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2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Academic Courses
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BIO 504 - Advanced Pathophysiology
This course integrates the science of pathology with anatomy and physiology. We will be concerned with the alterations and mechanisms involved in disruption of normal physiology and how they manifest themselves as signs, symptoms, physical, and laboratory findings. Since pathophysiology provides the basic link between the sciences of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry and their application to clinical practice, the study of pathophysiology is essential to understanding the rationale for medical and surgical therapy.
Credits: 3
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BUS 502 - Business Research and Communications
This springboard course will explore various methods for identifying business problems and opportunities in an evolving global environment. Students will develop and apply the latest research innovations that focus on gathering, analyzing and presenting of research.
Credits: 3
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BUS 510 - Accounting For Managers
This foundation course introduces students to the basic elements of accounting, including the preparation and analysis of financial statements and the uses of accounting information for reporting financial data. It incorporates the use of spreadsheet and/or accounting software. Students learn how to analyse financial statements as well as evaluate them for use in the decision making process. Relevancy to financial planning and analysis, forecasting and strategic planning will be emphasized.
Credits: 3
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BUS 523 - Marketing and New Product Development
This course provides graduate students with a thorough understanding of marketing management and new product development principles via the application of these principles to real-world examples. Marketing strategies are developed and critiqued in the content of student-generated new product ideas, product development methods and market launch activities. Focus will also be placed on models for situational analysis, opportunity identification and appraisal, and the application of appropriate marketing research techniques. Each student will use knowledge gained in the course to create and present a new product marketing plan.
Credits: 3
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BUS 550 - Global Finance for Managers
This course focuses on financial practices and methods for developing the analytical skills needed to make sound financial decisions on a global scale. It provides a broad understanding of financial principles and techniques used to plan, analyze, control, and optimize business resources for businesses operating in a global environment. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of accounting and financial data of the multinational firm for the purpose of evaluation, measurement, and sound decision-making by managers. Topics such as: investment abroad, risks associated with foreign investment opportunities as well as the relationships between interest rates, foreign exchange, inflation rates and global firms’ corporate strategies will be covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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BUS 555 - ESG Investing
This course examines the valuation of sustainability from the investor and manager perspective. This course emphasizes current day measures of sustainability and long term firm performance. Sustainable Responsible Investing and Environmental Social Governance (ESG) valuation are two key components of this course.
Credits: 3
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BUS 559 - Healthcare Finance
This course provides an opportunity for students to study and apply key financial management activities within health care organizations. The emphasis is on macro-financial elements which internally and externally affect health care providers. An emphasis will be placed on operating, capital and cash budgeting, reimbursement systems, and capital decision making. Topics include the utilization of financial data for evaluation, measurement, and decision making to ensure financial viability.
Credits: 3
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BUS 560 - Organizational Dynamics
The course focuses on the dynamic interaction that occurs within organizational settings. Effective managerial principles are explored within the context of individual and group dynamics and the implications for effective organizational development. Emphasis is placed on consumer/customer perspectives of the organizations’s products and services based on behavioral aspects that contribute to perception and differentiation and the motivational aspects of effective organizational management strategies.
Credits: 3
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BUS 567 - International Business Management
This course is an introduction to the international business environment and how it affects global and multinational organizations. Topics include an overview of economic and cultural differences, operational issues, market strategies, management priorities, finances and organizational planning and control.
Credits: 3
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BUS 569 - Healthcare Administration
In this course students will gain an understanding of the healthcare system in the U.S. and of contemporary problems and issues in healthcare administration: patterns of organization, delivery, and financing of healthcare; major components of the complex and diverse American healthcare system; emerging trends in the system; and the changing role of government, providers, and consumers. An analysis of administration principles and activities in healthcare organizations will also be provided.
Credits: 3
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BUS 574 - Project Management
This course will focus on project management tools and techniques used during the initiating, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing phases of programs and projects that support organizational strategies. Topics such as defining project scope, developing project schedule, estimating project cost, identifying project risk, estimating project resources, emphasizing effective communication, quality, organizational change management and how to be an effective project manager will be discussed. This course prepares students to apply their project management skills to the industries of their choice.
Credits: 3
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BUS 581 - Digital Marketing & Analytics
This course explores the key trends in the digital world of marketing. The course will cover such things as website design that leads to conversion, search marketing, social media selling, content marketing, persona development and more. Students will cover basic digital marketing and analytical concepts and provide an overview to different online marketing tools and strategies.
Credits: 3
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BUS 623 - Negotiation Skills for Managers
This course will focus on the theory of negotiation and the methods and techniques necessary to reach a satisfactory conclusion to negotiations which might arise in a variety of different situations. Through lecture, in-class negotiations, and practical exercises, students will learn and practice the elements of negotiation, how to prepare for negotiation, and how to negotiate. Emphasis will be placed on the necessity to adopt negotiating strategies and techniques which will be most effective in getting the job done and in meeting the objectives of their organization. An important aspect of the course is to examine past negotiation experiences of the students and to apply the principles learned in the course to those experiences.
Credits: 3
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BUS 632 - Healthcare Information Systems
This course explores the complexities and realities of information management in healthcare settings. Students will study how to effectively and efficiently manage and use information technology in healthcare delivery systems. Students will explore information technology tools; HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act); electronic medical records; and coding and informatics standards.
Credits: 3
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BUS 644 - Risk Management and Decision Making
The Risk Management course provides a thorough study of the nature of risk and its impact on management and business decision making. Decision modeling techniques are used to analyze and understand risk. The course will also provide an understanding of how to identify and manage risk in a project through: risk management infrastructure; risk management planning; risk response planning, monitoring, and control; and risk reporting. The course provides an introduction to probabilistic modeling techniques for risk management decision making with spreadsheet implementation using Monte Carlo analysis.
Credits: 3
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BUS 650 - Electronic Business for Managers
This course encompasses the current impacts that managerial issues and practices associated with electronic commerce must plan and strategize. The course will examine the influence of e-commerce on marketing, advertising, sales, supply chain structure, and distribution. In addition, effective e-commerce solutions will be designed to increase profitability, gain market share, improve customer service, and deliver products effectively and efficiently.
Credits: 3
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BUS 651 - Leading Projects through Virtual Environments
This course focuses on how to build and sustain alignment among team members by focusing on improved coordination, communication, and collaboration among team members regardless of geographical location using the latest technology and software tools. The course will cover the dynamics of both domestic and global teams with an emphasis on deploying necessary strategies, tactics, and situational leadership techniques to lead an effective project team in a virtual environment. Throughout the course, leadership of virtual project teams is reinforced via hands-on interactive exercises and cases studies.
Credits: 3
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BUS 652 - Healthcare Policy: Development and Implications
Designed to consider health policy and politics at all government levels, this course introduces students to the decision-making process in creating health policy with emphasis on micro-environmental factors and on stakeholders: the general public, special interest groups, lawmakers, regulators, and healthcare administrators. Topics include: healthcare financing; health system structure, healthcare reform. Significant focus will also be on the impact of policies on healthcare in the United States.
Credits: 3
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BUS 654 - Compliance and Risk Management in Healthcare Settings
In this course, students will learn how to identify, analyze, and mitigate risk in healthcare settings. Assessment and planning tools are presented to prioritize and help control risks. Topics include health delivery system threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures; compliance laws; risk assessment and mitigation; and continuity and disaster recovery planning.
Credits: 3
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BUS 659 - Crisis Management and Conflict Resoultion
This course helps students understand risk situations that can precipitate a crisis and the basics for identifying, preventing and controlling crisis situations. The course focuses on contemporary management techniques and their application at different stages of a crisis, including rapid communication, decision making and conflict management. Case studies are examined covering a variety of contemporary emergency response scenarios. Emphasis will be placed on the increasing number of technological hazards based on healthcare information system connectivity. The course concludes with guidance on damage control and the restoration of services and employee confidence. This course is designed for individuals who are interested in expanding their understanding and skills in the management of healthcare crisis situations
Credits: 3
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BUS 660 - Human Resources Management
This course will examine the policies of the business enterprise which impact directly upon the human resource management of the enterprise. Issues studied include compensation, training and development, position analysis, legal considerations, safety and the physical environment, employment practices, and health and welfare problems.
Credits: 3
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BUS 661 - Organizational Development and Change
This course looks at theories, concepts, and practices used to manage change and resolve conflict through planned intervention. Emphasis is placed on the dynamic environment, the total organization, and systematic diagnosis.
Credits: 3
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BUS 662 - Healthcare Law and Ethics
This course is an examination of the legal concepts and issues associated with the delivery of health care in the United States, as well as the analysis of ethical theories and practices involved in the delivery of health care. Topics covered will include resource constraints, availability and accessibility of care, and health policy issues.
Credits: 3
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BUS 670 - Seminar in Organizational Leadership
In this interdisciplinary seminar students study the nature of leadership, how organizations function effectively, and how the leader translates vision and purpose into ethical and effective behavior in a pluralistic environment. The course will draw on philosophical, historical, and literary sources, as well as managerial science.
Credits: 3
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BUS 675 - Operations and Quality Management
This course universally applies to all organizational operations from manufacturing, health care, service, industry and finance. The students will perform a project using all the major components of Lean Manufacturing and Profound Knowledge using the actual activities of their organization from the mission and vision, through strategic planning and the use of continuous improvement models of these philosophies. Statistical tools will be used in performing various analyses of continuous improvement as well as other quality tools and standards.
Credits: 3
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BUS 679 - Facilities Planning
The Facilities Planning course will provide a general overview and understanding of the design and planning process in a facility regardless of size. Students will review various process areas, work location and how it all fits into the larger picture that includes the environment and community. The bigger picture of ‘green’ and ‘sustainability’ is also address with real time examples. Students will have the opportunity to learn the working parts of strategically managing a new, existing, or remodeling facility by applying the business concepts such as financial impact, operations management, project management, and etc.
Credits: 3
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BUS 680 - Sales Management
Study of planning, operation, and control of the selling function in an organization. Analysis of the relationship between sales and other marketing functions. Emphasis on the recruitment, selection, development, and supervision of sales force personnel.
Credits: 3
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BUS 681 - Healthcare Marketing Strategies
This course is designed to prepare students to explore the healthcare environment, with an eye towards understanding how to market and communicate within this multi-faceted industry. From identifying a target market to the preparation of an extensive integrated marketing communications (IMC) program, including public relations, the graduate adult learner will be immersed in the analysis, synthesis, decision-making, creation, and execution of an IMC plan that communicates “one, clear, consistent” message to all healthcare stakeholders. Focus will be on reaching employees, the community, the target market to which the healthcare organization wishes to promote itself, its investors, and others. Considerable research will be the hallmark of a well-written IMC Plan.
Credits: 3
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BUS 682 - Marketing Research and Analysis
Topics to be covered include gathering information, marketing problem definition, preparation of the research plan, selecting methods of collecting data, questionnaires, interpreting and analyzing data, and using research results for marketing decision making. Special attention will be given to setting up and maintaining customer/ prospect databases.
Credits: 3
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BUS 687 - Strategic Brand Management
With the rapidly changing environment affecting businesses and organizations of all types and sizes, students in this course will learn the conceptual understanding of brands and brand equity (e.g., brand loyalty, name awareness, etc.). The ins-and-outs of how to craft a marketing strategy to leverage the brand assets will be covered in this course.
Credits: 3
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BUS 690 - Quantitative Process Improvement in Organizations
This course will explore the organization as a system, consisting of numerous processes, and how to recognize, understand, and interpret data in this system, using measures to improve key processes to achieve results, not only in organizational performance, but customer and employee satisfaction. The focus is on knowing what to measure to improve key processes within the system, and thus making the system more effective and efficient. Using the PDCA model, students will develop skills in using project management and continuous improvement tools in problem identification, process-mapping, accurate data collection, charting, and analysis, root cause analysis, and solution development and testing. Students, will develop skills to systematically improve processes in any sector, such as manufacturing, services, education, healthcare, government, and non-profit environment. No statistical or mathematical background is required.
Credits: 3
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BUS 698 - Professional Internship
This course offers students an opportunity to integrate the practical aspects of the business discipline within the theoretical framework developed in the program’s core courses. Student chooses a fourteen-week internship program in the business profession, and works under the supervision of an on-site work supervisor. A written report must be submitted to the course instructor and a presentation or report must be provided at the end of the term.
Prerequisites & Notes
Completion of four core courses and approval from the divisional dean or designee.
Credits: 3-6
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BUS 777 - Strategies of Healthcare Administration
This capstone course assimilates forward-thinking strategies that resolve everyday complex issues in the health care industry. Students will be able to grasp the diverse types of organizations that make up the health care industry - such as not-for-profits organizations, public government agencies, entrepreneurial new ventures and startups, and for-profits organizations. The course covers the implementation, ramifications, and feedback and measurements leading to continuous improvement planning within the next steps. Students will apply the methods by which an organization can grow its revenue and profits at the same time to maintain a sustainable competitive advantage.
Prerequisites & Notes
Recommended not to be taken with more than one other course in the same term. To be taken during the last semester of graduate study with divisional dean or designee approval.
Credits: 3
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BUS 779 - Strategies of Innovation
As a senior level course the Strategic Management course integrates previously learned business concepts. Strategies of innovation introduces the use of innovation and its role in strategy development to resolve complex, problems in a conventional business environment using analytical approaches to define solutions. General topics include: the total enterprise perspective from innovation to implementation, the concept of strategy, strategic assessment, internal alignments, social responsibility and the implications of innovative strategic management with its accompanying planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Students must have completed all of the core requirements prior to enrolling in the course. A major term-based project and/or series of case studies culminates the learning process.
Prerequisites & Notes
All foundation courses; all other core courses or equivalents. Recommended not to be taken with more than one other course in the same term. To be taken during the last semester of graduate study with divisional dean or designee approval.
Credits: 3
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BUS 780 - Directed Study
An opportunity to explore a topic not covered in regular courses. Open only to M.B.A./M.S. candidates who have the approval of the dean or designee and the endorsement of the faculty member with whom the study is to be conducted.
Credits: 3
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CS 505 - Computer Science Fundamentals
This foundation course is a broad based introduction to the basic topics of computer sciences. The course presents the basic organization and operation of modern computer systems, both hardware and software. The general concepts of the algorithms are introduced and their importance to software design and implementation is studied by using simple programming assignments, mostly in modern Object-Oriented programming languages, to explore these concepts. The course also introduces important formal computer science topics such as computer organization, basic data structures (stacks, queues, trees, graphs, etc.) and data storages.
Credits: 3
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CS 552 - Object-Oriented Design
An introduction to current practices of software engineering design. Modern tools for design from functional requirements to code integration will be discussed and used in class projects. Actual design reviews and management of software development prepare students for design methodologies of large software projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
Credits: 3
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CS 553 - Networking Technologies
An introduction to the concepts, protocols, technologies, standards, and applications of data communications and computer networks, including both local and wide area networks. It provides the foundation and background necessary for the advanced computer network courses. Signal transmission analysis, modulation concepts, modems, multiplexers, digital technologies, transmission impairments, and various transmission media will be extensively discussed. Network protocols will be presented.
Credits: 3
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CS 554 - Operating Systems
An introduction to modern operating systems design and implementation. Processes and threads; concurrent programming; spinlocks; semaphores; events; monitors; message passing; remote procedure calls; dispatchers; deadlocks; memory management; segmentation; paging; interrupt handling; device drivers; file systems.
Credits: 3
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CS 556 - Computer Architecture
The study of modern computer architecture and design. Combinational and synchronous digital logic; state machines; data and control flow; data formats; instruction sets; processor pipelines; pipeline hazards; branches and branch prediction; out-of-order execution; memory organization; caches; virtual memory; interrupts; buses; Direct Memory Access and I/O.
Credits: 3
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CS 557 - Algorithms
The analysis of algorithms through the main algorithm design paradigms. Asymptotic notation; Sums and Recurrences; Divide and Conquer; Dynamic Programming; Greedy Algorithms; Graph Algorithms; Computational Geometry; Advanced Data Structures; NP Completeness.
Credits: 3
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CS 572 - Computer Security
Covers the main aspects of computer system security. Topics include a history of cryptography, and introduction to the basic mathematics behind cryptography, techniques of cryptography including classic cryptosystems, symmetric block ciphers, public key cryptosystems, message authentication codes, hashes, message digests and authentication. Additional topics include firewalls, web privacy and security, malware, and security tools.
Credits: 3
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CS 574 - Computer Graphics
An introduction to 2D and 3D computer graphics and rendering techniques. Two-dimensional rendering; lines; polygons; clipping; windows and viewports; mathematics of computer graphics; 3D linear transformations; the 3D rendering pipeline; shading; z-buffering; alpha blending; texturing; lighting.
Credits: 3
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CS 578 - Advanced Networking
This course exposes students to technologies of Local and Wide Area Networks (LANs and WANs). Topics include: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, Fiber channel, Asynchronous Transfer Mode LAN and LAN emulation, wireless technologies, interconnection using bridges, routers, and layers 2/3 switches, Internet, TCP/IP protocols, IPv6, Quality of Service and multimedia support, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Voice over IP, Virtual Private Network, and network modeling techniques with OPNET software.
Credits: 3
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CS 582 - Practical C++ Programming
Covers most aspects of the C++ Programming language. Topics include classes, constructors and destructors, conversations, assignments, operator overloading, inheritance, polymorphism, multiple inheritance, input/output streams, exceptions, function templates, class templates, the Standard Template Library, and file I/O.
This is not a beginning programming course; students are expected to have a basic background in programming, preferably in C or Java. This course brings a student to the level of a practicing professional.
Credits: 3
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CS 597 - Multimedia and Web Development
An exploration of the computer science aspects of multimedia as well as practical applications of multimedia. This course is a practical survey of the state-of-the-art in multimedia. The technical aspects of the algorithms, languages, and hardware will be covered. Students will create their own multimedia using HTML/XHTML as the “machine language” of portable multimedia. Java Script will be covered, as well as CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), Perl, and other technologies and languages.
Credits: 3
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CS 608 - Software Engineering
In-depth examination of the theory, knowledge, and practice for building software systems that satisfy the requirements of users and customers. All phases of the life cycle of a software system are discussed. Emphasis on methods and tools for analyzing and modeling software artifacts, managing software development, assessing and controlling quality, and for ensuring a disciplined approach to software evolution and reuse.
Credits: 3
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CS 610 - Database Management Systems
An introduction to relational database design architecture. Topics include specifications, tools, procedures, file structures, storage and access, normalization, relational algebra, and data warehousing. Students will design and access databases using simple and complex query structures. Standard SQL language is used for the lab projects.
Credits: 3
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CS 612 - Information Technology
An overview of information technology including relational databases, document image management, interactive voice response, electronic data interchange, and Internet data access. Students will create and access a relational database and perform On-Line Analytical Processing, operations done in a data warehousing environment. Issues and trade-offs relating to enterprise computing will be discussed. Research on current information technology subjects is required for a class project.
Credits: 3
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CS 616 - Data Mining
Application of the techniques of artificial intelligence, pattern recognition, and mathematics to detecting meaningful patterns in large datasets. Data mining technology is used to discover subtle cause/effect relationships in data that might other-wise be unsuspected. Data mining technology is applicable whenever a large dataset is created and little is known about the relationships among the attributes of the data.
Credits: 3
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CS 664 - Knowledge-Based Systems
An examination of conceptualization, design, and development techniques of knowledge-based systems. The course will include an examination of the types of problems appropriate for knowledge-based systems. These studies will employ the LISP programming language and OPS5 expert systems shells. The course will include a knowledge-based system development project using OPS5 or other knowledge-based development environment. No prior knowledge of LISP is assumed.
Credits: 3
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CS 680 - Software Quality Assurance
This course addresses the issue of quality throughout the software development process, including design, implementation, testing, and delivery. Special attention will be given to setting quality standards, developing quality measurement techniques, writing test plans, rapid prototyping, and testing the user interface. Relevant quality standards will be reviewed.
Credits: 3
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CS 690-697 - Topics in Computer Science
A select group of topics offered on a timely basis. Examples are Computational Complexity, Distributed Computing, Parallel Processing, High-Performance Computing, Human-Computer Interfaces, System and Network Programming, System Simulation and Modeling, Image Processing, Data Modeling, Big Data Systems, Software Reliability, Numerical Methods, Computational Geometry, Functional Languages, Programming in Python, Perl Programming, and Advanced Operating Systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
Approval of the faculty advisor.
Credits: 3
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CS 698 - Professional Internship
The course offers students an opportunity to integrate the practical aspects of the computing discipline within the theoretical framework developed in the program’s core courses. Student chooses an internship program in the computing profession, and works under the supervision of a faculty advisor and an on-site work supervisor. A portfolio must be submitted to the course instructor at the completion of the internship experience. Course credits are based on the type of internship and the number of work hours required by the internship employment. Course credits do not replace the 36 credits required for the M.S. program.
Prerequisites & Notes
Approval of the faculty advisor.
Credits: 3
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CS 699 - Professional Seminar
Various recent research topics with the emphasis on the student’s application of prior course work. Projects are selected by students prior to the start of the semester. Individuals design and implement moderately large software systems as the deliverable for this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Taken just prior to program completion.
Credits: 3
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CS 700 - Reading and Research
Further study in an area of a special topic that is not otherwise available in the curriculum.
Prerequisites & Notes
Approval of the faculty advisor.
Credits: 3
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ED 501 - Fundamentals of Research
The process of inquiry for conducting research in the social sciences is presented. Data collection, analysis, and reporting of results for each of the research traditions are examined. Current research literature, designs, and methods appropriate to the student’s own research project are applied. This course should be taken before the fourth course of any program. This is an introductory course in the Psy.D. program.
Credits: 3
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ED 505 - Advanced Psychology of Human Development
This course focuses on a developmental, life-span approach to human psychological growth (i.e., prenatal to death). Developmental and educational theories and stages (psychosexual, cognitive, emotional, moral, psychological) and related stage-crises are examined. Psychological experiences promoting adaptive behavior are emphasized. Students explore their preconceptions relevant to human growth and they synthesize interventions useful in counseling circumstances. This is an introductory course in the Psy.D. program.
Credits: 3
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ED 513 - Teaching Mathematics 4-8
This course examines methods and materials for teaching problem solving with mathematics. Curriculum focuses on the Common Core Standards for mathematics, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the New Hampshire Mathematics Frameworks. This is a hands-on course in which students become familiar with manipulative materials and technology used in learning mathematical concepts and skills for K-6.
Prerequisites & Notes
Twenty-five field experience hours are required.
Credits: 3
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ED 520 - Foundations of Reading
This course provides an in-depth study of the developmental process from emergent through critical reading. Methods of delivering balanced and differentiated reading instruction to diverse learners and non-native English speakers will be explored. Students will develop an awareness of the methods for promoting comprehension, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary. Discussion topics include the theoretical foundations of reading instruction; formative assessment and its role in designing strategic instruction; and program development.
Credits: 3
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ED 526 - Literacy, Literature and Writing
This course explores the interaction between reading, writing, listening, and speaking with an emphasis on the relationship between reading and writing development from early childhood through elementary years. Students will explore process writing, theme-based instruction, integrated instruction, content and informational literacy, and student-centered writing assessments. Literature for children in early childhood and elementary settings will be used to build background knowledge, and to support and enrich the curriculum.
Credits: 3
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ED 530 - Assessment of Learning and Reading Disabilities
This course provides an analysis of a variety of formal and informal techniques used in the diagnostic assessment of reading abilities and educational disabilities. Frequently used test instruments will be demonstrated, administered, analyzed, and discussed. Topics include: concepts of evaluation and measurement; informal and formal assessment of reading abilities including determining instructional reading level, response to intervention testing of academic achievement, and use of curriculum-based measurement for ongoing monitoring of progress; and relationship between evaluation material and the IEP. This is an introductory course in the Psy.D. program.
Credits: 3
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ED 534 - Assessment of Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities
Study of the theoretical, psychological, and societal issues involved in the detection and identification of students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. Formal and informal techniques and instruments used in diagnostic and evaluative assessment including functional assessment and the application of findings to instructional planning and the creation of behavior intervention plans are examined. Targeted approaches designed for students at risk within positive behavioral interventions and support framework are included. Participants are required to complete hours and conduct assessments of students with emotional and behavioral disabilities in schools, including functional assessment.
Credits: 3
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ED 536 - Instruction for Exceptional Students
The course presents philosophical concepts associated with inclusive education for persons with exceptionalities. It examines lived experience and unique individual needs, talents, gifts, and abilities of students with exceptionalities that influence access, accommodation, and learning outcomes of various service delivery models. The historical evolution of educational services and programs and relevant aspects of educational law are discussed. 25 hours of tier I field experience are required.
Credits: 3
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ED 537 - Curriculum Methods and Assessment
This course focuses on the creation of learning environments that emphasize and meet students’ unique abilities, skills, gifts, and talents. The course emphasizes the centrality of success to students’ educational experience. A review of curricular models with embedded assessment and their relation to teaching and learning are discussed. 25 hours of tier II field experience are required.
Credits: 3
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ED 538 - Cognitive Assessment I
This course trains students in the administration, scoring, and basic interpretation of the Wechsler Intelligence Scales for children and adults. Theoretical constructs are examined. Students are introduced to additional measures of intellectual functioning. Students administer and score at least 12 tests, at least one under supervision, and write at least five reports until administration, scoring, and reporting criteria are met. This is an introductory course in the Psy.D. program. Permission of Instructor required.
Credits: 3
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ED 539 - Information Processing and Cognition
The cognitive, neurological, and behavioral aspects of learning are examined. Knowledge of the brain, cognition, and information processing is the basis for the development of teaching practices, strategies, and approaches that enhance learning. The ways in which forms of cognition and processing of information becomes the basis for a curriculum for all children is highlighted as the key to differentiated instruction.
Credits: 3
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ED 540 - Curriculum Development
Students learn the basic principles of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The course focuses on a thorough examination of student learning styles, modes of teaching, computer-assisted instruction, readability, and techniques for identifying, selecting, installing, and evaluating curriculum materials. Students will learn how to investigate, identify and use appropriate methodologies to assess the effectiveness of curriculum by reviewing and analyzing student performance data.
Credits: 3
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ED 542 - Leadership in School Administration
In this introductory course in school administration students examine management and leadership theories. Other topics include the administrator’s role as a change agent, personnel relations, fiscal affairs, curriculum development and implementation, staff development, and supervision. The utilization of computers in maintaining student files, scheduling, budgeting, and curriculum is examined. Students learn to apply the above principles through case studies.
Credits: 3
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ED 543 - Social Emotional Development and Behavior
This course provides an understanding of the social and emotional components of student development, with an emphasis on strategies, approaches, and methods that support the success of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Discussions include the utilization of research-based practices to support positive classroom behavior, utilizing positive approaches to understanding student feelings and emotions, and the application of effective strategies to deescalate situations that interfere with teaching and learning. Individual and whole class approaches that are helpful to and supportive of all children are emphasized.
Credits: 3
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ED 568 - Teaching Mathematics (PreK-3)
Students explore research-based content, methods, strategies, and assessments for understanding and teaching mathematics to all children from birth to Grade 3. They design, evaluate, and implement mathematics curriculum based on the NCTM standards and the New Hampshire grade level expectations. The course supports the understanding of the process strands and concept development in prenumber development, number and operations, geometry and measurement, functions, patterns, and algebra, and date, statistics and probability.
Prerequisites & Notes
Twenty-five field experience hours are required.
Credits: 3
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ED 585 - Methods in STEAM and Social Studies K-3
This course provides an integrated learning environment to examine content strands, themes, domains, and their interconnectedness in a global environment. Students will examine and implement curriculum State standards and related learning outcomes in the design of authentic integrated curriculum. Students will collaborate to build developmentally appropriate integrated learning experiences that include informational literacy and inquiry.
Credits: 3
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ED 586 - Methods in STEAM and Social Studies 4-8
This course provides an integrated learning environment to examine content strands, themes, domains, and their interconnectedness in a global environment. Students will examine and implement curriculum State standards and related learning outcomes in the design of authentic integrated curriculum. Students will collaborate to build integrated learning experiences for the upper elementary grades that include informational literacy and inquiry.
Credits: 3
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ED 588 - Disability Law and Policy
Federal and state laws and policies are examined for the purpose and effect in the evolution, change, and improvement of access, services, and programs for persons with developmental disabilities. The influence of state and federal laws on local school districts, the management of schools, and the improvement of education on behalf of students and parents are analyzed for their effect on teaching and learning. The influence of federal and state interventions and programs for improvement in terms of institutional, community, and family systems are analyzed. Key elements of disability law, including due process, annual assessment, and parental and student involvement in the determination of the least restrictive environment is studied.
Credits: 3
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ED 589 - Communication and Developmental Delays
This course examines challenges that students face in their communication and interaction with others, as exemplified by students with autism, as well as students with other developmental delays. The role of language and communication in the lives of students with developmental delays are presented with particular attention to the assessment of developmental milestones. Analyses of communication and interaction patterns are examined to determine strategies, approaches, and methods.
Credits: 3
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ED 597 - ABA I: Assessment and Monitoring of ASD
This course will focus on assessment of autism spectrum disorders, IEP development, and progress monitoring within the classroom setting. Alternate assessments, case management and related roles, and use of technology will be explored.
Credits: 3
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ED 598 - Curriculum for Inclusive Education
The course examines how the curriculum within inclusive educational settings becomes the foundation for the delivery of the Individualized Educational Program; curriculum and instructional models that mirror current research-based practices for the teaching and learning for persons with specific exceptionalities provide practical approaches, strategies, and methods in which to differentiate instruction. 25 hours of tier III field experience are required.
Credits: 3
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ED 605 - Professional Development and Evaluation
This course is a review of supervision and evaluation theories and their application in schools and an exploration of best-practices in staff development and evaluation. Students will examine a variety of techniques for implementing effective clinical supervision methods through analysis of videotapes, review of current literature about staff development and staff evaluation, including a field study project that requires application of those techniques in a classroom setting.
Credits: 3
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ED 607 - Educational Finance
Examines the basic principles and problems facing the financing of education. Consideration is given to the basic concepts of economics and their application to public school. The impact of the use of computers in financial data management is studied. Emphasis is placed upon the support of public education at the local, state, and federal levels.
Credits: 3
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ED 608 - The School and the Law
Includes consideration of the constitutional, statutory, and common-law foundations of our educational systems. Each student is expected to develop a basic understanding of the laws as they apply to school settings.
Credits: 3
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ED 610 - Basic Human Interaction
This course uses a micro skills training approach to teach students the fundamentals of effective inter-personal communication. Designed for counseling, education and administration majors, this course emphasizes both a theoretical understanding of the various skills as well as the practices which demonstrate those skills. Students will be required to make two videotapes of mock helping sessions, demonstrating acquisition of skills, which are then reviewed individually with the course instructor. This is an introductory course in the Psy.D. program.
Credits: 3
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ED 611 - Psychotherapy for Children
Focuses on the principles and skills required of the counselor working with children in educational and mental health settings. The major treatment modalities currently used by counseling professionals are examined and demonstrated. Studies provide an understanding of ethical and multicultural perspectives. This is an introductory course in the Psy.D. program.
Credits: 3
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ED 612 - Professional Issues in School Counseling
This course introduces students to concepts, trends and skills needed to successfully negotiate the demands of the school counseling internship. Students will be expected to integrate the concepts discussed in this course in order to develop, plan and initiate effective intervention strategies for counselees while being mindful of ethical and legal issues and best practice standards. Emphasis is placed on the ASCA National Model for School Counseling as well as the NH State Dept of Education’s Standards for Comprehensive Guidance Programs and Curriculum Frameworks. A case study approach will be used.
Credits: 3
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ED 613 - Collaboration and Intervention
This course presents a variety of scenarios in which the school specialist must act as a coordinator/facilitator among the specialists, parents, teachers, administrators, community counselors and students. Roles of the various specialists, including school counselors as well as reading and writing specialists will be closely examined. The specialists’ role in consultation and advocacy is emphasized. Topics include effective communication with parents and development of home-school relationships. Consideration of transition needs of students pursing post-secondary education and employment is also emphasized.
Credits: 3
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ED 614 - Clinical Counseling Theories
This course provides students with extensive knowledge of psychological theory. Students will gain an understanding of the various schools of thought from which theory has been developed over time. A link between basic skills, theory and techniques will be stressed. Psychodynamic, Existential, Humanistic, Cognitive, Cognitive Behavioral and Family Systems theories will be discussed. This is an introductory course in the Psy.D. program.
Credits: 3
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ED 615 - Clinical Counseling Techniques
This course provides students with knowledge and training in specific counseling techniques based on psychological theory. An emphasis on the relationship between basic skills, theory, and techniques will be stressed. Students will be required to make videotapes of mock helping sessions, demonstrating acquisition of skills, which are then reviewed individually with the course instructor. This is an introductory course in the Psy.D. program.
Prerequisites & Notes
; corequisite
Credits: 3
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ED 616 - Group Counseling
This course introduces students to theories of group counseling, ethical issues related to group counseling, and the use of various types of group counseling programs found in both educational and clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on learning the skills that are required to effectively lead a group counseling program. Students will participate in a group experience as part of the class. Students will also develop a 10 week group program on a topic pertinent to their area of concentration (school or clinical mental health counseling). They will then present one session as part of a mock group experience. This is an introductory course in the Psy.D. program.
Prerequisites & Notes
and ED 614 ; corequisite
Credits: 3
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ED 618 - Ethics of Clinical Counseling
This course focuses on professional orientation and ethics of clinical mental health counseling. It will address the varying ethical, legal and cultural problems confronting the counselor in providing comprehensive mental health services. A broad understanding of professional roles, values and functions, professional trends, and professional credentialing is included. This is an introductory course in the Psy.D. program.
Credits: 3
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ED 620 - Spiritual Dimensions of Counseling
A client’s spiritual beliefs are often the primary factors in a client’s worldview. Not surprisingly, it is typical for clients to struggle with their spiritual beliefs whenever a belief system they have about the way life “should be” conflicts with their current life experience. This course will guide the student to better understand the significance of a client’s spiritual beliefs as they impact the therapeutic alliance and overall healing process. An emphasis will be placed on distinguishing spirituality from religion. A focus on both school and clinical settings is stressed.
Credits: 3
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ED 623 - Marriage and Family Therapy
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of marriage and family therapy. Family systems theory is the main focus, although parent education is also reviewed. Additionally, the course provides an understanding of multicultural issues, including characteristics and concerns of diverse groups as displayed through family dynamics. Attitudes and behaviors based on factors such as developmental life stages, race, religious preference, sexual orientation, ethnicity and culture, and gender are explored, along with appropriate treatment strategies. This is an introductory course in the PsyD program.
Credits: 3
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ED 624 - Psychopathology
This course introduces students to the concepts of assessment, diagnosis and treatment of DSM disorders in children, adolescents and adults. A case study approach is used in order to help students become familiar with the presenting problems that clients encounter in both school and clinical settings. The link between etiology, treatment planning and intervention based on theory is emphasized. School based strategies as well as clinical strategies are considered. This is a introductory course in the PsyD program.
Credits: 3
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ED 625 - Testing and Assessment
This course acquaints students with a variety of assessment tools concerned with social, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral realms. Appraisal methods, including environmental assessments, performance assessments, behavioral observations, and individual and group inventory methods, are explored. Basic interviewing and assessment skills are explored, along with such factors as age, gender, ethnicity, disability, and culture as related to the assessment process. Assessing lethality is given special attention. This is a introductory course in the PsyD program.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prequisite:
Credits: 3
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ED 626 - Positive Psychology
This course, designed for counselors and educators, will begin with an exploration of the history and scientific underpinnings of this recently formed branch of psychology. Students will explore the most current research in the area of what is often referred to as “optimal human functioning”. Students will also engage in weekly experiential exercises, that will give them first hand exposure and experience with the most current techniques employed by positive psychologists. Students will also be asked to reflect upon how positive psychology will influence and shape the work they will do as counseling or educational professionals.
Credits: 3
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ED 629 - Addictive Behaviors
This course provides an understanding of addictive behaviors. Current theories regarding the development of addiction will be identified. Evaluation, assessment and intervention skills will be taught based on these theoretical models. Physiological, behavioral, emotional, and societal responses to addiction will be explored. This is an introductory course in the PsyD program.
Credits: 3
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ED 641 - Methods of Teaching Biology/Life Science in Secondary Grades
This course focuses on the basic concepts, principles, and techniques associated with the teaching of biology and life science in secondary grades. Students learn to apply specific methodology for teaching biology and life science, including, laboratory instruction; science literacy; and natural, technological, ethical, and moral dilemmas in the science. Students learn data collection and assessment methods to measure grade 7-12 learning outcomes and student progress. This course is open to biology majors and required of biology education majors. This course emphasizes the understanding and application of research in the design and delivery of curriculum in the content area. 25 hours of field experience in a Biology/Life Science classroom required.
Credits: 3
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ED 642 - Methods of Teaching English Language Arts in Secondary Grades
This course focuses on the basic concepts, principles, and techniques associated with the teaching of English Language Arts in secondary grades. Particular emphasis is placed on the cultural and personal imperative to read and to write. Reading and writing in the four literary genres for young adults and adults are explored including: informational texts, development of effective assignments, teaching for different purposes, data collection and assessment techniques for grades 5-12, and teaching students with diverse reading and writing abilities. The teaching of speaking, listening, and media literacy are modeled and practiced. This course emphasizes the understanding and application of research in the design and delivery of curriculum in the content area. 25 hours of field experience in an English Language Arts classroom required.
Credits: 3
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ED 643 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Grades
This course focuses on the basic concepts, principles, and techniques used in the teaching of mathematics in secondary grades, 5-12. The course will expose students to theoretical and practical frameworks for teaching mathematics; examine factors that influence learning, engage students in the development and presentation of mathematics lessons as well as data collection and evaluative schemes for measuring and monitoring student understanding in grades 5-12. This course emphasizes the understanding and application of research in the design and delivery of curriculum in the content area. 25 hours of field experience in a Mathematics classroom is required.
Credits: 3
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ED 645 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Grades
This course focuses on the basic concepts, principles, and techniques used in the teaching of Social Studies in middle to secondary grades including the design of standards-based integrated lesson and unit plans, research specific to social studies, and literacy in the Social Studies classroom. Effective data collection and assessment of students in grade 5-12 are modeled in the class and applied in the field experience. This course emphasizes the understanding and application of research in the design and delivery of curriculum in the content area. 25 hours of field experience in Social Studies classroom required.
Credits: 3
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