| ACCOUNTING |
| 45814 | AC 1070- -CE - -A | SGPS BUSINESS FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | Weaver M | Open | 18/20 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS BUSINESS FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Introduction to accounting concepts, processes, procedures, and practices in the preparation of financial statements. The course will introduce students to the four basic financial statements, comprised of the income statement, statement of cash flow, balance sheet, and statement of owner's equity. Students will also incorporate current accounting events and accounting ethics into this course.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45815 | AC 1080- -CE - -A | SGPS MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | Rand O | Open | 18/20 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
Managerial accounting involves using economic and financial information to plan and control many of the activities of an entity, and to support the management data-driven decision-making process. Topics include job order costing, activity-based costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgetary planning and controls, and planning for capital investments. The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the management and information that aids management with making sound decisions. *Pre-requisite(s): AC 1070.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45816 | AC 2050- -CE - -A | SGPS INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I | Rand O | Open | 17/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I
Intermediate Accounting is the in-depth study of professional accounting pronouncements – Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), used for financial reporting purposes. This first course of a two-part series focuses mainly on asset accounts. An overview of financial statement preparation and accounting principles that govern the reporting of cash, receivables and inventories will be explored. Other topics of study focus on accounting for property, plant and equipment, key concepts in accounting for intangibles, and current liabilities accounts. Prerequisite(s): AC 1060 - Principles of Accounting II or AC 1080 - Managerial Accounting.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45817 | AC 2060- -CE - -A | SGPS INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II | Rand O | Open | 17/18 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II
Intermediate Accounting II is a continuation of the study of generally accepted accounting principles. It is an in-depth study of stockholders equity, earnings per share, investments, revenue recognition and accounting for income taxes, pension and leases. The course will be completed with the preparation of the cash flows financial statement. Prerequisite: AC 2050 Intermediate Accounting I.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45818 | AC 3030- -CE - -A | SGPS FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND REPORTING | Stubb J | Open | 20/20 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
To be effective financial managers and advisors, accountants must understand not only how financial information is generated, but also how to analyze and interpret the information to assess a company and its operations. This course is designed to provide students with the tools they need to effectively evaluate the financial position of a firm. The course presents analytical tools for evaluating organizational financing, investing and operations activities, cash flow, profitability, liquidity, solvency, and leverage. Prerequisite: Ac 2060 Intermediate Accounting II.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45819 | AC 3040- -CE - -A | SGPS FORENSIC ACCOUNTING | Weaver M | Open | 17/18 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS FORENSIC ACCOUNTING
Forensic Accounting is a specialty practice area of accounting that utilizes accounting, auditing, and investigative skills to conduct an examination into a company's financial statements for disputes or litigation. This course will introduce the learner to the concept of accounting fraud. It combines solid accounting principles with fraud detection and prevention techniques. The prevalence of financial statement manipulation in recent years is reviewed and analyzed. The topic of ethics and the breakdown thereof in relation to the frauds perpetrated will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): AC 2060 - Intermediate Accounting II.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45820 | AC 3080- -CE - -A | SGPS ACCOUNTING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | Weaver M | Open | 18/18 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS ACCOUNTING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities is the study of authoritative pronouncements for the reporting of state and local governments and other nonprofit entities. It involves the study of Governmental/Accounting and Financial Accounting Standards. This course will introduce the learner to basic fund accounting principles and other financial considerations for non-profit entities. Actual financial reports from governments and non-profit organizations will be reviewed to provide real world application. Prerequisite(s): AC 2060 - Intermediate Accounting II.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45821 | AC 3210- -CE - -A | SGPS COST ACCOUNTING | Rand O | Open | 19/20 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS COST ACCOUNTING
Cost accounting deals with cost management. Cost management produces information through the process of identifying, collecting, measuring, classifying, and reporting information to managers within a firm. Cost management requires in-depth understanding of a firm’s cost structure. This course will provide the student the knowledge to utilize and manage cost data effectively for management decision making. Prerequisite: Ac 1060 Principles of Accounting II or AC 1070 Business Financial Accounting or permission of the dean.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| AUTISTIC SUPPORT |
| 45952 | ASC500 - -GO - -A | AUTISM ACROSS THE LIFESPAN | Staff S | Open | 15/24 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | AUTISM ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
3.00 credits. This course focuses on understanding autism across the lifespan including the physical, cognitive and social skill limitations and strengths in each phase of life. Case studies will be the primary learning tools, with students developing a long-term intervention plan for an individual on their current or future caseload based upon the concepts discussed. *Prerequisite(s): Completed undergraduate degree.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45953 | ASC510 - -GO - -A | INTEROCEPTION ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION | Staff S | Open | 12/20 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | INTEROCEPTION ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION
3.00 credits. This course provides an overview of the construct of interoception and discusses evidenced based interoception awareness tools used by professionals in the field of Autism Support. In particular, a critique of the literature and current practices to assess and intervene with interception as a tool to improve sleep, emotional regulation, toileting, eating, education and social participation will be reviewed. Emphasis is given to the various types of assessment and intervention techniques that uield outcomes in individual and group settings. *Prerequisite(s): Completed undergraduate degree.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION |
| 45822 | BA 1550- -CE - -A | SGPS MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION | Gross R | Open | 21/23 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION
This course provides a study of the various communication techniques, incorporating the use of both theory and technology. Emphasis is on the analysis, ethics and organization of materials for effective oral and written communications in a business setting.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45823 | BA 2150- -CE - -A | SGPS PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | Walton J | Open | 22/23 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
Effective marketing is critical for the long-term success of any business or organization. In this course, students will acquire an understanding of the marketing concept, "STP" (Segmenting, Targeting & Positioning), the marketing mix (product, place, promotion and price), and how to design a customer-driven marketing strategy. Among the topics explored are customer value, pricing, branding, global marketing, consumer behavior, ethics and social responsibility in marketing, and market research. The course will culminate in a final project with students developing and presenting a marketing plan for a new product or service.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45824 | BA 2480- -CE - -A | SGPS QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR BUSINESS | Gundlach F | Open | 15/18 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR BUSINESS
This course provides an introduction to quantitative analysis designed to solve practical business problems, break-even analysis, forecasting, inventory management, linear programming, and transportation problems. Network flow models, project management, decision, and queuing analysis will also be covered in this class. Prerequisite: MA 1510 - Probability and Statistics. Recommended: working knowledge of Excel formulas.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45825 | BA 2650- -CE - -A | SGPS PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | Garrett K | Open | 22/23 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Learners in this course will study the process of utilizing and coordinating technical and human resources in order to achieve the objectives of an organization. This includes analysis of the concepts, principles and practices involved in the planning, organizing, staffing, motivating, and controlling functions.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45826 | BA 3100- -VC -C-A | SGPS BUSINESS ETHICS | Wagner C | Open | 20/23 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS BUSINESS ETHICS
(Values, Choice and Justice Core; Accounting and Business Administration majors may not use this course for Core.) This course examines the ethical issues that arise in today’s business environment with special focus in the areas of business, marketing, finance, and accounting. The values and principles guiding ethical business decisions will be studied along with how ethics integrated into business can play a part in business strategy. Learners will explore their own values and apply an ethical decision making process to ethical dilemmas in business.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45827 | BA 3120- -CE - -A | SGPS ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT | Innerst R | Open | 17/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT
The course covers advertising principles and practices. It will take advertising theory and show how it is applied to produce advertising that works. Prerequisite: BA 2150 Principles of Marketing.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45828 | BA 3190- -CE - -A | SGPS CONSUMER BEHAVIOR | Stevens B | Open | 14/18 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
This course is an introduction to the study of consumer behavior, looking at the consumer as an individual, examining consumers in their social and cultural settings and reviewing the many variables that go into the consumer decision-making process.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45829 | BA 3250- -CE - -A | SGPS BUSINESS FINANCE | Hooper P | Open | 18/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS BUSINESS FINANCE
We will focus on learning techniques that are utilized in financial decision making. The course can be broken down into five distinct categories: Accounting review and financial statement analysis, tools and techniques utilized in capital budgeting decision making, asset valuation, risk and return, and long-term financing. Prerequisite: AC 1060 - Principles of Accounting II or AC 1080 - Managerial Accounting. Recommended: a working knowledge of Excel formulas.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45830 | BA 3310- -CE - -A | SGPS BUSINESS LAW | Abel J | Open | 23/23 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS BUSINESS LAW
The purpose of this course is to examine the important areas of law that relate to business under the United States constitutional legal system. This course will emphasize the origin of law in America, intellectual property, cyber law, contract law, corporate and unincorporated entity law, and agency law.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45831 | BA 3600- -CE - -A | SGPS LEADERSHIP | Herman T | Open | 21/23 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS LEADERSHIP
It is essential to gain a fundamental understanding of leadership and even more importantly to gain knowledge in the attributes of leadership in order to make better decisions, both professionally and personally. In this course, we will examine the characteristics, attributes, and styles of leadership. We will discuss the results of a lack of leadership and the impact of following.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45832 | BA 3640- -VC -C-A | SGPS BUILDING ON DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS | Min E | Open | 23/23 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS BUILDING ON DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS
(Values, Choice and Justice Core; Business majors may not use this course for Core.) This course will examine different cultures, religions and employee groups, while analyzing issues and strengths towards creating a positive workplace. Learners will explore how to effectively manage these groups through real-life work situations and develop strategies for long-term solutions.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45833 | BA 3800- -CE - -A | SGPS ENTREPRENEURSHIP | Badovinac J | Open | 22/23 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(This interdisciplinary course can be used to fulfill a Criminal Justice Elective, a Human Service Elective or a Social World Core requirement.) This course explores the nature of entrepreneurship and what it means to be an entrepreneur. Emphasis is placed on the unique skill-set that is required to be effective in this role, including vision, creativity, innovation, planning, critical thinking, leadership, communication, and the willingness to take risks. Entrepreneurs make significant investments in an economy and thus contribute to the economic well-being of all stake holders; therefore, the components and the role of the entrepreneur within the economy will be discussed. Case studies and interactive exercises are used to illustrate how the theoretical framework of entrepreneurship translates into the realities of our volatile economic environment. Prerequisites: BA 2650 - Principles of Management.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45834 | BA 4160- -CE - -A | SGPS MARKETING MANAGEMENT | Schauer T | Open | 18/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS MARKETING MANAGEMENT
This course is an advanced marketing management course focusing on strategic marketing planning, segmentation and positioning. Learners will incorporate marketing theories and concepts into marketing plans and reports. Prerequisite: BA2150 Principles of Marketing
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45835 | BA 4250- -CE - -A | SGPS PROBLEMS IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | Weaver M | Open | 23/23 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS PROBLEMS IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Learners in this course will examine financial and conceptual issues in business finance including financial markets, interest rates, economic environments, valuation of financial assets, time value concepts, risk and return, valuation of bonds and stocks, capital budgeting and project cash flows, cost of capital and capital structure, financial planning and control, and pro forma statements. Prerequisite: BA3250 – Business Finance
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45861 | BA 4660- -CE - -A | SGPS OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | Smith A | Open | 17/18 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Operations Management is the critical study of the decision-making techniques used in operations management, emphasizing the practical application of scientific methods and management principles to production activities. Areas of study include resource allocation, production cycles, job design, facility layout, production planning, quality improvements, and process control. Prerequisite: MA 1510 Probability and Statistics.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45862 | BA 4950- -CE - -A | SGPS CORPORATE STRATEGY | Stevens B | Open | 15/18 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS CORPORATE STRATEGY
This course examines how organizations position themselves and strive to compete in today’s rapidly changing marketplace and business environment. It is designed to integrate the concepts, principles, and practices from a learner's prior business courses. The course involves a comprehensive study of the interrelationships between management principles, problem analysis, strategy formation and implementation for the contemporary enterprise. (Consultation with the advisor is required in order to register. In the event of large enrollment, preference will be given to graduating seniors.)
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course Program Category: (100% Online) |
| CAREER DEVELOPMENT |
| 45863 | CD 1000- -CE - -A | SGPS CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR THE LIFELONG LEARNER | Walton J | Open | 17/18 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 1.00 | SGPS CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR THE LIFELONG LEARNER
(1 credit) When entering into an educational program, the goal of the person upon graduation is often to be promoted within their company or to change the direction of their career. The needs of the adult learner in the area of career development vary from assessment of abilities to refining job search skills. This course will allow the adult learner to examine their interests and skills as well as develop a career portfolio for either movement within a company or for changing careers. One of the final outcomes will hopefully be the answer to that age-old question: "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| COMMUNICATIONS |
| 45949 | COM1650- -SOWD-C-A | SGPS INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN | Schanke C | Open | 16/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN
3.00 credits. (Social World Core Course) This course introduces students to the building blocks of website creation, HTML and CSS. Learners will explore best practices for composing web content, image selection and preparation, file structure and file naming, web accessibility, and responsive design for both desktop and mobile. Learners will gain practical skills in writing and editing web pages in a text editor, along with working in a content management system (CMS).
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45864 | COM2520- -VC -C-A | SGPS MULTICULTURAL COMMUNICATION | Rudy R | Open | 17/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS MULTICULTURAL COMMUNICATION
(Values, Choice and Justice Core; Communication majors may not use this course for Core.) This course is designed to study issues of diversity and the media by investigating the audience, content, and institutions of communications. Cultural perceptions will be explored as they relate to an individual's beliefs on diversity such as: race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, class, and disability. A research and field experience will challenge learners to analyze and formulate their own views.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45865 | COM3600- -CE - -A | SGPS COMMUNICATION PLANNING | Rudy R | Open | 22/23 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS COMMUNICATION PLANNING
This course focuses on the planning, management, and coordination of corporate communications projects through the knowledge of and effective application of appropriate skills - strategic decision-making and goal setting, task definition, scheduling, resource allocation, monitoring, motivation, and project and quality control. The role of the project manager in managing the project life cycle is emphasized within a variety of corporate settings through case studies, scenarios, and real life projects.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE |
| 45937 | CS 510 - -GO - -A | NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET | Bush J | Open | 22/24 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET
3.00 credits. This course will provide students with an understanding of computing systems with a focus on networks and the Internet. Course topics include hardware, software, communication, cybersecurity, online privacy, troubleshooting network issues, and the social and ethical implications of digitizing information on the internet.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45965 | CS 520 - -GO - -A | COMPUTER SYSTEMS: DATA AND ANALYSIS | Bush J | Open | 20/24 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS: DATA AND ANALYSIS
3.00 credits. This course will provide students with an understanding of how data is used and stored. Students will develop skills for collecting, presenting, describing, and analyzing data sets, including inferencing and predictive modeling techniques. Students will use rich analytical tools to handle data in various contexts and develop apractical skill set to support data-driven decision-making.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45964 | CS 530 - -GO - -A | ALGORITHMS AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | Bush J | Open | 21/24 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | ALGORITHMS AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
3.00 credits. This course will familiarize students with abstraction, pattern recognition, problem decomposition, numberbase conversions, algorithm formats, and other forms of computational thinking relevant to computer science.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45966 | CS 540 - -GO - -A | COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS | Bush J | Open | 21/24 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS
3.00 credits. This course will provide students with the foundational knowledge necessary to construct, implement and revise computer programs. Attention will be placed on the overarching analytical and problem-solving skills needed to write and debug programs using JavaScript.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45967 | CS 540 - -GO - -B | COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS | Bush J | Open | 22/24 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS
3.00 credits. This course will provide students with the foundational knowledge necessary to construct, implement and revise computer programs. Attention will be placed on the overarching analytical and problem-solving skills needed to write and debug programs using JavaScript.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| ECONOMICS |
| 45866 | EC 1000- -SOWD-C-A | SGPS GLOBAL MACROECONOMICS: PRINCIPLES AND ISSUES | Benabess N | Open | 21/23 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS GLOBAL MACROECONOMICS: PRINCIPLES AND ISSUES
(Social World Core; Accounting and Business Administration majors may not use this course for Core.) This course gives learners an orientation to the nature of economics on a global scale and examines the aggregate performance of all markets in our economy. This course will cover capitalism, supply, demand, free markets, inflation, recession, and money supply, allocation of scarce resources, and the role of the Federal Reserve Board. Learners will have the opportunity to correlate economic theories to their everyday experiences.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45867 | EC 1020- -CE - -A | SGPS PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | Bataille E | Open | 23/23 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
Economics now, more than ever, plays a crucial role in our lives and has a significant impact on our success, both personally and professionally. Microeconomics focuses on the behavior of individual consumers and individual firms. Microeconomics gives us a focused perspective, and deals with specialized issues and detailed analysis within economics. A strong emphasis is placed on discussion of current events and how those events incorporate various economic theories. This will give the learner a greater appreciation of the relevance of economics as a science.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| ENGLISH |
| 45868 | EN 1000- -PL -C-A | SGPS WRITING AND LANGUAGE | Goodman M | Open | 20/23 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS WRITING AND LANGUAGE
(Power of Language Core) In this writing-intensive introductory course, adult learners will learn and practice various strategies and structures to write college-level papers. Each week, learners will read and study examples of each strategy, and then apply them to their own papers. The course culminates in a critical/research paper that allows adult learners to bring together many of the skills they've practiced in the course.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45869 | EN 1160- -CREX-C-A | SGPS FILM AS LITERATURE | Rose C | Open | 17/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS FILM AS LITERATURE
(Creative Expression Core) An introduction to film as an art form with particular attention to the discourse of film: how film "speaks" to us and how we speak about film.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45947 | EN 2420- -CUL -C-A | SGPS AMERICAN LITERATURE: 1865 TO PRESENT | Rose C | Open | 17/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS AMERICAN LITERATURE: 1865 TO PRESENT
(Cultural Heritage Core) In this survey course, learners examine representative works written by American authors over the last 150 years.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45881 | EN 2450- -CREX-C-A | SGPS GROWING UP IN AMERICA | Kennedy R | Open | 14/18 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS GROWING UP IN AMERICA
(Creative Expression Core) In this survey course, we will examine autobiographical works written by diverse authors over approximately 150 years to gain a larger perspective on the subjects of autobiography, history, and childhood in America. Students will be encouraged to compare these themes to their own experience of growing up in America to determine if they are still accurate and relevant.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| FAMILY BUSINESS & ENTREPRNSHP |
| 46083 | FBE3840- -CE - -A | SGPS FAMILY AS ENTREPRENEUR | Sandu P | Open | 20/20 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS FAMILY AS ENTREPRENEUR
3.00 credits. This course investigates the entrepreneurial processes associated with managing and growing a family business that is the predominant form of business organization around the world. It examines topics such as family business importance, stewardship, and culture, growth and renewal, succession and governance, non-family issues, communication, and conflict.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 46084 | FBE3850- -CE - -A | SGPS NEW VENTURE CREATION | Wagner K | Open | 20/20 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS NEW VENTURE CREATION
3.00 credits. The New Venture Creation course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate the skills necessary to develop a new business and to exhibit the capacity to develop sustainable business models on identified entrepreneurial opportunities. The course emphasizes a hands-on, interactive, pragmatic, real-world approach based on online discussions, business start-up presentations, case studies, and experiential exercises.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45633 | FBE510 - -CE - -A | FROM DREAMS TO REALITY | Badovinac J | Open | 19/20 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | FROM DREAMS TO REALITY
3.00 credits. Where are you in the business ownership cycle? Businesses pass through several important stages and successful entrepreneurs and owners learn what it takes to manage the business through these stages and work with others to convert their ideas and vision into action. As a "sub-set" of entrepreneurship, family businesses make significant contributions to the overall economy, thus improving the economic well-being of all stakeholders. It is, therefore, important to look at how family business fits into and complements the field of entrepreneurship and small business from a historical, societal, and practical perspective. This course will explore the history and nature of entrepreneurship and small businesses, how the family business evolved into such an important component, and the interconnectedness of the entrepreneurship mindset in any business model. In this course, students will develop a component of the business plan focusing on the business value proposition.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45634 | FBE520 - -CE - -A | STRATEGY AND GAINING A COMPETITIVE EDGE | Vigus R | Open | 19/20 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | STRATEGY AND GAINING A COMPETITIVE EDGE
3.00 credits. Learn how to critically think and formulate a strategy that will help differentiate the entrepreneurial or family business from its competition. In this course, students will learn what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur or family business owner to innovate and build a sustainable enterprise. Students will assess the challenges and opportunities facing individuals and families involved in business relationships through conceptual frameworks for strategic thinking and using data in decision-making to gain a competitive edge. In this course,students will develop a component of the business plan focusing on the feasibility of a new business venture or innovation.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45878 | FBE540 - -CE - -A | DYNAMICS, GOVERNING, MANAGING AND SUCCESSION PLANNNING | Page K | Open | 22/24 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | DYNAMICS, GOVERNING, MANAGING AND SUCCESSION PLANNNING
3.00 credits. Family, partners, and group dynamics make or break a business. Students will learn the importance to establish rules and structure for governing the business, managing wealth and operations, and planning for transition to the next generation of leadership/ownership. In this course, students will develop a component of the business plan focusing on governing and succession planning.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| FRESHMAN SEMINAR (SGPS) |
| 45994 | FS 1500- -CO -C-A | SGPS FOUNDATIONS FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING | Archer J | Open | 12/15 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS FOUNDATIONS FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING
(Core Course) Foundations for Accelerated Learning is designed to introduce adult learners to the scholarly demands of Elizabethtown College’s accelerated coursework. Emphasis is placed upon self-reflection and collaboration with peers, implementing skills for success in an accelerated learning environment, evaluating personal strengths, and identifying strategies to overcome challenges. Students will develop research, writing, and presentation skills that lay the foundation for future success.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45995 | FS 1500- -CO -C-B | SGPS FOUNDATIONS FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING | Desjardins S | Open | 15/15 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS FOUNDATIONS FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING
(Core Course) Foundations for Accelerated Learning is designed to introduce adult learners to the scholarly demands of Elizabethtown College’s accelerated coursework. Emphasis is placed upon self-reflection and collaboration with peers, implementing skills for success in an accelerated learning environment, evaluating personal strengths, and identifying strategies to overcome challenges. Students will develop research, writing, and presentation skills that lay the foundation for future success.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45996 | FS 1500- -CO -C-C | SGPS FOUNDATIONS FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING | Staff S | Open | 15/15 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS FOUNDATIONS FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING
(Core Course) Foundations for Accelerated Learning is designed to introduce adult learners to the scholarly demands of Elizabethtown College’s accelerated coursework. Emphasis is placed upon self-reflection and collaboration with peers, implementing skills for success in an accelerated learning environment, evaluating personal strengths, and identifying strategies to overcome challenges. Students will develop research, writing, and presentation skills that lay the foundation for future success.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| HEALTH CARE ADMIN (SGPS) |
| 45884 | HCA1620- -CE - -A | SGPS HEALTH CARE POLICY | George M | Open | 15/18 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS HEALTH CARE POLICY
This course provides an introduction to the development and implications of U.S. health care public policy, including key governmental and non-governmental participants within the political process.
This course examines the major roles played by local, state, and federal governments in the oversight, funding, delivery and evaluation of health care services. To perform this examination, a brief background to the U.S. health care system will be presented. The course will then investigate the formulation of health care legislation, the prioritization of health care legislation and the implementation of legislative provisions.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45885 | HCA2150- -CE - -A | SGPS HEALTH CARE MARKETING | May C | Open | 14/18 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS HEALTH CARE MARKETING
This course provides a comprehensive review of marketing's role in the health care industry. The course will examine the history of health care marketing, the contributions of marketing to the strategic objectives of health care organizations and the effects of marketing on public relations and the health care consumer.
Major health care consumer issues are also analyzed. Consumer issues include: health status, drug usage, drug shortages, health care products, exercise and nutrition, diseases and epidemiology. Interdependence of these issues with behavioral, political, economic, ecologic, and cultural factors will be evaluated.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45886 | HCA3100- -CE - -A | SGPS HEALTH CARE ETHICS | Emrhein D | Open | 18/18 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS HEALTH CARE ETHICS
This course addresses introductory concepts and basic issues in health care ethics. Issues such as confidentiality (e.g. HIPAA), informed consent, beginning of life, chronic care, end of life and the universal right to health care will be discussed along with the impact of women in health care. The course also addresses the impact of a person's religious beliefs on the need for and delivery of health care. Finally, the course analyzes health care research issues including use of human subjects, use of animals and cloning.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45887 | HCA3310- -CE - -A | SGPS HEALTH CARE LAW | Seavers M | Open | 15/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS HEALTH CARE LAW
This course will examine the various laws that impact the delivery of health care in the United States. The purpose of the course is to familiarize the student with the healthcare legal environment that requires compliance of both providers and facilities. Students will analyze case studies and apply applicable laws to the scenarios.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45888 | HCA3400- -CE - -A | SGPS CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE | Cardenas D | Open | 13/18 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE
This course provides the learner with the opportunity to examine challenges facing the healthcare industry in the United States. Learners will analyze controversial issues and differing perspectives to develop understanding of the issues faced by policy makers, healthcare providers, management and citizens. Prerequisite(s): HCA 3100 - Health Care Ethics, HCA 3310 - Health Care Law, and HCA 3800 - Health Care Insurance Policy.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45889 | HCA3630- -CE - -A | SGPS WORLD HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS | Rapiey M | Open | 17/18 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS WORLD HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
This course provides an analysis of world healthcare systems with an emphasis on the healthcare issues and challenges between low, middle, and high-income countries. The course focuses on the global organizations that impact world health and the financial and regulatory issues that each country encounters. The course also analyzes many different health systems throughout the world, examining population demographics, economics, major health problems, healthcare financing, healthcare workforces, and future healthcare perspectives within these various nations. Prerequisite: HCA 1620 Health Care Policy
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45890 | HCA4500- -CE - -A | SGPS LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION | Brummer K | Open | 16/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION
This course examines how as change takes place, and the health care field becomes more sophisticated and diverse, successful long-term care administrators will face tougher challenges than any they have seen before and they will have to bring new skills to their jobs. Topics and discussions center around how successful managers will possess the ability to change with the times, manage their organizations while under constant and substantial pressure, how to be flexible enough to adapt to different management settings, or to providing services that are different from those with which they may have been familiar. Evaluate how tomorrow's long-term care managers will be expected to possess those skills essential to managing larger more complex organizations.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45891 | HCA4900- -CE - -A | SGPS STRATEGY OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS | Seavers M | Open | 18/18 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS STRATEGY OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS
This comprehensive capstone course examines how health care organizations position themselves and strive to compete in today’s rapidly changing marketplace and business environment. It is designed to integrate the concepts, principles, and practices from the learner's prior health care courses. With the aid of case studies, the course involves a comprehensive study of the interrelationships between management principles, problem analysis, strategy formation and implementation for healthcare organizations. (This is a capstone course and therefore intended to be the final course taken in the major. Consultation with the advisor is required in order to register. In the event of large enrollment, preference will be given to graduating seniors.)
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course Program Category: (100% Online) |
| HUMAN SERVICES |
| 45892 | HS 1080- -CE - -A | SGPS INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES | Barrow A | Open | 17/18 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES
This introductory course reviews the historical foundations and the various political and social influences on the development of human services. It examines models of human service delivery, client systems, and service systems. It reviews the major social welfare programs, implementation of human service interventions, and working with diverse clients. Finally, the course covers issues crucial to human service workers, such as burnout and legal issues.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45893 | HS 1620- -CE - -A | SGPS SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAMS & POLICY | Schucker W | Open | 12/18 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAMS & POLICY
The purpose of this course is to help students understand what drives social welfare policy, the values and beliefs underlying social welfare policy, and how it impacts our lives. The course is designed to be both theoretical and practical. Fundamental concepts and theories of social welfare policy are examined. The competing values and beliefs that influence social welfare policy are discussed and analyzed. An overview of the history of social welfare policy in the United States is explored. Social welfare policies and programs are examined within the context of the social problems they address. The course also explores the strengths and weaknesses of current government interventions. Students will also explore ways to conduct effective social welfare policy analysis.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45894 | HS 2300- -CE - -A | SGPS INTRODUCTION TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTIVE DISORDERS | Williams S | Open | 16/18 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS INTRODUCTION TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTIVE DISORDERS
This foundations course will provide essential concepts for understanding contemporary theories and practices relating to substance use and abuse. Learners will identify appropriate methodologies for identification, prevention, and proper treatment of disorders. Review of the historical perspectives, various diagnostic issues, and numerous types of addictive behaviors, treatment options, and current research developments will be discussed.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45895 | HS 2350- -CE - -A | SGPS COUNSELING TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS | Barrow A | Open | 14/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS COUNSELING TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS
This course will provide students with a background of concepts, historical perspectives, and information regarding counseling systems. Students will develop skills for building effective working relationships with clients and focus on skills required to explore clients’ difficulties and recognize and enhance strengths. It will discuss how to establish plans and implement strategies to accomplish goals related to identified problems or concerns. This course will provide strategies for evaluating case progress in work with individuals, groups and families. It will provide students with the information they need to meet several Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) competencies—a set of nine standards or competencies centered on an educational format that prescribes attention to outcome performance.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45896 | HS 2800- -CE - -A | SGPS GROUP COUNSELING | Beers B | Open | 17/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS GROUP COUNSELING
Learners are exposed to theories, principles, and practices of group counseling. Opportunities are provided for learners to engage in dialogue relating to ethical and professional concerns, group dynamics and processes, understanding of various types of groups, assessment of group outcomes, group entry and exit transitions, and different leadership styles.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45897 | HS 3100- -VC -C-A | SGPS ETHICAL ISSUES IN HUMAN SERVICES | Spangler R | Open | 14/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS ETHICAL ISSUES IN HUMAN SERVICES
(Values, Choice and Justice Core; Human Services majors may not use this course for Core.) This course will examine the principles, philosophy and theories relating to social and human ethics. Topics for discussion include: why ethics is important, personal vs. community values, social responsibility, cultural and global ramifications, and applicable legislation surrounding ethics in the human services. Application of real-life scenarios and case studies may be utilized.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45898 | HS 3660- -CE - -A | SGPS COUNSELING THEORY AND PRACTICE | Schucker W | Open | 15/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS COUNSELING THEORY AND PRACTICE
This course will survey the major concepts and practices of the contemporary therapeutic systems and address some ethical and professional issues in counseling practice. The course aims to teach students to select wisely from various theories and techniques and to begin to develop a personal style of counseling. Skills are provided to build the counseling competencies needed in the counseling process.. Prerequisite: Psy 1050 General Psychology.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45993 | HS 4350- -CE - -A | SGPS COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY | Staff S | Open | 18/18 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
Learners will review, practice and demonstrate the clinical application of cognitive-behavioral therapies. Areas examined are principles of both cognitive and behavioral theories, engagement and the education of clients, goal setting, strategies and techniques for positive change, enhancement of individual motivation, contingency contracting and ongoing assessment. Prerequisite: HS 2350 Counseling Techniques & Skills
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45899 | HS 4900- -CE - -A | SGPS HUMAN SERVICES SEMINAR | King C | Open | 14/15 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS HUMAN SERVICES SEMINAR
This capstone course encapsulates a comprehensive understanding of the human services. Integration of previously learned theories, concepts, skills and practices will be implemented. Learners will incorporate critical thinking skills necessary for a human service professional. A major project is required which will assess mastery of the learner’s competency in the field. (This is a capstone course and therefore intended to be the final course taken in the major. Consultation with the advisor is required in order to register. In the event of large enrollment, preference will be given to graduating seniors.)
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course Program Category: (100% Online) |
| SGPS INTERDISCIPLINARY AU |
| 45900 | IDC1050- -CO -C-A | SGPS INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS | Brooks N | Open | 17/18 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS
(Western Cultural Heritage and Value, Choice, and Justice Core Course) As an introduction to the Western philosophical tradition, this course uses the topic of environmental consciousness to explore the most fundamental existential questions that confront us, and examines some of the great Western philosophers’ answers to these questions throughout history. Great historical figures in Western philosophy such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes and Nietzsche are covered, as well as contemporary voices in the field. Course topics and questions include: the examined life, reality, knowledge, and values.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45902 | IDC2710- -CO -C-A | SGPS INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION | Radcliff D | Open | 15/18 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION
(This interdisciplinary course can be used to fulfill either the Social World OR Values, Choice and Justice Core requirement.) In an increasingly interconnected world, globalization is a political, economic, cultural, and environmental phenomenon affecting individuals and communities in every society. This course will examine the dynamics of globalization along with the ethical implications of living in a globalized world.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45903 | IDC2770- -CO -C-A | SGPS POVERTY IN A WORLD OF PLENTY | Radcliff D | Open | 15/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS POVERTY IN A WORLD OF PLENTY
(This interdisciplinary course can be used to fulfill either the Foreign Cultures OR Values, Choice and Justice Core requirement.) This course will examine the many causes behind half of the world's people living on less than two dollars a day--the majority of them women and children. Factors such as bias against women, sweatshop labor, a failing environment, government corruption, the history of colonialism, and misguided foreign aid will be explored. Solutions will be sought related to consumer purchases, women's empowerment, and influencing government policies and aid distribution.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45948 | IDC2780- -CO -C-A | SGPS GLOBAL FILMS: REFLECTIONS OF CULTURES AND CREATIVITY | Rose C | Open | 16/18 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS GLOBAL FILMS: REFLECTIONS OF CULTURES AND CREATIVITY
(This interdisciplinary course can be used to fulfill either the Foreign Cultures OR Creative Expression Core requirement.) This course involves the study of global films selected for their artistic, cultural, and historic value. A variety of styles and genres of films will be studied and analyzed, including classic as well as contemporary films. The reflective nature of film allows the viewer to investigate cultural identity and the impact of political and historical events through the eyes of the cultures themselves. All films are subtitled and the readings, written work, lectures and discussions are all in English.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45904 | IDC3150- -CE - -A | SGPS VICTIMOLOGY | Nelson B | Open | 16/18 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS VICTIMOLOGY
(This interdisciplinary course can be used to fulfill either a Criminal Justice Elective, Human Services Elective OR Social World Core requirement.) The course examines crime victims, their quandary, and the relationships they have among social groups and institutions, such as the media, business, politicians, special interest groups, and social movements. Issues such as justice and compensation from the perspective of the victim, as well as society at large are examined. A review of programs designed to support victims from prevention and assistance through approaches that are gaining attention such as Restorative Justice, Victim Repayment, and Victim/Offender Mediation will be discussed. Also addressed is the interdisciplinary approach to the study of victims with particular relevance for students in the fields of criminal justice, human services and the social world.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45905 | IDC4900- -CO -C-A | SGPS CORE PROGRAM CAPSTONE | Lisi E | Open | 10/12 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS CORE PROGRAM CAPSTONE
This course serves as the Core Program's capstone course with a final project that represents the student’s ability to define a contemporary problem and construct a defense of the thesis, both orally and in writing. The course also provides the opportunity for the student to reflect on the impact of Core Program learning and explore how that learning relates to a contemporary problem being studied. (Consultation with the advisor is required in order to register. In the event of large enrollment, preference will be given to graduating seniors.)
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45906 | IDC4900- -CO -C-B | SGPS CORE PROGRAM CAPSTONE | Kennedy R | Open | 10/12 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS CORE PROGRAM CAPSTONE
This course serves as the Core Program's capstone course with a final project that represents the student’s ability to define a contemporary problem and construct a defense of the thesis, both orally and in writing. The course also provides the opportunity for the student to reflect on the impact of Core Program learning and explore how that learning relates to a contemporary problem being studied. (Consultation with the advisor is required in order to register. In the event of large enrollment, preference will be given to graduating seniors.)
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45907 | IDC4900- -CO -C-C | SGPS CORE PROGRAM CAPSTONE | Staff S | Open | 11/12 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS CORE PROGRAM CAPSTONE
This course serves as the Core Program's capstone course with a final project that represents the student’s ability to define a contemporary problem and construct a defense of the thesis, both orally and in writing. The course also provides the opportunity for the student to reflect on the impact of Core Program learning and explore how that learning relates to a contemporary problem being studied. (Consultation with the advisor is required in order to register. In the event of large enrollment, preference will be given to graduating seniors.)
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course Program Category: (100% Online) |
| MATHEMATICS |
| 45908 | MA 1080- -MAAN-C-A | SGPS APPLIED MATHEMATICS: PROBLEM SOLVING USING EXCEL | Tobin M | Open | 13/15 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS APPLIED MATHEMATICS: PROBLEM SOLVING USING EXCEL
(Mathematical Analysis Core) This course provides an introduction to a variety of mathematical concepts focusing on real-world applications of mathematical modeling and meaning, rather than on proving theorems. This is an application-oriented course and the approach is practical. Learners will use Excel to find the solutions to real-world mathematical situations. Focusing on translating every day questions into mathematical problems to solve, the topics will include: Algebra, Sets, Graphing, Number Theory, Linear Equations and Inequalities, Statistics, Probability, and Consumer Mathematics. Part of the class is devoted to lecture and part will be an interactive lab. Although not required, this course is recommended as a preparatory course for Ma 151, Probability and Statistics.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45909 | MA 1510- -MAAN-C-A | SGPS PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS | Tobin M | Open | 15/15 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
(Mathematical Analysis Core) This course will explore the basic principles and methods of Probability and Statistics in order to develop: An awareness and appreciation of the role of statistics in our daily environment and activities; as well as a foundation for the advanced study and further application of statistics in one's particular area of specialization.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45910 | MA 1700- -CE - -A | SGPS COLLEGE ALGEBRA | Ozimek D | Open | 24/24 | (F4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS COLLEGE ALGEBRA
3.00 credits. This course studies algebraic expressions; linear and quadratic equations, functions.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION |
| 45911 | MBA515 - -CE - -A | SGPS INTEGRATEDMKTGCOMMUNICATION, BRANDING & PROMOTIONS | Schauer T | Open | 11/18 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS INTEGRATEDMKTGCOMMUNICATION, BRANDING & PROMOTIONS
Product and brand management are at the heart of an organization's survival. This course offers cutting-edge thinking on integrated marketing communication, branding, and promotion. The goal of this course is to prepare managers and/or potential managers to build brand assets and create an enduring advantage for their brands in the marketplace. Learners will be exposed to the contemporary challenges facing firms in creating and maintaining brand equity.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45912 | MBA530 - -CE - -A | SGPS CORPORATE SOCRESPONSIBILITY: MAKING A BIGGER IMPACT ON THE WORLD | Coplen L | Open | 10/18 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS CORPORATE SOCRESPONSIBILITY: MAKING A BIGGER IMPACT ON THE WORLD
The fundamental component of CSR is essential in an age of transparency for business operations. This course provides an examination of business strategies and practices that offer a framework for planning and evaluating the integration of socially responsible decision-making into the day-to-day operations of the corporation. Focus is on benefits to all stakeholders of the organization. CSR serves as a differentiating factor for organizations in the long term to remain competitive in an evolving business environment. This course explores tying CSR to the organization’s core mission, as well as challenging students to think in new ways about the impact of business activities on the world.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45913 | MBA540 - -CE - -A | SGPS SOCIETAL ECONOMIC ANALYSIS | Staff S | Open | 15/18 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS SOCIETAL ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Leaders must be able to critically examine a wide-range of interrelated organizational, governmental and societal issues by applying economic analysis. Learn to apply the economic theories, techniques and applications necessary to practically explore a variety of real-world domestic and global problems.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45914 | MBA550 - -CE - -A | SGPS INFORMATION FOR STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING | Wagner C | Open | 13/18 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS INFORMATION FOR STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING
Business leaders must have a solid grasp of the organizational change dynamics associated with new information systems being implemented. This course addresses the real world of Information Technology (IT) management. Topics include evaluating IT investment value, outsourcing, working with vendors, IT governance, IT project management, and IT security and trends.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45915 | MBA560 - -CE - -A | SGPS GLOBAL BUSINESS STRATEGIES | Brummer K | Open | 17/18 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS GLOBAL BUSINESS STRATEGIES
Multinational corporations are increasingly exposed to greater risks associated with currency fluctuations, trade embargoes, and social and political instability. Similarly, domestic businesses must be increasingly aware of competitive threats related to new technologies or cheaper subsidized products arising from foreign entrants. Thus, globalization is a pervasive phenomenon that requires the attention of both foreign and local businesses alike. This course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of the political, economic, social, and technological forces shaping today’s global business environment.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45916 | MBA571 - -CE - -A | SGPS ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR | Nice D | Open | 15/18 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Whatever the size and purpose of the organization and the technology involved, people are the common denominator when facing today’s immense challenges. Success or failure hinges on the ability to attract, develop, retain, motivate, and lead a diverse array of appropriately skilled people (and to do so in an ethical manner). The human factor drives everything. To know more about workplace behavior is to gain a valuable competitive edge. The purpose of this course is to support organizational participants to better understand and manage people at work.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45917 | MBA595 - -CE - -A | SGPS APPLIED BUSINESS LEADERSHIP IN ACTION | Fries S | Open | 15/18 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS APPLIED BUSINESS LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
What strategic moves are necessary for an organization to stay competitive in today’s ever-changing business environment? This capstone course challenges learners to integrate what they have learned from previous MBA courses. Learners will assess an organization’s current strategy and identify the next steps a leader should consider to strengthen the organization’s ability to compete successfully in the business world. (This is a capstone course and therefor intended to be the final course taken in the program. Consultation with the advisor is required in order to register.)
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 45.00 Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course Program Category: (100% Online) |
| CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCT |
| 45950 | MCI530 - -GO - -A | BUILDING SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY CAPACITY | Staff S | Open | 16/24 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | BUILDING SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY CAPACITY
3.00 credits. This course explores how teachers across the PK-12 continuum can create partnerships with parents and students that facilitate participation in the schools while also validating home culture and family concerns and aspirations. It reflects current research and theory in family literacy development, bilingual and multicultural education, critical pedagogy, participatory research, cooperative learning, and feminist perspectives. It examines the roles the community and family play in sustaining a cooperative and peaceful culture of learning.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45951 | MCI535 - -GO - -A | CURRENT ISSUES AND TRENDS IN ASSMNT IN SPECIAL & APPLIED STATISTICS | Staff S | Open | 19/24 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | CURRENT ISSUES AND TRENDS IN ASSMNT IN SPECIAL & APPLIED STATISTICS
3.00 credits. This course emphasizes the latest research in the current trends of assessment and evaluation. The course discusses methods for planning assessments that are integrated with instruction, crafting assessment tools, crafting scoring rubrics, grading and evaluating students, assessing higher order thinking, and applied statistics for assessment and evaluation. Strategies are discussed that promote and evaluate the continual intellectual, social-emotional, and personal development of all learners.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY |
| 45294 | MCP505 - -GO - -A | INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING THEORY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY | Shook M | Open | 3/16 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 T (06:00pm-08:45pm) E 271D | 3.00 | INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING THEORY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
3.00 credits. This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the field of counseling. In this course, we will discuss the theories that underlie the practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Furthermore, students will become familiar with professional issues and topics to be explored in greater depth in subsequent coursework. Students will strengthen their understanding of the counseling field through analysis and application of empirical articles and interviews with professional counselors. Fall semester.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (Blended /Hybrid 51-74%) |
| 45295 | MCP510 - -GO - -A | PROFESSIONAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL ISSUES | Shook M | Open | 3/16 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | PROFESSIONAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL ISSUES
3.00 credits. This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the ethical and legal standards that guide the practice of professional counselors. We will make use of clinical case material and vignettes in our exploration and application of ethical guidelines. This class will help to prepare students for ethical practice in practicum and internship sites, and orient students to professional standards and credentials pertinent to post-graduate practice. Fall semester.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45296 | MCP515 - -GO - -A | SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF PRACTICE | Owens-Tyler J | Open | 3/16 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 W (06:00pm-08:45pm) E 271D | 3.00 | SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF PRACTICE
3.00 credits. This course is designed to increase students' understanding of the social and cultural foundations of counseling practice. We will seek to engage in self-reflective activities as we consider systems of power and privilege in society and in counseling practice. Through the use of case study material, we will explore the intersectionality of various elements of identity (e.g., gender, class, race) as they manifest in the counseling context. Fall semester.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (Blended /Hybrid 51-74%) |
| 45297 | MCP520 - -GO - -A | PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND DIAGNOSIS | Owens-Tyler J | Open | 3/16 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 H (06:00pm-08:45pm) E 271D | 3.00 | PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND DIAGNOSIS
3.00 credits. The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the theories and underpinnings (e.g., cognitive, behavioral, and sociocultural) of psychopathology. We will discuss existing classification systems (e.g., DSM 5) and their strengths and limitations. We will apply concepts of normal and abnormal behavior to case formulation, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Throughout, we will consider issues of cultural bias and sensitivity in the diagnosis of psychopathology. Fall semester.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45318 | MCP529 - -GO - -A | RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY | Dalton E | Open | 11/16 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 W (06:00pm-08:45pm) E 271D | 3.00 | RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.00 credits. This course is designed to provide a graduate-level introduction to research design methodology and statistical analyses pertinent to counseling professionals. Through this course, students will enhance their ability to critically evaluate, apply, and generate empirical knowledge in counseling research and program evaluation. Through article critiques, written research proposals, and the implementation of a program evaluation project with a site or agency, students will apply empirical approaches and information to the counseling-related practices. Spring semester.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (Blended /Hybrid 51-74%) |
| 45319 | MCP560 - -GO - -A | PRACTICUM AND SEMINAR | Shook M | Open | 11/16 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 H (06:00pm-08:45pm) E 271D | 3.00 | PRACTICUM AND SEMINAR
3.00 credits. This course is intended to provide students with the opportunity to apply counseling knowledge and skills in a supervised community placement. As part of the practicum experience, students will complete a minimum of 100 hours at an approved community site; at least 40 of these hours must be direct contact hours. Students will also attend weekly seminar meetings with the instructor and other students to discuss cases and issues pertinent to ongoing professional development. *Prerequisite(s): MCP 505 and MCP 510. Summer semester.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45321 | MCP625 - -GO - -A | CAREER DEVELOPMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE | Owens-Tyler J | Open | 11/16 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | CAREER DEVELOPMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE
3.00 credits. The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of career development theories and applied career counseling practices. In this course, we will discuss and explore the role of work in people's lives, for example, as a source of social support and resilience. We will explore work-related choices and career development as they are informed by clients' histories, backgrounds, and intersecting roles in society.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45320 | MCP640 - -GO - -A | EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS | Owens-Tyler J | Open | 11/16 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 T (06:00pm-08:45pm) E 271D | 3.00 | EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
3.00 credits. The aim of this course is to provide students with training on the theory and application of specific evidence-based counseling practices for child and adolescent populations. Students will receive feedback on the practice and execution of counseling techniques and gain experience writing mock treatment plans for children and adolescents. Varied theoretical orientations will be discussed. Fall semester.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| DATA ANALYTICS |
| 45918 | MDA525 - -CE - -A | APPLICATIONS FOR DATA ANALYTICS | Tobin M | Open | 14/18 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | APPLICATIONS FOR DATA ANALYTICS
3.00 credits. As a professional you will be asked to make decisions based on data. This course will introduce the different types of decisions made in an organizational setting and explain how data quality can affect decision making. There are several statistical tools and techniques that are commonly used by organizations to inform decision-making. These tools span numerous business functions and support many different objectives. This course describes, evaluates, and analyzes different statistical techniques and their real-world limitations and benefits. The application of statistics to inform data-driven decisions in various sectors, such as manufacturing, health care, education and government will be discussed.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45919 | MDA530 - -CE - -A | DATA ANALYSIS FOR MANAGERS | Tobin M | Open | 13/18 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | DATA ANALYSIS FOR MANAGERS
3.00 credits. Statistical Process Control is all about boosting quality. Quality management can not only deliver value to customers and stakeholders, it can also enable data-driven decision-making that helps organizations gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. This course will introduce the basics of quality management, explaining the difference between quality control and quality assurance, providing methods for the application of analysis. It also looks at common graphical representations of data and how these can be effective tools to explain situations and support persuasive arguments for a course of action.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| EDUCATION |
| 45939 | MED572 - -GO - -A | STEM EDUCATION PRACTICUM II | Staff S | Open | 24/24 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | STEM EDUCATION PRACTICUM II
3.00 credits. This course will have students engage in project-based learning to plan and implement STEM education initiatives at levels higher than the individual classroom. The goal of the course is to facilitate systemic change at the building, district and community level. Prerequisite(s): MED 510, 520, 530 and 571.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| HEALTH CARE ADMIN |
| 45920 | MHA510 - -CE - -A | SGPS LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE | Seavers M | Open | 12/18 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE
This course examines the major leadership and management approaches in public and private health care agencies. The course will focus on management principles in the American health care delivery system, including the roles of patients, third party insurance payers, and health care professionals. The course presents contemporary thinking about leadership and management skills, competencies, and how management "gets it done" in health care orgranizations.
This course will also explore both the structure and functions of health care organizations. How governance, administration, and professional components interface to provide proper health care to society will be examined. The course will similarly explore health care leadership approaches to evaluate a student's leadership skill set. In addition, students will apply management skills and techniques to case studies and real-life situations involving health care administration. Students will showcase critical thinking skills with support from outside references, in addition to the assigned reading, in order to better understand health care leadership and management.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45921 | MHA573 - -CE - -A | SGPS HEALTH CARE POLICY: ETHICS, COMPLIANCE, AND LEGAL ISSUES | Seavers M | Open | 13/18 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS HEALTH CARE POLICY: ETHICS, COMPLIANCE, AND LEGAL ISSUES
This course addresses the government's responsibility to respect the interests, promote and protect the health and welfare, and uphold the rights of the public. Students will explore health care policy, applications of health care law and ethics, and managment ideas, theories, and case studies.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| DIGITAL MARKETING |
| 45922 | MK 3240- -CE - -A | SGPS MARKETING STRATEGIES | Schauer T | Open | 18/19 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS MARKETING STRATEGIES
3.00 credits. This course focuses upon the application and implementation of marketing theories for strategic outcomes, including B2B. Case studies will be the primary learning tools, with students developing a summative marketing plan based upon the theories and strategies discussed.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| MUSIC EDUCATION |
| 45516 | MME512 - -GO - -A | CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, AND MEASUREMENT | Sempsey L | Open | 12/24 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, AND MEASUREMENT
3.00 credits. This course explores issues of curriculum, assessment, and measurement as well as quantitative and qualitative inquiry within education settings. In an examination of measurement instruments within music education and peacebuilding, students will identify and explore the impact of reliability and validity within measurement. Students will identify the impact of different measures as means of assessing changes in interdependence, altruism, relationship, and musical learning. *Prerequisite(s): MME 501. Offered every other year.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45517 | MME530 - -GO - -A | LITERATURE REVIEW AND METHODOLOGY | Winter P | Open | 23/24 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 1.00 | LITERATURE REVIEW AND METHODOLOGY
1.00 credit. This course is designed to support the Master of Music Education candidate in builiding the literature review and methodology necessary to plan a Masters thesis and submit an Intitutional Review Board (IRB) application. Students in this course will identify a topic, plan a series readings to approach the topic with greater precision, and simultaneously approach a number of readings to build understandings of the relevant methodological approach. Students will conclude the course with the successful construction and submission of an IRB application.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
| 45923 | MOD510 - -CE - -A | SGPS FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP | Garrett K | Open | 10/18 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP
This introductory course provides a foundation for the study of leadership through a comprehensive examination of the history, theories, and processes of leadership. Opportunities will be provided for learners to explore the application of specific leadership strategies and techniques within the context of challenges leaders face. Learners will be engaged in self-reflection and feedback activities geared toward assessing current strengths and formulating plans for building their own leadership skills.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45924 | MOD562 - -CE - -A | SGPS LEADING INNOVATION & CHANGE THROUGH CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION | Mitchell K | Open | 5/18 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS LEADING INNOVATION & CHANGE THROUGH CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION
Successful strategic leaders must facilitate collaboration within and amongst diverse organizations---including local, regional and international partners in the public, private, and service sectors. These partners will have varied and often conflicting goals, incentives, power bases, resources, and cultures. Participating in a course-long student-led cross-sector strategic planning case study, students will strengthen their capacity and creativity to apply the collaborative leadership needed in a wide range of future forums, especially economic development in fragile localities.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION |
| 45690 | MSE522 - -GO - -A | FOUNDATIONS OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION (SED 222) | Tyminski C | Open | 24/24 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 TH (09:30am-10:50am) N 106 | 4.00 | FOUNDATIONS OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION (SED 222)
4.00 credits. This course is an introduction to philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of Special Education and inclusive education principles and practices. The history, etiology, characteristics, and accommodations for students with special needs in the classroom setting will be examined. Field experience is required which will require FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, and TB Test (fees). *Prerequisite(s): Formal acceptance into Education Program required. *Corequisite(s): MSE 522L.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (Ground 0-25%) |
| 45691 | MSE522 -L-GO - -A | FOUNDATIONS OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION LABORATORY (SED 222 L) | Tyminski C | Open | 24/24 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 FIELD | 0.00 | FOUNDATIONS OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION LABORATORY (SED 222 L)
0.00 credit. Lab to accompany MSE 522. *Corequisite: MSE 522.
Credit Type: Not Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (Ground 0-25%) |
| 45693 | MSE533 - -GO - -A | ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION (SED 333) | Haley-Mize L | Open | 9/15 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 MW (02:00pm-03:15pm) N 204 | 4.00 | ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION (SED 333)
4.00 credits. This course provides an overview of assessment as a tool to guide various types of decisions in the educational setting. The primary focus is on use of informal and formal assessment to craft instruction that is responsive to individual learners. The course also includes information on how to use data to make eligibility and placement decisions while highlighting best practice to ensure that these decisions are well informed and in the best interest of the learner. Specific topics include legislation, trends, and issues in assessment practices; different types of tests and their appropriate administration, scoring, and interpretation; use of descriptive statistics to describe and interpret data sets; reliability and validity considerations in designing, administering, and reporting; and assessment of young children and behavior. *Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Graduate Education Program is required.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (Ground 0-25%) |
| 45695 | MSE542 - -GO - -A | EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS W ASD AND/OR EBD (SED342) | Staff H | Open | 4/10 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 W (05:00pm-08:30pm) N 106 | 4.00 | EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS W ASD AND/OR EBD (SED342)
4.00 credits. This course is designed to prepare teachers to support the participation and education of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) in the PK-12 setting. Emphasis is on the diagnostic criteria, methods of identification, and best practices in intervention and support according to current research. Field experience is required. *Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Graduate Education Program is required. *Corequisite(s): MSE 544, MSE 565, and MSE 542L. Register by Instructor.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (Ground 0-25%) |
| 45697 | MSE544 - -GO - -A | INTENSIVE READING, WRITING, AND MATHEMATICS INTERVENTION (SED 344) | Cieslinski C | Open | 4/10 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 T (05:00pm-08:00pm) N 129 | 4.00 | INTENSIVE READING, WRITING, AND MATHEMATICS INTERVENTION (SED 344)
4.00 credits. This course provides substantive, research-based instruction that effectively prepares future teachers to assess and provide interventions to students who are struggling in the reading, writing, and mathematics content areas. An emphasis will be placed on determining differences between typical and problematic performance in each of the areas and modifying instructional methods, providing strategy instruction, and monitoring progress in each area. A clinical field experience is required. *Prerequisite(s): MSE 524 and acceptance into the Graduate Education Program is required. *Corequisite(s): MSE 542, MSE 565, and MSE 544L. Register by Instructor.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (Ground 0-25%) |
| 46042 | MSE565 - -GO - -A | ISSUES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | Tyminski C | Open | 18/24 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 TH (11:00am-12:20pm) N 106 | 4.00 | ISSUES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
4.00 credits. Working with a faculty mentor, this is a self-directed and self-constructed course for those specializing in PK-8 or 7-12 certifications. Graduate candidates select specific topics to explore that are particularly germane to their certificate levels and companion competencies. *Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Graduate Education Program is required. *Corequisite(s): MSE 542 and MSE 544. Register by Instructor.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Register By Instructor Program Category: (Ground 0-25%) |
| FINANCE |
| 45940 | MSF500 - -GO - -A | FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE PLANNING | Blank E | Open | 19/21 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 TH ONLNE ONLN | 3.00 | FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE PLANNING
3.00 credits. Fundamentals and Insurance Planning is a required course of CFP® Certification. MSF 500 covers fundamental principles in financial planning and fundamental principles in the theory of insurance. By design, the course covers various aspects of financial planning strategies emphasizing applicable knowledge and techniques with which a financial service professional shall be equipped to best service clients based on CFP Board’s Financial Planning Practice Standards, Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Rules of Conduct, as well as rules of Disciplinary Rule and Procedures. In addition, the course also covers the latest common insurance products and practices emphasizing knowledge and techniques in insurance planning with which a financial service professionals shall be equipped to best service clients The course provides a solid foundation in financial planning while focusing on practical skills.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (Blended /Hybrid 51-74%) |
| 45941 | MSF505 - -GO - -A | INVESTMENT PLANNING | Snow M | Open | 19/21 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 MW (06:30pm-08:00pm) H 111 | 3.00 | INVESTMENT PLANNING
3.00 credits. Investment Planning is a required course of CFP® Certification. MSF 505 covers fundamental concepts, theories. Principles, and strategies in investment planning. By design, the course covers various aspects of investment planning strategies emphasizing applicable knowledge and techniques with which a financial service professionals shall be equipped to best service clients. The course provides a solid foundation in investment planning while focusing on practical skills.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (Blended /Hybrid 51-74%) |
| 46093 | MSF530 - -GO - -A | INVESTMENTS AND PORTFOLIO STRATEGY | Neuhauser H | Open | 18/20 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 MW (06:30pm-08:00pm) H 111 | 3.00 | INVESTMENTS AND PORTFOLIO STRATEGY
3.00 credits. MSF 530 is an advanced finance course aimed at introducing students to the primary financial issues andchallenges that arise in the management of capital. Specific topics include: overview of the asset classes andfinancial instruments, security markets, and investment companies; techniques of valuing equity and bonds;portfolio management and performance evaluation; modern portfolio theories; and option valuation basics.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (Blended /Hybrid 51-74%) |
| 46104 | MSF540 - -GO - -A | APPLIED FINANCIAL ANALYSIS - VALUATION | Neuhauser H | Open | 18/20 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 MW (06:30pm-08:00pm) H 111 | 3.00 | APPLIED FINANCIAL ANALYSIS - VALUATION
3.00 credits. This advanced financial analysis course is specially designed to apply students' knowledge from all areas of business, along with economics to conduct a series of intensive equity research activities before a buy, sell, or hold investment decision is made on an assigned publicly traded company's stock. Major activities of the course include 1) reviewing the assigned company's SEC filings; 2) gathering data with respect to the company's industry, competitors, clients, suppliers, products and services, management, governance structures etc. 3) analyzing the company's current financial position; 4) forecasting future profitability and valuation of the company by combining all of the above information and analysis with the company's financial information, along with the overall geopolitical and economic factors; 5) generate an investment recommendation based on the forecasting model and parameters; 6) present the investment recommendation in front of professional practitioners. Meetings with industry professionals, listening and participating in the target company's public releases, such as earnings calls, are all integral parts of the course. Essentially, you are exposed to real world practical equity analysis work so to gain hands on experience in the finance profession, in which working with others as a team and active in class discussions and debates are not only encouraged but required in order to succeed. You will be able to develop your skills of critical analysis and writing clarity. As a conclusion of this course, students are expected to gain real-world hands-on experience in reading, interpreting, and analyzing economic events and a company's financial information in order to produce a research report that will be reviewed and challenged by industry professionals and CFAs.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (Blended /Hybrid 51-74%) |
| STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP |
| 45925 | MSL520 - -CE - -A | SGPS STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP | Garrett K | Open | 13/18 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
This introductory course emphasizes the importance and practice of communication in a leader’s skill set. Learners will explore optimal communications strategies based on the message, the circumstance and the audience, and will apply those skills to a variety of real-world case studies to ensure positive outcomes that resolve or prevent communication breakdowns.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45926 | MSL530 - -CE - -A | SGPS APPLIED RESEARCH FOR STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP | King C | Open | 14/18 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS APPLIED RESEARCH FOR STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
This course develops the learner’s ability to think critically, with an eye toward the long term view. Learners will identify and analyze problems, interpret data, and make decisions that avoid common errors. Learners will achieve valid, reliable results by applying the fundamentals of scientific research with quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45927 | MSL550 - -CE - -A | SGPS ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT | Brummer K | Open | 15/18 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Through the exploration of organizational theory, case studies and experiential activities, learners will study the systemic nature of organizations and how to apply that knowledge to organizational design and development. The course will focus on how vision and goals strategically drive an organization and how they may be integrated into design and development.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45928 | MSL595 - -CE - -A | SGPS LEADERSHIP FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW | Garrett K | Open | 16/18 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS LEADERSHIP FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW
Within today's ever-changing world, effective leadership is pivotal in determining the success of mobilizing others to reach their fullest potential in an environment where resources continue to be limited. This capstone course challenges learners to apply what they have learned from previous MSL courses by assessing an organization's current strategy and identifying areas of opportunities where the implementation of strategic leadership principles could have a positive social impact. Prerequisite(s): MSL 530 - Applying Research to Strategic Leadership.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 15.00 Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course Program Category: (100% Online) |
| NURSING |
| 45606 | NUR350 - -GO - -A | COMPASSIONATE CARE | Zabrecky Franges E | Open | 21/24 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | COMPASSIONATE CARE
3.00 credits.This course will examine the concepts such as genetics, the care of the chronically ill, principles of end-of-life care, palliative care and pain management. Special emphasis will be placed upon communication strategies and exploration of ethical issues which cause nurses moral distress. Prerequisite(s): Registered Nurse License and admission to RN to BSN program.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45608 | NUR385 -R-GO - -A | CLINICAL IMMERSION II | Cardenas D | Open | 24/24 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 By Arrangement | 1.00 | CLINICAL IMMERSION II
1.00 credit.This course affords the professional nurse the opportunity to apply new knowledge into the last two of the four spheres of care; chronic disease management and hospice and palliative care. This course expands on previously learned knowledge and clinical skills and allows the student to explore an area of interest. Emphasis is on immersion in a selected environment. Prerequisite(s): Registered Nurse License and admission to RN to BSN program.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course Program Category: (Ground 0-25%) |
| 45607 | NUR450 - -GO - -A | LEADERSHIP EMERGENCE | Cardenas D | Open | 23/24 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 W (06:00pm-07:00pm) N 234 | 3.00 | LEADERSHIP EMERGENCE
3.00 credits.Successful leadership of individuals and teams requires strategic leaders to employ aspects of situational and transformational leadership principles. This course will examine how individual personalities, team dynamics, corporate structures and organizational needs provide direction for a strategic leader. Learners will explore strategies to resolve conflicts in the workplace. Learners will explore how tasks and goals impact team design and function, leading to building effective teams, including team leadership. Learners will also take a look at best practices in face-to-face and virtual teams. Prerequisite(s): Registered Nurse License, NUR 350 and admission into RN to BSN program.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course Program Category: (100% Online) |
| OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY |
| 45963 | OT 796 - -GO - -A | POST-PROFESSIONAL CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE | Staff S | Closed | 0/6 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 4.00 | POST-PROFESSIONAL CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
4.00 credits. Through this course, students will apply advanced knowledge to practice by developing, implementing, and disseminating an in depth, evidence based project of individual choice in one of the following areas: clinical practice skills, research skills, program and policy development, advocacy, leadership, administration, or education. *Prerequisite(s): Completion of all didactic course work and approved Capstone proposal. *Corequisite(s): OT 654. Fall semester.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 46072 | OT 796 - -GO - -B | POST-PROFESSIONAL CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE | Martin D | Open | 2/6 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 4.00 | POST-PROFESSIONAL CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
4.00 credits. Through this course, students will apply advanced knowledge to practice by developing, implementing, and disseminating an in depth, evidence based project of individual choice in one of the following areas: clinical practice skills, research skills, program and policy development, advocacy, leadership, administration, or education. *Prerequisite(s): Completion of all didactic course work and approved Capstone proposal. *Corequisite(s): OT 654. Fall semester.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| PHYSICS |
| 46025 | PHY1120- -NW -C-A | SGPS INVESTIGATIONS IN ASTRONOMY | Yoder W | Open | 11/18 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 4.00 | SGPS INVESTIGATIONS IN ASTRONOMY
(Natural World, 4 Credits) This course will introduce modern astronomy with a focus on our solar system and the celestial bodies it contains. This will serve as the backdrop for explorations of the scientific method and developing evaluative thinking skills. We will explore the historical perspective of humanity’s explorations of space. While studying the origins of the cosmos students will be challenged to define our place in the universe. Lab work will consist of a combination of digital simulations and naked eye astronomy, all with the goal of bringing space down to Earth.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT |
| 45930 | PL 1500- -CE - -A | SGPS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PORTFOLIO | Walton J | Open | 18/18 | (F3) 11/06/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 1.00 | SGPS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PORTFOLIO
1.00 credit. Students applying for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) through the College’s PLA policy are encouraged to take this course to present an organized portfolio of exhibits in support of college-level learning. Student portfolios will include a narrative explaining how their experience aligns with the student learning outcomes of the proposed course equivalency, as well as providing artifacts which support each of the statements.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course Program Category: (100% Online) |
| PUBLIC POLICY |
| 45224 | PP 555 - -GO - -A | PUBLIC POLICY ETHICS (PH 355) | Staff | Cancelled | 0/0 | | 4.00 | PUBLIC POLICY ETHICS (PH 355)
4.00 credits. This course explores how ethics, morality, religion, and culture influence the policy making process. Students learn to apply principles of moral reasoning to contemporary policy debates.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (Ground 0-25%) |
| 45216 | PP 563 - -GO - -A | AMERICAN DOMESTIC POLICY (PS 363) | Gibson N | Open | 2/5 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 H (06:30pm-09:15pm) H 114 | 4.00 | AMERICAN DOMESTIC POLICY (PS 363)
4.00 credits. An examination of the development and impact of selected public policies in health care, welfare, education, energy, and the environment. Students will conduct policy analyses, making use of information resources in the Harrisburg area.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (Ground 0-25%) |
| 45960 | PP 575 - -GO - -A | PUBLIC POLICY INTERNSHIP | Staff S | Open | 10/10 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 4.00 | PUBLIC POLICY INTERNSHIP
Variable (0.00 to 8.00) credit(s). Students complete a policy internship, working for a state government agency, lobbying firm, non-profit agency, or other approved client. Eight credits of internship experience are required for the MPP degree. *Prerequisite(s): PP 521. Register by Instructor. Course is repeatable for credit.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45961 | PP 690 - -GO - -A | MASTER'S THESIS I | Staff S | Open | 18/20 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 4.00 | MASTER'S THESIS I
4.00 credits. Students work closely with a faculty advisor and two committee members to develop a plan for a comprehensive policy analysis project. Students present and defend a 12-15 page prospectus, which lays the groundwork for the Master's Thesis. *Prerequisite(s): PP 521. Register by Instructor.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45962 | PP 691 - -GO - -A | MASTER'S THESIS II | Staff S | Open | 10/10 | (A4) 08/21/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 4.00 | MASTER'S THESIS II
Variable (1.00-4.00) credit(s). As the capstone to the MPP curriculum, students complete a major policy analysis project, usually 35-40 pages in length. The Master's Thesis defines an issue, designs research strategies, gathers data, evaluates alternative solutions, and makes an informed policy recommendation. Students must take PP 691 for 4.00 credits the first time, but may repeat 691 up to three times, for 1-4 credits, if additional time is needed to prepare the Master's Thesis for defense. *Prerequisite(s): PP 690. Register by Instructor.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Pre-Requisite and Register by Instructor Course Program Category: (100% Online) |
| PSYCHOLOGY |
| 45931 | PSY1050- -SOWD-C-A | SGPS GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | Reichenbach J | Open | 17/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
(Social World Core Course) This course provides an introduction to the science of psychology, including methods of inquiry, the biological perspective, learning and motivation, abnormal behavior, developmental and social influences, cognition, sensation and perception, stress and health, social psychology, neuroscience, and personality.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45932 | PSY2080- -NW -C-A | SGPS HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | Verghese J | Open | 22/23 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 4.00 | SGPS HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(Natural World Core, 4 credits) Health Psychology is a specific, and relatively recently developed, branch of psychology which interrelates psychological knowledge, theory, and practices with the biological and sociological disciplines devoted to health. This course examines the status, place and function of psychology in the medical setting, explores the psychology of illness and its twin components of stress and pain, illustrates the behavioral aspects of specific diseases (cardiovascular, cancer, etc.) as well as habits such as tobacco smoking, alcohol use, and unnecessary eating. Alternate and healthful lifestyle habits are reviewed. The laboratory integrated with this course involves the adult learner directly with the techniques and practices of health psychology.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| SOCIOLOGY |
| 45933 | SO 1010- -SOWD-C-A | SGPS DISCOVERING SOCIETY | Hinzman S | Open | 18/20 | (F2) 10/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS DISCOVERING SOCIETY
(Social World Core) An introduction to the sociological perspective to achieve an understanding of its impact on the individual through exploring social reality, process and explanation.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| SPANISH |
| 46221 | SP 331 - -GO - -A | MEDICAL SPANISH I | Dutton S | Open | 18/18 | (5F) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 TH (01:00pm-02:15pm) EC RMTE | 3.00 | MEDICAL SPANISH I
3.00 credits. This course is designed to re-awaken previous language study and provide a forum for the development of both additional basic language skills and specific medical terminology. The course includes the acquisition of frequently used vocabulary, basic grammar concepts, elementary conversational vocabulary, and colloquialisms. It also includes specific vocabulary groups relating to the basic assessment and care of patients. Most of the class will be taught in Spanish and students will be expected to maintain the target language whenever possible. Students will be provided with opportunities to experience the five major areas of language learning: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, and Culture. The major focus will be on Speaking and Listening with Reading and Writing providing concrete practice outside of the classroom. *Prerequisite(s): Equivalent prior study of Spanish through 200 level language class or native speaker.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 46222 | SP 332 - -GO - -A | MEDICAL SPANISH II | Dutton S | Open | 18/18 | (6F) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 TH (01:00pm-02:15pm) EC RMTE | 3.00 | MEDICAL SPANISH II
3.00 credits. This course is designed to re-awaken previous language study and provide a forum for the development of both additional basic language skills and specific medical terminology. The course includes the acquisition of frequently used vocabulary, basic grammar concepts, elementary conversational vocabulary, and colloquialisms. It also includes specific vocabulary groups relating to the basic assessment and care of patients. Most of the class will be taught in Spanish and students will be expected to maintain the target language whenever possible. Students will be provided with opportunities to experience the five major areas of language learning: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, and Culture. The major focus will be on Speaking and Listening with Reading and Writing providing concrete practice outside of the classroom. *Prerequisite(s): SP 331.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 46223 | SP 531 - -GO - -A | MEDICAL SPANISH I | Dutton S | Open | 10/10 | (1A) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 TH (01:00pm-02:15pm) EC RMTE | 3.00 | MEDICAL SPANISH I
3.00 credits. This course is designed to re-awaken previous language study and provide a forum for the development of both additional basic language skills and specific medical terminology. The course includes the acquisition of frequently used vocabulary, basic grammar concepts, elementary conversational vocabulary, and colloquialisms. It also includes specific vocabulary groups relating to the basic assessment and care of patients. Most of the class will be taught in Spanish and students will be expected to maintain the target language whenever possible. Students will be provided with opportunities to experience the five major areas of language learning: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, and Culture. The major focus will be on Speaking and Listening with Reading and Writing providing concrete practice outside of the classroom. *Prerequisite(s): Equivalent prior study of Spanish through 200 level language class or native speaker.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 46224 | SP 532 - -GO - -A | MEDICAL SPANISH II | Dutton S | Open | 10/10 | (2A) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 TH (01:00pm-02:15pm) EC RMTE | 3.00 | MEDICAL SPANISH II
3.00 credits. This course is designed to re-awaken previous language study and provide a forum for the development of both additional basic language skills and specific medical terminology. The course includes the acquisition of frequently used vocabulary, basic grammar concepts, elementary conversational vocabulary, and colloquialisms. It also includes specific vocabulary groups relating to the basic assessment and care of patients. Most of the class will be taught in Spanish and students will be expected to maintain the target language whenever possible. Students will be provided with opportunities to experience the five major areas of language learning: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, and Culture. The major focus will be on Speaking and Listening with Reading and Writing providing concrete practice outside of the classroom. *Prerequisite(s): SP 331.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder:Prerequisites Exist Program Category: (100% Online) |
| SPORTS MANAGEMENT |
| 45934 | SPT500 - -CE - -A | SGPS ETHICAL SPORTS LEADERSHIP | Archacki C | Open | 16/18 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS ETHICAL SPORTS LEADERSHIP
3.00 credits. This course considers leadership dilemmas that can arise when individual values conflict with those of the organization or when a situation requires decisions with conflicting value sets. Students use case studies, their own experiences, and current events to examine actions leaders have taken and consequences faced when confronted with ethical dilemmas. Students work on a real-life ethical dilemma for understanding in-depth reasoning of the problem and to develop an action plan for solving and preventing similar problems at the organizational and societal levels. From these discussions, students have an opportunity to develop a personal model for ethical leadership.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45935 | SPT510 - -CE - -A | SGPS MEDIA RELATIONS AND MARKETING IN SPORTS | Erb J | Open | 16/18 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | SGPS MEDIA RELATIONS AND MARKETING IN SPORTS
3.00 credits. This course explores the basic knowledge and understanding in media relations and marketing in sports. Emphasizes building and managing effective media relations, statistics, publications, and promotions. Critical to success is development of leadership skills and customer service skills. Students will embrace an ability to adapt to emerging technologies, innovation, and competing priorities.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE |
| 45936 | SSC2620- -NW -C-A | SGPS ENVIRONMENTAL CHOICES | Yoder W | Open | 13/18 | (F1) 08/21/2023 to 09/22/2023 ONLN | 4.00 | SGPS ENVIRONMENTAL CHOICES
(Natural World Core, 4 credits) This class will explore human impacts on the earth and the consequences of these impacts for the human and non-human living systems; ethical considerations for environmental decision-making; and avenues for more sustainable living. A field trip component of the course will require participants to travel to the local destination and may include walking and hiking while exposed to the elements.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE |
| 45954 | TIC500 - -GO - -A | FOUNDATIONS OF TRAUMA | Coyle H | Open | 2/24 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | FOUNDATIONS OF TRAUMA
3.00 credits. This course focuses on the definition of trauma, types of trauma, trauma prevalence rates within specific populations, and factors that contribute to and buffer against the development of traumatic stress reaction (TSR). Additionally, signs of secondary traumatic stress experienced by professionals working with children exposed to trauma and self-care strategies are provided.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45955 | TIC500 - -GO - -B | FOUNDATIONS OF TRAUMA | Coyle H | Open | 24/24 | (A1) 08/21/2023 to 10/13/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | FOUNDATIONS OF TRAUMA
3.00 credits. This course focuses on the definition of trauma, types of trauma, trauma prevalence rates within specific populations, and factors that contribute to and buffer against the development of traumatic stress reaction (TSR). Additionally, signs of secondary traumatic stress experienced by professionals working with children exposed to trauma and self-care strategies are provided.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45956 | TIC520 - -GO - -A | THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON BRAIN ARCHITECTURE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT | Staff S | Open | 11/24 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON BRAIN ARCHITECTURE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
3.00 credits. This course examines how toxic stress reaction to childhood trauma can alter brain structure and, in turn, affect attention, self-regulation, decision-making, learning, and physical and emotional health and well-being. The ameliorating effects of establishing safe and secure environments in which children live and learn and healthy connections to adults and peers are also explored.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
| 45957 | TIC520 - -GO - -B | THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON BRAIN ARCHITECTURE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT | Coyle H | Open | 19/24 | (A2) 10/16/2023 to 12/08/2023 ONLN | 3.00 | THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON BRAIN ARCHITECTURE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
3.00 credits. This course examines how toxic stress reaction to childhood trauma can alter brain structure and, in turn, affect attention, self-regulation, decision-making, learning, and physical and emotional health and well-being. The ameliorating effects of establishing safe and secure environments in which children live and learn and healthy connections to adults and peers are also explored.
Credit Type: Letter Graded Signature Learning: Additional Fees: 0.00 Course Reminder: Program Category: (100% Online) |
