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ACCT-301 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I (3)
The first course of the three-semester sequence of intermediate financial accounting. This course focuses on a comprehensive review of issues related to the reporting and analysis of financial accounting information. Topics include financial accounting standard setting, the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting, balance sheet and income statement presentations, revenue and expense recognition, and accounting for current assets and current liabilities. Data analytics is used to analyze data and present findings. Prerequisite: ACCT 202 with a minimum grade of C.
Cross Listed with ACCT 510
ACCT-301 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I (3)
The first course of the three-semester sequence of intermediate financial accounting. This course focuses on a comprehensive review of issues related to the reporting and analysis of financial accounting information. Topics include financial accounting standard setting, the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting, balance sheet and income statement presentations, revenue and expense recognition, and accounting for current assets and current liabilities. Data analytics is used to analyze data and present findings. Prerequisite: ACCT 202 with a minimum grade of C.
Cross Listed with ACCT 510
ACCT-302 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II (3)
Denit Honors Enhanced Course
This class is the second course of the three-semester sequence of intermediate financial accounting. This course focuses on issues related to the reporting and analysis of financial accounting information. The objective in this course is to examine in detail (with an emphasis on both the "what" and the "why") the following financial topics: 1) Operational Assets 2) Time value of money 3) Bonds and long term notes 4) Leases 5) Employee benefits and pensions. Prerequisite: ACCT301 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C.
Cross Listed with ACCT 511
ACCT-302 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II (3)
Denit Honors Enhanced Course
This class is the second course of the three-semester sequence of intermediate financial accounting. This course focuses on issues related to the reporting and analysis of financial accounting information. The objective in this course is to examine in detail (with an emphasis on both the "what" and the "why") the following financial topics: 1) Operational Assets 2) Time value of money 3) Bonds and long term notes 4) Leases 5) Employee benefits and pensions. Prerequisite: ACCT301 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C.
Cross Listed with ACCT 511
ACCT-310 INTERMED ACCOUNTING III (3)
The third course in a three-course sequence for accounting majors. A comprehensive view of financial accounting concepts and principles, an intensive look at the nature and determination of the major financial statements, and an examination of current accounting practice, theory, and literature. Topics include shareholders' equity, investments, income taxes, earnings per share, accounting changes, error analysis, and statement of cash flows. Prerequisite: ACCT 302 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C. [CAP]
Cross Listed with ACCT 513
ACCT-310 INTERMED ACCOUNTING III (3)
The third course in a three-course sequence for accounting majors. A comprehensive view of financial accounting concepts and principles, an intensive look at the nature and determination of the major financial statements, and an examination of current accounting practice, theory, and literature. Topics include shareholders' equity, investments, income taxes, earnings per share, accounting changes, error analysis, and statement of cash flows. Prerequisite: ACCT 302 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C. [CAP]
Cross Listed with ACCT 513
ACCT-317 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3)
A study of fundamental accounting system concepts, the utilization of accounting system technology to establish security and controls, accounting system development, documentation and data base implementation and the internal controls of accounting information. SQL and Python languages will be used to perform accounting information systems (AIS) tasks on the revenue, expense, production and payroll cycles. Prerequisite ACCT 202.
Cross Listed with ACCT 752
ACCT-401 AUDITING (3)
A study of generally accepted auditing standards with emphasis on professional standards, planning, internal control, audit evidence, audit sampling and standard reports for the various attestation functions. Prerequisites: ACCT 302 with a minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.
Cross Listed with ACCT 512
ACCT-401 AUDITING (3)
A study of generally accepted auditing standards with emphasis on professional standards, planning, internal control, audit evidence, audit sampling and standard reports for the various attestation functions. Prerequisites: ACCT 302 with a minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.
Cross Listed with ACCT 512
ACCT-402 SEMINAR IN ASSURANCE SERVICES (3)
A study of auditing and other assurance services with an emphasis on the world of auditing that exists outside of the college textbook. Special emphasis is given to legal liability, audits of SEC registrants, in depth study of financial statements fraud, auditing complex accounting estimates, and other assurance services (internal audit or government financial statements audits). A case study approach is used to attempt to create a realistic view of how an auditor organizes and carries out an audit examination. Prerequisites: OPRE 202 and ACCT 401 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C.
Cross Listed with ACCT 740
ACCT-403 ADVANCED FINANCIAL REPORTING (3)
A study of accounting concepts and financial reporting for state and local governments, not-for-profit entities, and partnerships; translation of foreign currency financial statements, and preparation of consolidated financial statements for consolidated enterprises. Data analytics is used to analyze data and present findings. Prerequisite: ACCT 302 with a minimum grade of C.
Cross Listed with ACCT 755
ACCT-403 ADVANCED FINANCIAL REPORTING (3)
A study of accounting concepts and financial reporting for state and local governments, not-for-profit entities, and partnerships; translation of foreign currency financial statements, and preparation of consolidated financial statements for consolidated enterprises. Data analytics is used to analyze data and present findings. Prerequisite: ACCT 302 with a minimum grade of C.
Cross Listed with ACCT 755
ACCT-405 INCOME TAXATION (3)
Denit Honors & Service Learnin
Students develop skills to examine and evaluate data and problems in the context of income tax law. Primarily related to the taxation of individuals, students will use judgment to draw conclusions, and demonstrate and apply tax concepts. Students will use income tax law to compute and minimize tax liability, analyze the interrelationships of separate areas of taxation to identify causes and find evidence to support inferences. The course includes the use of tax research databases to find evidence to support conclusions on tax issues and prepare an individual income tax return using tax return preparation software. Prerequisite ACCT 202
Cross Listed with ACCT 514
ACCT-405 INCOME TAXATION (3)
Denit Honors Enhanced Course
Students develop skills to examine and evaluate data and problems in the context of income tax law. Primarily related to the taxation of individuals, students will use judgment to draw conclusions, and demonstrate and apply tax concepts. Students will use income tax law to compute and minimize tax liability, analyze the interrelationships of separate areas of taxation to identify causes and find evidence to support inferences. The course includes the use of tax research databases to find evidence to support conclusions on tax issues and prepare an individual income tax return using tax return preparation software. Prerequisite ACCT 202
Cross Listed with ACCT 514
ACCT-414 FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING (3)
The course covers the basics of federal, state and local (municipal) accounting with particular focus on fund accounting and issues specific to the accounting by the US Federal Government. The course coverage will roughly approximate the curriculum of Part II and III of Exam II of Certified Government Financial Manager examination. Prerequisite: ACCT 202 with a minimum grade of C.
Cross Listed with ACCT 702
ACCT-497 SPECIAL TOPIC: (3)
The accounting faculty, from time to time, offer an opportunity to integrate new material into the undergraduate program reflecting changes in the field and in the educational needs of students. Prerequisites: ACCT 202 or equivalent with a grade of C or better or instructor permission.
Cross Listed with ACCT 650
ACCT-510 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I (3)
The first course of the three-semester sequence of intermediate financial accounting. This course focuses on a comprehensive review of issues related to the reporting and analysis of financial accounting information. Topics include financial accounting standard setting, the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting, balance sheet and income statement presentations, revenue and expense recognition, and accounting for current assets and current liabilities. Data analytics is used to analyze data and present findings. Prerequisites: ACCT 504 or ACCT 505.
Cross Listed with ACCT 301
ACCT-510 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I (3)
The first course of the three-semester sequence of intermediate financial accounting. This course focuses on a comprehensive review of issues related to the reporting and analysis of financial accounting information. Topics include financial accounting standard setting, the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting, balance sheet and income statement presentations, revenue and expense recognition, and accounting for current assets and current liabilities. Data analytics is used to analyze data and present findings. Prerequisites: ACCT 504 or ACCT 505.
Cross Listed with ACCT 301
ACCT-511 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II (3)
This course focuses on issues related to the reporting and analysis of financial accounting information. The objective in this course is to examine in detail (with an emphasis on both the "what" and the "why") the following financial topics: 1) Operational Assets 2) Time value of money 3) Bonds and long term notes 4) Leases 5) Employee benefits and pensions. Prerequisite: ACCT 510 or equivalent
Cross Listed with ACCT 302
ACCT-511 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II (3)
This course focuses on issues related to the reporting and analysis of financial accounting information. The objective in this course is to examine in detail (with an emphasis on both the "what" and the "why") the following financial topics: 1) Operational Assets 2) Time value of money 3) Bonds and long term notes 4) Leases 5) Employee benefits and pensions. Prerequisite: ACCT 510 or equivalent
Cross Listed with ACCT 302
ACCT-512 AUDITING (3)
A study of generally accepted auditing standards with emphasis on professional standards, planning, internal control, audit evidence, audit sampling and standard reports for the various attestation functions. Prerequisite: ACCT 505 or equivalent
Cross Listed with ACCT 401
ACCT-512 AUDITING (3)
A study of generally accepted auditing standards with emphasis on professional standards, planning, internal control, audit evidence, audit sampling and standard reports for the various attestation functions. Prerequisite: ACCT 505 or equivalent
Cross Listed with ACCT 401
ACCT-513 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING III (3)
A comprehensive view of financial accounting concepts and principles, an intensive look at the nature and determination of the major financial statements, and an examination of current accounting practice, theory, and literature. Topics include shareholders' equity, investments, income taxes, earnings per share, accounting changes, error analysis, and statement of cash flows. Prerequisite: Completed or concurrent enrollment in ACCT 511.
Cross Listed with ACCT 310
ACCT-513 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING III (3)
A comprehensive view of financial accounting concepts and principles, an intensive look at the nature and determination of the major financial statements, and an examination of current accounting practice, theory, and literature. Topics include shareholders' equity, investments, income taxes, earnings per share, accounting changes, error analysis, and statement of cash flows. Prerequisite: Completed or concurrent enrollment in ACCT 511.
Cross Listed with ACCT 310
ACCT-514 FUNDAMENTALS OF INCOME TAXATION (3)
Students develop skills to examine and evaluate data and problems in the context of the tax law and using judgment draw conclusions, demonstrate and apply tax concepts and the tax law to compute and minimize tax liability, analyze the interrelationships of separate areas of taxation to identify causes and find evidence to support inferences, use tax research databases to find evidence to support conclusions on tax issues, and prepare an individual income tax return using tax return preparation software. Prerequisite ACCT 505.
Cross Listed with ACCT 405
ACCT-514 FUNDAMENTALS OF INCOME TAXATION (3)
Students develop skills to examine and evaluate data and problems in the context of the tax law and using judgment draw conclusions, demonstrate and apply tax concepts and the tax law to compute and minimize tax liability, analyze the interrelationships of separate areas of taxation to identify causes and find evidence to support inferences, use tax research databases to find evidence to support conclusions on tax issues, and prepare an individual income tax return using tax return preparation software. Prerequisite ACCT 505.
Cross Listed with ACCT 405
ACCT-624 ACCOUNTING ANALYTICS (3)
This course focuses on applying cutting-edge analytics techniques to examine “big data” in areas of accounting, auditing, and related fields. It is designed to help motivated students who have little or no prior programming experience quickly grasp the concept of programming and apply it to real business situations. Upon successful completion, student will have a comprehensive understanding of data analytics principles and terminology, and able to proficiently execute projects that leverage data analytics tools and methodologies on accounting data to make informed business decisions. Prerequisite: ACCT 512 or equivalent or permission of program director.
Cross Listed with FIN 624
ACCT-635 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS (3)
Explores theoretical and conceptual foundations of generally accepted accounting principles. Integrates U.S. generally accepted accounting principles to develop students' understanding of financial statement analysis. Case materials and financial statements of U.S. and international companies are incorporated. Topics include standard setting, financial statement presentation issues, measurement issues (including fair-value accounting) and classification and recognition issues. Prerequisite: ACCT 505 or equivalent
Cross Listed with FIN 700
ACCT-650 LAW, REGULATION AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (3)
The course provides rigorous overview of theoretical and practical aspects of Law, Regulation, and Professional Responsibilities for Certified Public Accountants. The course covers legal issues pertaining to agency, contracts, debtor-creditor relationships, securities and employment law. The course also covers ethical and professional standards for certified public accountants. Prerequisite: ACCT 505 or equivalent.
Cross Listed with ACCT 497
ACCT-655 TAX POLICY (3)
Explores the evolution and structure of the federal income tax system from a public policy perspective. Focus is placed on legal, economic, social and practical considerations. Alternatives, including current legislative proposals, are considered. Students prepare a research paper on a topic related to tax policy.
Cross Listed with LAW 831, LAWT 954, TAXA 655
ACCT-655 TAX POLICY (3)
Explores the evolution and structure of the federal income tax system from a public policy perspective. Focus is placed on legal, economic, social and practical considerations. Alternatives, including current legislative proposals, are considered. Students prepare a research paper on a topic related to tax policy.
Cross Listed with LAW 831, LAWT 954, TAXA 655
ACCT-702 FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING (3)
This course covers the basic of federal, state and local (municipal) accounting with particular focus on fund accounting and issues specific to the accounting by the US Federal Government. The course coverage will roughly approximate the curriculum of Parts II and III of Exam II of Certified Government Financial Manager examination. Prerequisites: ACCT 505 or permission of department.
Cross Listed with ACCT 414
ACCT-740 ADVANCED TOPICS IN ASSURANCE SERVICES (3)
This course delves into auditing and various assurance services, placing a strong focus on the application of data analytics techniques and tools within this domain. It explores the role of auditing analytics in risk assessment, providing an in-depth analysis of financial statement fraud and the utilization of data analytics for its detection. Additionally, the course offers comprehensive insights into the auditing of complex accounting estimates, emphasizing the use of data analytics to evaluate their plausibility. Beyond traditional auditing, the course extends its examination to include the integration of data analytics in other assurance services, including internal and governmental audits, thereby offering a broad perspective on the multifaceted applications of these techniques in the field. Prerequisites: ACCT 512 or equivalent.
Cross Listed with ACCT 402
ACCT-752 ADVANCED TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3)
An advanced study of accounting information system development, documentation and database implementation and the internal controls over the accounting information, including cybersecurity controls. Includes an exploration of advanced accounting information system topics, such as ERP systems, E-business applications, AI implementation, and the use of blockchains. Prerequisite ACCT 505.
Cross Listed with ACCT 317
ACCT-755 ADVANCED FINANCIAL REPORTING ISSUES (3)
A study of business combinations and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for consolidated enterprises, fund-type accounting for governmental units and not-for-profit entities, accounting for partnerships and accounting for multinational enterprises. Graduate equivalent of ACCT 403. prerequisite: ACCT 511 or equivalent.
Cross Listed with ACCT 403
ACCT-755 ADVANCED FINANCIAL REPORTING ISSUES (3)
A study of business combinations and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for consolidated enterprises, fund-type accounting for governmental units and not-for-profit entities, accounting for partnerships and accounting for multinational enterprises. Graduate equivalent of ACCT 403. prerequisite: ACCT 511 or equivalent.
Cross Listed with ACCT 403
AITC-352 ADVANCED SCRIPTING AND TASK AUTOMATION (3)
Focuses on the automation of tasks typically associated with system administration and security by using a scripting language. Applies concepts of computer programming to repetitive tasks, such as log analysis, times execution of actions, local and remote file operations. The course utilizes a scripting language that is widely used and applicable, such as Python or bash. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: AITC 251 [TF]
Cross Listed with AITC 499
AITC-499 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1 - 3)
The pursuit of independent study under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. The number of credits to be earned is determined by the supervising faculty member before the study begins. Students may earn up to 3 credits for this independent study. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisite: varies; see class schedule or instructor.
Cross Listed with AITC 352
APPL-647 TRAINING AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (3)
Theory, findings and methods relating to how an organization ensures that its employees are equipped to accomplish its mission. Students learn about techniques to assess and implement organizational change. Through hands-on activities, they learn to develop and implement programs such as skills training, team building and management development. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
Cross Listed with PSYC 403
APPL-703 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING (3)
Experience in the application of: behavioral change methods and skills, ethical and legal requirements, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in a clinical or counseling setting. The student 1) functions as a professional under the supervision and guidance of an on-site counselor, and 2) attends scheduled group supervision meetings on campus several times during the course of the semester. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. Eligible for continuing studies grade. Prerequisites: permission of instructor prior to registration and APPL 602, 605, 606 and 610; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
Cross Listed with APPL 708
APPL-703 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING (3)
Experience in the application of: behavioral change methods and skills, ethical and legal requirements, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in a clinical or counseling setting. The student 1) functions as a professional under the supervision and guidance of an on-site counselor, and 2) attends scheduled group supervision meetings on campus several times during the course of the semester. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. Eligible for continuing studies grade. Prerequisites: permission of instructor prior to registration and APPL 602, 605, 606 and 610; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
Cross Listed with APPL 708
APPL-703 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING (3)
Experience in the application of: behavioral change methods and skills, ethical and legal requirements, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in a clinical or counseling setting. The student 1) functions as a professional under the supervision and guidance of an on-site counselor, and 2) attends scheduled group supervision meetings on campus several times during the course of the semester. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. Eligible for continuing studies grade. Prerequisites: permission of instructor prior to registration and APPL 602, 605, 606 and 610; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
Cross Listed with APPL 708
APPL-703 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING (3)
Experience in the application of: behavioral change methods and skills, ethical and legal requirements, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in a clinical or counseling setting. The student 1) functions as a professional under the supervision and guidance of an on-site counselor, and 2) attends scheduled group supervision meetings on campus several times during the course of the semester. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. Eligible for continuing studies grade. Prerequisites: permission of instructor prior to registration and APPL 602, 605, 606 and 610; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
Cross Listed with APPL 708
APPL-703 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING (3)
Experience in the application of: behavioral change methods and skills, ethical and legal requirements, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in a clinical or counseling setting. The student 1) functions as a professional under the supervision and guidance of an on-site counselor, and 2) attends scheduled group supervision meetings on campus several times during the course of the semester. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. Eligible for continuing studies grade. Prerequisites: permission of instructor prior to registration and APPL 602, 605, 606 and 610; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
Cross Listed with APPL 708
APPL-703 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING (3)
Experience in the application of: behavioral change methods and skills, ethical and legal requirements, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in a clinical or counseling setting. The student 1) functions as a professional under the supervision and guidance of an on-site counselor, and 2) attends scheduled group supervision meetings on campus several times during the course of the semester. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. Eligible for continuing studies grade. Prerequisites: permission of instructor prior to registration and APPL 602, 605, 606 and 610; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
Cross Listed with APPL 708
APPL-708 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1 - 3)
Builds upon APPL 703 Practicum in Counseling, allowing students to practice and further integrate counseling skills, ethical and legal requirements, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in clinical or counseling settings. Students accrue at least 100 hours of supervised clinical experience for each credits taken. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: APPL 703 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
Cross Listed with APPL 703
APPL-708 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1 - 3)
Builds upon APPL 703 Practicum in Counseling, allowing students to practice and further integrate counseling skills, ethical and legal requirements, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in clinical or counseling settings. Students accrue at least 100 hours of supervised clinical experience for each credits taken. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: APPL 703 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
Cross Listed with APPL 703
APPL-708 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1 - 3)
Builds upon APPL 703 Practicum in Counseling, allowing students to practice and further integrate counseling skills, ethical and legal requirements, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in clinical or counseling settings. Students accrue at least 100 hours of supervised clinical experience for each credits taken. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: APPL 703 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
Cross Listed with APPL 703
APPL-708 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1 - 3)
Builds upon APPL 703 Practicum in Counseling, allowing students to practice and further integrate counseling skills, ethical and legal requirements, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in clinical or counseling settings. Students accrue at least 100 hours of supervised clinical experience for each credits taken. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: APPL 703 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
Cross Listed with APPL 703
APPL-708 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1 - 3)
Builds upon APPL 703 Practicum in Counseling, allowing students to practice and further integrate counseling skills, ethical and legal requirements, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in clinical or counseling settings. Students accrue at least 100 hours of supervised clinical experience for each credits taken. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: APPL 703 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
Cross Listed with APPL 703
APPL-708 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1 - 3)
Builds upon APPL 703 Practicum in Counseling, allowing students to practice and further integrate counseling skills, ethical and legal requirements, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in clinical or counseling settings. Students accrue at least 100 hours of supervised clinical experience for each credits taken. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: APPL 703 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
Cross Listed with APPL 703
ARTS-201 THE ARTS IN SOCIETY (3)
An overview of the role that individual artistic expression and group artistic movements have played throughout history, with a focus on the individual and the arts, economics and the arts, and politics and the arts. [ART] [AH] [IL]
Cross Listed with ENGL 400
BIOL-111 HUMAN BIOLOGY WITH LAB (4)
Provides an overview of the structure and essential processes of the human body, including digestion, blood circulation, and the brain and senses. Human evolution, reproduction, early development and aging, and immunity to disease are discussed. The laboratory component of the course focuses on the design, practice and reporting of science. It includes exercises and experiments dealing with light microscopy, cell biology, genetics, and human anatomy and physiology. Laboratory fee required. [GSCI] [QQT] [BPSL]
Cross Listed with BIOL 111
BIOL-111 HUMAN BIOLOGY WITH LAB (4)
Provides an overview of the structure and essential processes of the human body, including digestion, blood circulation, and the brain and senses. Human evolution, reproduction, early development and aging, and immunity to disease are discussed. The laboratory component of the course focuses on the design, practice and reporting of science. It includes exercises and experiments dealing with light microscopy, cell biology, genetics, and human anatomy and physiology. Laboratory fee required. [GSCI] [QQT] [BPSL]
Cross Listed with BIOL 111
BIOL-111 HUMAN BIOLOGY WITH LAB (4)
Provides an overview of the structure and essential processes of the human body, including digestion, blood circulation, and the brain and senses. Human evolution, reproduction, early development and aging, and immunity to disease are discussed. The laboratory component of the course focuses on the design, practice and reporting of science. It includes exercises and experiments dealing with light microscopy, cell biology, genetics, and human anatomy and physiology. Laboratory fee required. [GSCI] [QQT] [BPSL]
Cross Listed with BIOL 111
BIOL-111 HUMAN BIOLOGY WITH LAB (4)
Provides an overview of the structure and essential processes of the human body, including digestion, blood circulation, and the brain and senses. Human evolution, reproduction, early development and aging, and immunity to disease are discussed. The laboratory component of the course focuses on the design, practice and reporting of science. It includes exercises and experiments dealing with light microscopy, cell biology, genetics, and human anatomy and physiology. Laboratory fee required. [GSCI] [QQT] [BPSL]
Cross Listed with BIOL 111
CMAT-333 MEDIA GENRES (3)
HORROR
Analysis of the patterns and conventions of a specific type of media program (e.g., Western, science fiction, situation comedy), media artist (e.g., Hitchcock, Allen, Capra) or style (e.g., film noir). Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. Laboratory fee may be required. [AH]
Cross Listed with ENGL 333
CMAT-353 RESEARCH METHODS IN DIGITAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Introduction to strategies, techniques, and tools useful in communication research. Students will gain experience finding and evaluating sources, identifying theoretical frameworks, and understanding the strengths, weaknesses, and applications of various research methodologies. Pre or co-requisite: WRIT 300. [IL]
Cross Listed with CMAT 353
CMAT-353 RESEARCH METHODS IN DIGITAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Introduction to strategies, techniques, and tools useful in communication research. Students will gain experience finding and evaluating sources, identifying theoretical frameworks, and understanding the strengths, weaknesses, and applications of various research methodologies. Pre or co-requisite: WRIT 300. [IL]
Cross Listed with CMAT 353
CMAT-357 PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN (3)
An introduction to the principles of design. The course will focus on the organization of visual space, typography, paper and color choices, visual strategies, and appropriate visual design choices for a variety of audiences. Prerequisite: Digital Communication computer graphic competency requirement. Laboratory Fee Required.
Cross Listed with DESN 502
CMAT-363 CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: SCREENWRITING (3)
Intensive writing experience for students interested in writing drama for television and film. Emphasizes characterization, dialogue and plot development as well as conventions of and script formats for television and film.
Cross Listed with ENGL 363, CWPA 628
CMAT-369 DIGITAL VIDEO (3)
The use of portable video equipment and non-linear editing software for the production of location and small-studio non-broadcast presentations. The production context is emphasized with special attention given to social media, corporate and institutional uses of video. Laboratory fee required.
Cross Listed with DESN 602
CMAT-457 ADVANCED PRINT DESIGN (3)
An advanced design course emphasizing the integration of typography and images in a series of projects of moderate and increasing complexity. Building on the foundation learned in CMAT 357, this course will focus on critical thinking and execution of ideas for a variety of audiences. Prerequisite: CMAT 357. Laboratory Fee.
Cross Listed with DESN 615
CMAT-469 ADVANCED AUDIO VIDEO PRODUCTION (3)
Advanced techniques and experience in planning, producing, and editing audio and video presentations. Prerequisite: CMAT 369 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor Laboratory fee.
Cross Listed with DESN 639
CMAT-497 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATIONS (3)
WRITING BALTIMORE
Intensive exploration of communication-related topics that are of mutual interest to faculty and students. Content varies according to the concurrent interests of faculty and students. The topic for study appears in the class schedule. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. Laboratory fee required. prerequisite: determined by topic
Cross Listed with ENGL 388, CWPA 752
CMAT-497 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATIONS (3)
LITERATURE & VIDEO GAMES
Intensive exploration of communication-related topics that are of mutual interest to faculty and students. Content varies according to the concurrent interests of faculty and students. The topic for study appears in the class schedule. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. Laboratory fee required. prerequisite: determined by topic
Cross Listed with ENGL 497
CNCM-504 THE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PROFESSION (3)
Explores the diverse activities, roles and tasks of those who work in the conflict management profession. Introduces reflective practice to assist individuals, families, neighborhoods, organizations, regulatory bodies, and social and ethnic groups to take constructive steps toward managing, resolving or transforming conflict situations. Students start understanding and exploring where and how they would like to connect with conflict management as a profession.
Cross Listed with CNCM 504
CNCM-504 THE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PROFESSION (3)
Explores the diverse activities, roles and tasks of those who work in the conflict management profession. Introduces reflective practice to assist individuals, families, neighborhoods, organizations, regulatory bodies, and social and ethnic groups to take constructive steps toward managing, resolving or transforming conflict situations. Students start understanding and exploring where and how they would like to connect with conflict management as a profession.
Cross Listed with CNCM 504
CNCM-506 UNDERSTANDING AND ASSESSING CONFLICT (3)
Introduces theories of conflict and different perspectives used to understand and assess conflict. Various views of conflict, conflict escalation and resolution are studied, utilizing insights from a range of disciplines including psychology, sociology, communications, cultural studies and law.
Cross Listed with CNCM 506
CNCM-506 UNDERSTANDING AND ASSESSING CONFLICT (3)
Introduces theories of conflict and different perspectives used to understand and assess conflict. Various views of conflict, conflict escalation and resolution are studied, utilizing insights from a range of disciplines including psychology, sociology, communications, cultural studies and law.
Cross Listed with CNCM 506
CNCM-508 APPROACHES TO MANAGING CONFLICT/METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION (3)
Introduces various approaches to managing conflict and explores the differences among approaches based on domination, compromise and integration. Covers various methods of dispute resolution, including litigation, negotiation, mediation and arbitration.
Cross Listed with CNCM 508
CNCM-508 APPROACHES TO MANAGING CONFLICT/METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION (3)
Introduces various approaches to managing conflict and explores the differences among approaches based on domination, compromise and integration. Covers various methods of dispute resolution, including litigation, negotiation, mediation and arbitration.
Cross Listed with CNCM 508
CNCM-513 NEGOTIATIONS:THEORY AND PRACTICE (3)
Introduces the theory and practice of negotiations and explores various models of negotiation and bargaining, highlighting similarities and differences in the models and methods of negotiation. Covers various stages of negotiation, from pre-negotiation to negotiation proper to post-settlement negotiation, and emphasizes the development of skills through the use of role plays to enable the student to apply theory to cases.
Cross Listed with CNCM 513
CNCM-513 NEGOTIATIONS:THEORY AND PRACTICE (3)
NEGOTIATIONS THEORY & PRACTICE
Introduces the theory and practice of negotiations and explores various models of negotiation and bargaining, highlighting similarities and differences in the models and methods of negotiation. Covers various stages of negotiation, from pre-negotiation to negotiation proper to post-settlement negotiation, and emphasizes the development of skills through the use of role plays to enable the student to apply theory to cases.
Cross Listed with CNCM 513
CNCM-513 NEGOTIATIONS:THEORY AND PRACTICE (3)
Introduces the theory and practice of negotiations and explores various models of negotiation and bargaining, highlighting similarities and differences in the models and methods of negotiation. Covers various stages of negotiation, from pre-negotiation to negotiation proper to post-settlement negotiation, and emphasizes the development of skills through the use of role plays to enable the student to apply theory to cases.
Cross Listed with CNCM 513
CNCM-513 NEGOTIATIONS:THEORY AND PRACTICE (3)
Introduces the theory and practice of negotiations and explores various models of negotiation and bargaining, highlighting similarities and differences in the models and methods of negotiation. Covers various stages of negotiation, from pre-negotiation to negotiation proper to post-settlement negotiation, and emphasizes the development of skills through the use of role plays to enable the student to apply theory to cases.
Cross Listed with CNCM 513
CNCM-790 INTERNSHIP (3)
Gives students a clinical, hands-on experience to support both their classroom learning and their career goals. Provides the opportunity to use and further develop applied conflict management skills, apply theory and research skills to the practice environment and network with conflict management professionals. Eligible for continuing studies (CS) grade; otherwise grading is pass/fail. prerequisite: completion of a minimum of 30 credits required for degree program
Cross Listed with GAHS 760
CNCM-790 INTERNSHIP (3)
Gives students a clinical, hands-on experience to support both their classroom learning and their career goals. Provides the opportunity to use and further develop applied conflict management skills, apply theory and research skills to the practice environment and network with conflict management professionals. Eligible for continuing studies (CS) grade; otherwise grading is pass/fail. prerequisite: completion of a minimum of 30 credits required for degree program
Cross Listed with CNCM 790, PUAD 790, GAHS 760
CNCM-790 INTERNSHIP (3)
Gives students a clinical, hands-on experience to support both their classroom learning and their career goals. Provides the opportunity to use and further develop applied conflict management skills, apply theory and research skills to the practice environment and network with conflict management professionals. Eligible for continuing studies (CS) grade; otherwise grading is pass/fail. prerequisite: completion of a minimum of 30 credits required for degree program
Cross Listed with PUAD 790, GAHS 760, CNCM 790
CNCM-798 CAPSTONE SEMINAR (3)
A highly interactive seminar that guides students in completing their capstone research projects and in showcasing their research to the program community and beyond. Students will prepare an analytical research paper that integrates learning from the program courses, internship experiences, and other activities pertinent to their chosen research focus and unique interests in the program. Eligible for continuing studies (CS) grade; otherwise, grading is pass/fail.
Cross Listed with GAHS 740
CNCM-798 CAPSTONE SEMINAR (3)
A highly interactive seminar that guides students in completing their capstone research projects and in showcasing their research to the program community and beyond. Students will prepare an analytical research paper that integrates learning from the program courses, internship experiences, and other activities pertinent to their chosen research focus and unique interests in the program. Eligible for continuing studies (CS) grade; otherwise, grading is pass/fail.
Cross Listed with GAHS 740, CNCM 798, GAHS 740
CNCM-798 CAPSTONE SEMINAR (3)
A highly interactive seminar that guides students in completing their capstone research projects and in showcasing their research to the program community and beyond. Students will prepare an analytical research paper that integrates learning from the program courses, internship experiences, and other activities pertinent to their chosen research focus and unique interests in the program. Eligible for continuing studies (CS) grade; otherwise, grading is pass/fail.
Cross Listed with CNCM 798, GAHS 740, GAHS 740
CPSY-601 THE BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF BEHAVIOR (3)
Surveys the current knowledge of the structure and function of the nervous system, with an emphasis on how this information contributes to understanding behavior and mental processes. Introduces neuroscience and demonstrates how different types of information are integrated in this interdisciplinary field. Students gain insight into how biochemical, anatomical, and physiological approaches contribute to the understanding of behavior and clinical phenomena. Addresses multicultural and social justice advocacy considerations. Lab fee required. prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with PSYC 430
CPSY-703 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING (3)
Experience in the application of: behavioral change methods and skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in a clinical or counseling setting. The student 1) functions as a professional under the supervision and guidance of an on-site counselor, and 2) attends scheduled group supervision meetings on campus several times during the course of the semester. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. prerequisites: CPSY 602, 605, 606 and 610 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 708
CPSY-703 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING (3)
Experience in the application of: behavioral change methods and skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in a clinical or counseling setting. The student 1) functions as a professional under the supervision and guidance of an on-site counselor, and 2) attends scheduled group supervision meetings on campus several times during the course of the semester. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. prerequisites: CPSY 602, 605, 606 and 610 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 708
CPSY-703 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING (3)
Experience in the application of: behavioral change methods and skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in a clinical or counseling setting. The student 1) functions as a professional under the supervision and guidance of an on-site counselor, and 2) attends scheduled group supervision meetings on campus several times during the course of the semester. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. prerequisites: CPSY 602, 605, 606 and 610 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 708
CPSY-703 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING (3)
Experience in the application of: behavioral change methods and skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in a clinical or counseling setting. The student 1) functions as a professional under the supervision and guidance of an on-site counselor, and 2) attends scheduled group supervision meetings on campus several times during the course of the semester. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. prerequisites: CPSY 602, 605, 606 and 610 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 708
CPSY-703 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING (3)
Experience in the application of: behavioral change methods and skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in a clinical or counseling setting. The student 1) functions as a professional under the supervision and guidance of an on-site counselor, and 2) attends scheduled group supervision meetings on campus several times during the course of the semester. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. prerequisites: CPSY 602, 605, 606 and 610 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 708
CPSY-703 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING (3)
Experience in the application of: behavioral change methods and skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in a clinical or counseling setting. The student 1) functions as a professional under the supervision and guidance of an on-site counselor, and 2) attends scheduled group supervision meetings on campus several times during the course of the semester. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. prerequisites: CPSY 602, 605, 606 and 610 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 708
CPSY-703 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING (3)
Experience in the application of: behavioral change methods and skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in a clinical or counseling setting. The student 1) functions as a professional under the supervision and guidance of an on-site counselor, and 2) attends scheduled group supervision meetings on campus several times during the course of the semester. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. prerequisites: CPSY 602, 605, 606 and 610 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 708
CPSY-703 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING (3)
Experience in the application of: behavioral change methods and skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in a clinical or counseling setting. The student 1) functions as a professional under the supervision and guidance of an on-site counselor, and 2) attends scheduled group supervision meetings on campus several times during the course of the semester. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. prerequisites: CPSY 602, 605, 606 and 610 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 708
CPSY-708 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1 - 3)
Builds upon CPSY 703 Practicum in Counseling, allowing students to practice and further integrate counseling skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in clinical or counseling settings. Students accrue at least 100 hours of supervised clinical experience for each credits taken. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. prerequisites: CPSY 703 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 703
CPSY-708 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1 - 3)
Builds upon CPSY 703 Practicum in Counseling, allowing students to practice and further integrate counseling skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in clinical or counseling settings. Students accrue at least 100 hours of supervised clinical experience for each credits taken. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. prerequisites: CPSY 703 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 703
CPSY-708 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1 - 3)
Builds upon CPSY 703 Practicum in Counseling, allowing students to practice and further integrate counseling skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in clinical or counseling settings. Students accrue at least 100 hours of supervised clinical experience for each credits taken. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. prerequisites: CPSY 703 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 703
CPSY-708 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1 - 3)
Builds upon CPSY 703 Practicum in Counseling, allowing students to practice and further integrate counseling skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in clinical or counseling settings. Students accrue at least 100 hours of supervised clinical experience for each credits taken. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. prerequisites: CPSY 703 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 703
CPSY-708 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1 - 3)
Builds upon CPSY 703 Practicum in Counseling, allowing students to practice and further integrate counseling skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in clinical or counseling settings. Students accrue at least 100 hours of supervised clinical experience for each credits taken. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. prerequisites: CPSY 703 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 703
CPSY-708 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1 - 3)
Builds upon CPSY 703 Practicum in Counseling, allowing students to practice and further integrate counseling skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in clinical or counseling settings. Students accrue at least 100 hours of supervised clinical experience for each credits taken. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. prerequisites: CPSY 703 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 703
CPSY-708 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1 - 3)
Builds upon CPSY 703 Practicum in Counseling, allowing students to practice and further integrate counseling skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in clinical or counseling settings. Students accrue at least 100 hours of supervised clinical experience for each credits taken. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. prerequisites: CPSY 703 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 703
CPSY-708 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1 - 3)
Builds upon CPSY 703 Practicum in Counseling, allowing students to practice and further integrate counseling skills, ethical and legal requirements, professional development and maintenance skills, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in clinical or counseling settings. Students accrue at least 100 hours of supervised clinical experience for each credits taken. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. prerequisites: CPSY 703 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
Cross Listed with CPSY 703
CRJU-302 CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH METHODS (3)
A survey of the research methods and techniques utilized within the field of criminal justice and criminology. Topics discussed include research designs, sampling, data collection, quantitative versus qualitative methods, and applications to criminal justice planning and administration. Pre-requisite: CRJU 301 [IL]
Cross Listed with CRJU 302
CRJU-302 CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH METHODS (3)
A survey of the research methods and techniques utilized within the field of criminal justice and criminology. Topics discussed include research designs, sampling, data collection, quantitative versus qualitative methods, and applications to criminal justice planning and administration. Pre-requisite: CRJU 301 [IL]
Cross Listed with CRJU 302
CRJU-302 CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH METHODS (3)
A survey of the research methods and techniques utilized within the field of criminal justice and criminology. Topics discussed include research designs, sampling, data collection, quantitative versus qualitative methods, and applications to criminal justice planning and administration. Pre-requisite: CRJU 301 [IL]
Cross Listed with CRJU 302
CRJU-302 CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH METHODS (3)
A survey of the research methods and techniques utilized within the field of criminal justice and criminology. Topics discussed include research designs, sampling, data collection, quantitative versus qualitative methods, and applications to criminal justice planning and administration. Pre-requisite: CRJU 301 [IL]
Cross Listed with CRJU 302
CRJU-306 CRIMINOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES (3)
The major paradigms, models, and theories that form the foundation of criminal justice and criminology are examined. Using current texts, journals, and reports, the course examines the range of explanations of criminal behavior, focusing on attempts to integrate perspectives and theories. Pre-requisites: CRJU 301 AND WRIT 300.
Cross Listed with CRJU 306
CRJU-306 CRIMINOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES (3)
The major paradigms, models, and theories that form the foundation of criminal justice and criminology are examined. Using current texts, journals, and reports, the course examines the range of explanations of criminal behavior, focusing on attempts to integrate perspectives and theories. Pre-requisites: CRJU 301 AND WRIT 300.
Cross Listed with CRJU 306
CRJU-392 THE TRAUMA OF VICTIMIZATION (3)
Provides the foundation for understanding the trauma of victimization; examines the impact of trauma and describes the short and long term effects of trauma; and explains how past trauma can lead to ongoing problem behaviors. Develops skills and increases awareness of the necessary core competencies in trauma-informed services and administration. prerequisite: none
Cross Listed with CRJU 680
CRJU-398 BEST PRACTICES FOR VICTIM SERVICES (3)
Introduces the emerging field of victim services in context with the underlying legal structure of victims' rights. The system of victim services both within the criminal justice system and through other allied professions are examined. Best practices in victim assistance programs -from law enforcement through the courts and corrections systems to financial remedies, community-based advocacy, and treatment and support services -are also reviewes. prerequiste: none
Cross Listed with CRJU 686
CRJU-398 BEST PRACTICES FOR VICTIM SERVICES (3)
Introduces the emerging field of victim services in context with the underlying legal structure of victims' rights. The system of victim services both within the criminal justice system and through other allied professions are examined. Best practices in victim assistance programs -from law enforcement through the courts and corrections systems to financial remedies, community-based advocacy, and treatment and support services -are also reviewes. prerequiste: none
Cross Listed with CRJU 704
CRJU-432 CRIMINAL COURTS (3)
An exploration of the multidisciplinary literature on the criminal courts in the United States, focusing on the social, political, and organizational contexts of the court, the court’s case flow, and the various actors in the court’s process. Contemporary issues are highlighted.
Cross Listed with CRJU 432
CRJU-432 CRIMINAL COURTS (3)
An exploration of the multidisciplinary literature on the criminal courts in the United States, focusing on the social, political, and organizational contexts of the court, the court’s case flow, and the various actors in the court’s process. Contemporary issues are highlighted.
Cross Listed with CRJU 432
CRJU-432 CRIMINAL COURTS (3)
An exploration of the multidisciplinary literature on the criminal courts in the United States, focusing on the social, political, and organizational contexts of the court, the court’s case flow, and the various actors in the court’s process. Contemporary issues are highlighted.
Cross Listed with CRJU 606
CRJU-485 ADVANCED CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES (3)
The senior level capstone experience. The focus is multi-disciplinary, and the emphasis is on the integration and application of theory, research methods, and statistics. The problems of data gathering and reporting, and relationships of theory, research, and practice in the field are addressed. Prerequisites: CRJU 300, 301, 302, 306, and MATH 115. [CAP]
Cross Listed with CRJU 485
CRJU-485 ADVANCED CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES (3)
The senior level capstone experience. The focus is multi-disciplinary, and the emphasis is on the integration and application of theory, research methods, and statistics. The problems of data gathering and reporting, and relationships of theory, research, and practice in the field are addressed. Prerequisites: CRJU 300, 301, 302, 306, and MATH 115. [CAP]
Cross Listed with CRJU 485
CRJU-490 CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP (3)
A practicum designed to broaden the educational experience of students through appropriate observational and work assignments with criminal justice agencies. Correlation of theoretical knowledge with practice emphasized. Prerequisites: CRJU 300, CRJU 301, CRJU 302, CRJU 306, and consent of instructor.
Cross Listed with FSCS 487, FSCS 496, CYFI 496
CRJU-490 CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP (3)
A practicum designed to broaden the educational experience of students through appropriate observational and work assignments with criminal justice agencies. Correlation of theoretical knowledge with practice emphasized. Prerequisites: CRJU 300, CRJU 301, CRJU 302, CRJU 306, and consent of instructor.
Cross Listed with FSCS 487, FSCS 496, CYFI 496
CRJU-490 CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP (3)
A practicum designed to broaden the educational experience of students through appropriate observational and work assignments with criminal justice agencies. Correlation of theoretical knowledge with practice emphasized. Prerequisites: CRJU 300, CRJU 301, CRJU 302, CRJU 306, and consent of instructor.
Cross Listed with CRJU 605, FSCS 487, FSCS 496
CRJU-490 CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP (3)
A practicum designed to broaden the educational experience of students through appropriate observational and work assignments with criminal justice agencies. Correlation of theoretical knowledge with practice emphasized. Prerequisites: CRJU 300, CRJU 301, CRJU 302, CRJU 306, and consent of instructor.
Cross Listed with CRJU 605
CRJU-601 CRIME AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT (3)
Addresses the issue of how crime is measured in the United States and discusses why certain crimes capture the attention of lawmakers and the public more than do others. Examines why lawmakers have adopted certain responses to address crime and critically evaluates whether such strategies are effective in reducing crimes. Students research best practices within the field and are introduced to different analytical techniques to evaluate quantitative crime data. Prerequisites: None
Cross Listed with CRJU 601
CRJU-601 CRIME AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT (3)
Addresses the issue of how crime is measured in the United States and discusses why certain crimes capture the attention of lawmakers and the public more than do others. Examines why lawmakers have adopted certain responses to address crime and critically evaluates whether such strategies are effective in reducing crimes. Students research best practices within the field and are introduced to different analytical techniques to evaluate quantitative crime data. Prerequisites: None
Cross Listed with CRJU 601
CRJU-604 RESEARCH ANALYSIS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)
Methods and techniques of research and research design, conducting and assessing research in criminal justice agency management environment; translation of research findings to policy; informational resources readily available to the agency manager. Designed to prepare students to gather decision-relevant information.
Cross Listed with CRJU 604
CRJU-604 RESEARCH ANALYSIS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)
Methods and techniques of research and research design, conducting and assessing research in criminal justice agency management environment; translation of research findings to policy; informational resources readily available to the agency manager. Designed to prepare students to gather decision-relevant information.
Cross Listed with CRJU 604
CRJU-605 GRADUATE INTERNSHIP (3)
Students will work 120 hours in a selected agency, institution or office within the criminal justice field, and will complete classroom work that focuses on career development and management skills. Required of all students. ( Note: Students who are currently working in the criminal justice field may be waived from this course at the discretion of the program director. Students who are waived must then complete an extra elective.) Prerequisite: Permission of program director.
Cross Listed with FSCS 487, FSCS 496, CYFI 496
CRJU-605 GRADUATE INTERNSHIP (3)
Students will work 120 hours in a selected agency, institution or office within the criminal justice field, and will complete classroom work that focuses on career development and management skills. Required of all students. ( Note: Students who are currently working in the criminal justice field may be waived from this course at the discretion of the program director. Students who are waived must then complete an extra elective.) Prerequisite: Permission of program director.
Cross Listed with CRJU 490, FSCS 487, FSCS 496
CRJU-605 GRADUATE INTERNSHIP (3)
Students will work 120 hours in a selected agency, institution or office within the criminal justice field, and will complete classroom work that focuses on career development and management skills. Required of all students. ( Note: Students who are currently working in the criminal justice field may be waived from this course at the discretion of the program director. Students who are waived must then complete an extra elective.) Prerequisite: Permission of program director.
Cross Listed with CRJU 490
CRJU-606 CONTEMPORARY CRIMINAL COURT ISSUES (3)
In-depth analysis of selected current issues pertaining to criminal court systems. Focuses on the current research literature and considers the operational consequences of alternative responses to the issues discussed.
Cross Listed with CRJU 432
CRJU-680 FOUNDATIONS & IMPACT OF TRAUMA (3)
Provides the foundation for understanding trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder in adults and children; examines the impact of trauma as well as describing the short and long term effects of trauma; and explains how past trauma can lead to ongoing problem behaviors. Develops skills and increases awareness of the necessary core competencies in trauma-informed services and administration. Also, provides an understanding of the impact and manifestation of vicarious traumatization and compassion fatigue on professionals. prerequisite: none
Cross Listed with CRJU 392
CRJU-682 TRAUMA INFORMED ORGANIZATIONS (3)
Provides an understanding of how the impact of trauma can manifest behaviorally and may be elicited by normal interactions found within criminal justice system settings, and describes how to use trauma informed responses to reduce the intensity of difficult or dangerous situations. Explains how trauma informed criminal justice system responses can help to avoid re-traumatizing individuals, increase safety, and reduce future involvement in the system. Explains the benefits of capacity building among partners cross systems to link individuals to trauma-informed services and treatment as a means to increase an individual's ability to recover. prerequisite: none
Cross Listed with CRJU 682
CRJU-682 TRAUMA INFORMED ORGANIZATIONS (3)
Provides an understanding of how the impact of trauma can manifest behaviorally and may be elicited by normal interactions found within criminal justice system settings, and describes how to use trauma informed responses to reduce the intensity of difficult or dangerous situations. Explains how trauma informed criminal justice system responses can help to avoid re-traumatizing individuals, increase safety, and reduce future involvement in the system. Explains the benefits of capacity building among partners cross systems to link individuals to trauma-informed services and treatment as a means to increase an individual's ability to recover. prerequisite: none
Cross Listed with CRJU 682
CRJU-686 TRAUMA INTERVENTIONS AND BEST PRACTICES (3)
Examines evidence-based trauma interventions and emerging areas of best practices; describes the different models and techniques currently used with different populations and discusses their effectiveness. Examines how culture and ethnicity influence the experience and effects the treatment of trauma. prerequisite: none
Cross Listed with CRJU 398
CRJU-704 BEST PRACTICES IN VICTIM SERVICES (3)
Introduces the emerging field of victim services in context with the underlying legal structure of crime victims' rights. The impact of the legal structure of crime victims' rights has influenced both formal and informal responses to crime victims needs. A thorough analysis of the system of services, both with the criminal justice system and through other allied professions, is examined. Best practices in victim assistance programs-- from law enforcement through the courts and corrections systems to financial remedies, community- based advocacy, and treatment and support services- are also examined. Prerequisite: None
Cross Listed with CRJU 398
CRJU-777 CAPSTONE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)
Capstone course offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their mastery of knowledge in the fields of criminology and criminal justice, gained while working toward completion of the graduate degree. Course is designed to be an integrative experience in which students combine their knowledge of criminological theory and of justice policy with practical skills to develop a comprehensive approach to planned change. Prerequisite: CRJU 601, 602, 603, 610, 708 and 710.
Cross Listed with CRJU 777
CRJU-777 CAPSTONE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3)
Capstone course offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their mastery of knowledge in the fields of criminology and criminal justice, gained while working toward completion of the graduate degree. Course is designed to be an integrative experience in which students combine their knowledge of criminological theory and of justice policy with practical skills to develop a comprehensive approach to planned change. Prerequisite: CRJU 601, 602, 603, 610, 708 and 710.
Cross Listed with CRJU 777
CWPA-628 SCREENWRITING (3)
Students analyze and write entertainment-oriented scripts for television and film. Emphasizes plot and character development, dialogue, writing for the eye and the ear and following industry script and program conventions.
Cross Listed with CMAT 363, ENGL 363
CWPA-752 CREATIVE WRITING: SPECIAL TOPICS (3)
WRITING BALTIMORE
Intensive exploration of topics in creative writing of special interest to faculty and students. Content varies according to specific interests and trends in creative writing. Possible topics include narrative poetry, gothic or romance novels and stories, detective and mystery fiction and marketing small press books. Specific topic is listed in the schedule of classes. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. Lab fee may be required.
Cross Listed with CMAT 497, ENGL 388
CWPA-752 CREATIVE WRITING: SPECIAL TOPICS (3)
THE SHORT NOVEL
Intensive exploration of topics in creative writing of special interest to faculty and students. Content varies according to specific interests and trends in creative writing. Possible topics include narrative poetry, gothic or romance novels and stories, detective and mystery fiction and marketing small press books. Specific topic is listed in the schedule of classes. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. Lab fee may be required.
Cross Listed with ENGL 497
CWPA-752 CREATIVE WRITING: SPECIAL TOPICS (3)
MAGAZINE WRITING
Intensive exploration of topics in creative writing of special interest to faculty and students. Content varies according to specific interests and trends in creative writing. Possible topics include narrative poetry, gothic or romance novels and stories, detective and mystery fiction and marketing small press books. Specific topic is listed in the schedule of classes. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. Lab fee may be required.
Cross Listed with ENGL 386, DESN 693
CWPA-752 CREATIVE WRITING: SPECIAL TOPICS (3)
FABULISM
Intensive exploration of topics in creative writing of special interest to faculty and students. Content varies according to specific interests and trends in creative writing. Possible topics include narrative poetry, gothic or romance novels and stories, detective and mystery fiction and marketing small press books. Specific topic is listed in the schedule of classes. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. Lab fee may be required.
Cross Listed with ENGL 319
CWPA-779 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CREATIVE WRITING (1 - 3)
Research or writing in an area related to the M.F.A. in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts program. Topics vary with individual student interest. prerequisite: permission of program director
Cross Listed with ENGL 215
CWPA-781 ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING (3)
Exploration of ways for creative writers to write and publish on the Web. Students analyze electronic literary publications, write and produce their own literary Web publications and gain an understanding of the opportunities available to them in electronic publishing. Lab fee required.
Cross Listed with DESN 750
CWPA-782 CREATING THE JOURNAL (3)
Exploration of processes involved in creating a print journal, from choosing manuscripts to designing and publishing. As a result of participating in the editing process, students gain insight into their own writing, develop their own aesthetic and see how editors make selections. Lab fee required.
Cross Listed with ENGL 401
CYFI-315 OPERATING SYSTEM FORENSICS (3)
Explores the roles of an operating system, its basic functions, and the services provided by the operating system. Learn the forensic analysis of the three major operating systems (Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux) in the real world. Topics include disk acquisition and analysis, file system forensic, memory acquisition and analysis, timeline investigation, as well as tracking and analyzing operating system configuration settings. $65 course fee.
Cross Listed with CYFI 315
CYFI-315 OPERATING SYSTEM FORENSICS (3)
Explores the roles of an operating system, its basic functions, and the services provided by the operating system. Learn the forensic analysis of the three major operating systems (Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux) in the real world. Topics include disk acquisition and analysis, file system forensic, memory acquisition and analysis, timeline investigation, as well as tracking and analyzing operating system configuration settings. $65 course fee.
Cross Listed with CYFI 315
CYFI-315 OPERATING SYSTEM FORENSICS (3)
Explores the roles of an operating system, its basic functions, and the services provided by the operating system. Learn the forensic analysis of the three major operating systems (Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux) in the real world. Topics include disk acquisition and analysis, file system forensic, memory acquisition and analysis, timeline investigation, as well as tracking and analyzing operating system configuration settings. $65 course fee.
Cross Listed with CYFI 315
CYFI-315 OPERATING SYSTEM FORENSICS (3)
Explores the roles of an operating system, its basic functions, and the services provided by the operating system. Learn the forensic analysis of the three major operating systems (Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux) in the real world. Topics include disk acquisition and analysis, file system forensic, memory acquisition and analysis, timeline investigation, as well as tracking and analyzing operating system configuration settings. $65 course fee.
Cross Listed with CYFI 315
CYFI-330 MOBILE FORENSICS (3)
Provides a framework for learning the latest developments in wireless and mobile communications; the characteristics and operations of wireless network technologies. Examines wireless network principles, protocols, and applications and provides basic knowledge necessary to complete a logical acquisition of digital evidence from mobile devices. Demonstrates the use of wireless networks and mobile forensics investigative techniques and tools. Explains mobile forensics procedures and principles, related legal issues, mobile platform internals, bypassing passcode, rooting, logical and physical acquisition, data recovery and analysis. Some of the topics covered will include hand-on extraction using iOS, Blackberry and Android platforms. Lab Fees: $65.
Cross Listed with CYFI 700, CYFI 330, CYFI 700
CYFI-330 MOBILE FORENSICS (3)
Provides a framework for learning the latest developments in wireless and mobile communications; the characteristics and operations of wireless network technologies. Examines wireless network principles, protocols, and applications and provides basic knowledge necessary to complete a logical acquisition of digital evidence from mobile devices. Demonstrates the use of wireless networks and mobile forensics investigative techniques and tools. Explains mobile forensics procedures and principles, related legal issues, mobile platform internals, bypassing passcode, rooting, logical and physical acquisition, data recovery and analysis. Some of the topics covered will include hand-on extraction using iOS, Blackberry and Android platforms. Lab Fees: $65.
Cross Listed with CYFI 700, CYFI 330, CYFI 700
CYFI-345 NETWORK FORENSICS (3)
Explores the methodology and procedures associated with analyzing and mitigating threats in a network environment; identification of potential risks, inappropriate software activity, and security breaches. Examines the topologies, protocols, and applications required to conduct forensic analysis in networks. Other topics include an overview of the various types of VPNs and the utility of firewalls and limitations of firewalls. Explains network forensic principles, legal considerations, digital evidence controls, and documentation of forensic procedures. Laboratory exercises will reinforce practical applications of course instruction. Lab Fees: $65.
Cross Listed with CYFI 345
CYFI-345 NETWORK FORENSICS (3)
Explores the methodology and procedures associated with analyzing and mitigating threats in a network environment; identification of potential risks, inappropriate software activity, and security breaches. Examines the topologies, protocols, and applications required to conduct forensic analysis in networks. Other topics include an overview of the various types of VPNs and the utility of firewalls and limitations of firewalls. Explains network forensic principles, legal considerations, digital evidence controls, and documentation of forensic procedures. Laboratory exercises will reinforce practical applications of course instruction. Lab Fees: $65.
Cross Listed with CYFI 345
CYFI-375 FUNDAMENTALS OF CRYPTOGRAPHY (3)
Introduces the historical and modern cryptography to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data and communication. Study how cryptographic algorithms and protocols work and how to use them. Topics include symmetric cryptography, asymmetric cryptography, hash functions, as well as various attacks to cryptographic algorithms and protocols. Explores decryption techniques as applied to businesses and to government. Steganography is a process by which information is hidden within other media. Also presents the processes of hiding or encrypting data to inhibit a forensic analysis and of the detection and counter-resolution of hidden information. Lab Fees: $65.
Cross Listed with CYFI 630
CYFI-415 FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS (3)
Examines the theory, best practices, and methodologies to conduct computer forensics investigations; it includes ethical issues, evidence collection and preservation, data presentation, and chain-of evidence procedures. Explore current tools and technologies used to analyze, acquire, and organize digital evidence. Case studies are used to illustrate successful and sometimes less successful investigations. An introduction to LAN investigation as well as PC and Mac Forensics will be included. Lab Fees: $65. Prerequisites: FSCS Fundamentals of Cyber Security, FSCS 310 Cyber Crime and the Law.
Cross Listed with CYFI 415
CYFI-415 FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS (3)
Examines the theory, best practices, and methodologies to conduct computer forensics investigations; it includes ethical issues, evidence collection and preservation, data presentation, and chain-of evidence procedures. Explore current tools and technologies used to analyze, acquire, and organize digital evidence. Case studies are used to illustrate successful and sometimes less successful investigations. An introduction to LAN investigation as well as PC and Mac Forensics will be included. Lab Fees: $65. Prerequisites: FSCS Fundamentals of Cyber Security, FSCS 310 Cyber Crime and the Law.
Cross Listed with CYFI 415
CYFI-445 FORENSIC DATA ANALYSIS (3)
Learn concepts and techniques related to data analytics and analysis techniques to discover forensic evidence. Applying basic statistical, machine learning, and artificial intelligence tools to describe, visualize, and analyze forensic data collected from computing devices. Focus on detecting anomalies on collected forensic log files. Lab Fees: $65. Prerequisites: CYFI 305, 315, 345, 360, and 415
Cross Listed with CYFI 445
CYFI-445 FORENSIC DATA ANALYSIS (3)
Learn concepts and techniques related to data analytics and analysis techniques to discover forensic evidence. Applying basic statistical, machine learning, and artificial intelligence tools to describe, visualize, and analyze forensic data collected from computing devices. Focus on detecting anomalies on collected forensic log files. Lab Fees: $65. Prerequisites: CYFI 305, 315, 345, 360, and 415
Cross Listed with CYFI 445
CYFI-490 FORENSIC INCIDENT RESPONSE - CAPSTONE (3)
Examines the methods, procedures, and policies necessary for a collaborative incident response team. Allows opportunity to review, analyze, and integrate what has been learned in each of the prerequisites courses. Students will learn how incident response teams organize, identify, and gather evidence using a number of real-world scenario cases related to various aspects of cyber forensics to complete a capstone project that demonstrate mastery of the culmination of the cyber forensics degree program. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisites: FSCS 305, 310, 315, 330, 345, 360, 375, and 390.
Cross Listed with CYFI 750, CYFI 490, CYFI 750
CYFI-490 FORENSIC INCIDENT RESPONSE - CAPSTONE (3)
Examines the methods, procedures, and policies necessary for a collaborative incident response team. Allows opportunity to review, analyze, and integrate what has been learned in each of the prerequisites courses. Students will learn how incident response teams organize, identify, and gather evidence using a number of real-world scenario cases related to various aspects of cyber forensics to complete a capstone project that demonstrate mastery of the culmination of the cyber forensics degree program. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisites: FSCS 305, 310, 315, 330, 345, 360, 375, and 390.
Cross Listed with CYFI 490, CYFI 750, CYFI 750
CYFI-490 FORENSIC INCIDENT RESPONSE - CAPSTONE (3)
Examines the methods, procedures, and policies necessary for a collaborative incident response team. Allows opportunity to review, analyze, and integrate what has been learned in each of the prerequisites courses. Students will learn how incident response teams organize, identify, and gather evidence using a number of real-world scenario cases related to various aspects of cyber forensics to complete a capstone project that demonstrate mastery of the culmination of the cyber forensics degree program. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisites: FSCS 305, 310, 315, 330, 345, 360, 375, and 390.
Cross Listed with CYFI 490, CYFI 750
CYFI-490 FORENSIC INCIDENT RESPONSE - CAPSTONE (3)
Examines the methods, procedures, and policies necessary for a collaborative incident response team. Allows opportunity to review, analyze, and integrate what has been learned in each of the prerequisites courses. Students will learn how incident response teams organize, identify, and gather evidence using a number of real-world scenario cases related to various aspects of cyber forensics to complete a capstone project that demonstrate mastery of the culmination of the cyber forensics degree program. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisites: FSCS 305, 310, 315, 330, 345, 360, 375, and 390.
Cross Listed with CYFI 750, CYFI 490
CYFI-496 INTERNSHIP IN CYBER FORENSICS (3)
Provides a field experience to students in cyber forensics entities. This requirement is completed at the end of the program. Prerequisites: CYFI 305, 310, 315, 330, 345, 360, and 375. Eligible for continuing studies grade.
Cross Listed with FSCS 487, FSCS 496, CRJU 490
CYFI-605 INFORMATION RETRIEVAL : PAPER AND ELECTRONIC (3)
Explore the fundamentals of data, information, computing technology, and information retrieval. Focuses on the understanding of computer hardware components, operating systems, and networks, as well as how raw data is associated with software and hardware. Lab fee required.
Cross Listed with CYFI 605
CYFI-605 INFORMATION RETRIEVAL : PAPER AND ELECTRONIC (3)
Explore the fundamentals of data, information, computing technology, and information retrieval. Focuses on the understanding of computer hardware components, operating systems, and networks, as well as how raw data is associated with software and hardware. Lab fee required.
Cross Listed with CYFI 605
CYFI-610 AI TECHNOLOGY IN CJ (3)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of how AI is reshaping law enforcement, legal procedures, and public safety. Students will develop a thorough understanding of the capabilities of AI within the Criminal Justice domain. Examples of AI technologies covered include data pattern and image recognition, data prediction, and natural language processing.
Cross Listed with CYFI 610
CYFI-610 AI TECHNOLOGY IN CJ (3)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of how AI is reshaping law enforcement, legal procedures, and public safety. Students will develop a thorough understanding of the capabilities of AI within the Criminal Justice domain. Examples of AI technologies covered include data pattern and image recognition, data prediction, and natural language processing.
Cross Listed with CYFI 610
CYFI-630 INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOGRAPHY (3)
Provides a detailed synopsis to historical and modern cryptography. Examines fundamentals of cryptographic algorithms and protocols, including encryption, decryption, hashing, message authentication, digital signature, and key agreement protocols. Analyzes the differences between symmetric and asymmetric encryption. Prerequisite: CYFI 605. Lab fee required.
Cross Listed with CYFI 375
CYFI-700 MOBILE FORENSICS (3)
Addresses both scientific methodologies and practical skills to extract digital evidence in a legal context. Examines mobile forensics investigation techniques on various phases of the mobile forensics process for both Android and iOS-based devices. Provides a hands-on approach to mobile forensics using industry and government-recognized guidelines and software, i.e., Encase and FTK. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: CYFI 620
Cross Listed with CYFI 330, CYFI 330, CYFI 700
CYFI-700 MOBILE FORENSICS (3)
Addresses both scientific methodologies and practical skills to extract digital evidence in a legal context. Examines mobile forensics investigation techniques on various phases of the mobile forensics process for both Android and iOS-based devices. Provides a hands-on approach to mobile forensics using industry and government-recognized guidelines and software, i.e., Encase and FTK. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: CYFI 620
Cross Listed with CYFI 700, CYFI 330, CYFI 330
CYFI-720 FORENSIC INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES II (3)
A continuation of CYFI 620 that examines fundamental principles and hands-on practice of forensic investigations. Examines the use of networking techniques and tools for retrieval, recovery, authentication, and analysis of electronic data from file systems and memory. Explores practical approaches and investigation methods to retrieve evidence from network traffic, software application, source code, and compiled code. Prerequisite: CYFI 620. Lab fee required.
Cross Listed with CYFI 720
CYFI-720 FORENSIC INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES II (3)
A continuation of CYFI 620 that examines fundamental principles and hands-on practice of forensic investigations. Examines the use of networking techniques and tools for retrieval, recovery, authentication, and analysis of electronic data from file systems and memory. Explores practical approaches and investigation methods to retrieve evidence from network traffic, software application, source code, and compiled code. Prerequisite: CYFI 620. Lab fee required.
Cross Listed with CYFI 720
CYFI-725 COMPUTER AND DIGITAL FORENSICS (3)
Examines fundamental principles and hands-on practice of computer and digital forensics. Examines the use of computer forensic theories, techniques, and tools for retrieval, recovery, authentication, and analysis of electronic data from file systems and memory with extensive use of command lines of Windows and Linux-based systems. Reconstructs computer usages that are associated with cybercrimes. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: CYFI 620
Cross Listed with CYFI 725
CYFI-725 COMPUTER AND DIGITAL FORENSICS (3)
Examines fundamental principles and hands-on practice of computer and digital forensics. Examines the use of computer forensic theories, techniques, and tools for retrieval, recovery, authentication, and analysis of electronic data from file systems and memory with extensive use of command lines of Windows and Linux-based systems. Reconstructs computer usages that are associated with cybercrimes. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: CYFI 620
Cross Listed with CYFI 725
CYFI-750 CAPSTONE COURSE (3)
Integrates and applies knowledge, theories, principles, skills and practical applications learned in Master of Science in Forensic Science - Cyber Investigations courses to actual cybercrime case scenarios. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all core courses in the program and permission of program director.
Cross Listed with CYFI 490, CYFI 490, CYFI 750
CYFI-750 CAPSTONE COURSE (3)
Integrates and applies knowledge, theories, principles, skills and practical applications learned in Master of Science in Forensic Science - Cyber Investigations courses to actual cybercrime case scenarios. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all core courses in the program and permission of program director.
Cross Listed with CYFI 490, CYFI 750, CYFI 490
CYFI-750 CAPSTONE COURSE (3)
Integrates and applies knowledge, theories, principles, skills and practical applications learned in Master of Science in Forensic Science - Cyber Investigations courses to actual cybercrime case scenarios. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all core courses in the program and permission of program director.
Cross Listed with CYFI 490, CYFI 490
DESN-502 INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES (3)
Hands-on course for students with a limited background in graphic design. Emphasis on basic strategies for visual problem-solving and techniques for preparing comprehensive layouts. Pass/fail grading. Lab fee required.
Cross Listed with CMAT 357
DESN-602 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL VIDEO (3)
Introductory course in video and audio production. Students learn to shoot, light, edit, and record sound in a digital environment. They also gain experience in producing for non-broadcast applications including social media and the Web. Lab fee required.
Cross Listed with CMAT 369
DESN-612 CREATIVE METHODOLOGIES (3)
Provides an overview of key concepts in creative design methodologies and explores these concepts during the design process for critique and reflection. Following a learning-by-doing model of instruction this course is grounded in both theory and practice. Both attuned to a human-centered approach that is design driven, user oriented and process based.
Cross Listed with DESN 612
DESN-612 CREATIVE METHODOLOGIES (3)
Provides an overview of key concepts in creative design methodologies and explores these concepts during the design process for critique and reflection. Following a learning-by-doing model of instruction this course is grounded in both theory and practice. Both attuned to a human-centered approach that is design driven, user oriented and process based.
Cross Listed with DESN 612
DESN-615 TYPOGRAPHY I (3)
Exploration of the fundamentals of typographic form and function, progressing through the history, physical characteristics and implementation of type. Projects include the application of basic principles to an increasingly complex set of typographic problems. Knowledge of Adobe InDesign is required for this class, which must be taken within the first 9 credits of study. Lab fee required.
Cross Listed with CMAT 457
DESN-639 VIDEO AESTHETICS & TECHNIQUE (3)
In-depth analysis of the aesthetic variables affecting video programs. Advanced video and audio projects culminating in a thesis-quality production. Lab fee required. prerequisite: DESN 602
Cross Listed with CMAT 469
DESN-693 MAGAZINE WRITING (3)
Understanding, conceiving, writing and selling various types of magazine articles, including some of the following: trend stories, service stories, profiles, Talk of the Town, short features, personal essays. Readings include essays about the craft of journalism and books of narrative nonfiction. Prerequisite: None.
Cross Listed with CWPA 752, ENGL 386
DESN-750 WRITING: SPECIAL TOPICS (3)
E-PUBLISHING
Intensive exploration of topics in writing of mutual interest to students and faculty. Content varies according to the concurrent interests of faculty and students. Specific topic is listed in the schedule of classes. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. Lab fee may be required.
Cross Listed with CWPA 781
ENGL-215 INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING (3)
Introduces students to the creative process and craft of writing poetry and fiction by exploring the elements and techniques of those genres. Students write and share poems and short fiction in a workshop setting. [COM] [AH]
Cross Listed with CWPA 779
ENGL-319 TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE (3)
FABULISM
Readings in global fiction, poetry, and prose. May focus on the literature of one particular region/ country or offer a broader comparative study. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
Cross Listed with CWPA 752
ENGL-333 MEDIA GENRES (3)
HORROR
Analysis of the patterns and conventions of a specific type of media program (e.g., Western, science fiction, situation comedy), media artist (e.g., Hitchcock, Allen, Capra) or style (e.g., film noir). May be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Laboratory fee may be required. [HAT] [AH]
Cross Listed with CMAT 333
ENGL-363 CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: SCREENWRITING (3)
Intensive writing experience for students interested in writing drama for television and film. Emphasizes characterization, dialogue and plot development as well as conventions of and script formats for television and film.
Cross Listed with CMAT 363, CWPA 628
ENGL-386 CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: JOURNALISM (3)
MAGAZINE WRITING
In a workshop setting, provides an opportunity to write creative journalism and study famous journalists and journalistic writing, including analysis of the style, language and ideas of writers who have gone beyond basic reporting to break new ground. Requires a professional approach to journalistic writing.
Cross Listed with CWPA 752, DESN 693
ENGL-388 CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: SPECIAL TOPICS (3)
WRITING BALTIMORE
In a workshop setting, students are introduced to a wide range of texts within a specific genre that serve as models for their own writing. This intensive reading, writing and feedback experience helps students deepen their imaginations and develop their craft as writers. Prerequisites: none
Cross Listed with CMAT 497, CWPA 752
ENGL-400 LITERATURE IN SOCIETY (3)
An investigation of how literature emerges from and is shaped by the cultural and historical circumstances of specific times and places. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
Cross Listed with ARTS 201
ENGL-401 PUBLICATION AND PERFORMANCE (3)
CREATING THE JOURNAL: WELTER
A seminar involving a creative project in a particular literary form to be undertaken by each student. Emphasis on exploring the relationships of writing and publications and on developing one’s writing in specific publications contexts. Lab fee may be required.
Cross Listed with CWPA 782
ENGL-497 TOPICS IN LITERATURE (3)
LITERATURE & VIDEO GAMES
Intensive exploration of topics in literature of mutual interest to students and faculty. Content varies according to the concurrent interests of faculty and students. The topic studied appears under that name in the class schedule. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. prerequisite: none unless listed in the class schedule
Cross Listed with CMAT 497
ENGL-497 TOPICS IN LITERATURE (3)
THE SHORT NOVEL
Intensive exploration of topics in literature of mutual interest to students and faculty. Content varies according to the concurrent interests of faculty and students. The topic studied appears under that name in the class schedule. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. prerequisite: none unless listed in the class schedule
Cross Listed with CWPA 752
ENTR-460 SOCIAL ENTERPRISE (3)
Successful nonprofit organizations are consistently challenged to expand their impact, be socially responsible and fiscally accountable, and find new sources of revenue. In response, more and more organizations are discovering innovative ways to generate both financial and social returns on their investments. Students and selected nonprofits learn about successful ventures and engage in lectures and hands-on work to determine the feasibility of entrepreneurial ideas, recognize and overcome financial obstacles, and convert social venture ideas into reality. prerequisites: FIN 331 and ENTR 305 / Merrick School of Business student or by permission of instructor
Cross Listed with ENTR 760
ENTR-760 SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (3)
Provides a study of how successful nonprofit organizations respond to the challenges of expanding their impact, being socially responsible and fiscally accountable, and finding new sources of revenue. The course will investigate innovative ways to generate both financial and social returns on their investments. Students will engage with live social entrepreneurs to evaluate and respond to market opportunities to develop and grow social enterprises. prerequisite: FIN 505 or permission of instructor.
Cross Listed with ENTR 460
ENVS-221 SCIENCE OF THE ENVIRONMENT (4)
A survey of a number of scientific disciplines related to the earth’s changing environment, including geology, ecology, zoology, hydrology, climatology and chemistry. These disciplines are integrated to provide a clearer understanding of complex environmental issues, using both local and global case studies. The laboratory portion of the course investigates environmental hypotheses and theories and introduces students to the techniques of environmental data collection and analysis. Lab fee required. [GSCI] [QQT] [BPSL] [IL]
Cross Listed with ENVS 221
ENVS-221 SCIENCE OF THE ENVIRONMENT (4)
A survey of a number of scientific disciplines related to the earth’s changing environment, including geology, ecology, zoology, hydrology, climatology and chemistry. These disciplines are integrated to provide a clearer understanding of complex environmental issues, using both local and global case studies. The laboratory portion of the course investigates environmental hypotheses and theories and introduces students to the techniques of environmental data collection and analysis. Lab fee required. [GSCI] [QQT] [BPSL] [IL]
Cross Listed with ENVS 221
ENVS-221 SCIENCE OF THE ENVIRONMENT (4)
A survey of a number of scientific disciplines related to the earth’s changing environment, including geology, ecology, zoology, hydrology, climatology and chemistry. These disciplines are integrated to provide a clearer understanding of complex environmental issues, using both local and global case studies. The laboratory portion of the course investigates environmental hypotheses and theories and introduces students to the techniques of environmental data collection and analysis. Lab fee required. [GSCI] [QQT] [BPSL] [IL]
Cross Listed with ENVS 221
ENVS-221 SCIENCE OF THE ENVIRONMENT (4)
A survey of a number of scientific disciplines related to the earth’s changing environment, including geology, ecology, zoology, hydrology, climatology and chemistry. These disciplines are integrated to provide a clearer understanding of complex environmental issues, using both local and global case studies. The laboratory portion of the course investigates environmental hypotheses and theories and introduces students to the techniques of environmental data collection and analysis. Lab fee required. [GSCI] [QQT] [BPSL] [IL]
Cross Listed with ENVS 221
FIN-624 FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING ANALYTICS (3)
This course focuses on applying cutting-edge analytics and artificial intelligence (e.g. machine learning and generative AI) techniques to examine 11big data" in finance, accounting, and auditing. Students will acquire working knowledge of common financial data analytics software packages (e.g. Python, SAS, Tableau, ChatGPT and similar generative AI packages). The course will heavily emphasize using data analytics techniques in solving common finance, accounting and auditing problems through using data preparation, data visualization, and analysis techniques. Prerequisite: FIN 605
Cross Listed with ACCT 624
FIN-700 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS (3)
Integrates U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards to develop students’ understanding of financial accounting transactions, reporting standards, and their resulting impact on companies’ financial statement analysis and forecasting. Topics include standard setting, financial statement presentation issues, measurement issues (including fair-value accounting) and classification and recognition issues, and their impact on financial statement analysis and forecasting. The course emphasizes the use of data analytics, data visualization, and report-writing techniques as part of financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: FIN 635.
Cross Listed with ACCT 635
FIN-780 BUSINESS VALUATION AND LITIGATION FINANCE (3)
Business valuation arises in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, estate taxation, lost profits litigation, buy-out agreements, commercial lending, venture capital, IPOs, and other exit strategies. This course addresses valuation modeling, using asset pricing theory and practice and employing advanced applications such as data analytics applications and tools, and corporate databases. The course material is of interest to students who envision careers as CPAs, business valuation experts, corporate finance analysts and investment bankers. Prerequisite: FIN 635.
Cross Listed with TAXA 780, LAWT 780
FIN-797 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (3)
Enables the presentation of specialized topics in finance, allowing flexibility for both the changing developments in finance and the educational needs of students. Topic areas may include entrepreneurial finance, cash and liquidity. Exact topics and prerequisites are posted in the University schedule of classes. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. prerequisite: FIN 640 or FIN 605
Cross Listed with RMGT 497
FSCS-487 FIELD INTERNSHIP IN FORENSIC SCIENCE (3)
Provides field experience to students through laboratory assignments with various criminal justice entities. This requirement is completed at the end of the program. Eligible for continuing studies grade.
Cross Listed with CRJU 490, CRJU 605, FSCS 496
FSCS-487 FIELD INTERNSHIP IN FORENSIC SCIENCE (3)
FORENSIC SCIENCE
Provides field experience to students through laboratory assignments with various criminal justice entities. This requirement is completed at the end of the program. Eligible for continuing studies grade.
Cross Listed with FSCS 496, CYFI 496, CRJU 490
FSCS-496 FIELD INTERNSHIP IN POLICE SCIENCE (3)
Broadens the educational experience of students through appropriate observational and work assignments with criminal investigation units. This requirement is completed at the end of the program. Eligible for continuing studies grade.
Cross Listed with CRJU 490, CRJU 605, FSCS 487
FSCS-496 FIELD INTERNSHIP IN POLICE SCIENCE (3)
POLICE SCIENCE
Broadens the educational experience of students through appropriate observational and work assignments with criminal investigation units. This requirement is completed at the end of the program. Eligible for continuing studies grade.
Cross Listed with FSCS 487, CYFI 496, CRJU 490
GAHS-504 HUMAN SECURITY AND SOCIAL CHANGE (3)
This course examines the impact of globalization on political authority, primarily focusing on the core concepts of human security. It covers topics that range from the origins of human security to applies human security concepts such as human rights, conflict and war, post-conflict construction, food security, environmental sustainability, and gender concerns. The topics are related to globalization and the cross-border flow of people, information, and ideas, which at times have exacerbated issues of human security or in other instances helped resolve many of these issues. Given its scope, the course can be understood as one that bridges globalization, human security, and global affairs.
Cross Listed with GAHS 504
GAHS-504 HUMAN SECURITY AND SOCIAL CHANGE (3)
This course examines the impact of globalization on political authority, primarily focusing on the core concepts of human security. It covers topics that range from the origins of human security to applies human security concepts such as human rights, conflict and war, post-conflict construction, food security, environmental sustainability, and gender concerns. The topics are related to globalization and the cross-border flow of people, information, and ideas, which at times have exacerbated issues of human security or in other instances helped resolve many of these issues. Given its scope, the course can be understood as one that bridges globalization, human security, and global affairs.
Cross Listed with GAHS 504
GAHS-508 GLOBAL GOVERNANCE (3)
Explores the role of international organizations, regimes, states, and non-state actors in global governance. In an increasingly globalized world where conflict, disease, financial crises, migration, and climate change cannot be solely addressed by individual states alone, cooperation and concerted efforts are necessary to address current transnational challenges. As such, this course addresses the important role global governance structures and agents, both in their informal and formal settings, play in coordinating responses to challenges faced in our current global environment.
Cross Listed with PPIA 489
GAHS-600 MANAGING NGOS (3)
Provides an overview of the nongovernmental sector, nongovernmental organization creation and management of NGOs. The course covers how to create and manage an NGO, the legal requirements for creating an NGO, the roles and responsibilities of members of the board of directors in governing an NGO, managing staff and volunteers, fundraising, income generation possibilities and required reporting.
Cross Listed with GAHS 600
GAHS-600 MANAGING NGOS (3)
Provides an overview of the nongovernmental sector, nongovernmental organization creation and management of NGOs. The course covers how to create and manage an NGO, the legal requirements for creating an NGO, the roles and responsibilities of members of the board of directors in governing an NGO, managing staff and volunteers, fundraising, income generation possibilities and required reporting.
Cross Listed with GAHS 600
GAHS-610 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (3)
Explores the theories, policies and practice of development assistance. As such, the course will enable students to develop their understanding of problems in the field of international development and examine mechanisms for how policies can aid and hinder development in practice. prerequisite: none
Cross Listed with GAHS 610
GAHS-610 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (3)
Explores the theories, policies and practice of development assistance. As such, the course will enable students to develop their understanding of problems in the field of international development and examine mechanisms for how policies can aid and hinder development in practice. prerequisite: none
Cross Listed with GAHS 610
GAHS-625 ATROCITIES, GENOCIDES, AND PREVENTION (3)
This course examines the meaning of atrocities and genocides within the broader context of human security and global affairs. The topics explored in the course range from the origins of genocide and genocide-related concepts, dimensions of gender and genocide, relevant actors in atrocities, and transitional justice processes (i.e., truthseeking; criminal accountability; and reparations). In doing so, the course engages in an atrocity prevention lens that allows us to think about not only conceptual matters related to genocide but engage ourselves actively in the prevention of atrocities.
Cross Listed with GAHS 625
GAHS-625 ATROCITIES, GENOCIDES, AND PREVENTION (3)
This course examines the meaning of atrocities and genocides within the broader context of human security and global affairs. The topics explored in the course range from the origins of genocide and genocide-related concepts, dimensions of gender and genocide, relevant actors in atrocities, and transitional justice processes (i.e., truthseeking; criminal accountability; and reparations). In doing so, the course engages in an atrocity prevention lens that allows us to think about not only conceptual matters related to genocide but engage ourselves actively in the prevention of atrocities.
Cross Listed with GAHS 625
GAHS-740 GLOBAL AFFAIRS AND HUMAN SECURITY CAPSTONE (3)
A highly interactive seminar that guides students in completing their capstone research projects and presenting their research to the broader university community. Students will prepare an analytical research paper that integrates learning from the program courses, internship experiences, and other activities pertinent to their chosen research focus and unique interests in the program.
Cross Listed with CNCM 798
GAHS-740 GLOBAL AFFAIRS AND HUMAN SECURITY CAPSTONE (3)
A highly interactive seminar that guides students in completing their capstone research projects and presenting their research to the broader university community. Students will prepare an analytical research paper that integrates learning from the program courses, internship experiences, and other activities pertinent to their chosen research focus and unique interests in the program.
Cross Listed with CNCM 798, CNCM 798, GAHS 740
GAHS-740 GLOBAL AFFAIRS AND HUMAN SECURITY CAPSTONE (3)
A highly interactive seminar that guides students in completing their capstone research projects and presenting their research to the broader university community. Students will prepare an analytical research paper that integrates learning from the program courses, internship experiences, and other activities pertinent to their chosen research focus and unique interests in the program.
Cross Listed with CNCM 798, GAHS 740, CNCM 798
GAHS-760 INTERNSHIP/FIELD PLACEMENT SEMINAR (3)
Graduate-level seminar intended to provide an opportunity to students to integrate learning from their internship/ field placement with course themes and concepts studied in the Global Affairs and Human Security program. prerequisite: permission of the program director
Cross Listed with CNCM 790, PUAD 790, GAHS 760
GAHS-760 INTERNSHIP/FIELD PLACEMENT SEMINAR (3)
Graduate-level seminar intended to provide an opportunity to students to integrate learning from their internship/ field placement with course themes and concepts studied in the Global Affairs and Human Security program. prerequisite: permission of the program director
Cross Listed with CNCM 790, PUAD 790, CNCM 790
GAHS-760 INTERNSHIP/FIELD PLACEMENT SEMINAR (3)
Graduate-level seminar intended to provide an opportunity to students to integrate learning from their internship/ field placement with course themes and concepts studied in the Global Affairs and Human Security program. prerequisite: permission of the program director
Cross Listed with CNCM 790
GAME-315 PROGRAMMING FOR INTERACTIVE DESIGN (3)
An introduction to object-oriented computer programming framed in the technical aspects of game programming. The course covers variables, control structures, functions, arrays, data types, classes, inheritance and polymorphisms. Students apply these concepts to build a series of small games. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisite: GAME 250 or equivalent and Simulation and Game Design major.
Cross Listed with GAME 315
GAME-315 PROGRAMMING FOR INTERACTIVE DESIGN (3)
An introduction to object-oriented computer programming framed in the technical aspects of game programming. The course covers variables, control structures, functions, arrays, data types, classes, inheritance and polymorphisms. Students apply these concepts to build a series of small games. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisite: GAME 250 or equivalent and Simulation and Game Design major.
Cross Listed with GAME 315
GAME-430 TOPICS IN TECHNICAL ART (3)
GAME ENGINE SHADERS
Revolving topics focusing on technical art skills, and their application in a team-based setting where artists collaborate with other developers. Students will learn and apply one or more skill sets such as (but not limited to) advanced rigging and skinning, scripting of shaders or 3D software extensions, designing systems for artists and animators, and integrating art assets into a game engine. Projects require the creative and technically-sound application of these skills, and work will be assessed for both aesthetic qualities and technical proficiency. NOTE: Additional lab time outside of class will be required to complete course projects. This course may be repeated for up to six credit hours when the topic changes. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: GAME 250 and GAME 260.
Cross Listed with GAME 430
GAME-430 TOPICS IN TECHNICAL ART (3)
GAME ENGINE SHADERS
Revolving topics focusing on technical art skills, and their application in a team-based setting where artists collaborate with other developers. Students will learn and apply one or more skill sets such as (but not limited to) advanced rigging and skinning, scripting of shaders or 3D software extensions, designing systems for artists and animators, and integrating art assets into a game engine. Projects require the creative and technically-sound application of these skills, and work will be assessed for both aesthetic qualities and technical proficiency. NOTE: Additional lab time outside of class will be required to complete course projects. This course may be repeated for up to six credit hours when the topic changes. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: GAME 250 and GAME 260.
Cross Listed with GAME 430
GAME-430 TOPICS IN TECHNICAL ART (3)
CROWD SIMULATION
Revolving topics focusing on technical art skills, and their application in a team-based setting where artists collaborate with other developers. Students will learn and apply one or more skill sets such as (but not limited to) advanced rigging and skinning, scripting of shaders or 3D software extensions, designing systems for artists and animators, and integrating art assets into a game engine. Projects require the creative and technically-sound application of these skills, and work will be assessed for both aesthetic qualities and technical proficiency. NOTE: Additional lab time outside of class will be required to complete course projects. This course may be repeated for up to six credit hours when the topic changes. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: GAME 250 and GAME 260.
Cross Listed with GAME 430
GAME-430 TOPICS IN TECHNICAL ART (3)
CROWD SIMULATION
Revolving topics focusing on technical art skills, and their application in a team-based setting where artists collaborate with other developers. Students will learn and apply one or more skill sets such as (but not limited to) advanced rigging and skinning, scripting of shaders or 3D software extensions, designing systems for artists and animators, and integrating art assets into a game engine. Projects require the creative and technically-sound application of these skills, and work will be assessed for both aesthetic qualities and technical proficiency. NOTE: Additional lab time outside of class will be required to complete course projects. This course may be repeated for up to six credit hours when the topic changes. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: GAME 250 and GAME 260.
Cross Listed with GAME 430
GAME-477 COMMUNITY -FOCUSED GAME DESIGN (3)
Students collaborate with the community to build a game focused on solving a problem or addressing a community need. Possible projects can incorporate a range of digital and communication skill sets and might include physical games (card,board), alternate or augmented reality, browser-based games, simulations or other forms as appropriate to the project. Lab fee required. prerequisite: COSC 150
Cross Listed with GAME 477
GAME-477 COMMUNITY -FOCUSED GAME DESIGN (3)
Students collaborate with the community to build a game focused on solving a problem or addressing a community need. Possible projects can incorporate a range of digital and communication skill sets and might include physical games (card,board), alternate or augmented reality, browser-based games, simulations or other forms as appropriate to the project. Lab fee required. prerequisite: COSC 150
Cross Listed with GAME 477
HIST-324 MODERN CHINA (3)
Introduces the changes and continuities of modern China since 1860. Students learn to apply their knowledge of Chinese history and historical methodology to analyze current affairs. Students read and analyze primary and secondary sources of modern China and engage in original research to construct their own analysis of one aspect of modern Chinese history. [HIPL] [AH] [GD]
Cross Listed with IDIS 301
HIST-328 MODERN KOREA (3)
Introduces the making of modern Korea over the last two centuries, the tumultuous times that eventually created the two Koreas of today. Examines how Korea changed from an agricultural kingdom to two distinctive Koreas: urban, industrialized and democratic South Korea and communist North Korea. Examples of topics include: changes in Korea Confucianism; Korea's reaction to the 19th century imperialism; impacts of the Japanese colonial rule (1910-1945); establishment of two Koreas, and the two Koreas' place in the 21st century world. [GD] [AH]
Cross Listed with IDIS 301
HIST-360 DARWIN, MARX, NIETZSCHE AND FREUD (3)
Examines the most controversial thinkers of the 19th century in the context of European imperialism and the Industrial Revolution. The course also brings to light the professional and political achievements of European women in the second half of the 19th century. [AH]
Cross Listed with PHIL 321
HIST-495 SENIOR SEMINAR IN HISTORY (3)
The HIST 495 Senior Seminar is a capstone course for history major. This seminar-style class will provide students with an opportunity to express their creativity and demonstrate their conceptual understanding of historical works-analyzing primary sources, weighing evidence, and debating historical interpretations. Students' final work can be a traditional research paper, or a project portfolio, depending on their major concentration. This 3 credit-course is one of the two core requirements. Students need to earn a C or higher to fulfill this major requirement. Prerequisite: HIST 295. [CAP]
Cross Listed with IDIS 497
HSMG-300 HEALTH INDICATORS (3)
A basic introduction to classical approaches typically used to describe population health. Emphasizes appropriate summaries and methods of health utilization data display in tables and in graphs. Use of rates, ratios and proportions are addressed. Introduces basic data management, exploratory data analysis and report generation. Students gain hands-on experience in use of computer applications such as spreadsheets, statistical packages and data base management while becoming acquainted with useful health data sources. (Recommended EXCEL workshop) (Required for Cohort 12). [IL] [TF]
Cross Listed with HSMG 300
HSMG-300 HEALTH INDICATORS (3)
A basic introduction to classical approaches typically used to describe population health. Emphasizes appropriate summaries and methods of health utilization data display in tables and in graphs. Use of rates, ratios and proportions are addressed. Introduces basic data management, exploratory data analysis and report generation. Students gain hands-on experience in use of computer applications such as spreadsheets, statistical packages and data base management while becoming acquainted with useful health data sources. (Recommended EXCEL workshop) (Required for Cohort 12). [IL] [TF]
Cross Listed with HSMG 300
HSMG-300 HEALTH INDICATORS (3)
A basic introduction to classical approaches typically used to describe population health. Emphasizes appropriate summaries and methods of health utilization data display in tables and in graphs. Use of rates, ratios and proportions are addressed. Introduces basic data management, exploratory data analysis and report generation. Students gain hands-on experience in use of computer applications such as spreadsheets, statistical packages and data base management while becoming acquainted with useful health data sources. (Recommended EXCEL workshop) (Required for Cohort 12). [IL] [TF]
Cross Listed with HSMG 300
HSMG-300 HEALTH INDICATORS (3)
A basic introduction to classical approaches typically used to describe population health. Emphasizes appropriate summaries and methods of health utilization data display in tables and in graphs. Use of rates, ratios and proportions are addressed. Introduces basic data management, exploratory data analysis and report generation. Students gain hands-on experience in use of computer applications such as spreadsheets, statistical packages and data base management while becoming acquainted with useful health data sources. (Recommended EXCEL workshop) (Required for Cohort 12). [IL] [TF]
Cross Listed with HSMG 300
HSMG-301 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH ECONOMICS (3)
This is a survey course of the major topics in health economics. The student should develop an appreciation of the contribution economics makes to the study of health and health policy. Topics to be covered include the demand for health and healthcare, workforce issues, and the organization and financing of the US healthcare system.
Cross Listed with HSMG 301
HSMG-301 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH ECONOMICS (3)
This is a survey course of the major topics in health economics. The student should develop an appreciation of the contribution economics makes to the study of health and health policy. Topics to be covered include the demand for health and healthcare, workforce issues, and the organization and financing of the US healthcare system.
Cross Listed with HSMG 301
HSMG-302 STATISTICS FOR HEALTH MANAGEMENT (3)
An introduction to the purposes and practices of statistical analysis in the health management sector. Students evaluate data analysis as presented in health management literature. Students also learn to distinguish between information based upon speculation, intuition and wishful thinking and that based upon systematic analysis of data. prerequisite: none
Cross Listed with HSMG 302
HSMG-302 STATISTICS FOR HEALTH MANAGEMENT (3)
An introduction to the purposes and practices of statistical analysis in the health management sector. Students evaluate data analysis as presented in health management literature. Students also learn to distinguish between information based upon speculation, intuition and wishful thinking and that based upon systematic analysis of data. prerequisite: none
Cross Listed with HSMG 302
HSMG-302 STATISTICS FOR HEALTH MANAGEMENT (3)
An introduction to the purposes and practices of statistical analysis in the health management sector. Students evaluate data analysis as presented in health management literature. Students also learn to distinguish between information based upon speculation, intuition and wishful thinking and that based upon systematic analysis of data. prerequisite: none
Cross Listed with HSMG 302
HSMG-303 HEALTH FINANCE (3)
Offer a current approach to the fundamentals of budgeting and financial management with an emphasis on health-care organizations. prerequisites: none
Cross Listed with HSMG 303
HSMG-303 HEALTH FINANCE (3)
Offer a current approach to the fundamentals of budgeting and financial management with an emphasis on health-care organizations. prerequisites: none
Cross Listed with HSMG 303
HSMG-370 OVERVIEW OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM (3)
Provides a systematic overview of the U.S. health services system in order to familiarize the student with various mechanisms through which health services are delivered. Systems approach assists students in studying details of the various topics while maintaining a broad perspective of health care delivery.
Cross Listed with HSMG 370
HSMG-370 OVERVIEW OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM (3)
Provides a systematic overview of the U.S. health services system in order to familiarize the student with various mechanisms through which health services are delivered. Systems approach assists students in studying details of the various topics while maintaining a broad perspective of health care delivery.
Cross Listed with HSMG 370
HSMG-371 PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT I (3)
Provides an understanding of the conceptual foundations and practices of management within health services organizations. Presents an overview of the structure, operation and management of health services organizations is presented. Perspectives from organizational theory and general management provide a conceptual basis for understanding and analyzing the practice of management in health service organizations. Uses the case study approach to develop management skills through the analysis of health care industry examples.
Cross Listed with HSMG 371
HSMG-371 PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT I (3)
Provides an understanding of the conceptual foundations and practices of management within health services organizations. Presents an overview of the structure, operation and management of health services organizations is presented. Perspectives from organizational theory and general management provide a conceptual basis for understanding and analyzing the practice of management in health service organizations. Uses the case study approach to develop management skills through the analysis of health care industry examples.
Cross Listed with HSMG 371
HSMG-372 PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT II (3)
Provides an understanding of the conceptual foundations and practices of management within health services organizations. Perspectives from organizational theory and general management provide a conceptual basis for understanding and analyzing the practice of management in health care organizations. Uses case study approach is used to develop management skills through the analysis of health care industry examples. Examines principles of management in health service organizations, specifically focusing on health professional accreditation, licensure, personnel issues, labor relations and select issues in material handling particular to health services organizations. Prerequisites: HSMG 371.
Cross Listed with HSMG 372
HSMG-372 PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT II (3)
Provides an understanding of the conceptual foundations and practices of management within health services organizations. Perspectives from organizational theory and general management provide a conceptual basis for understanding and analyzing the practice of management in health care organizations. Uses case study approach is used to develop management skills through the analysis of health care industry examples. Examines principles of management in health service organizations, specifically focusing on health professional accreditation, licensure, personnel issues, labor relations and select issues in material handling particular to health services organizations. Prerequisites: HSMG 371.
Cross Listed with HSMG 372
HSMG-373 HEALTH POLICY AND POLITICS (3)
An in-depth study of a number of current policy issues in the American health care system. Particular attention is paid to the roles and powers of non-medical participants, including consumers, planners, administrators, and policy makers. (Prerequisite HSMG 370 & recommended 371 & 372)
Cross Listed with HSMG 373
HSMG-373 HEALTH POLICY AND POLITICS (3)
An in-depth study of a number of current policy issues in the American health care system. Particular attention is paid to the roles and powers of non-medical participants, including consumers, planners, administrators, and policy makers. (Prerequisite HSMG 370 & recommended 371 & 372)
Cross Listed with HSMG 373
HSMG-373 HEALTH POLICY AND POLITICS (3)
An in-depth study of a number of current policy issues in the American health care system. Particular attention is paid to the roles and powers of non-medical participants, including consumers, planners, administrators, and policy makers. (Prerequisite HSMG 370 & recommended 371 & 372)
Cross Listed with HSMG 373
HSMG-373 HEALTH POLICY AND POLITICS (3)
An in-depth study of a number of current policy issues in the American health care system. Particular attention is paid to the roles and powers of non-medical participants, including consumers, planners, administrators, and policy makers. (Prerequisite HSMG 370 & recommended 371 & 372)
Cross Listed with HSMG 373
HSMG-376 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR HEALTHCARE MANAGERS (3)
Provides quantitative tools and skills that apply to the decision-making and control systems in the practice of health systems management. This is the second of two sequenced courses designed to develop quantitative competencies. This course builds on the first course to develop systems-based spreadsheet modeling competencies that include good spreadsheet modeling practices, forecasting, facility layout, quality control, project management and inventory methods. prerequisite: satisfactory completion of HSMG 302
Cross Listed with HSMG 376
HSMG-376 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR HEALTHCARE MANAGERS (3)
Provides quantitative tools and skills that apply to the decision-making and control systems in the practice of health systems management. This is the second of two sequenced courses designed to develop quantitative competencies. This course builds on the first course to develop systems-based spreadsheet modeling competencies that include good spreadsheet modeling practices, forecasting, facility layout, quality control, project management and inventory methods. prerequisite: satisfactory completion of HSMG 302
Cross Listed with HSMG 376
HSMG-376 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR HEALTHCARE MANAGERS (3)
Provides quantitative tools and skills that apply to the decision-making and control systems in the practice of health systems management. This is the second of two sequenced courses designed to develop quantitative competencies. This course builds on the first course to develop systems-based spreadsheet modeling competencies that include good spreadsheet modeling practices, forecasting, facility layout, quality control, project management and inventory methods. prerequisite: satisfactory completion of HSMG 302
Cross Listed with HSMG 376
HSMG-376 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR HEALTHCARE MANAGERS (3)
Provides quantitative tools and skills that apply to the decision-making and control systems in the practice of health systems management. This is the second of two sequenced courses designed to develop quantitative competencies. This course builds on the first course to develop systems-based spreadsheet modeling competencies that include good spreadsheet modeling practices, forecasting, facility layout, quality control, project management and inventory methods. prerequisite: satisfactory completion of HSMG 302
Cross Listed with HSMG 376
HSMG-378 INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL HEALTH (3)
This course provides an introduction to important global health issues, including health determinants and key areas of disease burden, and the role that new health technologies can play in solving these problems. Students will examine case studies of successful global health interventions to understand features of successful programs. Working in small groups, students will use their knowledge to design a solution to a real world health challenge facing a developing country. Prerequisites: None [GD]
Cross Listed with HSMG 378
HSMG-378 INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL HEALTH (3)
This course provides an introduction to important global health issues, including health determinants and key areas of disease burden, and the role that new health technologies can play in solving these problems. Students will examine case studies of successful global health interventions to understand features of successful programs. Working in small groups, students will use their knowledge to design a solution to a real world health challenge facing a developing country. Prerequisites: None [GD]
Cross Listed with HSMG 378
HSMG-378 INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL HEALTH (3)
This course provides an introduction to important global health issues, including health determinants and key areas of disease burden, and the role that new health technologies can play in solving these problems. Students will examine case studies of successful global health interventions to understand features of successful programs. Working in small groups, students will use their knowledge to design a solution to a real world health challenge facing a developing country. Prerequisites: None [GD]
Cross Listed with HSMG 378
HSMG-378 INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL HEALTH (3)
This course provides an introduction to important global health issues, including health determinants and key areas of disease burden, and the role that new health technologies can play in solving these problems. Students will examine case studies of successful global health interventions to understand features of successful programs. Working in small groups, students will use their knowledge to design a solution to a real world health challenge facing a developing country. Prerequisites: None [GD]
Cross Listed with HSMG 378
HSMG-379 HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3)
This course provides future healthcare managers with an overview of health information systems. Students will gain an understanding the selection and use of information systems and review applications of information technology in healthcare. The course will review the current trends in information technology and describe how information systems can support high-quality patient care. Pre-requisite: None
Cross Listed with HSMG 695, HSMG 695, HSMG 379
HSMG-379 HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3)
This course provides future healthcare managers with an overview of health information systems. Students will gain an understanding the selection and use of information systems and review applications of information technology in healthcare. The course will review the current trends in information technology and describe how information systems can support high-quality patient care. Pre-requisite: None
Cross Listed with HSMG 695, HSMG 695, HSMG 379
HSMG-379 HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3)
This course provides future healthcare managers with an overview of health information systems. Students will gain an understanding the selection and use of information systems and review applications of information technology in healthcare. The course will review the current trends in information technology and describe how information systems can support high-quality patient care. Pre-requisite: None
Cross Listed with HSMG 379
HSMG-379 HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3)
This course provides future healthcare managers with an overview of health information systems. Students will gain an understanding the selection and use of information systems and review applications of information technology in healthcare. The course will review the current trends in information technology and describe how information systems can support high-quality patient care. Pre-requisite: None
Cross Listed with HSMG 379
HSMG-472 INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY PERFORMANCE AND IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTHCARE (3)
This course offers an introduction to quality improvement and patient safety theories, models, methods and tools and their application to management in health care settings. This course focuses on the application of change processes that are critical to improving health quality by integrating theory and implementation. Specific content areas include the role of systems assessment and measurement as being fundamental to quality improvement. The student will explore the current forces driving the push toward quality outcomes and accountability at all levels and settings of healthcare, while focusing on the philosophy of continuous improvement through team work and collaboration.
Cross Listed with HSMG 472
HSMG-472 INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY PERFORMANCE AND IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTHCARE (3)
This course offers an introduction to quality improvement and patient safety theories, models, methods and tools and their application to management in health care settings. This course focuses on the application of change processes that are critical to improving health quality by integrating theory and implementation. Specific content areas include the role of systems assessment and measurement as being fundamental to quality improvement. The student will explore the current forces driving the push toward quality outcomes and accountability at all levels and settings of healthcare, while focusing on the philosophy of continuous improvement through team work and collaboration.
Cross Listed with HSMG 472
HSMG-472 INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY PERFORMANCE AND IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTHCARE (3)
This course offers an introduction to quality improvement and patient safety theories, models, methods and tools and their application to management in health care settings. This course focuses on the application of change processes that are critical to improving health quality by integrating theory and implementation. Specific content areas include the role of systems assessment and measurement as being fundamental to quality improvement. The student will explore the current forces driving the push toward quality outcomes and accountability at all levels and settings of healthcare, while focusing on the philosophy of continuous improvement through team work and collaboration.
Cross Listed with HSMG 472
HSMG-472 INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY PERFORMANCE AND IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTHCARE (3)
This course offers an introduction to quality improvement and patient safety theories, models, methods and tools and their application to management in health care settings. This course focuses on the application of change processes that are critical to improving health quality by integrating theory and implementation. Specific content areas include the role of systems assessment and measurement as being fundamental to quality improvement. The student will explore the current forces driving the push toward quality outcomes and accountability at all levels and settings of healthcare, while focusing on the philosophy of continuous improvement through team work and collaboration.
Cross Listed with HSMG 472
HSMG-477 HEALTH CARE LAW AND RISK MANAGEMENT (3)
A study of the major legal issues encountered in the health care field by administrators and practitioners. Topics include issues of health care need, cost and quality control, Medicare and Medicaid, access to health care, the business roles of health institutions, health care contracts and claims, right to treatment, and federal health plans vs. private health coverage. (Prerequisite HSMG 370)
Cross Listed with HSMG 477
HSMG-477 HEALTH CARE LAW AND RISK MANAGEMENT (3)
A study of the major legal issues encountered in the health care field by administrators and practitioners. Topics include issues of health care need, cost and quality control, Medicare and Medicaid, access to health care, the business roles of health institutions, health care contracts and claims, right to treatment, and federal health plans vs. private health coverage. (Prerequisite HSMG 370)
Cross Listed with HSMG 477
HSMG-477 HEALTH CARE LAW AND RISK MANAGEMENT (3)
A study of the major legal issues encountered in the health care field by administrators and practitioners. Topics include issues of health care need, cost and quality control, Medicare and Medicaid, access to health care, the business roles of health institutions, health care contracts and claims, right to treatment, and federal health plans vs. private health coverage. (Prerequisite HSMG 370)
Cross Listed with HSMG 477
HSMG-477 HEALTH CARE LAW AND RISK MANAGEMENT (3)
A study of the major legal issues encountered in the health care field by administrators and practitioners. Topics include issues of health care need, cost and quality control, Medicare and Medicaid, access to health care, the business roles of health institutions, health care contracts and claims, right to treatment, and federal health plans vs. private health coverage. (Prerequisite HSMG 370)
Cross Listed with HSMG 477
HSMG-492 INTERNSHIP (3)
The internship serves as a bridge between theory and practice. Students apply their knowledge and acquire insights into the management of health service organizations. This practicum offers-opportunities for observation, participation, and applying administrative skills in the institutional setting. prerequisites: WRIT 300, HSMG 303, 376, 472, and 477.
Cross Listed with HSMG 492, HSMG 752, HSMG 752
HSMG-492 INTERNSHIP (3)
The internship serves as a bridge between theory and practice. Students apply their knowledge and acquire insights into the management of health service organizations. This practicum offers-opportunities for observation, participation, and applying administrative skills in the institutional setting. prerequisites: WRIT 300, HSMG 303, 376, 472, and 477.
Cross Listed with HSMG 492, HSMG 752, HSMG 752
HSMG-492 INTERNSHIP (3)
The internship serves as a bridge between theory and practice. Students apply their knowledge and acquire insights into the management of health service organizations. This practicum offers-opportunities for observation, participation, and applying administrative skills in the institutional setting. prerequisites: WRIT 300, HSMG 303, 376, 472, and 477.
Cross Listed with HSMG 492, HSMG 752, HSMG 752
HSMG-492 INTERNSHIP (3)
The internship serves as a bridge between theory and practice. Students apply their knowledge and acquire insights into the management of health service organizations. This practicum offers-opportunities for observation, participation, and applying administrative skills in the institutional setting. prerequisites: WRIT 300, HSMG 303, 376, 472, and 477.
Cross Listed with HSMG 492, HSMG 752, HSMG 752
HSMG-498 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE (3)
Examines strategic management in health care organizations. Includes discussions of the nature of strategic management, the environment of health organizations and methods of formulating, implementing and controlling the strategic management of health care delivery. (Capstone (Final) course) Prerequisite: Successful completion (C grade or better) of WRIT 300, HSMG 303, 376, 472, and 477. [CAP] [OC]
Cross Listed with HSMG 498
HSMG-498 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE (3)
Examines strategic management in health care organizations. Includes discussions of the nature of strategic management, the environment of health organizations and methods of formulating, implementing and controlling the strategic management of health care delivery. (Capstone (Final) course) Prerequisite: Successful completion (C grade or better) of WRIT 300, HSMG 303, 376, 472, and 477. [CAP] [OC]
Cross Listed with HSMG 498
HSMG-498 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE (3)
Examines strategic management in health care organizations. Includes discussions of the nature of strategic management, the environment of health organizations and methods of formulating, implementing and controlling the strategic management of health care delivery. (Capstone (Final) course) Prerequisite: Successful completion (C grade or better) of WRIT 300, HSMG 303, 376, 472, and 477. [CAP] [OC]
Cross Listed with HSMG 498
HSMG-498 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE (3)
Examines strategic management in health care organizations. Includes discussions of the nature of strategic management, the environment of health organizations and methods of formulating, implementing and controlling the strategic management of health care delivery. (Capstone (Final) course) Prerequisite: Successful completion (C grade or better) of WRIT 300, HSMG 303, 376, 472, and 477. [CAP] [OC]
Cross Listed with HSMG 498
HSMG-630 THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (3)
Provides a framework for understanding the legal implications of advancing medical technologies and of new forms for health-services financing and delivery systems. Prerequisite: HSMG 750 - Healthcare Delivery Systems.
Cross Listed with HSMG 630
HSMG-630 THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (3)
Provides a framework for understanding the legal implications of advancing medical technologies and of new forms for health-services financing and delivery systems. Prerequisite: HSMG 750 - Healthcare Delivery Systems.
Cross Listed with HSMG 630
HSMG-630 THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (3)
Provides a framework for understanding the legal implications of advancing medical technologies and of new forms for health-services financing and delivery systems. Prerequisite: HSMG 750 - Healthcare Delivery Systems.
Cross Listed with HSMG 630
HSMG-630 THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (3)
Provides a framework for understanding the legal implications of advancing medical technologies and of new forms for health-services financing and delivery systems. Prerequisite: HSMG 750 - Healthcare Delivery Systems.
Cross Listed with HSMG 630
HSMG-632 QUANTITATIVE TOOLS FOR HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT I (3)
Provides a broad overview of biostatistical methods, concepts and reasoning as applied to decisions in health systems management. Pre-Req: Certification of intermediate level in Excel; or satisfactory completion of the spreadsheet module offered in the HSMG program at UB.
Cross Listed with HSMG 632
HSMG-632 QUANTITATIVE TOOLS FOR HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT I (3)
Provides a broad overview of biostatistical methods, concepts and reasoning as applied to decisions in health systems management. Pre-Req: Certification of intermediate level in Excel; or satisfactory completion of the spreadsheet module offered in the HSMG program at UB.
Cross Listed with HSMG 632
HSMG-632 QUANTITATIVE TOOLS FOR HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT I (3)
Provides a broad overview of biostatistical methods, concepts and reasoning as applied to decisions in health systems management. Pre-Req: Certification of intermediate level in Excel; or satisfactory completion of the spreadsheet module offered in the HSMG program at UB.
Cross Listed with HSMG 632
HSMG-632 QUANTITATIVE TOOLS FOR HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT I (3)
Provides a broad overview of biostatistical methods, concepts and reasoning as applied to decisions in health systems management. Pre-Req: Certification of intermediate level in Excel; or satisfactory completion of the spreadsheet module offered in the HSMG program at UB.
Cross Listed with HSMG 632
HSMG-691 HEALTH PLANNING & PROGRAM EVALUATION (3)
Explains the theoretical and historical foundations of health planning, the relationship between health planning and regulation and the application of planning methods.
Cross Listed with HSMG 691
HSMG-691 HEALTH PLANNING & PROGRAM EVALUATION (3)
Explains the theoretical and historical foundations of health planning, the relationship between health planning and regulation and the application of planning methods.
Cross Listed with HSMG 691
HSMG-691 HEALTH PLANNING & PROGRAM EVALUATION (3)
Explains the theoretical and historical foundations of health planning, the relationship between health planning and regulation and the application of planning methods.
Cross Listed with HSMG 691
HSMG-691 HEALTH PLANNING & PROGRAM EVALUATION (3)
Explains the theoretical and historical foundations of health planning, the relationship between health planning and regulation and the application of planning methods.
Cross Listed with HSMG 691
HSMG-695 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT NFORMATION SYSTEMS (3)
Provides an extensive overview of information systems in health-care organizations from the perspective of health systems managers.
Cross Listed with HSMG 695, HSMG 379, HSMG 379
HSMG-695 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT NFORMATION SYSTEMS (3)
Provides an extensive overview of information systems in health-care organizations from the perspective of health systems managers.
Cross Listed with HSMG 695, HSMG 379, HSMG 379
HSMG-697 PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, AND THE UNINSURED (3)
Provides an operational understanding of insurance and alternate payment methods in health care. Includes topics relating to private health insurance, public programs (including Medicare, Medicaid and military healthcare), disparities in health insurance and access to healthcare. This includes the roles of government, employers and individuals in the selection and use of insurance products for health care.
Cross Listed with HSMG 697
HSMG-697 PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, AND THE UNINSURED (3)
Provides an operational understanding of insurance and alternate payment methods in health care. Includes topics relating to private health insurance, public programs (including Medicare, Medicaid and military healthcare), disparities in health insurance and access to healthcare. This includes the roles of government, employers and individuals in the selection and use of insurance products for health care.
Cross Listed with HSMG 697
HSMG-699 HEALTH FINANCE AND ECONOMICS (3)
HSMG 699 Health Finance and Economics focuses on the various health insurance and reimbursement methods. Students will learn the logistics of financial statements, cost allocation intricacies of organizational, departmental and service line costing, profit analysis, pricing, budgeting and time value of money. The course will include spreadsheet case studies in accordance with the above concepts. It relies heavily on proficiencies of excel spreadsheet competencies. Conclusively, students will learn the market forces of supply/demand and its applications to healthcare efficiencies and equities. Pre-requisite: HSMG 632.
Cross Listed with HSMG 699
HSMG-699 HEALTH FINANCE AND ECONOMICS (3)
HSMG 699 Health Finance and Economics focuses on the various health insurance and reimbursement methods. Students will learn the logistics of financial statements, cost allocation intricacies of organizational, departmental and service line costing, profit analysis, pricing, budgeting and time value of money. The course will include spreadsheet case studies in accordance with the above concepts. It relies heavily on proficiencies of excel spreadsheet competencies. Conclusively, students will learn the market forces of supply/demand and its applications to healthcare efficiencies and equities. Pre-requisite: HSMG 632.
Cross Listed with HSMG 699
HSMG-750 HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS (3)
This course broadly surveys the organization, financing, and delivery of health services in the U.S. An examination of policy and regulations in terms of their impact on the delivery of health services are also examined. Comparisons to other national systems will be discussed to better understand the complexity of the American health system.
Cross Listed with HSMG 750
HSMG-750 HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS (3)
This course broadly surveys the organization, financing, and delivery of health services in the U.S. An examination of policy and regulations in terms of their impact on the delivery of health services are also examined. Comparisons to other national systems will be discussed to better understand the complexity of the American health system.
Cross Listed with HSMG 750
HSMG-750 HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS (3)
This course broadly surveys the organization, financing, and delivery of health services in the U.S. An examination of policy and regulations in terms of their impact on the delivery of health services are also examined. Comparisons to other national systems will be discussed to better understand the complexity of the American health system.
Cross Listed with HSMG 750
HSMG-750 HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS (3)
This course broadly surveys the organization, financing, and delivery of health services in the U.S. An examination of policy and regulations in terms of their impact on the delivery of health services are also examined. Comparisons to other national systems will be discussed to better understand the complexity of the American health system.
Cross Listed with HSMG 750
HSMG-752 INTERNSHIP (3)
Serves to build a bridge between theory and practice. Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and acquire insights into the management of health service organizations. prerequisite: completion of 27 graduate credits prior to beginning course or permission of program director, and successful completion of HSMG 630, 632, 650, 699, 750, 755 and 766.
Cross Listed with HSMG 492, HSMG 492, HSMG 752
HSMG-752 INTERNSHIP (3)
Serves to build a bridge between theory and practice. Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and acquire insights into the management of health service organizations. prerequisite: completion of 27 graduate credits prior to beginning course or permission of program director, and successful completion of HSMG 630, 632, 650, 699, 750, 755 and 766.
Cross Listed with HSMG 492, HSMG 492, HSMG 752
HSMG-752 INTERNSHIP (3)
Serves to build a bridge between theory and practice. Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and acquire insights into the management of health service organizations. prerequisite: completion of 27 graduate credits prior to beginning course or permission of program director, and successful completion of HSMG 630, 632, 650, 699, 750, 755 and 766.
Cross Listed with HSMG 492, HSMG 492, HSMG 752
HSMG-752 INTERNSHIP (3)
Serves to build a bridge between theory and practice. Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and acquire insights into the management of health service organizations. prerequisite: completion of 27 graduate credits prior to beginning course or permission of program director, and successful completion of HSMG 630, 632, 650, 699, 750, 755 and 766.
Cross Listed with HSMG 492, HSMG 492, HSMG 752
HSMG-753 POLICY ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE (3)
Study of a few current policy issues in the American health-care system. Particular attention to the roles and powers of nonmedical participants, including consumers, planners, administrators and policymakers.
Cross Listed with HSMG 753, PUAD 705
HSMG-753 POLICY ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE (3)
Study of a few current policy issues in the American health-care system. Particular attention to the roles and powers of nonmedical participants, including consumers, planners, administrators and policymakers.
Cross Listed with HSMG 753, PUAD 705
HSMG-753 POLICY ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE (3)
Study of a few current policy issues in the American health-care system. Particular attention to the roles and powers of nonmedical participants, including consumers, planners, administrators and policymakers.
Cross Listed with HSMG 753
HSMG-753 POLICY ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE (3)
Study of a few current policy issues in the American health-care system. Particular attention to the roles and powers of nonmedical participants, including consumers, planners, administrators and policymakers.
Cross Listed with HSMG 753
HSMG-755 QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS (3)
This course focuses on quality improvement and patient safety theories, models, methods and tools in healthcare settings. Content areas include systems assessment and measurement as they relate to quality improvement. The course also explores quality outcomes and accountability at all levels and settings of healthcare and focuses on continuous improvement related to the delivery of healthcare services. Pre-requisites: HSMG 632 and HSMG 750.
Cross Listed with HSMG 755
HSMG-755 QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS (3)
This course focuses on quality improvement and patient safety theories, models, methods and tools in healthcare settings. Content areas include systems assessment and measurement as they relate to quality improvement. The course also explores quality outcomes and accountability at all levels and settings of healthcare and focuses on continuous improvement related to the delivery of healthcare services. Pre-requisites: HSMG 632 and HSMG 750.
Cross Listed with HSMG 755
HSMG-755 QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS (3)
This course focuses on quality improvement and patient safety theories, models, methods and tools in healthcare settings. Content areas include systems assessment and measurement as they relate to quality improvement. The course also explores quality outcomes and accountability at all levels and settings of healthcare and focuses on continuous improvement related to the delivery of healthcare services. Pre-requisites: HSMG 632 and HSMG 750.
Cross Listed with HSMG 755
HSMG-755 QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS (3)
This course focuses on quality improvement and patient safety theories, models, methods and tools in healthcare settings. Content areas include systems assessment and measurement as they relate to quality improvement. The course also explores quality outcomes and accountability at all levels and settings of healthcare and focuses on continuous improvement related to the delivery of healthcare services. Pre-requisites: HSMG 632 and HSMG 750.
Cross Listed with HSMG 755
HSMG-757 CAPSTONE: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS (3)
This is an integrative capstone course that provides a comprehensive look at health care organizations applying the fundamentals of finance and economics, quality management, policy analysis, quantitative analysis, health law and contemporary management practices of healthcare organizations. Pre-requisites: HSMG 630, HSMG 632, HSMG 650, HSMG 699, HSMG 750, HSMG 755, HSMG 766.
Cross Listed with HSMG 757
HSMG-757 CAPSTONE: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS (3)
This is an integrative capstone course that provides a comprehensive look at health care organizations applying the fundamentals of finance and economics, quality management, policy analysis, quantitative analysis, health law and contemporary management practices of healthcare organizations. Pre-requisites: HSMG 630, HSMG 632, HSMG 650, HSMG 699, HSMG 750, HSMG 755, HSMG 766.
Cross Listed with HSMG 757
HSMG-757 CAPSTONE: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS (3)
This is an integrative capstone course that provides a comprehensive look at health care organizations applying the fundamentals of finance and economics, quality management, policy analysis, quantitative analysis, health law and contemporary management practices of healthcare organizations. Pre-requisites: HSMG 630, HSMG 632, HSMG 650, HSMG 699, HSMG 750, HSMG 755, HSMG 766.
Cross Listed with HSMG 757
HSMG-757 CAPSTONE: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS (3)
This is an integrative capstone course that provides a comprehensive look at health care organizations applying the fundamentals of finance and economics, quality management, policy analysis, quantitative analysis, health law and contemporary management practices of healthcare organizations. Pre-requisites: HSMG 630, HSMG 632, HSMG 650, HSMG 699, HSMG 750, HSMG 755, HSMG 766.
Cross Listed with HSMG 757
HSMG-766 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS (3)
This course provides an in-depth examination of evidenced-based practices related to managing human resources that include: personal and interpersonal communication, group process and leadership, organizational behavior and change. Pre-Requisites: HSMG 750.
Cross Listed with HSMG 766
HSMG-766 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS (3)
This course provides an in-depth examination of evidenced-based practices related to managing human resources that include: personal and interpersonal communication, group process and leadership, organizational behavior and change. Pre-Requisites: HSMG 750.
Cross Listed with HSMG 766
IDIA-614 SEQUENTIAL VISUALIZATION AND ANALYSIS (3)
Teaches students to use sequential visual narratives—storyboards, flowcharts, prototypes and simulations—as analysis tools for the development of information systems. The course draws on theoretical approaches to film as well as other forms of visual storytelling, including animation, illustration and comics. Through a series of practical, analytical and creative projects, students learn to apply storyboards and limited multimedia prototypes to interface design and develop content. Lab fee required.
Cross Listed with IDIA 614
IDIA-614 SEQUENTIAL VISUALIZATION AND ANALYSIS (3)
Teaches students to use sequential visual narratives—storyboards, flowcharts, prototypes and simulations—as analysis tools for the development of information systems. The course draws on theoretical approaches to film as well as other forms of visual storytelling, including animation, illustration and comics. Through a series of practical, analytical and creative projects, students learn to apply storyboards and limited multimedia prototypes to interface design and develop content. Lab fee required.
Cross Listed with IDIA 614
IDIA-618 DYNAMIC WEB SITES (3)
Familiarizes students with the basic concepts and vocabulary of website programming, including application scripting, and database management. Provides students with the fundamental skills required to develop and maintain a dynamic, data-driven website. Each student develops a complete website using a simple text editor to create and manipulate relational data, learn a middleware markup language to store and retrieve data and control the rules of interaction, and write HTML to format data and control display. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: PBDS 501 or passing score on HTML Proficiency Exam.
Cross Listed with IDIA 618
IDIA-618 DYNAMIC WEB SITES (3)
Familiarizes students with the basic concepts and vocabulary of website programming, including application scripting, and database management. Provides students with the fundamental skills required to develop and maintain a dynamic, data-driven website. Each student develops a complete website using a simple text editor to create and manipulate relational data, learn a middleware markup language to store and retrieve data and control the rules of interaction, and write HTML to format data and control display. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: PBDS 501 or passing score on HTML Proficiency Exam.
Cross Listed with IDIA 618
IDIA-619 PROGRAMMING FOR UX DESIGN (3)
Practical and theoretical introduction to genres, strategies and techniques for producing client-side interactive projects for the Internet. Students use a scripting language to create interactive information tools such as games, simulations and dynamic websites. Background readings provide theoretical and practical context for development of individual projects. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: PBDS 501 or passing score on HTML Proficiency Exam.
Cross Listed with IDIA 619
IDIA-619 PROGRAMMING FOR UX DESIGN (3)
Practical and theoretical introduction to genres, strategies and techniques for producing client-side interactive projects for the Internet. Students use a scripting language to create interactive information tools such as games, simulations and dynamic websites. Background readings provide theoretical and practical context for development of individual projects. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: PBDS 501 or passing score on HTML Proficiency Exam.
Cross Listed with IDIA 619
IDIA-842 EXPERIMENTAL METHODS FOR USER RESEARCH (3)
Introduces the fundamentals of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies for applied research in human/computer interaction and user experience design. Lab fee required.
Cross Listed with IDIA 842
IDIA-842 EXPERIMENTAL METHODS FOR USER RESEARCH (3)
Introduces the fundamentals of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies for applied research in human/computer interaction and user experience design. Lab fee required.
Cross Listed with IDIA 842
IDIS-301 WORLD CULTURES: (3)
MODERN KOREA
An interdisciplinary study of different cultures including economic, political, social and cultural systems and structures and their interrelationships. Provides an opportunity for students to compare their own culture with others through study and research. [GIK] [ELECGE]
Cross Listed with HIST 328
IDIS-301 WORLD CULTURES: (3)
MODERN CHINA
An interdisciplinary study of different cultures including economic, political, social and cultural systems and structures and their interrelationships. Provides an opportunity for students to compare their own culture with others through study and research. [GIK] [ELECGE]
Cross Listed with HIST 324
IDIS-302 ETHICAL ISSUES IN BUSINESS AND SOCIETY (3)
Explores and critically examines ethical issues in business and society. Students will deliberate about ethics as it arises in their personal, professional, and public lives. Emphasis is placed on a practical understanding of major ethical frameworks and their applications for ethical decision-making, ethically assessing institutions, and creating and critically evaluating personal and professional ethical frameworks. Students will join a larger IDIS 302 course community linked together through co-curricular programming. [CTE] [AHE] [UETH] [ETH]
Cross Listed with PHIL 140, PHIL 492
IDIS-497 INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES SENIOR CAPSTONE (3)
In this capstone course, students undertake a final project that incorporates their three IDIS concentrations. Following a detailed proposal, students work with the instructor, a personal coach, and fellow students in the format that best suits their goal, which may be a research project, local event, creative work, etc. At the end of the semester, the students finish with an oral defense of their project and a class presentation. Permission of IDIS advisor required. prerequisites: IDIS 305 and WRIT 300 [CAP]
Cross Listed with HIST 495
LAW-608 TORTS I (4)
Law of imposed liability for personal, property and economic harm; negligence (including professional malpractice), strict liability (including products liability) and intentional torts; causation and elements of damages; affirmative defenses and limitation of duties including: assumption of the risk, contributory negligence, comparative negligence, immunity, limited liability of property owners.
Cross Listed with LAW 608
LAW-608 TORTS I (4)
Law of imposed liability for personal, property and economic harm; negligence (including professional malpractice), strict liability (including products liability) and intentional torts; causation and elements of damages; affirmative defenses and limitation of duties including: assumption of the risk, contributory negligence, comparative negligence, immunity, limited liability of property owners.
Cross Listed with LAW 608
LAW-831 TAX POLICY SEMINAR (3)
Intensive study of selected issues with emphasis on the federal income tax. Students will consider problem areas from the standpoint of tax policy and will examine these issues from a legal, economic, social and administrability viewpoint. Prerequisites: Any federal tax course or permission of the instructor. [Limited Enrollment]
Cross Listed with LAWT 954, TAXA 655, ACCT 655
LAW-831 TAX POLICY SEMINAR (3)
Intensive study of selected issues with emphasis on the federal income tax. Students will consider problem areas from the standpoint of tax policy and will examine these issues from a legal, economic, social and administrability viewpoint. Prerequisites: Any federal tax course or permission of the instructor. [Limited Enrollment]
Cross Listed with LAWT 954, TAXA 655, ACCT 655
LAW-860 ATTORNEY EXTERNSHIP (3)
Under the supervision of a practicing attorney and faculty supervisor, students learn about the lawyering process first hand by interning in the private or public sector and attending a classroom component. Students develop reflective learning and problem solving skills, increase their substantive legal knowledge, explore issues of professionalism and ethics, and gain a deeper understanding of the legal system and the practice of law. Students may register for a three credit internship and must have their field placement approved by the Director. This program has special rules with respect to who may register and what requirements must be satisfied to earn credits under this program. Prerequisite: Each student has successfully completed instruction equivalent to 28 credit hours toward the J.D. degree before participation in the field placement program. Recommended: Professional Responsibility. {AdmisSion by permission only]
Cross Listed with LAWT 860
LAW-860 ATTORNEY EXTERNSHIP (3)
Under the supervision of a practicing attorney and faculty supervisor, students learn about the lawyering process first hand by interning in the private or public sector and attending a classroom component. Students develop reflective learning and problem solving skills, increase their substantive legal knowledge, explore issues of professionalism and ethics, and gain a deeper understanding of the legal system and the practice of law. Students may register for a three credit internship and must have their field placement approved by the Director. This program has special rules with respect to who may register and what requirements must be satisfied to earn credits under this program. Prerequisite: Each student has successfully completed instruction equivalent to 28 credit hours toward the J.D. degree before participation in the field placement program. Recommended: Professional Responsibility. {AdmisSion by permission only]
Cross Listed with LAWT 860
LAW-951 CORPORATE TAXATION (3)
Federal income taxation of corporations and their shareholders with emphasis on the formation of the corporation, capital structure, operational alternatives, distributions, partial and complete liquidations, personal holding companies, and the accumulated earnings tax. Formation, operation, and liquidation of S-corporations are also covered. Prerequisite: Federal Income Tax. This course is a combined J.D. and Graduate Tax Program offering. [Open Enrollment]
Cross Listed with LAWT 951, TAXA 652
LAW-952 PARTNERSHIP TAXATION (3)
Problems encountered in the formation, operation, and liquidation of a partnership including the acquisition of partnership interests, compensation of the service partner, the treatment of partnership distributions, and problems associated with the disposition of partnership interests or property by sale. Prerequisite: Federal Income Tax. This course is a combined J.D. and Graduate Tax Program offering. [Open Enrollment]
Cross Listed with LAWT 952
LAW-953 FUNDAMENTALS OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX I (3)
Basic concepts in federal income taxation, including gross income, exclusions, adjusted gross income, deductions, exemptions, credits, assignment of income, identification of the taxpayer, tax rates, depreciation, and the alternative minimum tax. [Open Enrollment]
Cross Listed with LAWT 953
LAW-955 TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE (3)
Aspects of practice before the Internal Revenue Service, including ruling requests, handling of audits, assessment of deficiencies and penalties, closing agreements, tax liens, statutes of limitations, claims for refunds, appeals, conferences and practice before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. district courts, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and appellate courts. Also includes analysis of the problems encountered in parallel civil and criminal proceedings, problems involving government investigatory powers and taxpayer rights and privileges. Prerequisite: Federal Income Tax. This course is a combined J.D. and Graduate Tax Program offering. [Open Enrollment]
Cross Listed with LAWT 955, TAXA 654
LAW-956 TAX RESEARCH & WRITING WORKSHOP (3)
Research and writing projects on federal tax subjects with analysis and instruction in tax research techniques, materials, and methodology. Students prepare legal memoranda. [Open Enrollment]
Cross Listed with LAWT 956, TAXA 650
LAW-956 TAX RESEARCH & WRITING WORKSHOP (3)
Research and writing projects on federal tax subjects with analysis and instruction in tax research techniques, materials, and methodology. Students prepare legal memoranda. [Open Enrollment]
Cross Listed with LAWT 956, TAXA 650
LAW-957 FUNDAMENTALS OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX II (3)
Continuation of basic tax concepts including cash and accrual methods, capital gains and losses, 1231 transactions, recapture, original issue discount and imputed interest, below-market loans, installment sales, like kind exchanges, involuntary conversions, the at-risk rules, and passive loss rules. [Open Enrollment]
Cross Listed with LAWT 957, TAXA 678
LAW-971 ESTATE AND GIFT TAX (3)
Basic principles of federal estate and gift taxation, including valuation, inter vivos transfers, disclaimers, determination of the taxable estate, transfers with retained interests or powers, joint interests, life insurance proceeds, property subject to powers of appointment, the marital deduction, credits, and the generation-skipping transfer tax. Prerequisites: Property and Federal Income Tax; Co-rerequisite: Trusts and Estates. The day section of this course is a J.D. offering. The evening section of this course is a combined J.D. and Graduate Tax Program offering. [Open Enrollment]
Cross Listed with LAWT 971, TAXA 660
LAW-972 ESTATE PLANNING (3)
Methods of disposing of estates by will, life insurance, inter vivos arrangements and consideration of resulting tax and administrative problems. Course also focuses on gathering and analyzing facts in the planning and drafting of trusts, wills, and related documents. Prerequisites: Property, Federal Income Tax, Estate and Gift Taxation, Trusts & Estates. This course is a combined J.D. and Graduate Tax Program offering. [Open Enrollment]
Cross Listed with LAWT 972, TAXA 667
LAW-973 INCOME TAXATION OF ESTATES AND TRUST (3)
Federal income taxation of decedents' estates, simple and complex trusts, charitable trusts and grantor trusts. Course covers the preparation of fiduciary income tax returns with emphasis on unique tax issues such as: income in respect of a decedent, distributable net income and fiduciary accounting. Prerequisites: Federal Income Tax . This course is a combined J.D. and Graduate Tax Program offering. [Open Enrollment]
Cross Listed with LAWT 973, TAXA 670
LAW-974 FOREIGN TAXATION (3)
Analysis of the federal income tax provisions applying to U.S. inbound and outbound transactions and investments. Course covers U.S. resident status, source-of-income rules, graduated tax on effectively connected income, withholding tax on FDAP income, branch profits tax, FIRPTA, tax treaties, foreign tax credit, foreign earned income exclusion, Subpart F, and transfer pricing. Prerequisite: Federal Income Tax. This course is a combined J.D. and Graduate Tax Program offering. [Open Enrollment]
Cross Listed with LAWT 974, TAXA 662
LAW-977 QUALIFIED PENSION AND PROFIT-SHARING PLANS (3)
An introduction to pension and profit-sharing law with particular emphasis on Title 2 (IRS) of ERISA. Course is geared toward understanding all of the pension and profit-sharing rules that must be met for plan qualification, with emphasis on qualified plan planning for both incorporated and unincorporated forms of business. Prerequisite: Federal Income Tax. This course is a combined J.D. and Graduate Tax Program offering. [Open Enrollment]
Cross Listed with LAWT 977, TAXA 663
LAW-983 TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS (2)
Analysis of provisions relating to the qualification for exemption from federal income tax, with emphasis on section 501 (c)(3) organizations, private foundations, and the treatment of unrelated business income. Prerequisite: Federal Income Tax. This course is a combined J.D. and Graduate Tax Program offering. [Open Enrollment]
Cross Listed with TAXA 665, LAWT 983
LAW-988 BANKRUPTCY TAXATION (2)
An introduction to the basics of bankruptcy law and creditors' rights and analysis of tax issues that arise. Prerequisite: Federal Income Tax. This course is a combined J.D. and Graduate Tax Program offering. [Open Enrollment]
Cross Listed with LAWT 988, TAXA 682
LAWT-780 BUSINESS VALUATION (3)
Business valuation arises in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, estate taxation, lost profits litigation, buy-out agreements, commercial lending, venture capital, IPOs, and other exit strategies. This course addresses valuation modeling, using asset pricing theory and practice and employing advanced applications such as data analytics applications and tools, and corporate databases. The course material is of interest to students who envision careers as CPAs, business valuation experts, corporate finance analysts and investment bankers. Prerequisite: FIN 605.
Cross Listed with FIN 780, TAXA 780
LAWT-860 ATTORNEY EXTERNSHIP (3)
Under the supervision of a practicing attorney and faculty supervisor, students learn about the lawyering process first hand by interning in the private or public sector and attending a classroom component. Students develop reflective learning and problem solving skills, increase their substantive legal knowledge, explore issues of professionalism and ethics, and gain a deeper understanding of the legal system and the practice of law. Students may register for a three credit internship and must have their field placement approved by the Director of Externships and the Director of the Graduate Tax Program. This program has special rules with respect to who may register and what requirements must be satisfied to earn credits under this program. [Admission by permission of the Director of the Graduate Tax Program only]
Cross Listed with LAW 860
LAWT-860 ATTORNEY EXTERNSHIP (3)
Under the supervision of a practicing attorney and faculty supervisor, students learn about the lawyering process first hand by interning in the private or public sector and attending a classroom component. Students develop reflective learning and problem solving skills, increase their substantive legal knowledge, explore issues of professionalism and ethics, and gain a deeper understanding of the legal system and the practice of law. Students may register for a three credit internship and must have their field placement approved by the Director of Externships and the Director of the Graduate Tax Program. This program has special rules with respect to who may register and what requirements must be satisfied to earn credits under this program. [Admission by permission of the Director of the Graduate Tax Program only]
Cross Listed with LAW 860
LAWT-951 CORPORATE TAXATION (3)
Federal income taxation of corporations and their shareholders with emphasis on the formation of the corporation, capital structure, operational alternatives, distributions, partial and complete liquidations, personal holding companies, and the accumulated earnings tax. Formation, operation, and liquidation of S-corporations are also covered.
Cross Listed with LAW 951, TAXA 652
LAWT-952 PARTNERSHIP TAXATION (3)
Problems encountered in the formation, operation, and liquidation of a partnership including the acquisition of partnership interests, compensation of the service partner, the treatment of partnership distributions, and problems associated with the disposition of partnership interests or property by sale.
Cross Listed with LAW 952
LAWT-953 FUNDAMENTALS OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX I (3)
Basic concepts in federal income taxation, including gross income, exclusions, adjusted gross income, deductions, exemptions, credits, assignment of income, identification of the taxpayer, tax rates, depreciation, and the alternative minimum tax.
Cross Listed with LAW 953
LAWT-954 TAX POLICY (3)
Study of the evolution and structure of the federal income tax system from a public policy perspective. Focus is placed on legal, economic, social and practical considerations. Alternatives, including current legislative proposals, are considered. Students will be required to prepare a paper on a tax policy question of their choice.
Cross Listed with LAW 831, TAXA 655, ACCT 655
LAWT-954 TAX POLICY (3)
Study of the evolution and structure of the federal income tax system from a public policy perspective. Focus is placed on legal, economic, social and practical considerations. Alternatives, including current legislative proposals, are considered. Students will be required to prepare a paper on a tax policy question of their choice.
Cross Listed with LAW 831, TAXA 655, ACCT 655
LAWT-955 TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE (3)
Aspects of practice before the Internal Revenue Service including ruling requests, handling of audits, assessment of deficiencies and penalties, closing agreements, tax liens, statutes of limitations, claims for refunds, appeals conferences and practice before the United States Tax Court, the United States District Court, the United States Claims Court, and appellate courts. Course also includes analysis of the problems encountered in parallel civil and criminal proceedings, problems involving government investigatory powers and taxpayer rights and privileges.
Cross Listed with LAW 955, TAXA 654
LAWT-956 TAX RESEARCH & WRITING (3)
Research and writing projects on federal tax subjects with analysis and instruction in tax research techniques, materials, and methodology. Students prepare legal memoranda.
Cross Listed with LAW 956, TAXA 650
LAWT-956 TAX RESEARCH & WRITING (3)
Research and writing projects on federal tax subjects with analysis and instruction in tax research techniques, materials, and methodology. Students prepare legal memoranda.
Cross Listed with LAW 956, TAXA 650
LAWT-957 FUNDAMENTALS OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX II (3)
Continuation of basic tax concepts including cash and accrual methods, capital gains and losses, 1231 transactions, recapture, original issue discount and imputed interest, below-market loans, installment sales, like kind exchanges, involuntary conversions, the at-risk rules, and passive loss rules.
Cross Listed with LAW 957, TAXA 678
LAWT-971 ESTATE AND GIFT TAX (3)
Basic principles of federal estate and gift taxation including computation of the taxable estate, inter vivos transfers, transfers in contemplation of death, transfers with retained interest or powers, joint interest, life insurance proceeds, property subject to powers of appointment, the martial deduction and the unified credit.
Cross Listed with LAW 971, TAXA 660
LAWT-972 ESTATE PLANNING (667) (3)
Methods of disposing of estates by will, life insurance, inter vivos arrangements and consideration of resulting tax and administrative problems. Course also focuses on gathering and analyzing facts in the planning and drafting of trusts, wills, and related documents. Prerequisite: Estate and Gift Taxation.
Cross Listed with LAW 972, TAXA 667
LAWT-973 INCOME TAXATION OF ESTATES AND TRUST (3)
Federal income taxation of decedents' estates, simple and complex trusts, charitable trusts and grantor trusts. Course covers the preparation of fiduciary income tax returns with emphasis on unique tax issues such as: income in respect of a decedent, distributable net income and fiduciary accounting.
Cross Listed with LAW 973, TAXA 670
LAWT-974 FOREIGN TAXATION (3)
Analysis of the federal income tax provisions applying to US inbound and outbound transactions and investments. Course covers US resident status, source-of-income rules, graduated tax on effectively connected income, withholding tax on FDAP income, branch profits tax, FIRPTA, tax treaties, foreign tax credit, foreign earned income exclusion, subpart F, and transfer pricing.
Cross Listed with LAW 974, TAXA 662
LAWT-977 QUALIFIED PENSIONS & PROFIT SHARING PLANS(663) (3)
An introduction to pension and profit-sharing law with particular emphasis on Title 2 (IRS) of ERISA. The course is geared toward understanding of all of the pension and profit-sharing rules that must be met for plan qualification,and emphasiswill be placed upon qualified plan planning for both incorporated and unincorporated forms of business.
Cross Listed with LAW 977, TAXA 663
LAWT-983 TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS (2)
Analysis of provisions relating to the qualification for exemption from Federal income tax, with emphasis on Section 501(c)(3) organizations, private foundations, and the treatment of unrelated business income.
Cross Listed with LAW 983, TAXA 665
LAWT-988 BANKRUPTCY TAXATION (2)
An introduction to the basics of bankruptcy law and creditors' rights and analysis of tax issues that arise.
Cross Listed with LAW 988, TAXA 682
LEST-400 TOPICS (3)
TORTS
An exploration of varying legal studies topics or a cross-listed graduate course of interest to legal studies majors. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Cross Listed with LEST 614
LEST-400 TOPICS (3)
CRIMINAL LAW
An exploration of varying legal studies topics or a cross-listed graduate course of interest to legal studies majors. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Cross Listed with LEST 610
LEST-400 TOPICS (3)
PROPERTY LAW
An exploration of varying legal studies topics or a cross-listed graduate course of interest to legal studies majors. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Cross Listed with LEST 607
LEST-400 TOPICS (3)
An exploration of varying legal studies topics or a cross-listed graduate course of interest to legal studies majors. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Cross Listed with LEST 610
LEST-400 TOPICS (3)
An exploration of varying legal studies topics or a cross-listed graduate course of interest to legal studies majors. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Cross Listed with LEST 610
LEST-400 TOPICS (3)
FAMILY LAW
An exploration of varying legal studies topics or a cross-listed graduate course of interest to legal studies majors. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Cross Listed with LEST 606
LEST-400 TOPICS (3)
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
An exploration of varying legal studies topics or a cross-listed graduate course of interest to legal studies majors. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Cross Listed with LEST 617
LEST-401 LEGAL FOUNDATIONS (3)
In-depth exploration of the organization of the American legal system. Examines how law is organized as a field of knowledge and practice and how it functions as an instrument of government and arena of dispute resolution. Also considers the context of law and law's effectiveness in promoting justice and social policies.
Cross Listed with LEST 501
LEST-402 LEGAL RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS (3)
Intensive course on the ways law and regulations are made and interpreted, the sources of legal research and proper styles of legal citation. Students are required to learn how to read and analyze court decisions and to write effectively about legal issues. [IL]
Cross Listed with LEST 500
LEST-402 LEGAL RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS (3)
Intensive course on the ways law and regulations are made and interpreted, the sources of legal research and proper styles of legal citation. Students are required to learn how to read and analyze court decisions and to write effectively about legal issues. [IL]
Cross Listed with LEST 500
LEST-496 INTERNSHIPS (3)
Provides students with an opportunity to work at an organization, government entity or business that offers an experience relevant to legal studies. Students may choose from established internship options or propose an independently-arranged internship option for approval. May be repeated up to four times for credit.
Cross Listed with LEST 696
LEST-496 INTERNSHIPS (3)
Provides students with an opportunity to work at an organization, government entity or business that offers an experience relevant to legal studies. Students may choose from established internship options or propose an independently-arranged internship option for approval. May be repeated up to four times for credit.
Cross Listed with LEST 696
LEST-500 LEGAL RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS (3)
Intensive course on the ways law and regulations are made and interpreted, the sources of legal research and proper styles of legal citation. Students are required to learn how to read and analyze court decisions and to write effectively about legal issues. Required of all students in the first semester upon entering the program.
Cross Listed with LEST 402
LEST-500 LEGAL RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS (3)
Intensive course on the ways law and regulations are made and interpreted, the sources of legal research and proper styles of legal citation. Students are required to learn how to read and analyze court decisions and to write effectively about legal issues. Required of all students in the first semester upon entering the program.
Cross Listed with LEST 402
LEST-501 LEGAL FOUNDATIONS (3)
In-depth exploration of the organization of the American legal system. Examines how law is organized as a field of knowledge and practice and how it functions as an instrument of government and arena of dispute resolution. Also considers the context of law and law's effectiveness in promoting justice and social policies.
Cross Listed with LEST 401
LEST-606 FAMILY LAW (3)
The legal problems confronting modem families. Examines the law of marriage, marriage-like relationships, cohabitation and divorce, in the context of the ever-changing definition of family. Also considers legal issues relating to children, including custody, support and the complications arising from reproductive technologies.
Cross Listed with LEST 400
LEST-607 PROPERTY LAW (3)
Basic law of property, including philosophical and ethical justifications and important historical developments in the scheme of ownership in Anglo-American Law. Focus is on current property law from the viewpoint of its underlying rationales and policy considerations.
Cross Listed with LEST 400
LEST-610 LEGAL TOPICS (3)
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Varying course offering that explores a particular issue, context or method of the law. Course may be repeated for credit where topic differs.
Cross Listed with LEST 400
LEST-610 LEGAL TOPICS (3)
EVIDENCE
Varying course offering that explores a particular issue, context or method of the law. Course may be repeated for credit where topic differs.
Cross Listed with LEST 400
LEST-610 LEGAL TOPICS (3)
LSAT PREP COURSES
Varying course offering that explores a particular issue, context or method of the law. Course may be repeated for credit where topic differs.
Cross Listed with LEST 400
LEST-614 TORTS (3)
The civil law of reparation for harm done by wrongful acts. Examines many of the causes of action available under theories of intentional wrongdoing, negligence and strict liability. Considers the range of problems and issues that arise in contemporary practice as well as their historical roots.
Cross Listed with LEST 400
LEST-617 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW (3)
The history, function and powers of administrative agencies. Covers administrative agencies on the federal level and parallel state and local government level. Examines the function of administrative agencies generally, including their rule-making and adjudicative powers, and practice and procedure before such agencies. Includes the study of judicial review of administrative agency decisions.
Cross Listed with LEST 400
LEST-696 INTERNSHIPS (3)
Application of legal knowledge and skills at a designated nonprofit organization, government entity, or business. Students will learn about the role that law plays in the activities or services of the site, and how law is used to address issues and solve problems. This course may be taken more than once, with the approval of the program director.
Cross Listed with LEST 496
LEST-696 INTERNSHIPS (3)
Application of legal knowledge and skills at a designated nonprofit organization, government entity, or business. Students will learn about the role that law plays in the activities or services of the site, and how law is used to address issues and solve problems. This course may be taken more than once, with the approval of the program director.
Cross Listed with LEST 496
MGMT-497 SPECIAL TOPICS: (3)
The course is designed to give students a focused study of selected current topics in management. It enables students to learn about a management topic in more depth. Students should refer to the semester class schedule for the topic offered. The course may be repeated for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisites: Determined by instructor.
Cross Listed with MGMT 797
MGMT-498 GLOBAL FIELD STUDY (3)
To better understand and succeed in global business today, there is no better way than direct experience through immersing oneself in a foreign environment. This course will provide an opportunity for lectures and discussion with local experts and students regarding key themes of economic, political and cultural importance to business. The course will engage students in field visits to companies, government agencies and other organizations located abroad. Prerequisite: Acceptance into MSB Global Field Study
Cross Listed with MGMT 798
MGMT-498 GLOBAL FIELD STUDY (3)
To better understand and succeed in global business today, there is no better way than direct experience through immersing oneself in a foreign environment. This course will provide an opportunity for lectures and discussion with local experts and students regarding key themes of economic, political and cultural importance to business. The course will engage students in field visits to companies, government agencies and other organizations located abroad. Prerequisite: Acceptance into MSB Global Field Study
Cross Listed with MGMT 798
MGMT-498 GLOBAL FIELD STUDY (3)
To better understand and succeed in global business today, there is no better way than direct experience through immersing oneself in a foreign environment. This course will provide an opportunity for lectures and discussion with local experts and students regarding key themes of economic, political and cultural importance to business. The course will engage students in field visits to companies, government agencies and other organizations located abroad. Prerequisite: Acceptance into MSB Global Field Study
Cross Listed with MGMT 798
MGMT-498 GLOBAL FIELD STUDY (3)
To better understand and succeed in global business today, there is no better way than direct experience through immersing oneself in a foreign environment. This course will provide an opportunity for lectures and discussion with local experts and students regarding key themes of economic, political and cultural importance to business. The course will engage students in field visits to companies, government agencies and other organizations located abroad. Prerequisite: Acceptance into MSB Global Field Study
Cross Listed with MGMT 798
MGMT-797 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT (3)
The course is designed to give students a focused study of selected current topics in management. It enables students to learn about a management topic in more depth. Students should refer to the semester class schedule for the topic offered. The course may be repeated for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisites: Determined by instructor.
Cross Listed with MGMT 497
MGMT-798 GLOBAL FIELD STUDY (3)
To better understand and succeed in global business today, there is no better way than direct experience through immersing oneself in a foreign environment. This course will provide an opportunity for lectures and discussion with local experts and students regarding key themes of economic, political and cultural importance to business. The course will engage students in field visits to companies, government agencies and other organizations located abroad. Prerequisite: Acceptance into an MSB Global Field Study
Cross Listed with MGMT 498
MGMT-798 GLOBAL FIELD STUDY (3)
To better understand and succeed in global business today, there is no better way than direct experience through immersing oneself in a foreign environment. This course will provide an opportunity for lectures and discussion with local experts and students regarding key themes of economic, political and cultural importance to business. The course will engage students in field visits to companies, government agencies and other organizations located abroad. Prerequisite: Acceptance into an MSB Global Field Study
Cross Listed with MGMT 498
MGMT-798 GLOBAL FIELD STUDY (3)
To better understand and succeed in global business today, there is no better way than direct experience through immersing oneself in a foreign environment. This course will provide an opportunity for lectures and discussion with local experts and students regarding key themes of economic, political and cultural importance to business. The course will engage students in field visits to companies, government agencies and other organizations located abroad. Prerequisite: Acceptance into an MSB Global Field Study
Cross Listed with MGMT 498
MGMT-798 GLOBAL FIELD STUDY (3)
To better understand and succeed in global business today, there is no better way than direct experience through immersing oneself in a foreign environment. This course will provide an opportunity for lectures and discussion with local experts and students regarding key themes of economic, political and cultural importance to business. The course will engage students in field visits to companies, government agencies and other organizations located abroad. Prerequisite: Acceptance into an MSB Global Field Study
Cross Listed with MGMT 498
MKTG-407 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (3)
An application of marketing concepts and tools to international marketing problems arising in a global business environment. Prerequisites: MKTG 301.
Cross Listed with MKTG 760
MKTG-410 BUYER BEHAVIOR AND MARKETING ANALYSIS (3)
Denit Honors Enhanced Course
One requirement of successful marketing is listening to the voice of the customer. Marketers need to know what customers want, when and why they want it. Buyer Behavior and Market Analysis will enable students to understand the basic buyer and company needs. In addition, students will be able to verify them with commonly used research techniques that really listen to the voice of the customer. Prerequisite: MKTG 301 and MATH 115
Cross Listed with MKTG 780
MKTG-415 MARKETING COMMUNICATION (3)
The course examines integrated marketing communications in the context of changes in media that have occurred since 2000. Communication theory will be the foundation of planning, implementing, evaluating and coordinating an integrated marketing communication program. There will be special emphasis on social media. Students will advance their professional competencies in written and oral communication, teamwork and critical thinking. Prerequisite: MKTG 301/ Merrick School of Business student or by permission of the instructor.
Cross Listed with MKTG 755
MKTG-430 PERSONAL SELLING (3)
Presents the sales principles and skills required by today's professional salesperson, with emphasis on both the business-to-consumer and business-to-business selling environments. Examines current approaches to a variety of selling challenges including prospecting, the selling process, closing the sale and post-sale follow-up. Presents the principles underlying the sales process and the practical application of these principles to selling situations. Studies the role of selling in the total marketing process. Prerequisite: MKTG 301 / Merrick School of Business student/ or by permission of the instructor.
Cross Listed with MKTG 797
MKTG-755 MARKETING COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA (3)
Introduces students to integrated marketing communications (IMC) management and the role it plays in organizations' marketing plans. The goal of the course is to apply strategic planning and use the promotion mix to help the firm achieve its promotion objectives. The promotion mix elements include advertising, direct marketing, online marketing, sales promotion, personal selling, public relations, and a variety of social media vehicles. The course will pay special attention to the appropriate use of social media in an IMC context. Prerequisite: MKTG 635 or 645.
Cross Listed with MKTG 415
MKTG-760 GLOBAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT (3)
The theory and application of marketing in a global context. Topics include international trade and financial markets; market structures of nations; and consumption behavior related to culture, social values and economic conditions. Also considers the political and legal control over marketing activities (advertising, promotion and distribution), the growth of regional marketing arrangements relative to competitive strategies of multinational corporations, the dilemma of marketing ethics in a multicultural world and the cost-benefit of technology transfer. prerequisite: MKTG 635 or 645.
Cross Listed with MKTG 407
MKTG-780 MARKETING INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS (3)
This course will provide students with skills and tools necessary to understand and evaluate market information. The course will be focused on building student knowledge on how to analyze and interpret data, and use it for business decision making. The course will use a variety of readings, cases and types of data analysis to provide students with hands-on experience with analyses related to market information. Prerequisites: MKTG 635 or 645.
Cross Listed with MKTG 410
MKTG-797 SPECIAL TOPICS: (3)
Explores specialized topics in marketing, allowing flexibility for both the changing developments in applied business practice and the educational needs of students. Exact topical coverage and prerequisites are listed in the schedule of classes. prerequisite: MKTG 635 or 645.
Cross Listed with MKTG 430
PHIL-140 CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES (3)
Explores contemporary issues of ethical concern. Students are introduced to philosophical reasoning on controversial topics, including the responsibilities of corporations, war and violence, human relationships and other currently debated matters of public policy and personal ethics. The course aims to help students develop abilities to understand, evaluate and construct arguments in the realm of applied ethics. [HIPL] [CTE] [HAT] [AH] [IL] [ETH]
Cross Listed with PHIL 499
PHIL-140 CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES (3)
Explores contemporary issues of ethical concern. Students are introduced to philosophical reasoning on controversial topics, including the responsibilities of corporations, war and violence, human relationships and other currently debated matters of public policy and personal ethics. The course aims to help students develop abilities to understand, evaluate and construct arguments in the realm of applied ethics. [HIPL] [CTE] [HAT] [AH] [IL] [ETH]
Cross Listed with IDIS 302, PHIL 492
PHIL-150 CRITICAL THINKING AND ARGUMENTS (3)
Explores the process of thinking critically and philosophically and guides students in thinking more clearly, insightfully and effectively. In addition, this course focuses on helping students identify, understand and critically assess philosophical arguments. Students use classic philosophic texts and real-world examples to develop both their critical-thinking skills and their ability (in written and oral forms) to formulate, express and critique arguments. [HIPL] [CTE] [HAT] [AH]
Cross Listed with PHIL 480
PHIL-200 THE NATURE AND PURPOSE OF LAW (3)
Introduces students to the nature and purpose of law by exploring a number of fundamental questions related to law and its role in our personal, social and political lives. Covers both historical and contemporary accounts of the nature of law, the relationship between law and morality, and legal reasoning, including a discussion of how judges ought to decide cases. Emphasis is on development of student's' critical-thinking and written and oral communication skills. Prerequisite; None
Cross Listed with PHIL 497, PHIL 499
PHIL-250 SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (3)
Examines the values and principles that establish and justify societies and that determine the rights and responsibilities of a society to its own members; of the members in relation to each other and to the society as a whole; and of a society in relation to other societies. The course considers the application of these principles to such issues as justice, human rights, political and social institutions, and international relations. [AH]
Cross Listed with PHIL 499
PHIL-319 MODERN PHILOSOPHY (3)
Traces the development and influence of British empiricism and continental rationalism from the scientific revolution of the 17th century through the age of reason, the romantic rebellion and the industrial revolution, and the rise of nationalism. Philosophers to be studied are Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant, Rousseau, Mill, Hegel, Marx and Nietzsche. [AH]
Cross Listed with PHIL 450
PHIL-321 PHILOSOPHERS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (3)
Surveys one or more great philosophers of the instructor's choosing in the history of philosophy. Exposes students to an in-depth study of each of the chosen philosopher's ideas and how those ideas changed the world and continue to shape peoples' current understandings. Emphasizes careful study of philosophical texts.
Cross Listed with HIST 360
PHIL-450 AI AND PHILOSOPHY (3)
Examines the most recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) in relation to philosophical questions prompted by this farreaching technology. What is mind and consciousness in human beings, and to what extent does AI have the potential to replicate these qualities? What are the most important ethical, legal, and political impacts raised by AI developments? The class guides students in thinking more clearly and systematically about how to address these and other philosophical questions related to AI. Students read a wide variety of classic and contemporary texts from diverse philosophical traditions. Course activities include extensive use of AI.
Cross Listed with PHIL 319
PHIL-480 PHILOSOPHY, LAW, AND CURRENT EVENTS (3)
Studies the intersection of philosophical ideas with current events, with a special focus on law-related events, as well as politics, government and economics. The main text is typically the print edition of a nationally or internationally respected newspaper or periodical, such as The New York Times or The Economist. Students read the paper / periodical alongside a selection of philosophical writings relevant to understanding domestic and international news. The course offers the unique format of studying a newspaper or periodical closely as a main text. The approach is to show how a philosophical analysis of this range of information provides value and insight, and develops a life skill, for whatever educational objectives students wish to pursue. The aim is both to understand the relevance and application of important philosophical ideas to current events, and to deepen the ability to address enduring philosophical questions through a study of current events.
Cross Listed with PHIL 150
PHIL-492 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1 - 6)
Provides for individual work in research. prerequisites: presentation of a research proposal to the divisional chair, and permission of the chair and instructor. prerequisites: 3.5 GPA and permission of the Denit Honors Program director
Cross Listed with IDIS 302, PHIL 140
PHIL-497 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHILOSOPHY (3)
Intensive exploration of topics in philosophy of mutual interest to faculty and students. Content varies according to the concurrent interests of faculty and students. The subject studied appears under the Topics heading in the class schedule. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Cross Listed with PHIL 200, PHIL 499
PHIL-499 CAPSTONE IN PHILOSOPHY, LAW AND ETHICS (3)
A culmination of the student's program of study in the Philosophy, Law and Ethics program. Required for all PLE majors. Students complete a capstone paper as part of an approved cross-listed 400-level course, integrating course content across the major as part of the capstone project. prerequisite: permission of program director, normally all other required courses in the major must be completed or concurrent [CAP]
Cross Listed with PHIL 200, PHIL 497
PHIL-499 CAPSTONE IN PHILOSOPHY, LAW AND ETHICS (3)
A culmination of the student's program of study in the Philosophy, Law and Ethics program. Required for all PLE majors. Students complete a capstone paper as part of an approved cross-listed 400-level course, integrating course content across the major as part of the capstone project. prerequisite: permission of program director, normally all other required courses in the major must be completed or concurrent [CAP]
Cross Listed with PHIL 140
PHIL-499 CAPSTONE IN PHILOSOPHY, LAW AND ETHICS (3)
A culmination of the student's program of study in the Philosophy, Law and Ethics program. Required for all PLE majors. Students complete a capstone paper as part of an approved cross-listed 400-level course, integrating course content across the major as part of the capstone project. prerequisite: permission of program director, normally all other required courses in the major must be completed or concurrent [CAP]
Cross Listed with PHIL 250
PPIA-321 LEADERSHIP (3)
Leadership is critical in the delivery of government services and in maintaining our democracy. This course will actively engage students in theories, traits, concepts and behaviors of leadership. Students will learn tasks, skills, and profession competencies to become effective leaders in government and non-profit organizations.
Cross Listed with PUAD 732
PPIA-326 URBAN POLITICS AND PUBLIC POLICY (3)
An examination of the organization and main functions of urban government, the major participants and key issues in the urban political process, and the political relationship between cities and other levels of government. The distinctive characteristics of the political process in the urban setting with special emphasis on Baltimore.
Cross Listed with PUAD 720
PPIA-410 DIVERSITY IN PUBLIC SERVICE (3)
Addresses the demographic dimensions of diversity including race, ethnicity, sex, disability, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and transsexual in public service. Provides a theoretical as well as a historical framework for understanding contemporary prejudice and discrimination. Representative bureaucracy, critical race theory, and intersectionality are described. Explores ongoing disparities in America, and its impact in education, employment, health, wealth, and incarceration. [GD]
Cross Listed with PUAD 704
PPIA-423 PUBLIC BUDGETING AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3)
Focuses on budgeting and personnel administration at the national, state and local government levels. Examined are the form, content, and processes of public budget development, and its review, execution, and management; also examined are the principles and functions of public personnel management, salary, schedules, unions, performance evaluation, and retirement. Prerequisite: PPIA 320 or permission of the instructor.
Cross Listed with PUAD 622
PPIA-489 GLOBAL GOVERNANCE (3)
Explores the role of international organizations, regimes, states, and non-state actors in global governance. In an increasingly globalized world where conflict, disease, financial crises, migration, and climate change cannot be solely addressed by individual states alone, cooperation and concerted efforts are necessary to address current transnational challenges. As such, this course addresses the important role global governance structures and agents, both in their informal and formal settings, play in coordinating responses to challenges faced in our current global environment.
Cross Listed with GAHS 508
PSYC-297 TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY (3)
CULTS, CONSPIRACIES AND CRISES
Introductory exploration of issues, concepts, and methods in psychology. Topics will vary according to interests of students and faculty; the current subject appears under the Topic heading in the class schedule. Course may be repeated when topic changes. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of program director.
Cross Listed with PSYC 497
PSYC-297 TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY (3)
CULTS, CONSPIRACIES AND CRISES
Introductory exploration of issues, concepts, and methods in psychology. Topics will vary according to interests of students and faculty; the current subject appears under the Topic heading in the class schedule. Course may be repeated when topic changes. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of program director.
Cross Listed with PSYC 497
PSYC-403 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (3)
A comprehensive course designed to help the student develop the skills necessary to design and implement effective training programs. The course will investigate needs assessments, the development of appropriate training efforts, and the use of training program evaluations. Techniques included are the use of technology in CBT and web-based training. Prerequisites: PSYC 100 or equivalent introductory psychology class, or permission of the Program Director. Laboratory fee.
Cross Listed with APPL 647
PSYC-430 BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE (3)
A study of the connection between the brain and behavior. Explores the relationship between brain activity and subjective experience, the principles governing neuronal activity, the role of neurotransmitter systems in memory and motivational processes, and the presumed brain functions that give rise to mental illnesses like schizophrenia and depression. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or an equivalent introductory psychology course or permission of the program director.
Cross Listed with CPSY 601
PSYC-497 TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY (3)
CULTS, CONSPIRACIES AND CRISES
An intensive exploration of topics in psychology of mutual interest to faculty and students. Content varies according to their concurrent interests. The subject studied appears under the Topics heading in the class schedule. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. prerequisite: permission of the program director
Cross Listed with PSYC 297
PSYC-497 TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY (3)
CULTS, CONSPIRACIES AND CRISES
An intensive exploration of topics in psychology of mutual interest to faculty and students. Content varies according to their concurrent interests. The subject studied appears under the Topics heading in the class schedule. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes. prerequisite: permission of the program director
Cross Listed with PSYC 297
PUAD-619 PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (3)
Provides an in-depth study of public organizations and management by integrating organizational theory and public management practice to address problems and issues that managers confront in public organizations. Prerequisites: None
Cross Listed with PUAD 619
PUAD-619 PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (3)
Provides an in-depth study of public organizations and management by integrating organizational theory and public management practice to address problems and issues that managers confront in public organizations. Prerequisites: None
Cross Listed with PUAD 619
PUAD-621 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (3)
A study in public and nonprofit human resource management policies, practices, laws and regulations. Topics include recruitment and selection, training and development, motivation, compensation, performance appraisal, discipline, and labor relations.
Cross Listed with PUAD 621
PUAD-621 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (3)
A study in public and nonprofit human resource management policies, practices, laws and regulations. Topics include recruitment and selection, training and development, motivation, compensation, performance appraisal, discipline, and labor relations.
Cross Listed with PUAD 621
PUAD-621 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (3)
A study in public and nonprofit human resource management policies, practices, laws and regulations. Topics include recruitment and selection, training and development, motivation, compensation, performance appraisal, discipline, and labor relations.
Cross Listed with PUAD 621
PUAD-621 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (3)
A study in public and nonprofit human resource management policies, practices, laws and regulations. Topics include recruitment and selection, training and development, motivation, compensation, performance appraisal, discipline, and labor relations.
Cross Listed with PUAD 621
PUAD-622 PUBLIC BUDGETING AND FISCAL ADMINISTRATION (3)
Role, dynamics, politics and processes involved in the budgetary function and associated budget preparation methods, and fiscal interrelationships of federal, state and local levels of government.
Cross Listed with PPIA 423
PUAD-623 FOUNDATIONS: BUREAUCRACY AND THE POLITICAL PROCESS (3)
Introduces students to the field of public administration theory and practice and examines the intellectual foundations, democratic context, and practical implications of contemporary public administration. Addresses organizational, functional and administrative aspects of the federal bureaucracy, as well as the interrelationships among federal, state and local agencies, and public administration as a part of the political process. Prerequisite: Students will be required to enroll in the course during their first 15 credit hours.
Cross Listed with PUAD 623
PUAD-623 FOUNDATIONS: BUREAUCRACY AND THE POLITICAL PROCESS (3)
Introduces students to the field of public administration theory and practice and examines the intellectual foundations, democratic context, and practical implications of contemporary public administration. Addresses organizational, functional and administrative aspects of the federal bureaucracy, as well as the interrelationships among federal, state and local agencies, and public administration as a part of the political process. Prerequisite: Students will be required to enroll in the course during their first 15 credit hours.
Cross Listed with PUAD 623
PUAD-628 STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (3)
Quantitative analysis for public administrators. Topics include statistical analysis, the computer in processing data and the presentation of findings. Students must complete PUAD 628 within the first 15 credit hours.
Cross Listed with PUAD 628
PUAD-628 STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (3)
Quantitative analysis for public administrators. Topics include statistical analysis, the computer in processing data and the presentation of findings. Students must complete PUAD 628 within the first 15 credit hours.
Cross Listed with PUAD 628
PUAD-628 STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (3)
Quantitative analysis for public administrators. Topics include statistical analysis, the computer in processing data and the presentation of findings. Students must complete PUAD 628 within the first 15 credit hours.
Cross Listed with PUAD 628
PUAD-628 STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (3)
Quantitative analysis for public administrators. Topics include statistical analysis, the computer in processing data and the presentation of findings. Students must complete PUAD 628 within the first 15 credit hours.
Cross Listed with PUAD 628
PUAD-630 ANALYTICAL TOOLS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (3)
Review of analytical tools conventionally used in the planning, formulation and implementation of public policy. Topics include forecasting techniques, cost-benefit analysis, PERT and other commonly used tools. prerequisite: PUAD 628
Cross Listed with PUAD 630
PUAD-630 ANALYTICAL TOOLS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (3)
Review of analytical tools conventionally used in the planning, formulation and implementation of public policy. Topics include forecasting techniques, cost-benefit analysis, PERT and other commonly used tools. prerequisite: PUAD 628
Cross Listed with PUAD 630
PUAD-704 MANAGING DIVERSITY (3)
Examines issues of diversity in the workplace, particularly in relation to organizational performance and service delivery among public organizations. Uses historical and legal frameworks to consider the struggles of marginalized groups and employs theoretical and applied perspectives to examine the barriers, challenges and benefits of diversity in the workplace.
Cross Listed with PPIA 410
PUAD-705 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (3)
POLICY ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE
Coverage of selected topics of current interest to students or of interest to a special segment of students. prerequisite: permission of monitoring faculty member or program director
Cross Listed with HSMG 753, HSMG 753
PUAD-720 URBAN POLITICS AND POLICY PLANNNING (3)
Study of political institutions in urban areas and the policy responses, processes and problems with reference to such issues as land use, community growth and development, environment, local and state services and regional and national urban policies, with particular focus on the Baltimore Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Cross Listed with PPIA 326
PUAD-732 LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE (3)
Nature of technological and environmental change as it affects the management decisions of the agency. Techniques for organizational change, including diversified but integrative decision-making structures and techniques, implementation techniques, enforcement techniques and evaluation tools. The impact of a changing environment on the leadership skills needed in a modern environment.
Cross Listed with PPIA 321
PUAD-734 STRATEGIC PLANNING (3)
Covers the steps involved in developing a strategic plan for public and nonprofit organizations. Students learn how to perform a stakeholder analysis, conduct a situation analysis, develop appropriate mission statements, design effective performance measures and implement a strategic plan.
Cross Listed with PUAD 734
PUAD-734 STRATEGIC PLANNING (3)
Covers the steps involved in developing a strategic plan for public and nonprofit organizations. Students learn how to perform a stakeholder analysis, conduct a situation analysis, develop appropriate mission statements, design effective performance measures and implement a strategic plan.
Cross Listed with PUAD 734
PUAD-790 INTERNSHIP (3)
Designed to broaden the educational experience of students through work assignments with appropriate governmental agencies. Eligible for continuing studies grade. Required of all pre-service students. prerequisite: approval of program director and monitoring faculty member
Cross Listed with CNCM 790, GAHS 760, CNCM 790
PUAD-790 INTERNSHIP (3)
Designed to broaden the educational experience of students through work assignments with appropriate governmental agencies. Eligible for continuing studies grade. Required of all pre-service students. prerequisite: approval of program director and monitoring faculty member
Cross Listed with CNCM 790, PUAD 790, GAHS 760
PUAD-790 INTERNSHIP (3)
Designed to broaden the educational experience of students through work assignments with appropriate governmental agencies. Eligible for continuing studies grade. Required of all pre-service students. prerequisite: approval of program director and monitoring faculty member
Cross Listed with PUAD 790
PUAD-790 INTERNSHIP (3)
Designed to broaden the educational experience of students through work assignments with appropriate governmental agencies. Eligible for continuing studies grade. Required of all pre-service students. prerequisite: approval of program director and monitoring faculty member
Cross Listed with PUAD 790
PUAD-798 PROBLEM SOLVING SEMINAR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (3)
Capstone course requires students to integrate and apply analytical skills, knowledge bases, managerial principles and normative frameworks learned in M.P.A. core courses to concrete management situations. Student must earn a B grade or better to graduate. prerequisites: completion of PUAD 621, PUAD 622, PUAD 623, PUAD 624, PUAD 625, PUAD 627, PUAD 628, PUAD 629 and PUAD 630 with grades of B- or better prior to enrolling in course (students may be concurrently enrolled in PUAD 626) or permission of Master of Public Administration program director
Cross Listed with PUAD 798
PUAD-798 PROBLEM SOLVING SEMINAR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (3)
Capstone course requires students to integrate and apply analytical skills, knowledge bases, managerial principles and normative frameworks learned in M.P.A. core courses to concrete management situations. Student must earn a B grade or better to graduate. prerequisites: completion of PUAD 621, PUAD 622, PUAD 623, PUAD 624, PUAD 625, PUAD 627, PUAD 628, PUAD 629 and PUAD 630 with grades of B- or better prior to enrolling in course (students may be concurrently enrolled in PUAD 626) or permission of Master of Public Administration program director
Cross Listed with PUAD 798
PUAD-798 PROBLEM SOLVING SEMINAR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (3)
Capstone course requires students to integrate and apply analytical skills, knowledge bases, managerial principles and normative frameworks learned in M.P.A. core courses to concrete management situations. Student must earn a B grade or better to graduate. prerequisites: completion of PUAD 621, PUAD 622, PUAD 623, PUAD 624, PUAD 625, PUAD 627, PUAD 628, PUAD 629 and PUAD 630 with grades of B- or better prior to enrolling in course (students may be concurrently enrolled in PUAD 626) or permission of Master of Public Administration program director
Cross Listed with PUAD 798
PUAD-798 PROBLEM SOLVING SEMINAR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (3)
Capstone course requires students to integrate and apply analytical skills, knowledge bases, managerial principles and normative frameworks learned in M.P.A. core courses to concrete management situations. Student must earn a B grade or better to graduate. prerequisites: completion of PUAD 621, PUAD 622, PUAD 623, PUAD 624, PUAD 625, PUAD 627, PUAD 628, PUAD 629 and PUAD 630 with grades of B- or better prior to enrolling in course (students may be concurrently enrolled in PUAD 626) or permission of Master of Public Administration program director
Cross Listed with PUAD 798
RMGT-497 SPECIAL TOPICS: RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE (3)
An exploration of emerging risks in the workplace that students may face when they enter the workforce. Students will learn how to research emerging risk and how to apply the research to create real-world solutions to risks as they emerge. Refer to the current Class Schedule for topic offered. Prerequisites: As specified in the class schedule.
Cross Listed with FIN 797
TAXA-650 TAX RESEARCH AND WRITING (3)
Covers research and writing projects on federal tax subjects with analysis and instruction in tax research techniques, materials and methodology. Students are required to prepare legal memoranda.
Cross Listed with LAW 956, LAWT 956
TAXA-650 TAX RESEARCH AND WRITING (3)
Covers research and writing projects on federal tax subjects with analysis and instruction in tax research techniques, materials and methodology. Students are required to prepare legal memoranda.
Cross Listed with LAW 956, LAWT 956
TAXA-652 CORPORATE TAXATION (3)
Covers federal income taxation of corporations and their shareholders with emphasis on the formation of the corporation, capital structure, operational alternatives, distributions, partial and complete liquidations, personal holding companies and the accumulated earnings tax. Formation, operation and liquidation of S corporations discussed briefly. Prerequisite: TAXA 651
Cross Listed with LAW 951, LAWT 951
TAXA-654 TAX PRACTICE & PROCEDURE (3)
Covers aspects of practice before the Internal Revenue Service, including ruling requests, handling of audits, assessment of deficiencies and penalties, closing agreements, tax liens, statutes of limitations, claims for refunds, appeals conferences and practice before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Courts, Claims Court and appellate courts. Also includes analysis of the problems encountered in parallel civil and criminal proceedings, problems involving government investigatory powers and taxpayer rights and privileges. Prerequisite: TAXA 651
Cross Listed with LAW 955, LAWT 955
TAXA-655 TAX POLICY (3)
A study of the evolution and structure of the federal income tax system from a public-policy perspective with a focus on legal, economic, social and practical considerations. Alternatives, including current legislative proposals, are considered. Students prepare a paper on a tax policy issue approved by the professor. Prerequisite: TAXA 651
Cross Listed with LAW 831, LAWT 954, ACCT 655
TAXA-655 TAX POLICY (3)
A study of the evolution and structure of the federal income tax system from a public-policy perspective with a focus on legal, economic, social and practical considerations. Alternatives, including current legislative proposals, are considered. Students prepare a paper on a tax policy issue approved by the professor. Prerequisite: TAXA 651
Cross Listed with LAW 831, LAWT 954, ACCT 655
TAXA-660 ESTATE AND GIFT TAXATION (3)
Covers the basic principles of federal estate and gift taxation, including computation of the taxable estate, inter vivos transfers, transfers in contemplation of death, transfers with retained interests or powers, joint interests, life insurance proceeds, property subject to powers of appointment, the marital deduction and the unified credit. Prerequisite: TAXA 651
Cross Listed with LAW 971, LAWT 971
TAXA-662 FOREIGN TAXATION (3)
Analysis of the federal income tax provisions applying to U.S. inbound and outbound transactions and investments. Course covers U.S. resident status, source-of-income rules, graduated tax on effectively connected income, withholding tax on FDAP income, branch profits tax, FIRPTA, tax treaties, foreign tax credit, foreign earned income exclusion, Subpart F and transfer pricing. Prerequisite: TAXA 651
Cross Listed with LAW 974, LAWT 974
TAXA-663 QUALIFIED PENSION AND PROFIT-SHARING PLANS (3)
An introduction to pension and profit-sharing law with particular emphasis on Title 2 (IRS) of ERISA. Geared toward understanding all of the pension and profit-sharing rules that must be met for plan qualification, with emphasis on qualified plan planning for both incorporated and unincorporated forms of business. Prerequisite: TAXA 651
Cross Listed with LAW 977, LAWT 977
TAXA-665 TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS (2)
An analysis of provisions relating to the qualification for exemption from federal income tax, with emphasis on section 501(c)(3) organizations, private foundations and the treatment of unrelated business income. Prerequisite: TAXA 651
Cross Listed with LAW 983, LAWT 983
TAXA-667 ESTATE PLANNING (972) (3)
Examines methods of disposing of estates by will, life insurance, inter vivos arrangements and the consideration of resulting tax and administrative problems. Also focuses on gathering and analyzing facts in the planning and drafting of trusts, wills and related documents. additional prerequisite: TAXA 660
Cross Listed with LAW 972, LAWT 972
TAXA-670 INCOME TAXATION OF ESTATES AND TRUSTS (3)
Covers federal income taxation of decedents’ estates, simple and complex trusts, charitable trusts and grantor trusts. Also covers the preparation of fiduciary income tax returns with emphasis on unique tax issues such as income in respect of a decedent, distributable net income and fiduciary accounting. Prerequisite: TAXA 651
Cross Listed with LAW 973, LAWT 973
TAXA-678 FUNDAMENTALS OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX II (3)
A continuation of basic tax concepts, including cash and accrual methods, capital gains and losses, 1231 transactions, recapture, original issue discount and imputed interest, below-market loans, installment sales, like-kind exchanges, involuntary conversions, at-risk rules and passive loss rules. Prerequisite: TAXA 651
Cross Listed with LAW 957, LAWT 957
TAXA-682 BANKRUPTCY TAXATION (2)
An introduction to the basics of bankruptcy law and creditors’ rights and an analysis of tax issues that arise. Prerequisite: TAXA 651
Cross Listed with LAW 988, LAWT 988
TAXA-780 BUSINESS VALUATION (3)
Business valuation arises in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, estate taxation, lost profits litigation, buy-out agreements, commercial lending, venture capital, IPOs, and other exit strategies. This course addresses valuation modeling, using asset pricing theory and practice and employing advanced applications such as data analytics applications and tools, and corporate databases. The course material is of interest to students who envision careers as CPAs, business valuation experts, corporate finance analysts and investment bankers. Prerequisite: FIN 605.
Cross Listed with FIN 780, LAWT 780