COU 580 RESEARCH METHODS & PROGRAM EVALUATION   3.0 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to allow clinical mental health counseling students to explore the methodological foundations of research and program evaluation including issues in general scientific practice; measurement; both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection; research design; relationship among problem, theory, and method; and practical and ethical problems in the conduct of research. The course offers developing the ability to critically analyze research in the area of research and program evaluation and becoming consumers of good research.
    Offered: All Semesters All Years

    COU 590 SUBSTANCE USE & PROCESS DISORDERS ADDICTIONS   3.0 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to provide clinical mental health counseling students with an overview of substances use disorders and process addictions. This course examines the various etiological factors that contribute to substances use disorders and process addictions, including neurobiological, genetic, psychological, socio-cultural, environmental, spiritual, and contextual factors. Emphasis will be placed on a bio-psychosocial model, highlighting the inter-relationship between such factors. Special emphasis will be placed on co-morbid disorders, differential diagnostic issues, and the various methods used to evaluate substance use problems. Barriers to effective treatment will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Take COU-560
    Offered: All Semesters All Years

    COU 565 COUNSELING THEORIES II:CPLS, FAM, CHILD FAMILIES AND CHILDREN   3.0 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to conducting couple and family counseling. The primary objective of the class is to assist counseling students translate theories into action through the use of family systems theories. As such, the course will include processes of couples and family counseling and special aspects of contemporary couples and family counseling. Students explore the interviewing and counseling techniques that are specific to working with couples and families. Structural, communication, analytic, behavioral, and postmodern theories of couples and family counseling will be explores as well as ethics, legal issues, and current research in family systems theories. Prerequisite: Take Cou-530 and COU-590
    Offered: All Semesters All Years

    COU 575 HUMAN SEXUALITY   3.0 Credit(s)
    This course provides foundational understanding of sexuality from multiple perspectives, ranging from the biological through psychological, as well as cultural, medical, ethical and legal issues. The course also serves to explore issues related to counseling matters of sexuality, including the culture of sexuality, stigma, and special topics. Through examination sexuality and issues related to sexuality, students will be better informed to assume a role in helping clients address issues of human sexuality. Prerequisite: Take COU-530 and COU-590
    Offered: Modules All Semesters All Years

    COU 585 COUNSELING SPECIAL POPS & ADV TECHNIQUE   3.0 Credit(s)
    This course allows students to explore working with selected/special populations with which they may come into contact as counselors. The course will include discussion of and research into the role of ethical and culturally competent counseling with special populations in integrative models of care and various counseling settings; while, becoming familiar with advanced techniques, theories, and models of counseling.  The course views special populations through the lens of multiculturalism and diversity. Prerequisite: Take COU-530 and COU-590
    Offered: Modules All Semesters All Years

    NU 549 FAMILY THEORY IN THE CONTEXT COMMUNITY   3.0 Credit(s)
    This course addresses selected family, primary care, and community theories within the context of advanced practice nursing and clinical leadership roles.  Emphasis is placed on family and community assessment strategies, the impact of culture upon the family and community systems, and the impact of various primary care-oriented health problems on family roles and functions.
    Offered: Fall Semester All Years

    CH 532 ADV.PHYS.CHEM.II:MOLECUL.DYNA   3.0 Credit(s)
    Topics in statistical thermodynamics, collision theory, and reaction dynamics and mechanism. Prerequisite: TAKE CH-332
    Offered: As Needed Contact Department

    MHA 510 MANAGEMENT OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION   3.0 Credit(s)
    Leaders in healthcare are faced with an ever-changing environment and therefore require strong managerial skills to transform the way their organizations respond to and lead change initiatives to shape tomorrow's delivery system. This course addresses challenges faced in healthcare administration and potential solutions using practical approaches. Topics include strategy, culture, managerial, and strategic issues facing healthcare organizations.

    EX 530 DATA ANALYTICS FOR SPORT SCIENTISTS   3.0 Credit(s)
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of working with data in sport and exercise science. This includes how to evaluate, organize, analyze, interpret, and discuss data. Data is an important and growing part of exercise and sport science. We will consider "traditional" lab data (such as from motion capture and metabolic carts) as well as larger data sets (such as from wearables and athlete tracking systems). Conceptual understanding of data analysis will combine with practical applications and projects to give the student a comprehensive foundation for performing data analysis in various settings within the fields of exercise science, sport science, and athletic performance. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to properly use data to inform decisions about both research experiments and athlete performance/training. Offered: Fall Semester All Years
    Offered: Fall Semester All Years

    MHA 511 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & MARKETING IN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS   3.0 Credit(s)
    Strategic management of healthcare organizations is crucial to future success and involves setting objectives, analyzing the competitive environment, analyzing the internal organization and external forces as well as the viability of future directions for the organization. The course provides an organized, logical and, stepwise approach to the strategic management process and includes methods for assessing key features of organizational environments and competitive situations, approaches for developing strategic plans, and processes for ensuring their successful implementation.

    MHA 512 HEALTHCARE FINANCE MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTING   3.0 Credit(s)
    Many of the decisions that healthcare leaders and managers make will have significant financial implications. This course is designed to increase analytical and decision-making skills using finance theories, principles, concepts, and techniques important to healthcare management. Includes department design, management of capital and operating budgets, budget planning process, strategic planning, and concepts necessary for the preparation and interpretation of financial statements required to make sound decisions that help deliver financial sustainability and profitability.
    Offered: Modules Odd Semesters All Years

    MHA 513 HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS   3.0 Credit(s)
    High level overview of the use of technology in healthcare and how its use can be leveraged for organizational value. Overviews of the following topics will be included: administrative and clinical software applications, healthcare systems acquisition, evidence-based practice and clinical decision support, electronic health records, workflow design and reengineering, healthcare information exchanges, telehealth and consumer focused technology. A high-level look at the healthcare industry and recent government mandates will also be explored.
    Offered: Modules Even Semesters All Years

    MHA 563 HEALTH POLICY, LAW & ETHICS   3.0 Credit(s)
    This course examines the impact of legal factors affecting patient/client care and the operations and administration of healthcare facilities and systems. Topics include employment and contract law, patient rights (e.g., provider disclosure), healthcare accountability (e.g., medical error liability), and healthcare access (e.g., universal coverage). Includes an overview of ethical issues facing the healthcare industry and how health law and ethics can be applied to real-world problems.
    Offered: Modules All Semesters All Years

    PAD 521 PUBLIC SECTOR COMMUNICATION   3.0 Credit(s)
    While American institutions of all kinds are experiencing declining public trust, public sector entities face particularly strong challenges. Students will learn effective techniques and strategies designed to foster greater trust and engagement with the public.
    Offered: Modules 2 & 4 All Years

    COU 501 HISTORY & INTRODUCTION TO PLAY THERAPY   3.0 Credit(s)
    This course provides students with an introduction, overview, and historical understanding of play therapy. The importance of play in human development and brain development will be highlighted. An introduction to numerous play therapy seminal theories and techniques will be introduced. Historical, theoretical, and multicultural foundations of play therapy are introduced, and emphasis is placed on understanding how play therapy works throughout the lifespan. Introduction on play therapy special topics and burgeoning models will be explored.
    Offered: Fall Semester Odd Academic Years

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