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2017-2018 Continuing Professional Studies Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

(CMIT) Computer and Information Technology
  

  • CMIT 420 - Information Systems Development

    This is the second of two Management Information Systems courses where students apply skills and knowledge learned in CMIT 410 to solve a real-world management information systems problem. Students will work in teams to design, plan, and develop a solution to contemporary computer information system problem. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding of the subject by presenting and demonstrating their project proposals and solutions to faculty, students, and invited guests.
    Prerequisites: CMIT-410
    Credits: 3
  

  • CMIT 450 - Senior Seminar Project

    This course will provide students the opportunity to synthesize and expand on the knowledge gained their academic career. Students will design a project that will include a research component and an application component. The project will address a contemporary computer information system industry challenge. Students, will share their findings by presenting and demonstrating applied elements of their project to faculty, students, and invited guests.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 90 credits in major before taking this course.
    Credits: 3

(COMM) Communication
  

  • COMM 130 - Interpersonal Communication

    Students will study the basic concepts and theories of communication, and learn to apply this knowledge to improve their relationships with others through everyday communication. Specifically, students will learn how to interpret people’s verbal and nonverbal behavior more accurately, and to be more aware of how others interpret communicative behavior. They will learn how to listen actively with empathy, and how to interact effectively and appropriately with others from different social and cultural backgrounds. Students will also explore how to use communication as a tool to develop their relationships and self-concepts, and how to manage conflict using specific communicative strategies.
    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 230 - Small Group Communication

    Students will learn the basic theories and concepts pertaining to the topic of group communication, and how to apply that knowledge practically in actual lived experience. In applying theory to practice, students will learn how to work effectively with, and participate in, small groups at school, at home, in social situations, and in the workplace. Specifically, they will study how to be successful leaders in small groups, manage meetings effectively, manage group conflicts, use small groups to address problems in the home and workplace, and how to recognize, analyze, and address problems in group dynamics.
    Prerequisites: Must have completed one of the following: COM-100, COMM-130, or 30 credits.
    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 270 - Intercultural Communication

    This course builds on COM 130, but with an emphasis on how to develop skills for communicating competently in an increasingly diverse society. Students will explore how culture is communicated verbally and non-verbally, and how to interpret and understand culturally-specific communicative practices. They will also learn how to establish, develop and manage relationships with culturally different peoples, and how to recognize and overcome cultural stereotypes and prejudices.
    Prerequisites: Complete COMM-130 or COM-100.
    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 340 - Organizational Communication

    Students will apply communication theory and research to address the particular challenges to communicating effectively in organizations. Students will learn how to identify organizational communication problems, analyze those problems, and generate effective solutions. Students will examine the relationship between organizational structure and specific communicative practices, and how communication practices by organizational members establish, maintain, or change organizational culture. They will also learn how to anticipate communication deficiencies in organizations, and use communication as a means to facilitate organizational development and innovation.
    Prerequisites: Complete COMM-130 or COM-100.
    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 350 - Conflict Management

    Students learn how to view conflict as a process of social interaction in which communication plays a key role in determining its outcome. Students will learn to identify and overcome possible sources of conflict in interpersonal, group, and organizational contexts, and how to work through conflict appropriately and successfully when it occurs in these contexts. Students will examine their own conflict styles and learn how to reshape behaviors that do not foster constructive conflict, and develop strategies designed to transform conflict into a productive experience. Primarily, students will study how to interpret the conflict behavior of others, and how to use communicative behavior to manage conflict to the benefit of all participants involved.
    Prerequisites: COM-100 or COMM-130 and 30 completed credits or 60 completed credits
    Credits: 3
  

  • COMM 360 - Social Interaction/Digital Age

    Students will learn to navigate the rapidly changing nature of communication in the digital age, deeply engaging with tools such as instant messaging, social networks, blogs and collaborative spaces online, all the while applying specific communication theories in order to determine best practices. Through reading, discussion and intensive hands-on projects, students will work to overcome online communication barriers and gain critical understanding of which tools are effective in which situations. Students will be required to download, access and utilize various online communication tools.
    Prerequisites: COM-100 or COMM-130 and 30 completed credits or 60 completed credits
    Credits: 3

(CRIM) Criminal Justice
  

  • CRIM 120 - Criminal Law

    Provides a comprehensive analysis of the fundamentals of substantive criminal law. Students will learn the essential elements of crimes and the rationale underlying criminal law. The nature of jurisdiction, the criminal act, the criminal state of mind and matters affecting responsibility for criminal conduct are included.
    Credits: 3
  

  • CRIM 121 - Criminal Procedure

    This course focuses on the rules and procedures governing how the American criminal justice system must process individuals suspected, accused, and convicted of law violations.
    Credits: 3
  

  • CRIM 225 - Law of Searching & Seizing Digital Evidence

    Computer evidence (“digital evidence”) is being used every day in our country to convict criminals of crimes ranging from possession of child pornography to embezzlement to murder. Every competent, modern law enforcement officer understands the significance of digital evidence in every case submitted for prosecution. Students will be required to learn, and apply, legal principles that govern how this vital evidence is recovered (and used) to insure that it will be legally admissible in court.
    Prerequisites: CRIM-120, CFDI-240 and 60 completed credits or permission of the program director.
    Credits: 3
  

  • CRIM 230 - Criminal Investigation

    Studies the history, theory and fundamentals of criminal investigation from the crime scene to the courtroom, with emphasis on techniques appropriate to specific crimes.
    Prerequisites: Take CRIM-120, CRIM-121.
    Credits: 3
  

  • CRIM 260 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice

    A research project related to a specific police or correctional interest or operation in consultation with the faculty advisor. Course meets at the discretion of the instructor; project required for grade.
    Credits: 3
  

  • CRIM 310 - Investigative Interviewing

    This is an introductory course dealing with the principles and practices of interviewing. The course will include a review of interviewing theory and practical exercises intended to help students interested in criminal justice or public service to develop effective interviewing skills.
    Prerequisites: CRIM-230 or permission of Program Director
    Credits: 3

(CYBR) Cybersecurity
  

  • CYBR 100 - The Landscape of Internet Security

    Security is everyone’s problem. The Internet is full of attackers who are looking to steal your information or get control over your system. This is a problem for individuals and businesses so it’s essential that even casual users understand enough of how the Internet is put together to be able to understand the threats they face. Students will learn how businesses communicate via the internet and how that exposes them to some of the fundamental attack types. Students will learn how to protect themselves from those attacks. 
    Prerequisites: None
    Credits: 3
  

  • CYBR 101 - Risk in an Uncertain World

    People are exposed to risk on a daily basis, often without any awareness of that risk. Effectively protecting people and information requires greater awareness and understanding of risk in order to make informed decisions. In this course, you will learn to assess risk in a practical way, especially as it relates to how we interact with our networked world.

     

    Prerequisites: CYBR-100
    Credits: 3
  

  • CYBR 102 - Cyber Warfare and Cyber Crime

    Cyber criminals are constantly searching for targets and the behaviors of cyber criminals are often very similar if not identical to those engaged in cyber warfare. You will investigate the differences between cyber warfare and cyber crime including the motivations of the participants. You will also identify behaviors of participants and ways that to better protect yourself and your business from attack.

     

    Prerequisites: CYBR 100
    Credits: 3
  

  • CYBR 210 - Foundations of Cybersecurity

    Students in this class will get a sense of the broad range of concepts involved in protecting information assets within computer systems and networks. Beginning with the traditional triad of Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability, the course will also cover ethics, cryptography, system and network security as well as basic strategies for identifying and remediating vulnerabilities within an organization.
    Prerequisites: Complete CMIT-130 and CMIT-135.
    Credits: 3
  

  • CYBR 240 - Networking & Security

    This course provides an introduction to network security. Students will get a hands-on look at network attacks and will examine strategies for providing a layered protection for the networks and the systems that reside on them. Ultimately, the goal of providing security in the network is to protect information assets within the organization so students will develop basic network protections in order to offer additional protection.
    Prerequisites: Complete NETW-215.
    Credits: 3
  

  • CYBR 260 - Security Scripting With Python

    Scripting languages like Python and Ruby can help a security professional extend available tools, like Metasploit, while also creating new tools that are custom designed for specific needs. This course covers several functional areas for developing scripts that will be beneficial for security professionals in multiple languages. A brief overview of scripting languages will provide a refresher for those with some scripting background.
    Prerequisites: Complete CMIT-135.
    Credits: 3
  

  • CYBR 310 - Mobile Security

    Mobile devices are convenient, portable, inexpensive, powerful and essential to a lot of people. Considering many people have their own smartphones, it makes sense for some businesses to make use of that by allowing employees to use their smartphones to connect to corporate infrastructure for communication functions. This introduces security issues. Smartphones and tablets are not the only areas where wireless technology introduces risk into the enterprise environment, not to mention putting individuals at risk. Bluetooth, 802.11 wireless networks and near field communications all have the potential to be harmful. This course will cover the risks and remediations associated with wireless technology.
    Prerequisites: NETW-210, CYBR-210.
    Credits: 3
  

  • CYBR 320 - Intrusion Analysis and Response

    This course examines the best practices for intrusion detection, prevention, and incident response. Key topics will include strategies, techniques and technologies used in attacking and defending information systems, and how to design secure networks and protect against intrusion, malware and other hacker exploits.
    Prerequisites: CYBR-240, CFDI-240, CYBR-210.
    Credits: 3
  

  • CYBR 330 - Operating System Security

    Every day we use operating systems without giving them a second thought, though the security of our operating systems and applications that run on them is critical to protecting information. This information may be personally identifiable information like social security numbers or banking information or it may be sensitive business information and intellectual property. Either way, understanding operating systems and how to best implement security controls to protect that information is critical to security practitioner.
    Prerequisites: Complete CYBR-210.
    Credits: 3
  

  • CYBR 335 - Ethical Hacking

    Many businesses operate networked infrastructure without any idea of the vulnerabilities they are exposing that can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to corporate information resources. One way for businesses to protect themselves is to regularly check their networks and systems as though they were bad guys. These vulnerabilities are related to configuration problems, bad software development processes and a variety of other common issues. The process of checking your own infrastructure is called ethical hacking. Students will learn the importance of ethical hacking and practice common methodologies for performing a penetration test against systems in order to expose vulnerabilities. This will include common attacks against Web services and vulnerable systems using a variety of professional tools.
    Prerequisites: Take CMIT-135,WEBD-125 and WEBD-220 or CYBR-210
    Credits: 3
  

  • CYBR 410 - Emerging Threats & Defenses

    This course will focus on current and emerging threats, including the problems of malware and phishing attacks. These two threats alone are exposing businesses to massive amounts of intellectual property theft, lost revenue and costs associated with data breaches. As threats continue to evolve, the focus areas of the course will evolve with them. Current events in the news will drive much of the discussion through the course.
    Prerequisites: CYBR-335, CYBR-210.
    Credits: 3
  

  • CYBR 420 - CYBR Policy Analysis & Implementation

    In order to function effectively, businesses need to have policies that guide them and their employees. Information security policies are essential to provide guidance to the operations teams who would be expected to ensure the policies and standards have been implemented. Policies are guided by business needs, regulations and laws. Students will learn the difference between policies, standards, guidelines and procedures. This knowledge will help even technical professionals understand the needs of the business to be able to make risk-based decisions that will help the business achieve its aims.
    Prerequisites: CYBR-335
    Credits: 3

(EBUS) Electronic Business
  

  • EBUS 110 - Internet, Information & Business

    Introduces the history and evolution of the Internet and information systems by examining the structure, business applications, systems and architecture. Students will learn terminology and gain a working knowledge of Internet-related hardware, software, communications protocols, and capabilities. Hands-on multi-media and web-based projects will reinforce the topics covered.
    Credits: 3
  

  • EBUS 210 - Retail Internet Business

    Explores the world of e-commerce from a business-to-consumer perspective. Case studies of both successful and unsuccessful e-commerce efforts will be studied. Students will complete a project in analyzing, evaluating, and implementing a working e-commerce website, and will have the option to use a content management system or their own programming skills to build it.
    Credits: 3
  

  • EBUS 230 - Internet Business Relationship

    Provides an in-depth exploration of the largest and most important aspect of Internet commerce: Business-to-Business. Case studies and current events combine to illustrate the full integration of Internet technologies into business at every level from manufacturing, supply chain and inventory management to customer relationships.
    Credits: 3
  

  • EBUS 320 - Implementing Internet Bus Solutions

    Introduces the skills involved in collaborative technology-related projects. Allows students to participate in cross-functional teams of developers, designers, and electronic-business professionals for the purpose of creating custom e-business solutions for real organizations. This course serves as a capstone course for three majors: Electronic Business and Commerce, Multi-Media and Graphic Design and Web Site Development and Management. (Spring only, starting 2002)
    Credits: 3
  

  • EBUS 411A - IBT: Search Engine Optimization

    Learn to improve search rankings with search engine optimization (SEO) techniques and strategies. The class introduces how search engines work and explore best practices for performing website optimization, evaluating on-page ranking factors, getting links, increasing page rank, and analyzing results to help boost search engine positioning.
    Prerequisites: MKTG-200 or MKT-110.
    Credits: 1
  

  • EBUS 411B - IBT: Google AdWords

    Learn how to quickly harness the power of Google AdWords and get the most ROI from pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. The class covers how to choose the best keywords, write compelling ad copy, and measure the effectiveness of ads on Google’s leading PPC platform.
    Prerequisites: MKTG-200 or MKT-110.
    Credits: 1
  

  • EBUS 411C - IBT: Web Analytics

    Ever wonder how a change in your website impacts customers? Or how consumers are finding your website? Google Analytics is the de facto standard for web analytics today and allows site owners to track, analyze, and report on site visits, marketing goals, and ad revenue generated from their website. In this class, students will learn how to measure traffic/source, site performance and conversions while using Google free reporting tool: Google Analytics.
    Prerequisites: MKTG-200 or MKT-110.
    Credits: 1
  

  • EBUS 460 - Internet Issues and Strategies

    Examines the strategic and social implications of Internet technologies. Students will examine how the Internet has changed business and how that change has affected society. Current events, in-depth reading, analysis, discussion and hands on application of new internet tools will be used.
    Credits: 3

(ECON) Economics
  

  • ECON 205 - Microeconomics

    Discusses the nature and method of economics with emphasis on microeconomic theory. Focus is on demand, supply, market equilibrium, elasticity, costs of production and resource pricing. Examines the market structures of pure competition, oligopoly and monopoly.
    Credits: 3
  

  • ECON 210 - Macroeconomics

    A general survey course that covers theories and applications of macroeconomics. Business firms, international economics, labor and government are included. Also examines monetary policy, taxes, public finances, economic output and growth, and international trade in the world economy.
    Credits: 3

(ENGL) English
  

  • ENGL 111 - Critical Reading & Expository Writing I

    Develops the ability to use writing for learning, thinking, and communicating. Includes an emphasis on critical reading of various texts for meaning, form, and voice. In order to discover their writing voices so they may communicate at a college level, students write several short formal and informal papers in response to their reading. They react to and summarize texts, develop and organize ideas, incorporate the ideas of others, revise and edit.
    Credits: 3
  

  • ENGL 112 - Critical Reading & Expository Writing II

    In addition to building on the skills learned in the first semester, this second-semester course develops the ability to write essays with an emphasis on research, critical reading and thinking. Students continue to learn strategies for writing texts that are clear, coherent, comprehensive, creative, concise and correct for a specific audience and purpose.
    Prerequisites: ENGL-111
    Credits: 3
  

  • ENGL 215 - Survey of Fiction

    A study of fiction of various lengths, with an emphasis on plot techniques, character development, style, point of view, setting, structure, theme, and artistic unity. Continued emphasis is placed on the improvement of writing skills.
    Prerequisites: ENGL-112 OR COR-125
    Credits: 3
  

  • ENGL 220 - Literature, Introduction to

    An introduction to the major literary genres: poetry, drama and fiction. Selections are chosen from American, European and non-Western literature. The emphasis of this course is on improving the student’s ability to read perceptively and write effectively . A continued emphasis is placed on the improvement of writing skills.
    Prerequisites: ENG-110, ENGL-112 OR COR-125
    Credits: 3
  

  • ENGL 315 - Writing in the Workplace

    Specific application of common tools for writing in the working world. Students will be instructed in rhetorical strategies of professional writing including style, report formats, editing, document design, and integration of visual aids. Students will complete a semester-long writing project; oral and written reports associated with the process of problem-solving within the project will be included.
    Prerequisites: ENGL-112 or COR-125
    Credits: 3

(HCMT) Healthcare Management
  

  • HCMT 210 - Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System

    Students gain a systematic overview of the U.S. health care system, including the role of the public and private sectors. Federal and state health policy and legislation are examined in depth. Students develop an understanding of the complex social and environmental issues that are driving the need for quality improvement, performance measurement and the use of information systems. They become familiar with the various mechanisms through which health services are delivered and also compare the U.S. health care system to other systems outside the U.S.
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 310 - Info Systems in Healthcare Organization

    Students examine the role of information systems in achieving performance improvement in health care delivery, and develop the skills necessary to manage information systems. Students learn to manage health information technology to improve patient care, comply with federal and state regulations, and increase clinical and operational efficiencies.
    Prerequisites: HCMT-210
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 320 - Health Finance & Economics

    Students gain a systematic overview of the financial operations of common health care organizations, both public and private. They gain knowledge about various financial techniques and tools applied to health care settings including revenue stream management, budgeting and resource management allocation, and third party payer management. Students identify and analyze key issues confronting the financial management of health care systems and provide strategies for effective management of these financial challenges. This course will emphasize the intersection and integration of health resources management, both clinical and financial, in quality improvement efforts.
    Prerequisites: Complete one of these groups: HCMT-210 and MGMT-230 (Financial Systems for Management) OR HCMT-210 and ACCT-130 (Financial Acct.) and ACCT-140-(Managerial Acct.)
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 330 - Priv & Prot: Law & Reg in Healthcare

    Students learn about the laws, government policies and guidelines, and ethical considerations related to the operation of health care systems. Within this context, students explore HIPAA, informed consent, health IT compliance, anti-trust issues and organizational structures in health care. Students focus on the implications of laws and regulations on the management of health care services, particularly with respect to information systems, costs and, day-to-day operations.
    Prerequisites: HCMT-210
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 340 - Healthcare Communication

    Explores health communication as an emerging specialty in the health care field. We foster a broad-based conceptual understanding of health communication and its role in the contemporary U.S. health care system. Students consider the intersection of health and communication, emphasizing evidence-based approaches and ethical frameworks for research and practice. Areas of research include: provider-patient interaction, social support networks, health information and technology systems, medical ethics, health policy, and health promotion.
    Prerequisites: TAKE HCMT-210, COMM-130.
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 440 - Clinical Systems Management

    Students learn about computerized clinical information systems and computer-based patient information management. They explore health information systems within the context of the work environment, and associated business processes, with emphasis on clinical data and emerging clinical technologies. Students gain skills in managing change in clinical systems to build buy-in, engage individuals and ultimately change workflow. Students learn how cost-benefit analysis, return on investment, requests for proposals, and depreciation affect decision-making.
    Prerequisites: HCMT-310
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 450 - Healthcare Perf & Process Improvement

    Students gain an understanding of the health care industry’s organizational performance measures and assessments related to the improvement of healthcare service quality. Topics explored include traditional quality, structure and process assessments including risk management, credentialing and the role of oversight agencies; outcomes-based process improvement methods focusing on rapid-cycle tools, such as PDSA, and using small tests of change. Students apply measures and assessments directly to the complex issues and concerns of health care administration.
    Prerequisites: HCMT-310
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 490 - Integrative Capstone in Hc Management

    With the assistance of faculty, students develop and complete an exploratory project in health care administration, giving them the opportunity to independently integrate and apply professional and research content in a healthcare setting of their choice.
    Prerequisites: HCMT-450 and 90 completed credits
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 510 - Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System

    Students learn about the U.S. health care system,, including the federal government’s role, health, industry management, cost and quality issues,, managed care, reimbursement mechanisms, legal and, regulatory issues, profit vs. non-profit care,, the role of technology and technology assessment., A major emphasis of the course is on analyzing, role/value/barriers to process improvement and, using information technology as a tool. Students, relate process improvement needs to the, development, implementation and management of, health care systems.
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 515 - Health Care System Design and Innovation

    Students learn about the U.S. health care system,, including the government’s role in the industry,, cost and quality issues, managed care,, reimbursement mechanisms, legal and regulatory, issues, profit vs. non-profit care, the role of, technology, and then compare it to international, health care systems. Students will begin to, conceptualize new models of delivery through, analysis of barriers to process improvement and, the use of design thinking and analytics., Students will appraise development,, implementation and management of system, components.
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 520 - Healthcare IT Infra.: Sys and Solutions

    Students learn about the challenges of managing, information as a strategic resource within health, care organizations. They design information, technology systems to capture, combine, and, transform information to measure, processes/outcomes of care, support collaborative, clinical decision-making, support management, decisions, empower patients, and improve health, care operations.
    Prerequisites: HCMT-510
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 523 - Health Care Information Systems

    Managing information as a strategic resource is, challenging. Students will design IT systems to, capture, combine, and transform data into, information to measure processes/outcomes of, care, support clinical decision-making and, management decisions, empower patients, and, improve health care operations. Students explore, health information systems within the context of, associated business processes to develop, innovative solutions. Management of change as, related to clinical systems will also be stressed, to help build buy-in, engage individuals and, ultimately improve workflow and system design.
    Prerequisites: Complete HCMT-515
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 525 - Health Finance & Economics

    Students gain a systematic overview of the, financial operations of common health care, organizations, both public and private and an, understanding of the financial components which, enable health services delivery. Students, identify and examine key issues confronting the, financial management of health care systems and, provide strategies for effective management of, the challenges. Topics explored include, traditional financial management techniques and, tools applied to health care settings as well as, financial management challenges unique to the, health care field.
    Prerequisites: HCMT-510
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 527 - Health Care Finance

    Students gain systemic overview of the financial, operations of common healthcare organizations,, both public and private and an understanding of, various financial components enabling health, services to be delivered. Students identify key, issues confronting the financial management of, healthcare syste,s and provide innovative, strategies for effective management of these, financial management challenges. Topics explored, incude traditional and innovative financial, management techniques and data analytical methods, applied to healthcare settings, as well as, financial management challenges unique to the, industry.
    Prerequisites: Complete HCMT-515 concurrently or prior to HCMT-527.
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 530 - Healthcare Law and Regulation

    Students apply concepts of law and ethics to the, management of health care organizations and, operations. Course themes include the legal, barriers that interfere with IT driven process, improvement, including exposure to malpractice,, the limits on sharing information across, institutions and the legal considerations, necessary in the day-to-day operation of health, care systems and organizations.
    Prerequisites: HCMT-510 and HCMT-520
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 535 - Health Care Law

    Students learn to apply elements of regulation,, law and ethics to the administrative process in a, variety of healthcare settings and situations., Healthcare administrators can avoid many legal, disputes by understanding basic concepts such as, patient rights, informed consent and privacy, regulations. Course themes include the legal, barriers that interfere with process improvement,, malpractice, and the limits on sharing, inforamtion across institutions. Students analyze, recent legal developments, including the, Affordable Care Act, medical marijuana, and right, to die legislation.
    Prerequisites: Complete HCMT-515 concurrently or prior to HCMT-535.
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 540 - Clinical Systems Management

    Students learn about computerized clinical, information systems and computer-based patient, records. They explore health information systems, within the context of the work environment and, associated business processes. Students design, clinical information systems capable of providing, quality care and case management, and apply, effective management of change practices in the, context of clinical systems.
    Prerequisites: HCMT-520
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 545 - Health Care Project Management and, Innovation

    This course is designed to introduce a systemic, process for planning, organizing and controlling, healthcare projects using design thinking and, innovation. The course presents a practical, methodology for completing projects more quickly, with fewer problems. Student work consists of, readings, research, class special-topic, presentations, group activities, a project, management journal, and participation in a real, world healthcare project. Students will be, encouraged to apply project-management techniques, to solve existing real-world healthcare business, problems using design thinking and innovation.
    Prerequisites: Complete HCMT-515 concurrently or prior to HCMT-545.
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 550 - Healthcare Perf & Process Improvement

    Students learn about health care organizational, measurements, assessments and improvement, practices employed to improve the quality of, health care service and delivery. Students, examine and analyze traditional quality,, structure and process assessments, including risk, management, credentialing and the role of, oversight agencies. They then explore, outcomes-based process improvement methods,, focusing on rapid cycle tools such as PDSA,, using, small tests of change across multiple, departments, or across the enterprise.
    Prerequisites: HCMT-520
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 555 - Health Care Performance Innovation

    Students learn about healthcare organizational, measurements, assessments and improvement, practices related to the quality of healthcare, services and examine and analyze traditional and, innovative quality, structure and process, assessments including risk management,, credentialing and the role of oversight agencies., They will then develop innovative applications of, outcomes-based process improvement methods,, focusing on rapid cycle tools such as PDSA, and, utilizing data analytical metohds that result in, improved patient outcomes.
    Prerequisites: Complete HCMT-515
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 560 - Leading Health Care Talent

    Talent management is the process of attracting, and retaining skilled employees and cultivating, critcal knowledge and skills, recognizing that, quality employees drive business success. Using a, strategic perspective, students learn to, recognize and develop talents, evaluate, performance and influence behavior, using data, analysis and innovation to drive organizational, success. Additionally, students focus on the, interrelationship between organizational culture, and traditional human resources functions. Other, themes include ethical issues, the global, workforce and links between social, responsibility, culture and business success.
    Prerequisites: Complete HCMT-515
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 590 - Integrative Capstone in HC Management

    Students review professional and practical skills, gained through formal coursework and action, learning and apply them in an independent project, in a health care setting of their choice., Students develop a project plan; establish goals, and objectives; collect and analyze information;, and prepare and deliver a final, best-practice, report agreed upon by student and faculty advisor.
    Prerequisites: HCMT-550 and 30 completed graduate credit hours
    Credits: 3
  

  • HCMT 595 - Integrative Capstone in Health, Care Administration

    Students review and apply skills gained through, the program to an independent healthcare project., Students develop a project plan; establish, objectivesl collect and analyze informationl and, deliver a final product with the support of a, faculty advisor. This experience provides an, opportunity to observe, apply and develop, technical, interpersonal, and conceptual skills, while integrating leadership expertise and, knowledge of healthcare administration to improve, healthcare delivery.
    Prerequisites: Complete HCMT-555 and HCMT-560.
    Credits: 3

(HIST) History
  

  • HIST 210 - Legacy of World Civilization I

    Students will explore the nature and evolution of the major contributions of world societies from their ancient Near East origins through the 16th century. In addition to gaining a valuable historical framework, the student will also build critical thinking skills by taking an analytical and thematic approach. Themes might include: the changing status of women; the human perception of the divine; the question of individual freedom; culture as a mirror of society; the development of Western thought. Students will be evaluated primarily on writing assignments.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 30 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 211 - Legacy of World Civilization II

    Students will explore the nature and evolution of world societies from the 16th century to the present. This course will build on HIS 210, both in regard to historical framework and developing academic skills. Students will study history through a thematic approach and focus more on challenging analytical assignments. Themes might include: the expanding role of women; the influence of nationalism and imperialism; the expansion of individual freedom; life in the shadow of war. Students will be evaluated primarily on writing assignments.
    Prerequisites: HIST-210
    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 313 - Modern American Social History

    Students will study important themes in the social history of the United States since the Civil War. This course allows students to expand their critical thinking skills through an examination of primary and secondary sources. Themes might include: the evolving status of women; the immigrant experience; the concept of the American dream; the paradox of freedom vs. slavery; the minority experience; the tensions between social classes. Students will be evaluated primarily on writing assignments.
    Prerequisites: HIST-211
    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 415 - Seminar in Contemporary World Issues

    Students focus on important topics in the world today. HIS 415 is the baccalaureate capstone course at Champlain and students will use skills learned through four years of college to study evolving and complex world issues. In addition to gaining an appreciation of 20th century world history, the students will study topics that vary from year to year to reflect a changing world. Topics might include: the environment, women, population, disease, nationalism, economic systems. Students will complete intensive research and writing assignments.
    Prerequisites: HIST-313
    Credits: 3

(HITS) Health Informatics
  

  • HITS 100 - Medical Terminology

    Students learn the professional language of medicine using the basic rules for medical word building by studying the structure of medical words, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms. Students are presented with an overview of several medical specialties and body systems. Actual medical records and critical thinking are used to help students interpret and apply medical terminology.
    Credits: 1
  

  • HITS 110 - Health Data Content and Structure

    Students apply knowledge of system design and processes used for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating primary and secondary health-related information to develop and manage health IT systems. The focus is on the content of health records, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms and screens.
    Credits: 3
  

  • HITS 200 - Pathophysiology

    Students are introduced to disease etiology and organ systems, including physical signs and systems, prognoses and common complications and their management. The disease process, basic concepts and terminology are presented. This course also includes an examination of the most common diseases of each body system, with normal anatomy and physiology, compared to pathologic anatomy and physiologic malfunctioning due to disease process. Diagnostic methods, management, treatment modalities and prognosis are discussed.
    Prerequisites: SCIE-225
    Credits: 3
  

  • HITS 210 - Pharmacology

    Students learn fundamentals of pharmacology including terminology, drug category, use, side effects, contraindications, and interactions. Common dosage ranges and routes of administration are also examined. Students apply an understanding of the actions and reasons for use of various groups of pharmacologic agents to information management process and procedure development. Medications are discussed according to major drug classifications and body systems.
    Prerequisites: HITS-200
    Credits: 3
  

  • HITS 220 - Coding and Classification Systems

    Students learn to apply basic coding rules, principles, guidelines and conventions to support management of medical information systems. Students are introduced to principles of various classification systems with emphasis on the ICD-9 and ICD-10 classification systems, utilizing manual and computer applications.
    Prerequisites: HITS-110
    Credits: 3
  

  • HITS 230 - Reimbursement Methodologies

    This course focuses on the history, rationale, and methodology of the systems used by third-party payers to determine the reimbursement health care providers will receive. Reimbursement concepts include fee-for-service, managed care, capitation systems, Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs), Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS), Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs), and related concepts. The use of the charge master in reimbursement is discussed, as are the importance of compliance with regulations and the related issues of fraud and abuse.
    Prerequisites: HITS-220
    Credits: 3
  

  • HITS 300 - Health Data Systems and Technology

    This course covers basic computer system architecture, file structure, and design for health care settings. Topics include system analysis, design, security and selection for a variety of hardware environments. This course provides students with a review of computer fundamentals and the key elements of the electronic health record, and an introduction to the information system life cycle with software applications. Security and confidentiality issues, concerns and implications in relation to the electronic health record are addressed.
    Prerequisites: HITS-220, SDEV-230
    Credits: 3
  

  • HITS 410 - Capstone: Healthcare Info. Technology

    Students explore a variety of information management systems and processes for collecting, maintaining and disseminating primary and secondary health-related information. The focus is on design, functionality, capabilities and advantages of available systems, with their use emphasized. Topics include system analysis, design, security and selection for a variety of health care environments. Students use this knowledge to create a comprehensive analysis and proposed operational plan for a typical health IT problem/application.
    Prerequisites: SDEV-230
    Credits: 3

(MATH) Math
  

  • MATH 115 - Fundamentals of Mathematics

    This course is intended for students not specializing in quantitative-based programs of study. Foundations of Mathematics is a survey of contemporary topics in mathematics with an emphasis on application. Topics presented include set notation, number theory, probability and descriptive statistics, logic, algebra, plane geometry, and consumer mathematics. Coverage centers on an assortment of real-world examples and applications, demonstrating the usefulness, relevance, and attractiveness of mathematics.
    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 120 - College Algebra

    This course introduces students to a wide variety of algebraic skills and techniques at the intermediate level. Applications are emphasized. College Algebra serves as a prerequisite to higher-level mathematics courses. Topics include linear equations and inequalities, graphs, functions,polynomials, rational expressions, radicals, complex numbers, and quadratic equations.
    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 125 - Algebra & Trigonometry

    A mathematics course with an emphasis on topics of importance in technological problems. Graphing techniques are taught to permit the use of rectangular and polar coordinates. Topics include the conic sections, functions, exponents and, radicals, logarithms, matrices and systems of linear equations, the trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations and identities, laws of sines and cosines, and polar form.
    Prerequisites: MATH-120
    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 180 - Statistics, Introduction to

    How to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data in order to make decisions about the world. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, discrete probability distributions, normal probability distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing with one sample, hypothesis testing with two samples, correlation, regression, chi square tests, and analysis of variance.
    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 210 - Calculus I

    Presents the basic concepts of differential and integral calculus. Topics include limits and the derivative, curve sketching and optimization problems; the product, quotient and chain rules; indefinite and definite integrals; integration by substitution and parts; and differentiation and integration of the exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Appropriate applications are considered.
    Prerequisites: MATH-125 or high school equivalent
    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 240 - Calculus II

    This is the second course in single-variable calculus. Students will learn techniques and applications of integration, be given further exposure to trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions, and learn the basics of infinite sequences and series.
    Prerequisites: MATH-210 or MTH-230
    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 270 - Discrete Mathematics

    An introduction to some of the most important concepts, techniques, and structures of discrete mathematics that are necessary for software developers. It requires the use of critical thinking and reasoning procedures in working toward solutions and promotes making mathematical connections across disciplines. Topics include sets, functions, relations, Boolean algebra and matrix algebra.
    Prerequisites: MATH-125 or high-school equivalent.
    Credits: 3
  

  • MTH 230 - Applied Calculus

    This course teaches the common application of,calculus theories. You will investigate basic,topics of differential and integral calculus with,a specific emphasis on applications. You will,perform differentiation and integration of,algebraic and transcendental functions, apply,optimization techniques, and learn to formulate,and solve differential equations
    Prerequisites: Complete MTH-125.,,
    Credits: 3

(MCOM) Mass Communication
  

  • MCOM 305 - Creativity & Conceptual Development

    Uncover and develop creativity by participating in exercises and experiences that guide students through an exploration of various methods of non-traditional thinking. Students use creative thinking to imaginatively solve problems. Both individual and group techniques are used.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3

(MGMT) Business & Management
  

  • MGMT 120 - Entrepreneurship

    Familiarizes students with the concepts of entrepreneurship, new venture creation and management. Students will analyze their personal strengths and weaknesses as they relate to launching an entrepreneurial career. An overview of finance, marketing, business plans, start-ups and general management issues will be presented.
    Credits: 3
  

  • MGMT 150 - An Integrated View of Business

    At the very base, businesses organize resources to earn a return on investments. Students are introduced to this concept from a process-based and integrative perspective; i.e. understanding how assets and people come together to accomplish their goal. They also learn about factors that can impact a business’s success including socially responsible fctors, globalization, innovative thinking and technology. Students use current articles and discussions to develop informed opinions about the place of their organizations and their leaders in the global economy.
    Credits: 3
  

  • MGMT 210 - Managing Behavior in Organizations

    There are two ways to view behavior in organizations: cultural/interpretive and technical/rational. Students will explore both views, how they explain and predict organizational behavior and the management approaches they inform. Within these contexts, students will explore team and individual behaviors, ethical and diversity issues in the workplace, and how to foster success in the face of significant change. Students will apply course concepts to real-world scenarios and their personal experiences.
    Credits: 3
  

  • MGMT 230 - Financial Systems for Management

    Students will learn about the financial operations and analysis tools of any business or organization and their role in the success of the enterprise. Students will learn how to read and interpret financial statements and how to apply cost accounting theories and methods. They will gain a general knowledge about operational and capital budgeting processes and how to apply financial goals to departments and units and monitor financial performance against those goals.
    Credits: 3
  

  • MGMT 240 - Corporate Finance and Financial Markets

    Companies need financing to meet their goals, and they must decide between debt and equity financing. using financial accounting principles as a foundation, students are introduced to the concepts and tools used to make this choice, such as risk analysis, time value of money, analysis of risk, and cost of capital. An overview of domestic and foreign financial markets is also included. Students will apply what they learn to current events.
    Prerequisites: ACCT-130
    Credits: 3
  

  • MGMT 250 - Financing a New or Emerging Business

    To be successful, entrepreneurs must find capital to start their businesses and to fund future growth. To study this essential step in an entrepreneurial venture, you will focus on the different types of fihancing alternatives available to new and early stage ventures, such as loans, SBA guarantees, angel investors, venture capitalists and bootstrapping (minimizing startup costs). You will also study tools and methods used to determine how much money a venture actually needs in order to be viable.
    Prerequisites: TAKE ACCT-130 OR MGMT-230.
    Credits: 3
  

  • MGMT 255 - Human Resources Mngmt. for Supervisors

    Students will explore the impact that effective supervision and motivation of employees can have on an organization?s productivity and success. Students receive an introduction to human resource management concepts and techniques for managing people in today?s environment. They will review the roles and responsibilities that practicing supervisors and human resources managers share while focusing on the skills that supervisors need to perform their management functions: planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling.
    Credits: 3
  

  • MGMT 260 - Project Management

    Organizations value project management skills for all employees because these skills make everyone more effective and efficient. You will be introduced to skills that define a project’s scope, specifications and assumptions. You will also learn to develop a work breakdown structure and task plan, and to schedule and control the, project. These skills can be used immediately, in work and home life.
    Credits: 3
  

  • MGMT 262 - Essentials of Project Management

    As an overview of project management, students are introduced to a practical methodology for completing projects faster and with fewer problems. You learn about processes used in professional projects, including skills needed to define a project’s scope/charter, develop a work, breakdown structure and task plan and schedule, and control the work. You also gain an understanding of time lines, Gantt charts and using MS Project, a leading project management software. Finally, you investigate possible ethical and global issues arising in projects.
    Credits: 3
  

  • MGMT 265 - Project Profile, Scope and Integration

    Project Managers are responsible for the successful and cost-efficiency completion of projects. Students gain insight into how projects are defined, evaluated, and ultimately translated into manageable project requirements and concrete deliverables. They also learn about processes, tools and techniques they need to develop workable project risk management plans and therefore to increase the probability of completing projects on time, within budget and according to requirements. MS Project required.
    Prerequisites: MGMT-262.
    Credits: 3
  

  • MGMT 270 - Small Business Management

    Covers the management of the start-up marketing, finance, production, inventory control and labor functions of small business. Case problems include analysis of manufacturing, service and retail organizations. Differences between large corporations and small businesses are examined. Lectures and case-problem approaches are used.
    Prerequisites: ACCT-130
    Credits: 3
  

  • MGMT 280 - Organizational Development

    Addresses the opportunities and problems involved in managing human dynamics in organizations. Identifies intervention techniques, theories, principles, and values involved in planned change processes for organization development and organizational transformation. Reviews and applies behavioral science theory and practice.
    Prerequisites: MGMT-210
    Credits: 3
  

  • MGMT 290 - Business Career Internship

    An individually supervised experience in a selected profit or nonprofit organization. Provides opportunity for career exploration, and to observe and develop technical, interpersonal, and conceptual skills. Specific experiences are developed for each workplace. In addition to working a minimum of 8 to 10 hours per week, weekly reflections will be submitted to the assistant dean of the CPS business programs.
    Prerequisites: 75 credits or permission of program dean.
    Credits: 3
  

  • MGMT 300 - Investments

    A comprehensive study of investments and investment markets, giving a broad perspective from the viewpoint of the individual and institutional investor. Covers corporate securities, public securities, real-estate and mortgage investments, and the organization and operation of the principal securities markets. Students are required to establish a hypothetical investment portfolio and follow their investments.
    Prerequisites: ACCT-130
    Credits: 3
  

  • MGMT 310 - Driving Revenues

    Successful organizations identify new customers while continuing to satisfy existing ones. Building on information from their marketing course, students study this key business process. Topics include lead generation, customer relationship management, customer service support and related performance measurements and technologies. Assignments and discussion require application and synthesis of knowledge, and include global issues such as international sales, managing the process across organizational borders and related outsourcing issues. Students are also introduced to the process model and the related systems perspective.
    Prerequisites: MKTG-200
    Credits: 3
 

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