Courses

ED 588 STUDENT TEACHING SUPERVISION   0.0 Credit(s)
This course serves as a supportive coaching model while serving in the role of a University Supervisor.  The University Supervisor acts as the liaison between the school and the university in an effort to facilitate the Student Teaching Experience for FCE Teacher Candidates. An instructor will receive .5 credits for each student-teacher observed.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

EDR 525 Methods & Materials English Lang Learner   3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the study of language acquisition of students who are English language learners, whose dominant language is one other than English. Students examine the necessary education support that research indicates is necessary to acquire English literacy. Candidates develop and support personal philosophies after studying models.
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years

HESA 500 HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE US   3.0 Credit(s)
This course presents an overview of the historical development of higher education and student affairs in the US.  The course examines the complex nature of American Higher Education, as well as influences, from its beginning through contemporary organization and values. Additionally, this course examines the origins and historical development of Student Affairs as a profession, including current values and competencies.
Offered: Modules All Semesters All Years

HESA 530 ASSESSMENT IN STUDENT AFFAIRS   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide an introduction to assessment in student affairs and higher education.  Students will explore a variety of assessment methods and techniques and apply their learning through case studies and/or real-world assessment.  Students will learn the purpose of, and interact with, University's Institutional Review Board.
Offered: Modules All Semesters All Years

HESA 525 GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES HIGHER ED LEADER   3.0 Credit(s)
This course prepares higher education professionals to work with culturally diverse students, staff, and faculty populations. Students will examine the historical and cultural foundations of international higher education.  Study abroad experience preferred; a significant research project can replace study abroad experience
Offered: Modules All Semesters All Years

HESA 505 TODAY'S COLLEGE STUDENT   3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the diverse demographics of students of American colleges and universities; including majority and marginalized student groups.  Through the study of theoretical perspectives and empirical data, students analyze leadership and learning theory as well as the impact of educational environments on varying student groups.
Offered: Modules All Semesters All Years

HESA 510 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT THEORY   3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines psychosocial, cognitive, and integrative developmental theories.  Students will conceptualize how college students grow and develop during college and become familiar with the major families of theories for understanding college student development. Students will learn how to address concerns of students.  Students will analyze developmental theory and apply in practical settings in higher education.  Students will design educational interventions.
Offered: Modules All Semesters All Years

HESA 515 SOCIAL JUSTICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is an exploration of multiculturalism and social justice issues, theories, and practices in 21st century higher education. Students will examine the role of Higher Education in American Society, using a social justice framework informed by critical theory. The course addresses access, success and equity issues related to racial/ethnic minority groups and socioeconomic status.
Offered: Modules All Semesters All Years

HESA 520 Finance, Governance, Administration He   3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to the structure, organization and finances in Higher Education. Students will examine organizational theories and models, as well as financial, economic, and budgetary issues in higher education. Students will utilize their knowledge of the history of higher education to review the political, social and legal issues that impact higher education organization and finance.
Offered: Modules All Semesters All Years

HESA 535 PRACTICUM   3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides students with an opportunity to gain experience in Higher Education through a 150 -hour internship. Students will apply knowledge of Higher Education to real world situations. Prerequisite: MUST HAVE COMPLETED HESA-500, HESA-510 & HESA-515
Offered: All Semesters All Years

HESA 540 INTERNSHIP   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is the capstone experience for Higher Education and Student Affair students. Course participants will complete an internship in higher education setting, where they will complete 150 internship hours. In this culminating experience students will analyze and apply knowledge gained throughout their program. Prerequisite: MUST HAVE COMPLETED HESA-500, HESA-510 & HESA-515
Offered: All Semesters All Years

SCC 565 COUNSELING CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS   3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides the necessary skills to effectively deliver counseling services to children and adolescents that are developmental and therapeutically appropriate. With a strong emphasis on cultural competence and social justice advocacy, students will learn how to apply post-modern theoretical orientations that best serve diverse student populations.
Offered: Modules All Semesters All Years

QI 501 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE QUALITY   3.0 Credit(s)
This course will introduce students to foundational concepts in healthcare quality improvement, and provide tools for translating these principles into practice. Topics include: the history of QI, healthcare performance and process improvement, current health care quality reporting programs as well as value-based purchasing program models, setting SMART goals, root-cause analysis, metrics and measures, PDSA cycles, process controls, systems, and sustainability.
Offered: As Needed All Years

QI 550 METHODS, MEASUREMENT & TOOLS FOR QI   3.0 Credit(s)
Process control techniques applied to clinical and patient service processes, including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; Topics include: Life Cycle of a Quality Improvement Project, QI Tools, Six Sigma, Lean, PDSA Cycles and Run Charts, Human Factors Engineering & High-Reliability Organizations, TeamSTEPPS Prerequisite: Take QI-501
Offered: As Needed All Years

COU 595 COUNSELING GRIEF & LOSS ACROSS LIFESPAN   3.0 Credit(s)
This course will help students gain a better understanding of grief and loss across the lifespan. Students will gain a better understanding of how age and developmental stage affect perceptions and coping style. It will also examine the mental, physical, and situational effects that occur as a result of grief and loss, throughout life. It will explore the variations in individuals' process through grief and loss.
Offered: All Semesters All Years