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MEDUC 621 - Principles of School Leadership and Administration
Credits: (3)
This course introduces the student to the principles of administration for education. Topics covered include governance, the principal as school leader, leadership self-assessment skills, and the central role of parents in education. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of the professional needs of administrators.
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MEDUC 622 - Strategic Planning and Leadership
Credits: (3)
The viability and sustainability of a school rests on two major factors: effective strategic planning and sound leadership. In this course students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of strategic planning for the school community in a collaborative process that charts the future direction of a school. Students will be acquainted with the tools for the development of appropriate goals, management of human resources, collection and use of data for decision making and the execution of the vision.
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MEDUC 623 - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Credits: (3)
In this course strategies for curriculum design, implementation and assessment are developed and evaluated in response to political, social, economic, legal and cultural contexts. Specific attention will be given to instructional outcomes and content standards, technology integration and differentiated instruction. School leaders will develop strategies for assessment and analysis.
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MEDUC 624 - Improving Instructional Practice through Supervision
Credits: (3)
This course examines theory and research on teacher formation, the role of the school leader in professional development, models of supervision, and human resources management. School leaders will learn the competencies and skills of supervision such as observation, conferencing, evaluation and communication to improve instructional practices, classroom environment, and school culture. Helping school personnel attend to needs of the whole learner is the responsibility of the school leader.
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MEDUC 625 - Managing School Finances
Credits: (3)
The school leader must exercise good stewardship in assuring that the fiscal well-being of a school is maintained. In this course the student will learn the essential elements in developing a sound and workable budget. The student will be exposed to the budget language and the use of a chart of accounts in budget planning, the function of technology in monitoring a budget, and the inclusion of institutional advancement in thorough budget preparation.
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MEDUC 626 - Educational Policy and School Law
Credits: (3)
This course offers the student an overview of the current legal framework in which the school administrator works. Topics covered are the application of civil law to public and non-public schools, governance structures, and how the law impacts the school policy and operations.
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MEDUC 628 - Leadership Practicum I
Credits: (3)
This course is the first stage of the full-year practicum. This course provides practical experience to apply what has been learned about communication and leadership. Experiences will include management of the organization, effective leadership skills, and the use of technical skills to support teacher development. Students will also have the opportunity to deal with the day-to-day issues that typically confront school leaders. Students work with an administrator in a school. Students will be supervised and assessed by the administrator and a university supervisor. Students will begin developing a portfolio that will showcase their experiences as they relate to relevant national and state standards.
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MEDUC 629 - Leadership Practicum II
Credits: (3)
This course is the second stage of the full-year practicum. In this stage, students continue to develop and apply their skills in understanding the role of the leader while working in a school with their assigned administrator. Students will be supervised and assessed by the administrator and a university supervisor. In addition to experiences in management of schools, effective leadership skills, and the use of technical skills to support teacher development, students will also focus on applicable legal issues, managing school finances, supervision, and curriculum development and assessment. Additionally, students will address the day-to-day needs that arise within the school. Students will complete a portfolio that showcases their experiences as they relate to relevant national and state standards. This practicum follows the successful completion of MEDUC 628 (Practicum 1).
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MEDUC 630 - Fundamentals of Education Research
Credits: (3)
Designed to introduce students to quantitative and qualitative research methods. Students will apply their knowledge of research methods by conducting a critical review of the research (literature review) in an area of interest.
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MEDUC 631 - Graduate Research Capstone
Credits: (3)
This course requires the completion of a thesis/capstone. The research project is individually determined and pursued by the student in consultation with a faculty who serves as thesis advisor. Review and approval by the university’s Institutional Review Board may be required prior to the investigation. Guidelines on the research process and thesis procedures will be published separately. To complete MEDUC 631 satisfactorily and receive full credit, a student must score a “2” or better in every category of the written thesis scoring tool in order to meet Gateway 4 requirements. Students who do not meet the requirements for completion of MEDUC 631 in one semester can register for 1-3 credits until such time as all requirements are successfully met within a five year limit from the time of registration to the program. Prerequisite(s): MEDUC 630
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MEDUC 695 - Professional Seminar
Credits: (2)
Provides opportunities to share, examine, and reflect upon internship experiences and to revisit the theories and practices of teaching as they apply in the real world of the candidates’ specific classroom placements. Interns will also focus on career planning and development, resulting in the preparation of a resume, a philosophy of education, and a program completer portfolio. Taken concurrently with MEDUC 523 and MEDUC 518 , MSPED 519 , MEDUC 520 , or MEDUC 521 . Fall.
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MEDUC 698 - Independent Study: M.Ed.
Credits: (1-3)
Topic varies. Requires permission from the instructor and graduate director.
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MEDUC 699 - Special Topics: M.Ed.
Credits: (1-3)
Supplements the department offerings by permitting the pursuit of special subjects of thematic or interdisciplinary nature.
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MSPED 500 - Assessment in Special Education
Credits: (3)
Provides for the study, interpretation and use of a variety of commercial assessment tools used in the field of special education. Teacher candidates will collect and analyze data obtained in an inclusive classroom or special education setting. The data will be used to construct developmentally appropriate classroom activities. An emphasis on the role of technology in assessment is included. A field component is required (6 hours total). Offered as needed.
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MSPED 508 - Students with Special Needs and Diverse Learning Styles
Credits: (3)
Explores the academic, behavioral and social-emotional characteristics of students having special needs. Specific handicapping conditions will be described, and behavioral management and classroom inclusion strategies will be presented.
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MSPED 509 - Elementary Education Curriculum Design and Adaptation
Credits: (3)
Explores ways to modify school curricula to accommodate differences in students’ learning styles. Theoretical bases for curriculum adaptation a well as practical application will be discussed. Teacher candidates will develop an awareness of assistive and adaptive technologies and their role in meeting the needs of all learners. A field component is required (6 hours total). Offered during May.
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MSPED 510 - Reading Assessment and Intervention
Credits: (3)
Assists teacher candidates in becoming proficient consumers and users of classic based assessments and assessment data. Instruction will focus on: building knowledge of the purposes of the assessment; types of assessment tools; how to administer and use several valid, reliable, well researched formal and informal assessments of reading; related skills of how to effectively interpret the results of assessments; and how to communicate assessment results in a variety of contexts. Teacher candidates will show that they can use assessment data to guide instructional decisions. Teacher candidates will demonstrate their abilities by selecting, administering, and/or interpreting assessments appropriate for screening, progress monitoring, diagnosing and outcome measurement. Two Field observations are required (Two 3-hour blocks total). Prerequisite(s): MEDUC 528 and MEDUC 532 . MSDE approved. Fall.
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MSPED 511 - Management for Inclusive Settings
Credits: (3)
Focuses on the study of teaching methods and classroom management techniques that facilitate the learning of students with special needs. Prerequisite(s): MEDUC 501 , MEDUC 502 and MSPED 508 . This course is for teacher candidates who are part of the Elementary/ Special Education Program. Two half-days of field observations in a classroom setting are required (6 hours total). Fall.
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MSPED 519 - Elementary/Special Education Internship
Credits: (8)
Designed to provide the teacher candidate the opportunity to participate in a three-tiered internship setting (regular classroom, inclusive classroom and resource room) under the mentorship of a special educator, a classroom teacher and a university supervisor. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all professional and content courses. Internship begins in August and ends in December with attendance daily. Lab fee. Fall.
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MSB 501 - Biostatistics
Credits: (3)
This applied course introduces students to basic skills in biostatistical methods, including the fundamentals of statistical inference. This course will also be a pre-requisite for the experimental design course in the M.S. in Biotechnology and Management program, so it will serve a dual purpose. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate Statistics. [On-site]
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MSB 509 - Economics of Biotechnology
Credits: (3)
This courses focuses on the micro- and macro-economics of the Biotechnology industry. Students will explore a variety of biotechnology focused topics including defining the domains of change, planning for uncertainty and risk- benefit analysis. Specific case studies and examples will be employed to connect each topic to topics and questions that arise in the biotechnology industry.
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MSB 510 - Protein Biochemistry
Credits: (3)
This course explores the structure-function relationship of biologically important proteins. The role of proteins in cell structure, metabolism, transport, and signal transduction will be examined. Specific topics include: protein biosynthesis, protein structure, protein folding, protein-protein interactions, receptor-ligand binding, GTP-binding proteins, enzymes, and signal transduction. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in biochemistry or organic chemistry.
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MSB 520 - Molecular Genetics
Credits: (3)
This course explores the expression and regulation of genes at the molecular level, focusing on gene structure and function as well as transcriptional and translational control of gene expression. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding how molecular biology has revolutionized the understanding of human gene function and the molecular basis of disease. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate B.S. or B.A. degree in biological science.
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MSB 530 - Bioinformatics
Credits: (3)
This course explores the theory and practice of bioinformatics, genomics, and proteomics. Students will acquire basic knowledge and practical skills in biological database searching and analysis. Topics will include: computer analytical methods for gene identification, assembly of genomic sequences, genome databases, comparative genomics, gene discovery, metabolic pathway discovery, promoter analysis, and functional genomics. Students will become familiar with common bioinformatic analysis software including GCG, Vector NTI, Entrez, and BLAST. Prerequisite(s): MSB 510 or MSB 520
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MSB 615 - Experimental Design & Statistical Analysis in Biotechnology
Credits: (3)
This applied course introduces students to the design of experiments and analysis of data. A combination of lecture, reading and discussion will be used to cover a variety of experimental situations occurring frequently in biotechnology, including testing the fit of data to theoretical distributions, comparisons of groups, and regression analysis. Emphasis will be placed on the formulation of hypotheses, the design of experiments to test a formulated hypothesis, and the selection of appropriated statistical tests to perform. Readings from primary scientific literature will be used to illustrate the importance of experimental control as well as some of the most common errors made in choosing and performing statistical tests. Students will use computer packages to analyze sample experimental data. The course provides students a foundation to evaluate information critically to support research objectives and product claims and a better understanding of statistical design of experimental trials for biological products/ devices. Students will have the capstone assignment introduced in this course and will spend time conceptualizing their individual projects. Prerequisite(s): MSB 501 - Biostatistics , undergraduate biostatistics or statistics.
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MSB 620 - Biotechnology and FDA Regulations
Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to the laws governing FDA-regulated industries with particular focus on the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Students will gain an understanding of how to navigate through the process of FDA approval of potential new therapeutics and will gain an appreciation of general business law, and FDA and ICH regulations and guidelines. Prerequisite(s): None
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MSB 630 - Ethics in Biotechnology Research
Credits: (3)
This integrative course will focus on a variety of issues stemming from both business and scientific research areas. Specific topics will include: the history of human subjects protection, conflicts of interest, scientific misconduct, publication/authorship standards, peer review, the ethical aspects of research study design, research subject selection and compensation, data acquisition, secondary use and management, , informed consent, decision-making capacity, risk, vulnerable populations, disclosure of information, and confidentiality/ privacy. Special topics may include animal use in research, and the study of special populations in research. This course will provide students with a forum for discussing ethical issues, and encourage a commitment to ethical and moral behavior in the workplace. Prerequisite(s): None
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MSB 645 - Drug Discovery - Molecular Targets & Product Development
Credits: (3)
Students will learn the major steps in new product development for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical drug products. The first step begins with the identification of a small or large molecule, or biological product. This is followed by an intense animal pharmacological evaluation including toxicological screening. The course will address the major chemistry, manufacturing, and control sections of an Investigational New Drug Application (INDA), New Drug Application (NDA), and Biologics License Application (BLA). The course will describe the regulatory requirements for the design and implementation of various stages of clinical trials (Phase I through Phase IV). The course will describe the role of federal agencies in the drug development process including the Food and Food Administration (FDA) and its various divisions, as well as the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Agency (BARDA) and the National Institute of Health (NIH). Other topics will include the regulations regarding the conduct including rules and regulations for the use of animals and humans in research trials. The course will conclude with a discussion of the risks and benefits of outsourcing development and commercial product manufacturing. Prerequisite(s): MSB 510 or MSB 520
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MSB 690 - Capstone Research
Credits: (2)
In this course students work independently to explore and propose a solution to an issue encountered in the practice and business of biotechnology. Students will work with local biotechnology companies and laboratories to identify a current problem. Students will research the problem and use the knowledge accumulated through the previous coursework to understand the problem and develop a solution and prepare a draft research proposal. Prerequisite(s): MSB 615 , MSB 620
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MSB 691 - Capstone Presentation
Credits: (1)
In this course students work independently to explore and propose a solution to an issue encountered in the practice and business of biotechnology. Students will work with local biotechnology companies and laboratories to identify a current problem. Students will prepare a written paper and formal oral presentation of the project outcomes to the sponsoring company/laboratory and members of the community. Prerequisite(s): MSB 690
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MSQ 500 - Quality Systems and Regulation
Credits: (3)
An examination of the history of the development of the FDA, the essential quality systems governing FDA-regulated industries, and the application of quality and ethical practices in the development, manufacturing, control and risk assessment of products in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries. Students learn the principles of QSR (Quality Systems Requirements) as they apply to the procurement of materials and the manufacture, validation and release of products. An introduction to cGMPs (current good manufacturing practices) and other GxP concepts will also be discussed. [On-site]
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MSQ 510 - International Regulation
Credits: (3)
This course will introduce key principles in international regulation in the context of responsible global product development, approval, marketing and sales. International regulation will be examined in contrast to current U.S. regulations. [Online]
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MSQ 520 - Quality Management
Credits: (3)
This course is based on the Six Sigma Body of Knowledge (BOK) and is designed, along with the statistics core course requirement, to prepare students to pass the American Society for Quality’s Green Belt Exam. Topics include an overview of Six Sigma, Lean principals, design for Six Sigma and the DMIAC technique for process creation and improvement. [Hybrid/On-Site]
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MSQ 570 - Regulatory Compliance for Biologics and Drugs
Credits: (3)
This course examines current policies and guidelines under which pharmaceutical and biological products are responsibly developed for human use, and how they are regulated in commerce. Topics include regulatory requirements for patented and generic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter drugs, legal and ethical issues, and biological products. This course will also examine harmonization in international regulations. [Hybrid]
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MSQ 571 - Regulatory Compliance for Medical Devices and Combination Products
Credits: (3)
This course examines U.S. medical-device development and approval requirements, including regulatory reforms implemented under the Food and Drug Modernization Act, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, the Center for Devices and Radiological Health reengineering initiatives, and evolving Investigational Device Exemptions; pre-market Approval; 510(k) application process; responsible product development, ethical protocol development and review processes. The course also explores emerging developments and trends in medical-device regulation in the United States. Topics include legal and ethical issues. [Hybrid]
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Health Administration |
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MHA 500 - Contemporary Issues in Health Care Administration
Credits: (3)
The historical, current, and future organization and delivery of the United States health care system is studied. Concepts and applications of the system are explored as well as comparisons with international health care paradigms. Introduction to the structure and functions of the medical care delivery system are explored and include issues of health care utilization, manpower, delivery, values, cost, access, and quality of health care. Human dignity and the sanctity of life are discussed as challenges to the provision of health care and serve as a framework from which health care administrators constructively view their work.
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MHA 501 - Organizational Communications
Credits: (3)
Oral and written forms of communication are vital for the organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills for the health care administrator. The ability to organize and communicate thoughts in an effective, concise, and logical manner is of paramount importance in the rapidly changing health care environment.
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MHA 502 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care Administration
Credits: (3)
This course introduces health care administrators to the legal and ethical complexities in the delivery of health care services, including many that evolve from medical advances and scientific research. The perspectives of the Catholic church on human dignity and the sanctity of life are discussed and serve as challenges in the administration of health care services.
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MHA 503 - Health Care Marketing
Credits: (3)
Knowledge and skills in marketing lead to the effective design and execution of various tactics in the modern health care environment. Emphases include an introduction to strategy, understanding the target market, effective competitive positioning, and managing the marketing mix of services and communications.
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MHA 504 - Contemporary Health Care Policy
Credits: (3)
Federal and state-level health care policies affect a wide range of issues, including access to care, quality, cost, and modes of delivery. The ethical implications of contemporary health care policies are explored. Emphasis is placed on how public policy influences manpower, values, needs, reimbursements, and regulation of individuals, insurers, and medical, and health care organizations.
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MHA 505 - Health Care Accounting and Financial Management
Credits: (3)
Concepts of managerial accounting, finance, and budgeting are essential for health care administrators. This course prepares the administrator to understand transactions, financial statements, operating and capital budgets, cost-benefit analyses, resource allocations, activity-based costing, and cost control mechanisms. Prerequisite(s): Accounting and Statistics.
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MHA 506 - Economics for Health Care Managers
Credits: (3)
The course examines the rudiments of micro and macroeconomics for managers, including the concepts of scarcity, opportunity costs, resource allocation, market processes, cost-benefit analysis, competitive environments, and the use of data analysis in management decision making applied to the health care sector. Effectiveness and efficiency of institutional, governmental, and health care organizations are examined from the economic point of view. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate Economics.
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MHA 507 - Health Care Information Systems
Credits: (3)
Information management systems create a foundation for the integration between clinical and administrative management in today’s health care system. This course provides operational tools for the health care administrator to organize, manage, design, develop, and operate secure health care technology.
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MHA 508 - Leadership Assessment and Development
Credits: (3)
This course provides an overview and analysis of past and contemporary leadership strategies. Leadership skills are developed through organizational efficiencies and appropriate oral and written communications techniques. Leaders must demonstrate the importance of resolving issues in the health care organization, the community-at-large, and the whole of society.
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MHA 509 - Health Care Strategic Management
Credits: (3)
Strategic planning for the health care administrator requires the ability to evaluate the interplay and differences between various health care markets to formulate competitive advantages. Strategic planning processes require the administrator to understand their organization’s external environment, assess its internal strengths and weaknesses, and to formulate policies to gain a competitive advantage.
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MHA 510 - Health Care Operations
Credits: (3)
This course develops skills sets for healthcare managers and enables them to develop better strategy and foster performance improvement in today’s modern healthcare operation. Students will develop an understanding of evidence-based medicine and value based purchasing, balanced scorecards, project management and a focus on quality improvement using Six Sigma methodology.
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MHA 511 - Health Care Practicum
Credits: (3)
In this course, students will build upon their Six Sigma knowledge gained in MHA 510 . Upon successful completion of course readings, assignments and participation in a Six Sigma simulation and assessment students are certified as Lean Six Sigma Green Belts.
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Philosophical Studies |
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MAP 500 - Topics in Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of several approaches to a major issue in philosophy. This course can be taken for credit more than once as long as the topic studied varies. As needed.
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MAP 501 - Moral Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An inquiry into the nature of the moral good, the structures of moral agency and the proper criteria for making choices that bear on human beings and their well-being. Spring
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MAP 505 - Natural Theology
Credits: (3)
This course examines the truths about God that can be known through reason. It focuses principally on the natural theology of St. Thomas Aquinas and concludes with a discussion of contemporary approaches to natural theology. Fall, seminarians only.
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MAP 506 - Philosophical Anthropology
Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to the philosophy of the human person, tracing the development of philosophical anthropology through the writings of major philosophers, and culminating in the personalism of Pope John Paul II. Spring, seminarians only.
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MAP 510 - Great Figures
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the thought of a selected major figure (e.g., Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Leibniz, Hume, Kant, Husserl, Heidegger, Wittgenstein, Rawls) in the history of philosophy. This course can be taken for credit more than once as long as the figure studied varies. As needed.
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MAP 511 - Ancient Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the development of Western philosophy from the Pre-Socratic period through Plato and Aristotle to Neo-Platonism. Fall.
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MAP 512 - Medieval Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the development of Western philosophy from the early Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Spring.
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MAP 513 - Modern Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the development of Western philosophy in the 17th and 18th centuries. Fall.
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MAP 514 - Contemporary Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the development of contemporary philosophy through selected topics and readings. Spring.
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MAP 515 - Nineteenth-Century Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of selected topics and readings in 19th-century philosophy. As needed. As needed.
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MAP 518 - Philosophy of Knowledge
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the nature of knowledge and its properties, namely truth, certitude and probability. Readings representative of different historical periods will be studied. Spring
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MAP 521 - Metaphysics
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the nature of beings; topics examined include the one and the many, being and nonbeing, the nature of substance, monism versus dualism and causality. Readings representative of different historical periods will be studied. Fall
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MAP 522 - Philosophy of Religion
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the nature of religious experience and the relation between faith and reason. As needed.
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MAP 523 - Political Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An investigation of the nature of political society through an examination of the concepts of political authority, civil obligation, state neutrality, equality and just distribution. Spring, even years.
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MAP 526 - Philosophy of Law
Credits: (3)
An investigation of theories of the sources and nature of law, and of central legal concepts such as rights, obligation, punishment and unjust laws. Spring, odd years.
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MAP 529 - Existentialism
Credits: (3)
An exploration of major issues considered by 19th- and 20th-century existentialists, such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Camus, Sartre and Marcel. As needed.
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MAP 533 - Environmental Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An exploration of philosophical problems concerning our human obligations to nature and its inhabitants. As needed.
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MAP 535 - Islamic Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An examination of the writings of prominent Islamic philosophers from the classical period and the issues and questions raised in these texts, such as those concerned with the created world, the nature of God, the existence of the soul and human freedom. As needed.
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MAP 537 - The Death Penalty
Credits: (3)
An in-depth interdisciplinary study of the death penalty through an analysis of philosophical, theological, sociological, political, and historical texts. Theories of punishment, accounts of retributive and restorative justice, and arguments for and against the death penalty will be explored. The primary focus of the course will be a critical examination of arguments regarding the current practice of the death penalty in contemporary American society. A segment of the course will emphasize Catholic Social Teaching on the Death Penalty. This course is cross-listed in Philosophy, Sociology and Theology. As needed.
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MAP 546 - Contemporary Catholic Philosophy
Credits: (3)
An exploration of the distinctive contributions and challenges to contemporary philosophy by philosophers within the Catholic intellectual tradition. As needed.
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MAP 575 - Mysticism East and West
Credits: (3)
An investigation of major figures or schools in Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic and Christian mysticism, with reference to the Greek philosophical mysticism of Neo- Platonism, and of the philosophical questions concerning the nature of mystical experiences. As needed.
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MAP 599 - Research Thesis
Credits: (1)
To be taken in the semester in which the Qualifying Paper is submitted. Pass/Fail. Fall and Spring
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MAP 698 - Independent Study
Credits: (1-3)
Various topics. Requires approval of the Program Director. As needed.
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Sport Management |
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MSSM 611 - Foundations in Sport Industry Management
Credits: (3)
This course offers students a look at the management aspects of the expanding and constantly changing field of sport and recreation. Students will examine applications of managerial concepts and processes, as well as the strategic direction of sport organizations. Informed by basic concepts developed in other classes, the course examines how current issues in sport are based on past decisions, and how these decisions impact the current and future role of the sport industry. Specific topics include the business of sport, NCAA governance, and professional sport policy.
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MSSM 612 - Sport Marketing & Development
Credits: (3)
This course helps students gain an understanding of the unique and dynamic nature of sport marketing and development by examining stakeholder interests and how to positively position a sport entity in the mind of the consumer. Along with the study of the psychology of consumer behavior, this course will examine skills, strategies, and techniques needed for successful annual and major gift solicitation in the field of athletic development. Specific topics include public relations, booster club organization structure, benefits, and the importance of donor research.
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MSSM 613 - Event and Facility Management
Credits: (3)
This course explores the principles of planning events and facilities for sport and recreation will be explored. Problems and issues related to funding, maintenance, planning, budgeting, and use of sport and recreation facilities will be analyzed. The course will also include trends in facility design, construction, and maintenance.
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MSSM 614 - Sociocultural Aspects of Sport Management
Credits: (3)
This course focuses on the analysis of sport management and its interdependent relationship with sport sociology. Examination of the relationships between sports, culture, and society and the factors of status, values, environment and cultural change will be central in this course. Students will develop an understanding of critical theories that will inform managerial decisions.
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MSSM 615 - Legal Liability in Sport
Credits: (3)
This course addresses the legal aspects of sport and recreation, with a focus on tort liability, criminal liability, and contractual liability. Legal concepts of negligence, principles of risk management, and situations that may lead to lawsuits will be covered. Legal issues related to use of equipment, facility management, and accommodation for special populations will also be addressed.
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MSSM 616 - Moral and Ethical Issues in Sport Management
Credits: (3)
This course focuses on the moral management of sport organizations and ethical issues within the sport industry. Students will apply managerial and ethical theories, principles, and concepts of management. As ethical issues continue to plague the sport industry worldwide, a need for morally sound decision-makers is essential. The ultimate goal of the course is to have students form a consistent moral base that will inform their decisions as they work in the field.
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MSSM 620 - Master’s Project (Independent Study)
Credits: (6)
The master’s project is a culminating experience using the knowledge base and skills learned in the coursework for non-internship students. Sessions will be scheduled by arrangement with the master’s Project advisor. The Master’s Project is limited to those who plan to earn the master’s degree by completing a project, and should be taken in the student’s final semester.
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MSSM 621 - Graduate Internship in Sport Management
Credits: (6)
The graduate internship experience represents a culminating experience for non-project MSSM 620 students. A minimum of 6 credit hours is required for all students. The graduate internship utilizes a field placement with emphasis on acquisition and application of practical skills. Two hundred and forty contact hours will take place in cooperation between the student and an agency, under supervision of both the University internship coordinator and the agency-designated supervisor. The internship requirement may be completed at two different agencies if desired.
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Data Science |
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MDATA 500 - Introduction to Data Science and the Data Science Lifecycle
Credits: (3)
This course presents an overview of the discipline of data science: its goals, methods, tools, and scope. Additionally, the course provides understanding of the end to end lifecycle of a data science initiative, and the variety of data products in today’s world that are a result of applied data science. As one of the top skillsets sought within the data science community, the R statistical computing environment is leveraged throughout the course. Projects throughout course provide opportunity to demonstrate mastery of course concepts specific to data manipulation, statistical analysis, and associated exploratory visualizations against a “tidy” data set. Ethical issues surrounding data collection and use are discussed.
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MDATA 510 - Data Engineering and Data Munging
Credits: (3)
This course focuses on the data acquisition, cleaning, manipulation, transformation, and analysis portions of the data science lifecycle. Data engineering and data munging techniques related to a variety of formats are covered. Open data repositories from government organizations as well as social media sites and databases are explored. The R computing environment continues to be leveraged while also investigating numerous ancillary tools within the R community related to data transformation and visualization. Concepts that were discussed at a higher level in the introductory course are now investigated more fully against real world raw data that requires manipulation to achieve the “tidy” format. Projects throughout course provide opportunity to demonstrate mastery of data science concepts from data acquisition through data engineering and statistical analysis portions of lifecycle. Prerequisite(s): MDATA 500
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MDATA 520 - Predictive Modeling Algorithms and Data Products
Credits: (3)
This course focuses primarily on the data product portion of the data science lifecycle, and the associated modeling algorithms. Topics are selected from statistical inference, regression, classification, machine learning, natural language processing, and neural network models. The course seeks to examine the assumptions, capabilities, limitations, and advantages of these models within the context of application areas. The R computing environment continues to be leveraged along with expansion to other key skills such as advanced data visualization including higher dimensional data. Projects throughout course provide opportunity to demonstrate mastery of data model and data product concepts. Prerequisite(s): MDATA 510
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MDATA 530 - Data Science Applications
Credits: (3)
This course explores a variety of enterprise level data science applications across a broad spectrum of disciplines. While earlier data science courses focused on distinct portions of the data science lifecycle, investigation within this course follows the full end-end lifecycle for each selected application. Mastery of previous data science concepts enables students to now fully question and understand decisions made throughout the data science lifecycle. Topics selected rely on the analytic and technology skills from earlier courses, specifically R and associated tools. The commonality of data science lifecycle, approach, and technology, regardless of subject area, is emphasized. Students complete a high level capstone project proposal in preparation for Data Science Capstone. Prerequisite(s): MDATA 520
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MDATA 600 - Data Science Capstone
Credits: (3)
This course is a culmination of the Data Science sequence enabling the student to demonstrate skills learned within a project area of interest for their future or current direction. Proposals for projects are submitted and reviewed by a cross-disciplinary faculty panel prior to project initiation. Final project completion is also reviewed and approved by a cross-disciplinary faculty panel for successful completion. Prerequisite(s): MDATA 530
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MCYBR 500 - Introduction to Risk Management and Cybersecurity for a Digital World
Credits: (3)
Students will be introduced to the study of risk assessment and cybersecurity with an in-depth development of concepts behind “cybersecurity” and “risk”. Course develops understanding for the integration between computer architecture, operating systems and application programs. In-depth coverage of network concepts including common network topologies; historical and technological foundations of the Internet; risks associated with connectivity are included. Additional topics include security concepts related to computer, network, and data; role of security models and architecture in risk mitigation; security categories; common threat and vulnerability challenges; state and federal laws related to cybersecurity; basic steps to secure privacy, data, and computer; risk assessment; risk mitigation; security and risk planning.
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MCYBR 510 - Technology Risk and Security for the Individual
Students will gain deeper understanding of risk specific to computer hardware, operating systems, and application programs. The course focuses on risk and security concerns for the individual computer, and the elevated risks that result to computer and data when the computer accesses the Internet. Topics include authentication; logging; auditing controls; virtualization; managing and securing data and files; safe online practices; role of security certificates; email protocols; common email hacking techniques; public key encryption. RMF (Risk Management Framework) elements covered include Categorization, Select, Implement, Assess, Authorize, and Monitor within the context of individual computers and online activity. Prerequisite(s): MCYBR 500
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MCYBR 520 - Technology Risk and Security for Networked Computers
Credits: (3)
Students will gain deeper understanding of risk specific to inter- and intra-networking of individual computer systems. The course focuses on risk and security related to small networks, and the connection of those networks to the broader Internet. Concepts covered include switches and routers; basics of IP addressing and subnets; DNS servers; firewalls; authentication and authorization; basic secure network configuration and systems administration; managing data; disaster recovery; backup recovery; change and configuration management practices. RMF (Risk Management Framework) elements covered include Categorization, Select, Implement, Assess, Authorize, and Monitor within context of networked computers including connections to Internet. Prerequisite(s): MCYBR 510
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MCYBR 530 - Risk Management and Cybersecurity Capstone
Credits: (3)
This course is a culmination of the Risk Management and Cybersecurity for Professionals sequence enabling the student to demonstrate skills learned within a project area of interest for their future or current direction. All project proposals are reviewed by a faculty panel prior to project initiation. Final project completion is reviewed and approved by a faculty panel for successful completion. Prerequisite(s): MCYBR 520
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