Courses
HDA 635 FIELD EXPERIENCE I 3.0 Credit(s)
This field experience/internship is a practical learning experience arranged with a variety of healthcare organizations to provide a supervised short-term educational experience. An internship allows a student to develop professionally through a work experience under the guidance of leaders in the fields of healthcare informatics and healthcare information technology. As an extension of the curriculum, the internship experience affords the student an opportunity to apply her/his theoretical knowledge and technical skills in a practical manner gaining valuable training, which will better enable her/him to perform with a higher level of skill and confidence
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
HDA 636 FIELD EXPERIENCE II 3.0 Credit(s)
This field experience/internship is a practical learning experience and is a continuation of HDA 635.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
HDA 634 BIG DATA ANALYTICS 3.0 Credit(s)
The course focuses on the theoretical principles and practical application of big data technologies within the healthcare ecosystem. Students will move beyond traditional statistical methods to explore tools and architectures designed for data volumes that exceed the capacity of conventional databases and software. Key topics include the V's of Big Data (Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity, and Value), distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark and Hadoop), NoSQL databases, and advanced machine learning techniques for high-dimensional data. The curriculum emphasizes real-world application, covering topics like analyzing genomic data, processing streaming sensor data from wearables, and extracting patterns from vast electronic health record (EHR) systems. Students will gain hands-on experience in building scalable analytical pipelines to support precision medicine, operational efficiency, and population health initiatives. Prerequisite: Take HDA-515 HDA-630
Offered: As Needed All Years
HDA 632 POPULATION HEALTH ANALYTICS 3.0 Credit(s)
The course focuses on the application of advanced biostatistics, epidemiology, and data science techniques to real-world population health challenges. Students will learn to work with diverse data sources, including electronic health records (EHRs), claims data, public health surveillance systems, and social determinants of health (SDOH) data. Key topics include measures of population health, risk stratification, predictive modeling, geospatial analysis for health equity, and program evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on translating complex analytical findings into actionable public health and healthcare strategies. The course is designed for students in public health, health informatics, healthcare administration, and related fields who wish to develop expertise in data-driven decision-making for population health management. Prerequisite: Take HDA-501 HDA-505
Offered: As Needed All Years
HDA 631 HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS AND EHRS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of healthcare informatics, with a specific focus on the design, implementation, and management of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. Students will explore how information technology is used to improve patient care, enhance clinical workflows, and support administrative functions within healthcare organizations. The course covers the technical, clinical, and ethical aspects of using EHRs and other health information systems Prerequisite: Take HDA-501 HDA-505
Offered: As Needed All Years
BUAN 672 ML ALGORITHMS FOR BUSINESS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course equips students with the conceptual foundations and practical skills needed to apply machine learning (ML) in real-world business contexts. Students will explore core ML tasks including classification, estimation, prediction, affinity grouping, clustering, and data visualization. Students will learn how to harness these techniques to drive data-informed decisions and enhance organizational productivity. No technical background is assumed. The course demystifies the mathematics underlying ML algorithms while building hands-on proficiency through live coding sessions and applied data exercises. By bridging theory and practice, students develop the confidence to implement ML solutions across a range of business domains- from customer analytics to operational efficiency. Prerequisite: Take BUAN-660
Offered: Fall, Spring & Late Spring Sem All Years
BUAN 667 BUILDING LANGUAGE MODELS & AGENTIC AI 3.0 Credit(s)
Teaches student how to build small language models and reasoning language models from scratch. Students will learn how to write effective "prompts" for generative/frontier models. This course covers Chain-of-Thought and Tree-of-Thought prompting strategies, fine-tuning models and deploying them in applications, and prepares students for emerging roles such as prompt engineer or AI/ML engineer and enhances general data-scientist jobs with cutting-edge Agentic AI skills. Prerequisite: Take BUAN-651
Offered: Fall, Spring & Late Spring Sem All Years
SW 628 PROGRAM DESIGN : IMPACT & EVALUATION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will prepare students to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that respond to identified community and organizational needs. Students create logic models, analyze program data, and communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 631 ADV LEADERSHIP: ORG, FUNDING & EQUITY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will prepare students for leadership and management within human-service organizations and communities. Coursework addresses organizational assessment, inclusive workplace practices, budgeting, grant writing, entrepreneurship, private practice, and professional development.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 632 CAPSTONE: APPLYING SKILLS TO PRACTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
Student will have an opportunity to integrate and demonstrate knowledge gained across the MSW curriculum and practicum. Students complete a culminating project examining a social justice or human-rights issue through research, advanced practice, and anti-racist and anti-oppressive perspectives.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 630 ADVANCED DIAGNOSIS & DSM ASSESSMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Student in this course will develop advanced skills in biopsychosocial-spiritual assessment, diagnosis, clinical documentation, and treatment planning. Students critically examine the DSM-5-TR and evidence-informed treatment approaches through anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive frameworks.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 651 SPECIALIZED SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM I 1.5 Credit(s)
Module one of 4 module course which supports the integration of advanced coursework with specialized practicum experiences. Students use case analysis, reflection, supervision, and peer consultation to strengthen advanced assessment, intervention, ethical decision-making, and professional identity. Prerequisite: Take SW-526 SW-528 SW-542
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 652 SPECIALIZED SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM II 1.5 Credit(s)
Module two of 4 module course which supports the integration of advanced coursework with specialized practicum experiences. Students use case analysis, reflection, supervision, and peer consultation to strengthen advanced assessment, intervention, ethical decision-making, and professional identity. Prerequisite: Take SW-526 SW-528 SW-542
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 653 SPECIALIZED SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM III 1.5 Credit(s)
Module one of 4 module course which supports the integration of advanced coursework with specialized practicum experiences. Students use case analysis, reflection, supervision, and peer consultation to strengthen advanced assessment, intervention, ethical decision-making, and professional identity. Prerequisite: Take SW-526 SW-528 SW-542
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 654 SPECIALIZED SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM IV 1.5 Credit(s)
Module one of 4 module course which supports the integration of advanced coursework with specialized practicum experiences. Students use case analysis, reflection, supervision, and peer consultation to strengthen advanced assessment, intervention, ethical decision-making, and professional identity. Prerequisite: Take SW-526 SW-528 SW-542
Offered: As Needed Contact Department