Courses
EDD 712 LITERACY FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to support candidates, regardless of their literacy background, to become Literacy Leaders for their schools and districts. Through lectures, reading, research, group work, and practice opportunities, students will develop (1) a foundation in the science of reading instruction grounded in the Modified Cognitive Model of Reading and the "Simple View" situated in the Gradual Release of Responsibility Framework, (2) assessment literacy to inform instruction and monitor progress, (3) fluency with differences between content area literacy and disciplinary literacy, (4) an understanding of principles of andragogy, (5) strategies for supporting at-risk and EL students, and (6) a resource file to support parents and the community in supporting their engagement in literacy.
Offered: As Needed All Years
EDD 713 SPECIAL ED FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course prepares students to be professionals and leaders within an inclusive educational system. Students learn about federal legislation for the education of individuals with disabilities, and examine the relationship between legislation and special education procedures. Students also build a foundation of knowledge related to practices that support children with disabilities in public schools. The course particularly focuses on critical contemporary issues, including the following: least restrictive environment, data-based decision-making, evidence-based practices, and collaboration with families.
Offered: As Needed All Years
EDD 714 NUMERACY FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS 3.0 Credit(s)
Educational leaders are tasked with improving the teaching and learning in content areas in which they may not have formal training. This course provides educational leaders with the knowledge base needed to effectively lead mathematics instruction and improve student outcomes in numeracy in K-12 schools and districts. From understanding research-based approaches and cognitive theory, learning progressions, and Response to Intervention, candidates will develop the understandings and capacities that can lead to improved student learning.
Offered: As Needed All Years
EDL 935 SUPERINTENDENT INTERNSHIP I 1.5 Credit(s)
This course serves as the first half of the internship required for 093 Superintendent of Schools certification. Students complete an Action Plan with their mentor superintendent of schools in a nearby school system. Students engage in the activities from the Action Plan and are required to complete journal entries about their experiences, linking internship activities with coursework, readings and discussions. Students submit a proposal for their Capstone project by the end of the semester. Prerequisite: Take EDL-930, EDL-931
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
EDL 936 SUPERINTENDENT INTERNSHIP II 1.5 Credit(s)
This course serves as the second half of the internship required for 093 Superintendent of Schools certification. Students complete all activities enumerated in their Action Plan (developed in EDL 935). Students complete journal entries about their experiences, linking internship activities with coursework, readings and discussions. Students complete their Capstone project as submitted in EDL 935.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
EDD 721 DISSERTATION DEFENSE 0.0 Credit(s)
This course will be taken in conjunction with Dissertation Seminars 3 and 4 in the last year of the program. No fee. Pass/fail.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
FN 916 ADV. RESEARCH IN CORPORATE FINANCE 3.0 Credit(s)
The seminar covers the newest models and testing methods. It provides an overview of recently published papers in finance journals that help students design analytical studies with a novel content. Prerequisite: Take FN-901
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
NU 783 Leadership Chronic Disease + Palliative 3.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on chronic disease management models within a quality of life framework. Students will use evidence-based practice guidelines to support clinical management plans with the goal of symptom control and optimizing health outcomes. The role of the advanced practice nurse on the interdisciplinary palliative care team will be explored to gain an understanding of nursing leadership responsibilities as relates to policy, research and practice to improve patient and system outcomes. Ethical principles will guide clinical decision making when complex problems create a dilemma in the delivery of care to chronically ill and aging populations. This course is a leadership elective 3-credit course for the PM/DNP Hybrid Program student.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
NU 745 EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to teach evidence based practice skills that will enable students to conduct extensive evaluations of existing literature to improve patient care. Prerequisite: Take NU-604
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
NU 902 TELEHEALTH TECHNOLOGY IN APRN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 0.0 Credit(s)
Course description: This course focuses on the evidence base for telehealth practice; cultural, socioeconomic, and geographic influences on telehealth adoption; interprofessional collaboration in telehealth practice; and ethical considerations in telehealth practice. Prerequisite: Take NU-901
Offered: Modules 2 & 4 All Years
NU 903 INTERGRATION OF TELEHEALTH IN CLINICAL PRACTICE 0.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on management and education of complex diseases in patients and families utilizing telehealth models by use of case scenarios. Students will examine standards for integrating telehealth technology and services in providing care as well as analyze methods of evaluating clinical outcomes. Prerequisite: Take NU-901 and NU-902
Offered: Modules 1 & 3 All Years
NU 904 APPLICATION OF TELEHEALTH TECHNOLOGY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE 0.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on applying skills and knowledge learned in previous courses that provide hands on experience with telehealth applications for the APRN specialty. Prerequisite: Take NU-901 NU-902 NU-903
Offered: Modules 2 & 4 All Years
FN 922 Practicum in Quantitative Fin Analysis 3.0 Credit(s)
Guided research study taken by a student with the faculty mentor in quantitative finance. Students will examine exhaustively the recent studies advancing knowledge in quantitative finance, write their synopses and assist the faculty in collecting data as well as designing and testing analytical models for research projects. Prerequisite: Take DBF-900
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years
FN 923 Practicum in Financial Modeling 3.0 Credit(s)
Guided research study taken by a student with the faculty mentor in financial modeling. Students will examine exhaustively the recent studies advancing knowledge in financial modeling, write their synopses and assist the faculty in collecting data as well as designing and testing analytical models for research projects. Prerequisite: Take DBF-900
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years
FN 924 PRACTICUM IN RISK ANALYSIS 3.0 Credit(s)
guided research study taken by a student with the faculty mentor in financial risk modeling and analysis. Students will examine exhaustively the recent studies advancing knowledge in financial risk, write their synopses and assist the faculty in collecting data as well as designing and testing analytical models for research projects Prerequisite: Take DBF-900
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years