prerequisite COUN 26509 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26526 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26582 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26520 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26501 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26527 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code ADV, EXIN, GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26603 - Research I In Counseling In Educational Settings
Credits: 3
Research and Evaluation Procedures in Educational Settings will provide opportunities for students to conduct focused inquiry and to generate knowledge around those factors germane to the field of counseling. During this course, students will begin an action research thesis project focusing on school-counseling program reform, with emphasis on systems change processes, needs assessment, goal setting, and data gathering processes.
Prerequisite COUN 26520 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26509 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26526 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26501 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26527 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26582 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26605 - Special Topics in Counseling in Educational Settings
Credits: 1 to 3
This course is a series of three 1 Semester Hour seminars designed to explore and discuss current issues in counseling. Selected topics include adventure learning, (ropes course), loss and bereavement, communicating for intimacy, and existential thought and spirituality.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26606 - Ethics, Leadership, and Advocacy
Credits: 3
This course will familiarize students and mental health professionals with the history and development of professional ethics, standards, legal policies, case law, and implications for educational and community counseling settings.
Prerequisite COUN 26501 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26523 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26526 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26607 - Children and Adolescent Counseling in Schools and Communities
Credits: 3
This course will consist of advanced counseling theories and advanced counseling skills and techniques with children and adolescents. The emphasis will be on a multidimensional view of interventions with children and adolescents, giving specific attention to developmental, cognitive, behavioral, educational, social, and environmental issues.
Prerequisite COUN 26526 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26523 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26608 - Diagnosis in Educational Setting
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the etiology and classification of common mental disorders in educational settings as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Students will learn to utilize diagnostic information to facilitate the initiation and implementation of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and the collaboration with other education and healthcare professionals.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26650 - Mental Health Awareness and (Emotional) Crisis
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to provide current educators, professionals, and administrators in P-12 and higher educational settings with an overview of mental health, how behaviors may present in schools, learn individual and systemic educational preventions and interventions, and explore policies and ways to handle crisis management within the context of emotional safety.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26651 - Trauma Informed Practices for Social Emotional Development in Educational Settings
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to provide current educators, professionals, and administrators in P-12 and higher educational settings with an overview of trauma informed practices that support the social emotional development of all students. Students will explore the core tenants of social emotional development and how to address systemically, as well as through individual classrooms and content areas.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26652 - Neurodiverse Learning and Social Emotional Development in Educational Settings
Credits: 3
The course offers current educators, professionals, and administrators in P-12 and higher educational settings with an overview of neurodiverse learners in educational settings and how to support their academic social emotional development.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26653 - Promoting Self-Care and Wellness in Educational and Professional Settings
Credits: 3
This course will explore strategies to promote self-care and wellness for individuals and how to maintain wellness while studying and/ or working in educational and professional settings. Additionally, this course will provide resources and strategies for implementing wellness programming within the professional and educational context. This course will be taught by trained educational counselors.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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COUN 26654 - An Ecological Approach to Family and Systems Counseling in Educational Settings
Credits: 3
This course provides students with the basis of ecological approaches to counseling and collaborating with families and communities, including a review of the history and development of ecological and systems approaches, how to initiate and develop working relationships with families/communities, and an introduction to various theoretical and practical applications of family-school-community collaboration. Students will become familiar with systems thinking, as well as grasp the counseling skills in relevance to working with families/communities. Ethical/legal issues, treatment planning, and cross cultural/diversity implications will also be discussed.
Prerequisite COUN 26526 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26523 with a minimum grade of D- and COUN 26501 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09510 - Contemporary Issues In Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
This is a graduate level course focusing on understanding the criminal justice system both in terms of the uniqueness of each component (law enforcement, courts, and corrections) and in terms of the complementary nature of the whole, advances and emerging issues in each component of the criminal justice system and in the system as a whole, research related to contemporary issues and the practical applications of said research, and a critical assessment of both the research in the field and the issues facing the criminal justice system.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09511 - Research Methods I
Credits: 3
This is a graduate level course focusing on understanding various research methods used in criminal justice, the advantages and disadvantages of different research methods (including the appropriateness for hypothesis testing), techniques for conducing research utilizing the appropriate method(s) given a particular question, the ability to critically assess research studies in the field, and the ability to conduct research for a Master’s Thesis.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09512 - Research Methods II
Credits: 3
This course will enable students to understand various statistics and statistical techniques used in criminal justice, to understand the advantages and disadvantages of different statistics, to be able to conduct research utilizing the appropriate statistic given a particular question and/or set of data, to be able to critically assess research studies in the field, and to be able to conduct research for a Master’s Thesis.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09515 - Law And Society
Credits: 3
This course will allow students to understand the basic process for law formation and the obvious and hidden influences on the creation of American law; to understand the role of laws in American society, in part as a reflection of needs, in part as a reflection of public/political desires, and in part as tools of the powerful; to understand how the complexities in law and its relationship to society impact on other aspects of the criminal justice system; and to be able to critically assess the formation of law, the interpretation of law, and the application of law in American socity.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09516 - Administrative Law/Ethics
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the relevance of administrative law and ethics as they relate to the decision making process in criminal justice. Administrative actions and ethical issues permeate the criminal justice system. As such, students will be exposed to Administrative Law, including discussion of key principles of Administrative Law, limiting doctrines, and particular agency rules. Students will also spend time studying ethics. Discussions may include police corruption, prosecutorial misconduct, ethical issues in sentencing, prison corruption, and ethics in the creation and implementation of crime control policy.
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CJ 09517 - Criminal Justice Policy Analysis
Credits: 3
This course will enable students to understand the importance of program and policy evaluation, to understand how to evaluate programs and policies with several outcome measures, to be aware of the effectiveness of current criminal justice policies and procedures, and to be able to evaluate a current criminal justice policy or procedure using primary or secondary data.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09518 - Contemporary Developments In Theory
Credits: 3
This course will allow students to understand the modern development of criminal justice theory, to understand current approaches in theory, including strengths and weaknesses of various theoretical perspectives, to be able to conduct research guided by theory, and to be able to critically assess research studies in the field.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09519 - Seminar In Criminal Justice Planning
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the techniques of program and policy planning and evaluation. Students will focus on existing criminal justice programs and policies while at the same time learning the process of proper program and policy evaluation. Specifically, students will learn how to plan change through a series of steps: problem analysis, creating time-bound and measurable goals and objectives, designing a program or policy, developing action plans, developing a monitoring plan, developing an evaluation plan and instrument and finally how to initiate the program or policy. Where appropriate, students will conduct their analysis on existing and policies as well as creating their own plans as outlined above.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09520 - Courts And Supportive Agencies
Credits: 3
This course deals with cases that come from both juvenile and adult courts and which often result in referrals to supportive social agencies. Included are an analysis of the services provided by supportive agencies, such as foster home services, substance abuse services or anger management services, as well as witness decorum while providing reports to a court, such as presentence investigation reports.
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CJ 09521 - Prevention And Rehabilitation
Credits: 3
This graduate seminar will include in-depth study of the theory and research on the causes of criminal behavior; the legal, ethical, and practical issues involved in working with offenders; and classification and treatment in the correctional context. Students will become familiar with the most widely used and effective correctional treatment approaches and empirical research evaluating programs and policies.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09522 - Seminar In Violence
Credits: 3
This graduate seminar will include an in-depth study of current theory and research on the biological, psychological, and sociological causes of violent behavior. It will examine the various types of violent offenses and the impact of these crimes. Students will learn to critically assess the empirical research on the causes and impact of violence, and understand the practical applications of this research.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09523 - White-Collar Crime
Credits: 3
This graduate course will include an in-depth study of white-collar crime. White-collar crime has generally been a neglected topic in criminology and criminal justice, but it has gained more prominence as scholars recognized the costs associated with white-collar crime and the importance of studying it for prevention purposes. The course will cover a range of topics from the definitional issues and the problems involved in measuring and collecting data on white-collar crime to theoretical explanations and the prevention of white-collar crime. Students will learn to critically assess significant research concerning white-collar crime and understand the practical applications of this research. This course will not be offered every semester.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09524 - Police And Society
Credits: 3
This course will focus on the theories and scholarly studies in policing and apply this knowledge to understanding police functions in society. The objectives of this course are to understand the police function both in terms of its nature and its relationship with society, to appreciate advances and emerging theories in policing, and to assess current research in the field and its implications for the police profession. Students are expected to follow the scientific research process to do research, write papers, and have informed discussion of current police policies and practices.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09525 - Altruism, Cooperation, And Criminal Justice
Credits: 3
This course examines the philosophical and empirical data of altruism and cooperation and relates these fields to the study of criminal justice organizations. Specifically, we examine whether it is necessary to “be nice” to work in the criminal justice field. We further examine whether those that are more cooperative and altruistic perform their jobs more effectively and how relationships between client and worker, and worker and supervisor are influenced by altruistic and cooperative tendencies of the individuals. Finally, students will collect, analyze, and summarize original data testing the hypotheses offered within the course.
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CJ 09526 - Management Of Criminal Justice Organizations
Credits: 3
The course focuses on diagnosing criminal justice organizations based on their: structure, purpose, leadership styles, rewards and motivations, relationships and communication theories, decision-making processes, goals and objectives. Students learn how to assess the effectiveness of various criminal justice agencies based on the aforementioned concepts and will also learn how to integrate planned change to a criminal justice organization. Criminal justice organizations exist in different political and legal environments than private, for-profit institutions and students learn how to assess these differences and gain an understanding of how criminal justice organizations work at the organizational and individual level.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09527 - Gender & Crime
Credits: 3
This graduate course will include an in-depth study of gender issues in criminal justice system. The class will start with a historical view of female criminality and then examine the empirical reality of female offending. Discussions will cover theoretical explanations for female offending and the processing of female offenders throughout the criminal justice system, from arrest to parole. Students will also learn about females as victims of crime and their experiences with criminal justice system. Further, the class will explore the issues faced by female professionals employed within the criminal justice system. Students will also learn how to critically assess the current information on female offenders and victims in order to determine the best way to address their needs and issues.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD, SBS
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CJ 09528 - Seminar In Juvenile Justice And Delinquency
Credits: 3
This course will examine the biological, psychological, and sociological factors that increase the risk of juvenile delinquency, and how the justice system has reacted to crime committed by young people. Topics such as early intervention, protective factors, diversion, gangs, research based rehabilitation programs, and transfer to adult court will be examined. Students also will learn to critically assess and design evaluations of prevention and rehabilitation programs designed for juveniles.
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CJ 09529 - Community Justice
Credits: 3
This course will examine how the community can work with police, courts, and correctional agencies to prevent crime and rehabilitate and reintegrate offenders. It will examine the effect on implementing community programs of the organizational environment and effective recruitment, screening, and training of community members. Techniques such as participatory management, collaboration, problem solving, and mediation will be examined. Students also will learn to critically assess and design evaluations of community programs.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09530 - International Criminal Law Seminar
Credits: 3
This graduate course will include an in-depth study of international crimes and the international criminal process. It will examine the various types of international criminal offences, the impact they have on the international community, and the international legal consequence for such crimes. Students will learn to critically analyze historical international cases and understand case precedents and their future impact on international criminal law.
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CJ 09531 - Sentencing: Philosophy and Policy
Credits: 3
This graduate level course introduces the student to the broad range of topics inherent within criminal justice sentencing. The course covers the major theories of sentencing, including: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation and rehabilitation. We delve into the philosophy of each major form and examine the moral, ethical and practical limitations and advantages of each. Students examine theoretical and empirical writings and are expected to write a major paper based on a relevant sentencing issue. The course also examines sentencing policy in the United States, and in other countries, with particular attention paid to the intended and unintended consequences of major sentencing initiatives such as: guidelines, recidivist statutes, mandatory penalties and other current sentencing policies.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09532 - Race, Ethnicity, Class & Justice
Credits: 3
This graduate course will include an in-depth study of race, ethnicity and class, and their evolving impact upon the U.S. criminal justice system, as well as the system’s impact on minorities, the poor, and their communities. A major focus of this course will be a critical examination and analysis of how race, ethnicity, and class have impacted the nature, content, and quality of justice that is rendered within the nation. One major purpose of our study is to provide students with an opportunity to gain sophisticated understanding of the inequities that minorities experience within our system of justice and in the wider community. Students will learn to critically assess significant research concerning race, ethnicity and class and the criminal justice system, and understand the practical applications of this research.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09600 - Independent Study
Credits: 1 to 6
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09601 - Master’s Thesis In Criminal Justice I
Credits: 3
This course requires students to design and begin implementing their own research project to be used to satisfy the program’s thesis requirement. Under the guidance of a member of the Law and Justice Department faculty who agrees to serve as Thesis Advisor, the student will develop a Research Proposal that will consist of an introduction and Statement of the Problem, a Literature Review, a Data and Methods Section, and a brief summary of the proposed research. The student will defend this Research Proposal in front of the Master’s Thesis Committee, and will begin implementing the research after obtaining the Committee’s approval.
Prerequisite CJ 09510 with a minimum grade of D- and CJ 09518 with a minimum grade of D- and CJ 09511 with a minimum grade of D- and CJ 09512 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CJ 09602 - Master’s Thesis In Criminal Justice II
Credits: 3
This course requires students to complete the research project they began in Master’s Thesis in Criminal Justice I in order to satisfy the program’s thesis requirement. Under the guidance of a member of the Law and Justice Department faculty who has agreed to serve as Thesis Advisor, the student will collect their data or obtain secondary data, analyze the data, and write the results, discussion and conclusion, and references section. They will combine their work from Master’s Thesis I and II into a completed thesis which they will present to the Master’s Thesis Committee for approval.
Prerequisite CJ 09510 with a minimum grade of D- and CJ 09518 with a minimum grade of D- and CJ 09511 with a minimum grade of D- and CJ 09512 with a minimum grade of D- and CJ 09601 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CURR 29504 - Understanding Adult Learning And Development
Credits: 3
The general purpose of the course is to introduce participants to the processes of adult development and learning. The course examines the social, psychological, economic, and cultural dimensions of learning in adulthood as well as the application of theory and research findings to adult learning situations. Special attention will be paid to the concept of learning how to learn. Course participants will be invited to undergo a series of thinking style and learning style profile tests and then analyze the results in an effort to improve learning performance.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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CURR 29590 - Curriculum Evaluation
Credits: 3
Emphasis will be on identification, organization, and practical applications of selected curriculum evaluation models. This course is designed to enable a student, or a team of students, to determine what and when to evaluate, whom to evaluate, and how to evaluate. Students will be expected to demonstrate a knowledge base in curriculum theory and development. A curriculum evaluation project is required. This course may not be offered annually.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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DA 01350 - Research Methods and Ethical Issues in Data Analytics
Credits: 3
This course will introduce students to methods for conducting meaningful inquiry and analysis. Students will gain an overview of the research process including developing research questions and designing analytical studies to answer research questions. The course will provide an overview of the important concepts of data collection, data management as well as ethical considerations for data analysts in each aspect of the research process.
Prerequisite STAT 02260 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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DA 01451 - Risk Simulation Queuing
Credits: 3
This course covers three modeling techniques. Students will learn how to construct and implement simulations to model the uncertainty in decision input variables (e.g. price, demand, etc.) and supplement the overall estimate of interest by a risk interval of possible other outcomes using risk simulation, model the variability in arrivals over time and ensuing queues using queuing theory, and how to employ decision trees to incorporate information derived from models to actually make optimal decisions
Prerequisite STAT 02260 with a minimum grade of D- and CS 01104 with a minimum grade of D- and CS 04210 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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DA 01453 - Forecasting Analytics
Credits: 3
This course focuses on business forecasting methods: regression models, smoothing methods including Moving Average and Exponential Smoothing, and Autoregressive models. It also discusses enhancements such as second-layer models and ensembles, and various issues encountered in practice.
Prerequisite STAT 02260 with a minimum grade of D- and CS 01104 with a minimum grade of D- and CS 04210 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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DA 01454 - Customer and Client Analytics
Credits: 3
In this course students will work through a customer analytics project from beginning to end, using R. They will start by gaining an understanding of the problem and the context, and continue to clean, prepare and explore the relevant data. They’ll work on feature engineering, handling dates, summarization, and how to work with the customer lifecycle concept in data analysis. The course culminates with a report that they will write, and a recommendation that they will prepare for a hypothetical company.
Prerequisite STAT 02260 with a minimum grade of D- and CS 01104 with a minimum grade of D- and CS 04210 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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DA 01491 - Data Analytics Capstone I
Credits: 3
This course will include a hands-on project where students can apply the data analytics skills and techniques learned from previous courses including data storage and business intelligence, business optimization, multivariate analysis, etc., to solve practical problems. Students will also learn how to best interpret data analytics results and use this information to assist in decision making.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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DA 01492 - Data Analytics Capstone II - WI
Credits: 3
This course will include a hands-on project where students can apply data analytics skills and techniques using large, real-world data sets and present the results of the analysis through different data visualization tools. Through feedback, examples, and classroom discussion, students will also gain an understanding of what constitutes strong analytical writing and be prepared to present their findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Prerequisite DA 01491 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD, WRIT
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DA 03510 - Patient Data Understanding
Credits: 3
In this course we focus on understanding the patient and other health-related data, including the various sources of data and their commercial use. Furthermore, industry trends and developments related to health-related data will be researched and tracked by the students.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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DA 03511 - Patient Data Privacy & Ethics
Credits: 3
In this course we focus on understanding privacy and ethical issues as they relate to patient and other health-related data, as well as to health information systems. Industry trends and developments will be researched and tracked by the students.
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, GRAD
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DA 03520 - Healthcare Management
Credits: 3
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the healthcare management field. Students will be introduced to organizational behavior theories as well as organizational behavior issues specific to the healthcare industry. Students will gain an understanding of the major functions, roles, and responsibilities of those working in healthcare management, including resource and technology management. Students will also gain an appreciation for the legal and ethical issues inherent in healthcare management.
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, GRAD
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DS 01100 - Introduction to Data Science
Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the foundational topics in data science including data manipulation, data analysis with statistics, machine learning, data communication and information visualization. It is intended to introduce the tools and techniques necessary to solve problems involving data. As an introductory course, it will utilize and explain programming and statistical data analyses without requiring prerequisite coursework in these areas. It is designed for the student interested in exploring the data science field, or as a first course in a degree program in data analytics or data science.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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DS 01101 - In-Depth Introduction to Data Science
Credits: 4
This course is a more in-depth version of DS 01.100 Introduction to Data Science. This course provides an introduction to the foundational topics in data science including data manipulation, data analysis with statistics, machine learning, data communication and information visualization. It is intended to introduce the tools and techniques necessary to solve problems involving data. As an introductory course, it will utilize and explain programming and statistical data analyses without requiring prerequisite coursework in these areas. It is designed for the student interested in exploring the data science field, or as a first course in a degree program in data analytics or data science. The course will include additional modules such as ethics of data acquisition, data analysis and storage mechanisms, and advanced programming functions in command-based languages such as Python and R, as well as more advanced statistical analysis tools.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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DS 01390 - Data Science Research I
Credits: 3
This course will allow students to do real-world multidiscipline research by applying what they’ve learned in the regular data science curriculum to large data sets.
Prerequisite DS 01100 with a minimum grade of D- or DS 01101 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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DS 01490 - Data Science Research II
Credits: 3
This course will allow students to do real-world multidiscipline research by applying what they’ve learned in the regular data science curriculum to large data sets. This is a continuation course that will allow students to work on significant projects or to continue research started in DS 01390 Data Science Research I.
Prerequisite DS 01390 with a minimum grade of D-
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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DS 01505 - Data Analytics Capstone Practicum
Credits: 3
This course provides a culminating experience for students graduating with an M.S. in Data Analytics. This course will reinforce ethical awareness and good decision making in health-related situations and discuss the specific professional and ethical responsibilities of the health data practitioner.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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DS 02395 - Topics in Data Science
Credits: 1 to 3
This course enables the faculty to offer courses in topics in Data Science which are not offered on a regular basis.
Attribute Code CAT, UGRD
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DS 02510 - Visual Analytics
Credits: 3
This is a graduate level course that investigates visual analytics tools and techniques used to synthesize information and derive insight from massive, dynamic, ambiguous, and often conflicting data, and to communicate the findings effectively for decision-making. Extensive use of case studies based on real-world events will be used to illustrate course concepts. Students will be required to present recent conference or journal papers from the visual analytics literature and to apply visual analytics techniques toward a focused research problem in a real-world application or a domain of interest.
Attribute Code CAT, GCAT, GRAD
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DS 02695 - Advanced Topics in Data Science
Credits: 1 to 4
This course enables the faculty to offer courses in advanced topics in Data Science which are not offered on a regular basis.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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DS 02799 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation
Credits: 1 to 9
This variable-credit course Doctoral Research and Dissertation is a variable-credit independent study based research course that is designed to provides the student necessary time and guidance to help him/her them achieve the aforementioned goals. Students are expected to take the appropriate number of research credits each semester they are materially involved with doctoral research, culminating with preparation, execution, and defense of the Dissertation. Each section of this course is associated with a faculty member, and each student will take that section of this course that is associated with his/her their Ph.D. Advisor, who will be guiding the student’s doctoral research.
Attribute Code DOCT, GCAT
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DS 03650 - Thesis I in Data Science
Credits: 3
In consultation with the instructor, students will identify and research a specific topic of interest in Data Analytics. Students will define a thesis project and develop a formal specification of their intended project for completion in Thesis II in Data Analytics under the supervision of Data Analytics faculty from either the Department of Mathematics or the Department of Computer Science.
Attribute Code GCAT, GRAD
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