Courses
ODP 532 JOB ANALYSIS, COMPETENCY & HUMAN FACTOR 3.0 Credit(s)
Students will learn how to conduct job demand analysis, work hazard analysis, human factors, and competency modeling and how to use the results for designing personnel selection systems and performance appraisal instruments, grounded in principles of human factors engineering.
Offered: Module 5 All Years
ODP 533 ORG LEARNING, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines theory and techniques used to design, conduct, and evaluate instructional programs based on theories and principles of adult learning and organizational learning.
Offered: Module 4 All Years
ODP 552 FUNDAMENTALS OF ORG DEWV & CHANGE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the foundations and evolution of the field of organization development and change. The course covers numerous OD and Change theories and concepts to provide fuller understanding of the dynamics of change across organizational levels, as well as the contributions of the field to organizations, communities, and society across local and global contexts. Students will explore key aspects of the OD consulting process and OD interventions and have an opportunity to apply their knowledge through various experiential learning activities and assignments.
Offered: Module 2 All Years
HDA 505 DATA LITERACY & ANALYTICS IN HEALTHCARE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to equip graduate students with the foundational skills needed to navigate and leverage data in a healthcare context. It focuses on developing data literacy-the ability to understand, interpret, and critically evaluate data-as well as the core principles of healthcare analytics. Students will learn how to ask the right questions, identify appropriate data sources, and apply analytical techniques to solve real-world healthcare challenges, all without requiring advanced programming skills.
Offered: As Needed All Years
HDA 501 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces graduate students to the fundamental concepts and applications of healthcare analytics. Students will learn how to use data to understand, analyze, and improve healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and business operations. Introduction to key data sources and healthcare information technology. Overview of the healthcare industry, its challenges, and the role of data analytics in healthcare. The course covers key analytical techniques, data sources, and software tools relevant to the healthcare industry.
Offered: As Needed All Years
HDA 510 PROGRAMMING FOR HEALTH ANALYTICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the essential programming skills needed to manage, analyze, and visualize healthcare data. Focusing on practical applications, the course covers fundamental programming concepts and data manipulation techniques using a language widely used in data science, such as Python or R. Students will learn to automate data cleaning tasks, perform statistical analyses, and build predictive models to address real-world health challenges. Prerequisite: Take HDA-501 HDA-505
Offered: As Needed All Years
HDA 515 DATA VISUALIZATION FOR HEALTHCARE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course teaches graduate students how to effectively communicate insights from healthcare data through powerful and ethical visualizations. Students will learn the principles of visual design and apply them to various healthcare contexts, including patient outcomes, public health trends, and operational efficiency. The curriculum focuses on both the theoretical aspects of data storytelling and the practical application of visualization tools. Prerequisite: Take HDA-501 HDA-505
Offered: As Needed All Years
SW 549 ADVOCACY & SYSTEM CHANGE: CLIENT IMPACT 3.0 Credit(s)
This course builds advanced skills in analyzing, evaluating, and advocating for social welfare policy. Students assess policy feasibility and equity while developing evidence-informed recommendations for policy change. Prerequisite: Take SW-528
Offered: Module 2 All Years
SW 543 CORE INTEGRATED INTERVENTION SKILLS II 3.0 Credit(s)
Student continue to build on their skills in generalist practice skills with generalist practice with organizations and communities. Students examine community needs, organizational functioning, leadership, funding, and collaborative strategies for advancing social justice and systemic change. Prerequisite: Take SW-528 SW-542
Offered: Module 3 All Years
SW 548 POLICY, POWER, PRACTICE: CLIENT IMPACT 3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the historical development and contemporary impact of social welfare policies. Students analyze how political power, social values, racism, and oppression shape policies and influence access to services, human rights, and social justice. Prerequisite: Take SW-528
Offered: Module 4 All Years
SW 546 RESEARCH SKILLS FOR SW PRACTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces quantitative and qualitative research methods used to inform and evaluate social work practice. Students learn to critically assess research design, methodology, ethics, and the representation of historically marginalized populations.
Offered: Module 5 All Years
SW 551 GENERALIST SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM I 1.5 Credit(s)
Module one of a 4 module course where students will participate in an approved, social work practice practicum placement with the focus on the development and application of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive/affective process within generalist framework. Prerequisite: Take SW-526 SW-528 SW-542
Offered: Module 3 All Years
SW 552 GENERALIST SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM II 1.5 Credit(s)
Module two of 4 module course where students will participate in an approved, social work practice practicum placement with the focus on the development and application of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive/affective process within generalist framework. Prerequisite: Take SW-526 SW-528 SW-542
Offered: Module 4 All Years
SW 553 GENERALIST SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM III 1.5 Credit(s)
Module three of 4 module course where students will participate in an approved, social work practice practicum placement with the focus on the development and application of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive/affective process within generalist framework. Prerequisite: Take SW-526 SW-528 SW-542
Offered: Module 5 All Years
SW 554 GENERALIST SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM IV 1.5 Credit(s)
Module four of 4 module course where students will participate in an approved, social work practice practicum placement with the focus on the development and application of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive/affective process within generalist framework. Prerequisite: Take SW-526 SW-528 SW-542
Offered: Module 6 All Years