Graduate Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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MBA 503 - Organizational Behavior (3)
This is a course designed to study the behavior of individuals in organizations. Leadership and followership will be defined in light of the major theories and research pertaining to both. Special emphasis is placed on historic and current leadership theories and the current theories guiding followership involvement within any organization. The course explores modern leadership theories, including autocratic leadership, transactional leadership, affiliative leadership, and other leadership theories. Followership theories including the followership continuum, LMX Theory, followership identity development, Dialogical Self Theory, ILT Theory, Symbolic/Embodied/Connectionist Theory, Convergent/divergent Thought Theory, and Role/Entity-Based Perspectives relative to Relational-based Perspectives are discussed. Students will review the current peer-reviewed literature that strives to understand, explain, predict, and change human behavior, as a leader or as a follower, within an organization. The emphasis will be on motivated behavior. The course will apply the materials to both the for-profit and the not-for-profit organization.
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MBA 505 - Finance and Accounting: Principles and Practice (3)
Affecting change as a leader includes the management of resources. This survey course will teach the students without an accounting background how to understand key financial principles and issues. Focused on the fundamentals related to financial statements including an analysis of the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows. The course also covers various topics including, but not limited to, basic income and cash flow measures, cost centers and overhead analysis, decision making for improved profitability, risk management, and non-profit finances.
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MBA 509 - Data Analysis and Decision Making (3)
Examination and use of mathematical analysis and statistics as tools to improve management decision making. Emphasis will be placed on using these tools after developing a basic understanding of the related theory.
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MBA 514 - Leadership Communication (3)
This course focuses on leadership as a communicative process. Students will apply leadership communication skills (including oral, written, presentation, group, and public speaking). Students will also consider how narratives shape leadership communication and influence. They will evaluate their own leadership communication strengths and weaknesses and consider how Christian faith influences leadership communication.
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MBA 528 - Managerial Economics (3)
A course to develop business strategy and critical-thinking skills through the use of economic modeling and concepts. Study of business problems and emphasis on the application of economics to management decision making. Evaluation of firm behavior based on market structure and other aspects of competitive environment.
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MBA 533 - Ethics for Leading with Integrity (3)
The course will explore the challenges of ethical decision-making in organizational management. Basic philosophical approaches to understanding faith, ethics, and morality will be introduced through reading about significant ethicists and the Bible. These approaches will be further studied by application to current case studies of business and other organizational ethics problems. Emphasis will be on developing an ability to recognize ethical dilemmas and resolve them in a manner consistent with Christian concepts of morality and ethics.
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MBA 557 - Business Analytics (3)
This course explores the use of business information intelligence, business statistical intelligence, and business modeling intelligence to improve management decisions. It also examines how those business intelligence systems fit within the organizational context. It is assumed the student has a working knowledge of a spreadsheet technology. Cross-listed with BUS 457.
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MBA 566 - Human Resource Management (3)
This course will focus on the key qualities for HR leaders: decision-making skills, business ethics, conflict management skills, and maintaining organization. Students gain a foundation of core human resource competencies, with a focal point on developmental and strategic issues. Recruiting high-performing and diverse candidates, constructing effective training and development programs, and using data and statistics to make informed business decisions will be examined and applied. Communication techniques that instruct employees with confidence and clarity will be addressed and practiced. Other topics such as employment law and workplace investigations will be covered.
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MBA 573 - Philanthropy Principles and Applied Fundraising Strategies (3)
The course will address the essentials of nonprofit and philanthropy strategies as voluntary efforts to increase the well-being of humankind. The course provides in-depth understanding and the underlying theory, practice, and public policy issues surrounding the field of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. In addition, crucial fundraising methodologies and practices will be explored and applied that guide the foundation and development of donor relations and various fundraising campaigns. Cross-listed with BUS 463.
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MBA 601 - International Business (3)
This course examines the issues confronting managers in an international business regardless of size. It covers differing cultures, political systems, economic systems, legal systems, and levels of economic development. Time will be spent identifying management principles which are universal in their application and those which are American and need to be adapted to local situations.
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MBA 613 - Marketing Management (3)
This course covers management of the marketing function in business and non-profit enterprises. Topics include market environmental analysis and marketing planning, strategy, and control. Development and management of marketing programs is explored through the case method.
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MBA 621 - Managerial Finance (3)
This course examines the role financial managers play in firms. It offers an analysis of the policies, procedures, and problems involved in obtaining and managing funds for a corporation with a specific focus on maximizing wealth. Areas of focus include ratio analysis, time value of money, valuation, risk, capital structure, dividend policy, and working capital management.
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MBA 630 - Applied Practicum/Research (3)
The Applied Practicum/Research course is a supervised academic experience in which the student researches a problem/opportunity within his/her organization. The Applied Practicum/Research project is a student-centered course in which the student independently ideates, strategizes, analyzes, and engages change for the benefits of society or an organization. The Applied Practicum/Research course allows the student to apply the knowledge and skills gleaned through the graduate program to address a social cause or innovate a program within an existing organization. Before enrolling in the Applied Practicum/Research course, the student should have successfully completed the declared specialization courses.
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MBA 631 - Operations Management (3)
Designing, planning, operating, and controlling production and operations in manufacturing, distribution, and service organizations. Emphasis is on managerial concepts and strategies applicable to effective and efficient operating systems. Quantitative and qualitative methods and tools will be applied.
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MBA 632 - Psychology of Leadership in the Modern Day (3)
This course will examine the behaviors of effective leaders to assist the student in understanding the thoughts, actions, passions, and intelligence (intellectual and emotional) of leaders. Current leadership theories are integrated with best practices for modern-day leadership. Particular emphasis is placed on the study of leadership influence, control, use of power, and motivation. Topics include a study of how leaders best manage leadership actions in group manipulation including leader/follower self-categorization, prototypical leadership behaviors, and championing the group, innovating new group direction, and embedding behavioral change within the organization’s culture.
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MBA 641 - Crafting and Executing Strategy (3)
The course focuses on developing and implementing corporate strategies that enable an organization to create and maintain a sustainable competitive advantage. Current strategic theories are integrated with strategic practice. Topics include a study of a firm’s vision, mission and core values; external environmental factors and competitive forces that exert pressures on a firm’s strategy; competitive strategy types; strategic positions; international and multi-business model considerations; ethical strategy boundaries; and building corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability into a sound strategic plan. Strategy implementation and execution are also examined from the perspective of the investors and other stakeholders.
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MBA 650 - Independent Study (1-3)
Students can investigate an area not normally in existing courses or investigate an area in greater depth. The student, in conjunction with the supervising faculty member, must identify the topic, method of investigation, and materials and submit a written proposal to the supervising faculty member. Enrollment by permission of the supervising faculty member and the Program Director.
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MBA 652 - Emerging and Contemporary Challenges in Society (3)
This course moves the student to a deeper understanding of contemporary social challenges in the modern-day. The course places special emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in light of the many modern-day organizational leadership challenges. The course also discusses topics including emotional intelligence, motivation, and leadership across generations, change management, women in leadership roles, and ethical perspectives of leadership in the modern-day. The course also explores modern leadership theories, including transformational leadership, situational leadership, and servant leadership. Then, each student will have an opportunity to select a contemporary leadership work in the modern literature and review its philosophy and application relative to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The course will emphasize the importance of the organizational environment, strategy, and engagement of others to expand their understanding of leadership in the 21 century.
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MBA 692 - Leading Social Change and Innovation (3)
This course focuses on the role and impact of leaders on change and innovation efforts. Classic and contemporary theories and models of change and innovation are examined including issues of resistance, readiness, and sustainability.
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Counseling and Human Development |
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COUN 503 - Multicultural Counseling and Advocacy (3)
This course provides students the opportunity to increase multicultural counseling and advocacy competence by (1) reviewing knowledge and research in the area of multicultural counseling, (2) developing and/or enhancing clinical skills useful in counseling and advocating for individuals from differing populations, (3) exploring cultural competence in diagnostic and intervention development, and (4) assisting in the development of increased levels of personal awareness and skills in regard to internal bias, within-group differences, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexuality, age, and social class. Students will also explore how their attitudes and dispositions may impact the counseling relationship with individuals from diverse populations. Prerequisite(s): None. Fall B, Spring B, Summer.
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COUN 543 - School Counseling and Special Education (3)
This course aims to provide school counselors, especially those without a prior teaching degree, with an introduction to and overview of the field of special education as it relates to counseling. Throughout this course, students will explore classification categories, terminology, and education laws; counseling assessment, intervention, and tools for case management; roles and responsibilities of school counselors within special education teams; and current issues in special education that pertain to school counseling. Prerequisite(s): None.
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COUN 544 - Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3)
This course offers the beginning clinical counseling student a comprehensive introduction to the profession. Ethical, legal, and professional aspects of the practice of counseling are reviewed for the purpose of providing the student an understanding of the role and professional identity of a licensed, professional, mental health counselor. The student will gain an appreciation of the historical perspectives, licensing and credentialing process, and the organizational structures of the counseling profession. The American/Ohio Counseling Associations and their major subdivisions, other credentialing bodies, and the requirements for state licensing will be examined to increase the student’s knowledge of the professional, political, and legal support systems available to counselors. The course also explores the beginning counseling student’s self-identity and the student’s disposition toward functioning as a licensed counselor who will be expected to work closely with clients of varying religious, socioeconomic, ethnic, racial, political, gender, and educational backgrounds. Opportunities will be provided for the student to examine his/her perceptual and value structures as those interface with what is embodied in the legal, ethical, and professional codes of conduct and practice in the counseling profession. The American Psychology Association (APA) writing guidelines are also introduced as the expected format for graduate-level writing. Prerequisite(s): None.
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COUN 545 - Foundations of School Counseling (3)
This course introduces the beginning school counseling student to the history, philosophy, and current trends and issues in a K-12 guidance- based curriculum. Students learn the legal and ethical principles of school counseling as well as the pertinent professional associations for school counselors such as the American Counseling Association and the American School Counselors Association. Students are exposed to the varied tasks throughout all academic levels and the systemic nature of a school counselor’s role. The course also explores the beginning school counseling student’s self-awareness and dispositions toward working closely with students, parents, and other professionals of varying socioeconomic, educational, ethnic, racial, political, and religious backgrounds. The American Psychology Association (APA) writing guidelines are also introduced as the expected format for graduate-level writing. Prerequisite(s): None.
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COUN 549 - Human Growth and Development (3)
This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental stages. Emphasis is placed on psychological, sociological, and physiological approaches to human behavior and development. Students examine normal and abnormal human development as well as personality and learning theories. Relevance and practical application in the field of counseling are explored. Prerequisite(s): None.
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COUN 550 - Special Topics in Counseling (1-4)
Special areas of interest including additional internship hours identified by both student and faculty member. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Director.
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COUN 563 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling I (3)
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive exploration, integration, and application of some of the major counseling theories, techniques, skills, and practices currently and historically underpinning the fields of clinical and school counseling. Each theory will be examined in terms of its history, philosophy, ethical and legal considerations, multicultural competencies, spiritual competencies, and research-based counseling outcomes. An emphasis will be placed on the development of foundational counseling skills and strategies and the application of the theoretical principles and techniques associated with each theory. This course is a prerequisite for Theories and Techniques of Counseling II (COUN 564) course. Prerequisite(s): None.
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COUN 564 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling II (3)
This course is a continuation of Theories and Techniques of Counseling I (COUN 563). This course is designed to provide a comprehensive exploration, integration, and application of major counseling theories, techniques, skills, and practices currently and historically underpinning the fields of clinical and school counseling. Each theory will be examined in terms of its history, philosophy, ethical and legal considerations, multicultural competencies, spiritual competencies, and research-based counseling outcomes. An emphasis will be placed on the development of foundational counseling skills and strategies and the application of the theoretical principles and techniques associated with each theory. Prerequisite(s): COUN 563.
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COUN 567 - Group Dynamics, Process, and Counseling (3)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the types of groups, styles of group leadership, and techniques used by group counselors. In addition, group theories, the dynamics of group processes, and the developmental stages of group counseling are thoroughly explored. Leadership skills in the management of group process from initial interview to termination as well as the ethical requirements and concerns of group management are included. An appreciation for the research and literature in the field of group counseling is integrated into the course. Students will also participate in a group experience that will allow the opportunity for the integration of group theory and practice. Prerequisite(s): COUN 564.
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COUN 570 - Career Development and Lifestyle Counseling (3)
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the theoretical bases of career development and individual career decision making. Incorporation of career assessment instruments and techniques for evaluating individuals relevant to career development, planning, and placement are utilized. Additional knowledge regarding sources of career, educational, and labor market information including retrieval from computerized data banks will be examined. The course also addresses the special issues concerning legal and ethical standards in career counseling, multicultural issues and gender bias, as well as an appreciation for career trends in lifestyle across the lifespan. The career counseling process, from appraisal to placement, is explored through personal utilization and interpretation of appropriate career instruments. Literature and current research in the field are also included in this course. Prerequisite(s): None.
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COUN 575 - Workshop in Professional Counseling (1-3)
Graduate credit offered in a concentrated format, pertaining to professional counseling, for license renewal, advanced graduate study, and elective credit (maximum of 3 hours can count toward a degree). Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Director.
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COUN 610 - Consultation and Advocacy in School Counseling (3)
This course provides an examination of issues relevant to consultation and advocacy in school counseling programs as they relate to the total school community (including parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and the community). Topics such as inter-professional collaboration, advocacy for at-risk and exceptional students, systemic dynamics of communication and dysfunction, and being a creative change-agent within a system, are addressed. Developing culturally sensitive interventions and being a proactive proponent of healthy change are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): COUN 545, 564.
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COUN 612 - Program Development and Coordination in School Counseling (3)
This course provides an examination of issues relevant to the coordination of school counseling programs including organization, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive developmental school counseling program. Practical application of key elements of implementing a comprehensive and culturally relevant school counseling program are addressed. Tasks for this course include performing a needs assessment, establishing program initiatives, and evaluating the efficacy of services rendered. Prerequisite(s): COUN 545, 564.
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COUN 614 - Spirituality and Religion in Counseling (3)
This course will address issues related to spirituality and religion in counseling. These include studying the ASERVIC spiritual competencies and exploring many aspects of consideration including culture and worldview, counselor self-awareness, human development, and communication styles in order to better understand how to integrate religion and spirituality with clients. Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment approaches that incorporate and/or acknowledge religion and spirituality will also be discussed. Students will also learn about Christian perspectives and approaches to counseling as well as the role that Christian faith may play for counselors and/or clients populations in order to understand its impact upon case conceptualization and treatment modalities. Students must achieve a minimum of “B-” in order to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite(s): None.
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COUN 622 - Assessment in Counseling (3)
The course focuses on the acquisition of knowledge and skills involved in the diagnostic assessment of mental and emotional disorders and conditions. Students will learn various protocols involved in conducting assessment/diagnostic interviews of individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents. The mental status examination and protocols for conducting risk assessment interviews for suicidal, homicidal, and violent clients will be reviewed. Students also gain experience in administering some basic assessment instruments and structuring and composing a comprehensive assessment report that integrates clinical observations and the results from assessment instruments. Prerequisite(s): None.
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COUN 626 - Diagnosis of Mental Disorders (3)
This course introduces students to the field of psychopathology and diagnosis. Abnormal behavior is reviewed from the perspective of etiology; the course of the disturbance across the lifespan; multicultural factors; and research on treatment, prevention, and effective outcomes. Students will acquire knowledge of mental disorders through the study of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and from the current version of the International Classification of Diseases. Students will learn the diagnostic criteria for mental disorders and conditions, differential diagnostic considerations, and the types of comorbid conditions that occur with each mental disorder. Prerequisite(s): None.
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COUN 627 - Diagnosis II (3)
This course is a continuation of Diagnosis I and continues helping students explore the field of psychopathology and diagnosis. Abnormal behavior is reviewed from the perspective of etiology; the course of the disturbance across the lifespan; multicultural factors; and research on treatment, prevention, and effective outcomes. Students will acquire knowledge of mental disorders through the study of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and from the current version of the International Classification of Diseases. Students will learn the diagnostic criteria for mental disorders and conditions, differential diagnostic considerations, and the types of comorbid conditions that occur with each mental disorder. Prerequisite(s): COUN 626.
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COUN 628 - Treatment Methods in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3)
Students learn to determine if and when a client is appropriate for treatment, to develop treatment plans and goals that represent the most effective form of treatment for the client, and to determine if the treatment plan is being successfully implemented. Explanations of making projections about length of stay, prognosis, and using consultation and referral in the event the client needs more specialized treatment modalities are also discussed. Elementary psychopharmacology is surveyed along with exposing students to several major methods of treatment and their application to various treatment situations based in clinically evidenced research. Prerequisite(s): COUN 622, 626.
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COUN 630 - Counseling Practicum (3)
Counseling Practicum is a one-semester, supervised counseling experience in which students serve as counselors-in-training at pre-arranged sites appropriate to their program emphasis. Practicum consists of a minimum of 100 clock hours. A minimum of 40 hours of direct counseling (individual and/or group) is required. This course provides for the integration of their on-site counseling experiences with the theories, treatment process, and ethical issues learned in previous counseling courses. Therefore, the primary focus of Counseling Practicum is the development of counseling skills and interventions. Both the site supervisors and the University faculty complete formal evaluations of the students’ performance during the practicum experience. Students must achieve a minimum of “B-” in order to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite(s): For Clinical Mental Health Counseling - COUN 567, 628, and Practicum Application. For School Counseling - COUN 567, 610, 662, and Practicum Application.
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COUN 634 - Marriage and Family Counseling (3)
This course is an overview of contemporary theories and practices in family and couples therapy including psychodynamic, experiential, systems, structural, communications, and cognitive-behavioral approaches. The origins of the family are explored as well as the family as a psychosocial system. New directions in family and couples counseling are examined as well as research, training, and professional issues related to the field. Prerequisite(s): COUN 564.
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COUN 641 - Addictions Counseling (3)
This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of chemical dependency and other related addictions through lectures, case histories, research findings, readings, and discussions. Assessment instruments and techniques will be presented. Recognition of mental health problems (e.g. depression, suicidal ideation) requiring consultation or referrals will be discussed as well as the identification of community resources, agencies, and services available for clients with addiction-related problems. Effects of the addiction upon the client, the family, and significant others associated with the client will also be examined. Prerequisite(s): COUN 564.
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COUN 643 - Trauma Counseling and Crisis Intervention (3)
This course is designed to explore the various aspects of trauma and its impact on individuals. It will explore the causes and symptoms of trauma. Additionally, this course will examine counseling theoretical frameworks, assessments, interventions, evidence based practices, and treatments for
trauma. Prerequisite(s): COUN 544, 563, and 564.
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COUN 652 - Research and Program Evaluation in Counseling (3)
This course is designed to assist the graduate counseling student in gaining an understanding of research methods, research design, statistical analyses, needs assessment, and program evaluation strategies utilized within the counseling profession. Graduate counseling students will also gain an understanding of how to critically analyze professional counseling literature and research and to use research to inform evidence-based practice. Ethical and legal considerations and the importance of research in the advancement of the counseling profession will be explored. Prerequisite(s): None.
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COUN 662 - Counseling Children and Adolescents (3)
This course is designed to provide counseling students with specialized knowledge and skills in working with young children (ages 5-12) and adolescents. Students learn how to identify and treat various forms of abnormal child behavior using play therapy and other child therapy techniques. Students also learn the current theories related to the identification and treatment of attention deficit disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and other disorders with a high prevalence in current society. Child behavior management skills training for parent education are also included. This course also examines the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual developmental processes of the adolescent. Family and peer relationships are explored as well as school influences. Attention will be given to self-concept and self-esteem, identity diffusion, psychosexual development, and adjustment problems. An overview of theories and practices in counseling the adolescent is provided. Prerequisite(s): COUN 564.
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COUN 672 - Counseling Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Populations (3)
This seminar will address issues related to counseling gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender clients. These include issues of sexual identity development, coming out, homophobia and heterosexism, family and relationship issues, multicultural issues, youth, aging, spirituality, HIV/AIDS, and substance abuse as well as ethical and professional issues in working with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender clients through counseling. Students will also learn about Christian perspectives and approaches to LGBTQI+ counseling as well as the role that spirituality plays among those who identify as LGBTQI+ populations in order to assist in case conceptualization and increased understanding regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Prerequisite(s): COUN 564.
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COUN 683 - School Counseling Internship I (3)
The School Counseling Internship I consists of providing services under the direct supervision of a licensed professional school counselor in a school setting. The Internship is contingent upon successful completion of the Practicum and provides the student with opportunities for experiencing a maximum variety of professional responsibilities with diverse school clientele. The Internship consists of a variety of professional activities including but not limited to counseling, group work, guidance program development, consultation, classroom guidance, parent education, early identification and prevention, and the application of ethical standards. The primary focus of the Internship is the overall development of the student as a Professional School Counselor. A minimum of 300, of the total 600, clock hours of direct/indirect service must be completed during Internship I. An average of 1.5 hours per week of group supervision is completed throughout the Internship and is performed by a program faculty member with competence in school counseling. Students must achieve a minimum of “B-” in order to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of COUN 630.
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COUN 684 - School Counseling Internship II (3)
The School Counseling Internship II is continued under the direct supervision of a licensed school counselor in a school setting. The primary focus of Internship is the overall development of the student as a Professional School Counselor. The student completes the required 300 of the total 600 clock hours and receives one hour per week of individual supervision by the site supervisor for the duration of the Internship. A minimum of 300, of the total 600, clock hours of direct/indirect service must be completed during Internship II. An average of 1.5 hours per week of group supervision is completed throughout the Internship and is performed by a program faculty member with competence in school counseling. Students must achieve a minimum of “B-” in order to successfully complete this course. If the required internship hours are not completed within the semester for which the student is registered, the student must register for an additional credit hour the following semester/s until all the required internship hours are completed. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of COUN 683.
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COUN 685 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship I (3)
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship I consists of counseling under the direct supervision of an appropriately licensed professional clinical counselor with supervision designation in a work setting where counseling services, including the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, are rendered to actual clients. Entering Internship I is contingent upon successful completion of the Practicum and provides the student with the opportunities for experiencing a maximum variety of treatment options with clinical clientele. The Internship consists of a variety of professional activities including but not limited to face-to-face direct individual and group counseling. The primary focus of Internship is the overall development of the student as a Licensed Professional Counselor. A minimum of 300 of the total 600 required clock hours must be completed during Internship I. An average of 1.5 hours per week of group supervision is completed throughout the Internship and is performed by a program faculty member with competence in clinical mental health counseling. Students must achieve a minimum of “B-” in order to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of COUN 630.
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COUN 686 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship II (3)
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship II is continued under the direct supervision of an appropriately licensed professional clinical counselor in a work setting where counseling services are rendered to actual clients. The primary focus of Internship is the overall development of the student as a Professional Clinical Counselor. The student completes the required 300 of the total 600 clock hours for the Internship. Students must achieve a minimum of “B-” in order to successfully complete this course. An average of 1.5 hours per week of group supervision is completed throughout the Internship and is performed by a program faculty member with competence in clinical mental health counseling. If the required internship hours are not completed within the semester for which the student is registered, the student must register for an additional credit hour the following semester/s until all the required internship hours are completed. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of COUN 685.
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COUN 688 - Social Justice Counseling and Advocacy (3)
This course introduces the students to advanced topics in counseling related to social justice, advocacy, servant leadership, clinical supervision, consultation, the implementation of prevention programs, and the management of mental health services and programs. Students will acquire knowledge in areas such as administration, finance, accountability, managed care systems, human services, integrated behavioral health care systems, and concepts and procedures used for determining outcomes. Students will also learn to apply knowledge of legislation, government, and public mental health policy on local, state, and national levels; and regulatory processes to improve service delivery opportunities that impact the quality and accessibility of mental health services. This course will also introduce students to strategies supporting client advocacy and influencing public policy and government relations on local, state, and national levels to enhance equity, increase funding, and promote programs that affect the practice of clinical mental health services. Prerequisite(s): COUN 544.
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LEAD 566 - Business Law and Human Resource Management (3)
This course will cover basic legal and human resource issues facing management. The legal introduction will look at the basic legal principles faced by those in the business world. The human resources introduction will look at the basic human resources issues including attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining employees. Cross-listed with MBA 566.
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Nursing |
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MSN 502 - Healthcare System, Policy, and Ethics (4)
This course examines health policy and delves into ethics associated with the American health system. The interrelatedness of ethics and policy and their impact and influence on the health care system, the practice of nursing and the role of the Advanced Practice Nurse with influencing health policy will be examined. Students will evaluate the health care system through an analysis of concepts with attention given to the management of health care delivery and the reimbursement systems for services provided by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. Students will gain leadership skills, emphasizing both ethical and critical decision making, to be an effective member of a health care team. Year One-Spring Semester (of Two-Year Program or Three-Year Program).
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MSN 512 - Theological Perspectives on Humanity and Nursing (3)
What does it mean that people are created in God’s image? How does sin affect our relationships? Why do God’s people suffer in this world? What is the key to human redemption? How should we approach caring for the hurting and dying? In an effort to answer these questions from a Christian worldview, the course integrates interdisciplinary insights from the fields of Christian theology and nursing. Year One-Summer Semester (of Two-Year Program or Three-Year Program).
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MSN 521 - Statistics for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (2)
This course will provide students with an understanding and ability to apply commonly used statistical tests. Students will interactively explore research using authentic data sets. Students will practice graphing and explore descriptive and inferential approaches used in published research. Students will engage in hypothesis testing and perform analyses to determine relevance and strength of relationship. This course will prepare students to perform statistical analysis of data in their research project as part of Applied Scholarship in Nursing Practice: Project Implementation. Year One-Summer Semester (of Two-Year Program or Three-Year Program).
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MSN 530 - Advanced Physiology/Pathology (4)
This course expands the basic knowledge of physiology and pathophysiology which the student brings from practice and undergraduate nursing course work. This course explores physiological and pathophysiological processes of the human body. Principles and mechanisms of body function and body responses at the cellular, organ, and system levels are studied. In-class sessions = 3 credit hours; Out-of-class assignments = 1 credit hour. Year One-Fall Semester (of Two-Year Program) or Year Two-Fall Semester (of Three-Year Program).
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MSN 540 - Advanced Pharmacology (4)
This course examines the knowledge of pharmacology including the application of knowledge for the promotion of health and the correction of altered health and disease conditions. Emphasis is placed on drug-to-drug interactions and specific drug needs related to age and body function. Case studies are analyzed. This course meets the Ohio Administrative Code requirements for a course in advanced pharmacology. These requirements include information on state and federal laws and rules that apply to prescriptive authority, and fiscal and ethical implications of prescribing drugs. Year One-Spring Semester (of Two-Year Program) or Year Two-Spring Semester (of Three-Year Program).
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MSN 550 - Advanced Topics in Nursing (1-4)
A special topic in nursing selected by student and faculty for advanced study. Enrollment and course offering needs approval by the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
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MSN 560 - Principles of Theory and Research: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (4)
This interactive, engaging course examines knowledge development, levels of inquiry, concept development, measurement and analysis, theory development, theory directed practice, the relationship of theory to research, and the use of research to guide practice. The students will critically analyze current research, using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Students will gain knowledge into the development and design of research projects, including the process of conducting a literature review, formulation of problem statements and design of a study. Students will initiate their research project during this course and continue the research process during Applied Scholarship in Nursing Practice Project: Proposal and Implementation. Year One-Fall Semester (of Two-Year Program or Three-Year Program).
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MSN 570 - Advanced Health Assessment (4)
This course is designed to advance basic health assessment knowledge and skills of students. Faculty will engage students in dynamic laboratory experiences to develop holistic health assessment, history taking, and physical assessment skills for a variety of patient populations. As a result, this will prepare students to utilize advanced critical thinking and decision-making in the clinical setting. This 4-credit-hour course includes class and laboratory experiences. Year One-Summer Semester (of Two-Year Program) or Year Two-Summer Semester (of Three-Year Program).
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MSN 602 - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Professional Role Development (4)
Students will explore the role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) throughout this course. Broad and important aspects of advanced practice nursing will be examined including care delivery; family and community health assessments; the teaching of clients, families, consumers, colleagues, and nursing students; scholarly-based practice; the conduct of research; legal aspects of practice; certification issues; and current trends in practice. Additionally, this course encompasses a capstone experience that addresses the socialization processes important for the novice APRN. Year Two-Fall Semester (of Two-Year Program).
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MSN 650 - Nursing Seminar (1-4)
A seminar class designed to address specific roles for advanced practice nurses such as teaching and higher education, the investigation of a selected population and health care, and an interdisciplinary class that combines nursing with another discipline such as counseling, business, and ministry. Enrollment and course offering needs approval by the Dean of the School of Nursing.
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MSN 694 - Applied Scholarship in Nursing Practice: Project Proposal (1-2)
This course is part one of a two-course sequence designed to promote synthesis of principles of health assessment and the advanced practice nursing role by engaging students in nursing scholarship through the development and execution of a project aimed at improving clinical outcomes or closing a gap in nursing knowledge. Students are matched with a faculty project advisor/mentor with similar scholarly interests. During the first course of the sequence, the student will identify, clarify, or refine a clinical problem or gap in nursing knowledge and develop a comprehensive proposal for his/her anticipated project. Two (2) credits of MSN 694 are required in the program. Graded as credit/no credit. Year One-Spring Semester (of Two-Year Program).
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MSN 695 - Applied Scholarship in Nursing Practice: Project Implementation (1-2)
This course is part two of a two-course sequence designed to promote synthesis of principles of health assessment and the advanced practice nursing role by engaging students in nursing scholarship through the development and execution of a project aimed at improving clinical outcomes or closing a gap in nursing knowledge. Students continue to be supported by a faculty project advisor/mentor with similar scholarly interests. During the second course of the sequence, the student will implement an approved project and complete a final manuscript that incorporates findings, conclusions, and recommendations for practice. Dissemination of findings is required; the format for doing so is developed in collaboration with the faculty project advisor/mentor. Two (2) credits of MSN 695 are required in the program. Graded as credit/no credit. Year Two-Fall Semester (of Two-Year Program). Prerequisite(s): MSN 694.
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MSNA 685 - Internship I (2-3)
This course focuses on health promotion, health protection, and disease prevention for young to eldest adults. The course will assist students to develop a professional practice founded on the knowledge of family theory, health assessment, knowledge of models of health, cultural diversity, and epidemiology. Students will be introduced to advanced critical thinking along with the skills, procedures, and diagnostic reasoning ability needed by the advanced practice nurse who is an acute care nurse practitioner. AGACNP degree students. Year Two-Fall Semester (of Two-Year Program) or Year Three-Fall Semester (of Three-Year Program). AGACNP certificate students: Fall Semester.
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MSNA 686 - Internship II (6-8)
In this internship course, students will gain didactic and clinical knowledge about comprehensive management of complex and chronic health conditions in the acute and sub-acute setting. Students will expand their knowledge of approved procedures, skills, and diagnostic and therapeutic treatment modalities for all ages of the adult patient from diverse populations patient from diverse populations. Students will develop skills for interprofessional collaboration while working with preceptors to assume the responsibility for management of patient health/illness status using critical thinking skills with an emphasis on decision-making, within the context of theoretical and evidence based knowledge. AGACNP degree students: Year Two-Spring Semester (of Two-Year Program) or Year Three-Spring Semester (of Three-Year Program). AGACNP certificate students: Spring Semester.
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MSNA 687 - Internship III (5.5-8)
This internship course builds on the knowledge from the first two internship courses. Students will gain didactic and clinical knowledge about comprehensive management of complex and chronic health conditions in the acute and critical care setting. Students will expand their knowledge of approved procedures, skills, and diagnostic and therapeutic treatment modalities for the all ages of the adult patient from diverse populations. Students will develop skills for interprofessional collaboration while working with preceptors to assume the responsibility for management of patient health/illness status using critical thinking skills with an emphasis on decision-making, within the context of theoretical and evidence based knowledge. AGACNP degree students: Year Two-Summer Semester (of Two-Year Program) or Year Three-Summer Semester (of Three-Year Program). AGACNP certificate students: Summer Semester.
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MSNF 685 - Internship I (2-3)
This course focuses on health promotion, health protection, and disease prevention for clients throughout the lifespan. The course will assist students to develop a professional practice founded on the knowledge of family theory, family health assessment skills, knowledge of models of health, community assessment, cultural diversity, and epidemiology. Students will be introduced to advanced critical thinking along with the skills, procedures, and diagnostic reasoning ability needed by the advanced practice nurse who is a family nurse practitioner. FNP degree students: Year Two-Fall Semester (of Two-Year Program) or Year Three-Fall Semester (of Three-Year Program). FNP certificate students: Fall Semester. Year Two-Fall Semester (of Two-Year Program) or Year Three-Fall Semester (of Three-Year Program).
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MSNF 686 - Internship II (6-8)
In this internship course students will gain didactic and clinical knowledge about health protection, disease prevention, and disease treatment. Students will expand their knowledge of approved procedures, skills, critical thinking, and diagnostic reasoning for the adult and elderly client from diverse populations. Students will develop skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective utilization of community resources. Students will work with preceptors to assume the responsibility for management of patient health/illness status. Clinically students will function in the professional role to provide patient teaching, negotiate health care delivery systems, become culturally competent, and maintain nurse-patient relationships. FNP degree students: Year Two-Spring Semester (of Two-Year Program) or Year Three-Spring Semester (of Three-Year Program). FNP certificate students: Spring Semester. Year Two-Spring Semester (of Two-Year Program) or Year Three-Spring Semester (of Three-Year Program).
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MSNF 687 - Internship III (5.5-8)
This internship course builds on knowledge from the first two internship courses. Students will develop advanced health assessment skills for the young client (infant, child, adolescent, and female client of childbearing age). Students continue to expand knowledge and develop skills for promoting the growth; development; and health of children, adolescents, and women of diverse backgrounds throughout the lifespan. Didactic and clinical learning will focus on procedures, skills, and diagnostic reasoning required when managing health or altered health/disease states for the client as family from birth through adolescence and for the female client. FNP students will deliver direct patient care with preceptor supervision in two or more clinical settings. Clinically students will continue to function in the professional role to manage health and disease states. FNP degree students: Year Two-Summer Semester (of Two-Year Program) or Year Three-Summer Semester (of Three-Year Program). FNP certificate students: Summer Semester.
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MSNE 501 - Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Evaluation in Nursing Education (4)
Students will explore professional standards as the foundation to curriculum design across key settings, including higher education, clinical practice, continuing nursing education, and more. Societal, professional, and educational trends that affect nursing curricula will be examined. Students will gain insight into evidence-based assessment and evaluation with a focus on classroom competence and clinical achievement inclusive of diverse population needs. Fall Semester.
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MSNE 530 - Principles of Teaching and Learning Strategies: Integration of Technology in Nursing Education (3)
Throughout this course, students will learn to employ principles of adult learning as they explore innovative teaching strategies that are adaptive to diverse learning styles, modalities, and populations. Students will engage in creative assignments that will enhance their ability to integrate technology into the classroom in both face-to-face and online environments. Spring Semester.
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MSNE 620 - Synthesis for the Nurse Educator Role: Seminar and Practicum (3)
In this course, the student will explore the role of the nurse educator across key settings, including higher education, clinical practice, continuing nursing education, and more. Practicum experiences will afford students the opportunity to engage in authentic, evidence-based teaching/learning projects relevant to their interest (either academia or clinical practice). At the conclusion of the practicum, students will present their findings in a professional venue. Summer Semester. Prerequisite(s): MSNE 501, 530.
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EDGT 522 - Curriculum for Gifted Learners (3)
This course equips graduate students to collaboratively design differentiated curriculum aligned with national and state learning standards. In addition, an emphasis on the cognitive, affective, aesthetic, social, and linguistic domains is addressed as well as the integration of technology and service learning.
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EDGT 549 - Learning and Behavioral Characteristics of Gifted and Talented Students (3)
This course introduces the historical foundations of gifted education, laws and policies, and identification of individuals with gifts/talents from various cultural backgrounds. The application of philosophies, theories, models and research on key issues, and trends in gifted education are examined.
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EDGT 552 - Assessment and Identification of Gifted Populations (3)
This course analyzes the use and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative assessments in identifying students who are gifted and talented. Processes and procedures for identification and program placement as well as ethical and legal provisions are addressed.
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EDGT 582 - Differentiation and Collaboration for the Teacher of Gifted Learners (3)
This course examines the impact of collaboration, family/community involvement, diversity of learners who are gifted, variations across cultures, and effects of giftedness on individuals’ lives. The use of differentiation in creating respectful, participatory learning environments as well as various service options are also addressed.
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EDGT 615 - Administration of Gifted Programs (3)
This course addresses the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to successfully administer and implement a gifted education program through collaboration with students, families, communities, and educators and school staff. Special emphasis is placed on culturally responsive approaches to engage all stakeholders in articulating a comprehensive continuum of services.
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EDGT 630 - Practicum in Gifted Education (3)
This culminating experience for students in the Gifted Endorsement Program includes a supervised clinical experience/internship in an educational setting focusing on instruction of students who are gifted and talented. An action research project is required. A minimum of 90 field hours is required for the course. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other EDGT courses.
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