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2023-2024 Catalog

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Marketing
  

  • MKT 333 Media Relations and the Professional Spokesperson

    3 unit(s)
    Provides knowledge and skills for interacting with the media. Students will study the definition of news and its role in the management of a business. They will learn techniques for planning and executing successful editorial approaches including placement of news releases with print and electronic media, management of the news event, and effective strategies for corporate spokespersons when meeting the press. Prerequisite(s): MKT 320 .


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  • MKT 335 New-Product Decisions

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the issues, strategies and approaches associated with developing, introducing and managing new products and services. Students will learn methods for identifying business opportunities, market segmentation, idea generation, concept development and testing, market testing and introductory market programs. Case studies are used. Corequisite(s): MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 336 Marketing Research

    3 unit(s)
    Surveys the principles and techniques of marketing research, with emphasis on survey methods. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of the planning and execution of market-research projects, including the acquisition and analysis of both primary and secondary data; use of statistical methods; questionnaire design; interview methods, including the Internet; and testing and communication of results achieved. Case materials are used. Prerequisite(s): MKT 100  or MKT 300 , and BUS 240  (or MATH 40  and MATH 104 ).


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  • MKT 337 Marketing Strategy and Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Studies strategic and operational aspects of the marketing plan for consumer, industrial and service industries; formulation of top management strategic goals; and all elements of the annual marketing plan, including management summary, background data, quantitative objectives and implementation. Also covers planning for long-range market development. Case studies are used. Prerequisite(s): MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 338 Consumer Behavior

    3 unit(s)
    Studies the influence of consumer behavior upon marketing-management strategy; examines behavioral concepts as they relate to the buying situations, types of consumer research instruments and types of marketing issues. Focus on use of consumer-behavior knowledge in realistic action-oriented situations, readings and case materials. Corequisite(s): MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 339 Advertising Strategy

    3 unit(s)
    Covers the uses of various media in formulating an overall consumer-communication strategy, with an emphasis on consumer-targeting techniques and media-mix programming. Students will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of differing types of advertising vehicles, including the Internet, in reaching the target audience. The course uses a variety of readings and case materials. Corequisite(s): MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 352 Digital Marketing and E-commerce

    3 unit(s)
    The nature of digital marketing and e-commerce is constantly evolving and key issues change rapidly. This course will examine timely concerns at the intersection of marketing and technology. Emphasizes marketing but gives due attention to enabling technology and selected new media. Students will learn how Internet marketing works, how e-commerce business models interact and how to integrate online and offline marketing. Topics include basic Internet technology for marketers, buyer behavior online, online privacy and security issues, online branding, website design and customer interfaces, public policy for digital interaction, web analytics, online payments, electronic marketing techniques such as banner advertising, outbound e-mail and paid search advertising. Analyzes how integrated multi-channel marketing works and examines emerging electronic media. Prerequisite(s): MKT 300 .


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  • MKT 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in marketing. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): will vary based on topic.


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  • MKT 398 Internship: Marketing

    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experience in marketing. They are responsible for their own placements in internships approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course. A written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): at least 15 completed in the Advanced Program and permission of the department chair.


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  • MKT 399 Directed Study

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only one directed-study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): completion of six graduate seminars in the Advanced Program and consent of the department chair.


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Master in Business Administration
  

  • MBA 311 Strategic Analysis and Design

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces strategic analysis and design techniques from an integrated perspective. Addresses the roles that functions within an organization play in strategy formulation and implementation. Students will perform analysis and develop strategy in response to external and internal business environment. Examines the implications of strategy on the outcome of business entities. Prerequisite(s): LEAD 300 . Corequisite(s): LEAD 303 .


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  • MBA 323 Information Technology

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the managerial aspects of information technology in business organizations, including governance models for business and management of technology assets. Analyzes how information technology can help improve productivity and efficiency of different functions within an organization to enhance performance. Examines emerging technology trends. Explores the use of information for improved decision-making and discusses the security challenges, privacy issues, and ethical conundrums facing managers in the digital enterprise. Corequisite(s): MGT 345  and MBA 311 .


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  • MBA 350 Business Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Develops the skills needed to create effective strategic business plans that integrate all functional aspects of a business entity. Students will practice multiple strategy development and implementation exercises that address business issues with increasing complexity. Prerequisite(s): MKT 300 , FI 300 , OP 300 , and MBA 323 .


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Mathematics
  

  • MATH 10 Introductory Algebra

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the concepts of elementary algebra. Topics include fundamental operations, the real number system, linear equations and inequalities, linear systems, polynomials, quadratic equations and graphs. Intended for students with little algebraic background. See Math Placement Test  for more information.


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  • MATH 20 Applied Intermediate Algebra

    3 unit(s)
    Continues MATH 10 . Focuses on developing competency in quantitative reasoning, problem solving and understanding algebra with its applications. Examines the algebra concepts of equations (linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational and algebraic) and inequalities (linear and quadratic), linear and nonlinear systems, functions, and graphs. An aim of this course is to help students explore the application of algebra in business and in reasoning about life issues and problems. This course also introduces students to online self-pace learning systems for algebra. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C-” or better in MATH 10  (or its equivalent) or satisfactory results on the Mathematics Placement Test. See Math Placement Test  or Graduate Mathematics Proficiency Tests  for more information.


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  • MATH 40 Statistics

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the concepts and techniques of elementary statistics. Topics include collection and analysis of data, probability distributions (normal, binomial and Poisson), confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation and computer applications. Corequisite(s): MATH 20 , MATH 30 , or MATH 50 .


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  • MATH 50 From Numbers to Decisions

    3 unit(s)
    The purpose of this course is to help students understand the value of mathematical thinking and become mindful about the application of mathematical reasoning and thinking to their own decision-making process in real life. Students will use real data from a variety of disciplines and current events to explore the relevance of mathematical thinking as a tool for making scientific and informed decisions. Specific applications to daily life are introduced, including analytic and holistic thinking, problem solving, spatial thinking, and probability as a basis for quantitative literacy. Students will explore the value of numeracy, mathematical thinking, the use of data and quantitative knowledge in professional settings within a variety of organizational contexts (including private, public, community, nonprofit, and military contexts). This course also provides students with a background in quantitative literacy that enables them to participate meaningfully in situations that require scientifically determined decisions. Course content and topics will be updated regularly based on current events. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C-” or better in MATH 10  (or its equivalent) or satisfactory results on the Math Placement Test. See Math Placement Test  for more information.


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  • MATH 55 Foundational Mathematics for Computer Sciences

    3 unit(s)
    In this course students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for the study of calculus, matrix algebra, and other mathematical concepts in the computer sciences. Students will learn about inequalities, trigonometry, functions, graphs, systems of equations, and basic principles of logic. Prerequisite(s): MATH 20 . 


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  • MATH 60 College Algebra

    4 unit(s)
    College Algebra is designed to help you build the foundation and problem-solving skills required to use mathematics in a variety of contexts. This course focuses on algebra essentials; equations and inequalities; functions (linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic); systems of equations; and application-based problem-solving. This course may not be audited. This course is offered only for students enrolled in GGU Degrees+ programs, in partnership with Outlier.org.


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  • MATH 61 Introduction to Statistics

    4 unit(s)
    This is an introductory course in statistics designed to teach foundational descriptive and inferential statistical procedures. Topics covered include descriptive statistics; probability; discrete and continuous random variables; the normal distribution; the central limit theorem; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing with one and two samples; categorical data analysis; the chi-square distribution; linear regression; correlation; f-distribution; and one-way ANOVA. Students will be introduced to statistical tools including Desmos and R. This course may not be audited. This course is offered only for students enrolled in GGU Degrees+ programs, in partnership with Outlier.org.


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  • MATH 62 Precalculus

    4 unit(s)
    This precalculus course is designed to prepare students to move into Calculus I. This course focuses on algebra essentials; equations and inequalities; functions (linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, periodic); systems of equations; trigonometric identities and equations; further applications of trigonometry. This course may not be audited. This course is offered only for students enrolled in GGU Degrees+ programs, in partnership with Outlier.org.


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  • MATH 63 Calculus I

    4 unit(s)
    An introduction to calculus with a focus on limits; derivatives; the differentiation of algebraic functions; the examination and uses of the maxima, minima, and convexity of functions; the definite integral; the fundamental theorem of integral calculus; and applications of integration. This course may not be audited. This course is offered only for students enrolled in GGU Degrees+ programs, in partnership with Outlier.org.


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  • MATH 64 Calculus II

    4 unit(s)
    This course covers techniques and applications of integration, exponential and logarithmic functions, parametric equations and infinite sequences and series. This course may not be audited. This course is offered only for students enrolled in GGU Degrees+ programs, in partnership with Outlier.org.


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  • MATH 73 Calculus I

    3 unit(s)
    This course introduces the notion of limits that lead to the concepts of instantaneous rate of change (tangents, velocities, and others), derivatives (maxima, minima, convexity), and integrals (areas, statistics, work). Students should have a working knowledge of precalculus before taking this course. This course is offered only for students enrolled in the General Studies, AA (Hybrid/Hyderabad)  program offered in partnership with upGrad.


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  • MATH 104 Quantitative Fluency for Business Managers and Leaders

    3 unit(s)
    Focuses on developing competency in quantitative fluency and analytical skills through the application of quantitative theories, tools, and models to empirically grounded and data-driven projects and scenarios in business. Topics include formulating and presenting quantitative information in professional settings, inferential, statistical analysis, analysis of data related to quality control and quality management, data-driven decision-making in contexts of uncertainty, and financial decision-making. An aim of this course is to help students develop a general competency in the use of quantitative methods, knowledge, and reasoning skills essential for decision-making in business. Prerequisite(s): MATH 40 .


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  • MATH 115 Probability and Statistics for Computer Sciences

    3 unit(s)
    This course introduces probability theory and statistical inference. Topics include probability distributions, random variables, expectation, variance, hypothesis testing and regression analysis. Prerequisite(s): MATH 56 . 


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  • MATH 120 Matrix Algebra and Applications

    3 unit(s)
    This course introduces linear algebra and tackles its applications in computer science. Topics include matrix operations, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear transformations, and applications to data science and machine learning. Prerequisite(s): MATH 56 . 


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  • MATH 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Mathematics

    1-3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in mathematics. Topics will be selected by the department coordinator. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • MATH 199 Directed Study in Mathematics

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed-study course per trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • MATH 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Mathematics

    1-3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in mathematics. Topics are compiled and selected by the department coordinator. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Other prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • MATH 399 Directed Study

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the advanced student to study in a focused area under the direction of a faculty member. Only one directed study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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Operations and Supply Chain Management
  

  • OP 100 Principles of Operations Management

    3 unit(s)
    Surveys the processes and techniques relating to both manufacturing and service systems. Emphasizes the systems approach to the efficient allocation of resources within the firm. Students will learn about the challenge of managing people, equipment and materials to jointly achieve organizational objectives. They will have the opportunity to use relevant computer applications. Prerequisite(s): MATH 40 .


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  • OP 108 Supply Chain Logistics

    3 unit(s)
    Focuses on the business application of the integrated functions of logistics within the supply chain, including: transportation, warehousing, materials handling, packaging, inventory control, customer service, and logistics information systems. The role of government will be examined, and costing and pricing practices within the supply chain will be studied. Students will discover how logistics and the supply chain play major roles interacting with production, marketing and finance within the firm, and extend to suppliers, customers and others outside the organization.


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  • OP 113 Import/Export Fundamentals

    3 unit(s)
    Emphasizes the practical aspects of import and export operations. Students will study the start-up and operation of an export department, the administration of international transactions, letters of credit and other forms of payment, collection methods and shipping procedures. Documentation, export regulations, import customs clearance and other government requirements will also be examined.


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  • OP 121 Production Planning and Inventory Control

    3 unit(s)
    Surveys the design, development, implementation and management of production planning systems, including master production scheduling, aggregate planning, material requirements planning, capacity and inventory planning and production activity control. Students will be exposed to contemporary approaches such as just-in-time, theory of constraints and the relationship of enterprise-level planning and control systems to the overall materials flow.


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  • OP 124 Business Process Improvement

    3 unit(s)
    Surveys the concepts and techniques used by manufacturing and service firms in improving their business processes. Students will learn how to design and implement process improvement programs employing such techniques and philosophies as total quality management (TQM), statistical quality control, business process reengineering (BPR), Kaizen, innovation, just-in-time systems, process audit and process flowcharting.


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  • OP 164 Purchasing and Materials Management

    3 unit(s)
    Reviews basic purchasing, including organizational policies and procedures, development of requirements and specifications, bid and proposal preparations, selection and evaluation of suppliers, quality assurance and inspection, negotiations, materials management and legal considerations. These concepts will be applied to commercial, industrial, and government contracts administration. Students will relate Federal Acquisition Regulations and the Uniform Commercial Code to the purchasing function. Students will also review the special problems encountered in global sourcing and negotiation practices in a world-wide setting.


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  • OP 197 Internship: Operations Management

    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive work experience in operations management. Students will be responsible for their own placements in internships approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course. A written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • OP 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Operations Management

    1-3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in operations management. Topics will be selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • OP 199 Directed Study in Operations Management

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed-study course per trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • OP 300 Operations and Supply Chain Management

    3 unit(s)
    Explores operations management and its role in the broader supply chain management (OPSCM) concept in producing and delivering the firm’s products and services with the emphasis on how OPSCM supports the firm’s core competences and contributes to the achievement of its strategic objectives. Investigates how OPSCM processes are integrated through systems management to achieve internal and external optimization. Examines product and process design for goods and services including strategic planning, structural resource capacity planning including location analysis, tactical planning for performance improvement, execution activities and control techniques. Introduces OPSCM advanced practices such as just-in-time, lean six sigma, demand driven, agile, mass customization, automation, and emerging technology. Project management methodology and application in OPSCM will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): MATH 40  or BUS 240 .


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  • OP 301 Sustainable Supply Chain Operations

    3 unit(s)
    Designed to develop advanced skills in sustainable global supply chain management (GSCM). Focuses on how to acquire resources, produce products and services, and deliver them to customers with minimal environmental impact, while assuring maximum customer satisfaction and healthy organizational profits. Students will learn about the significant opportunities that GSCM has for sustainable development and key factors that are influencing them. Included will be incorporating sustainability into both product and service design and sustainable best practices in the areas of energy conservation, recycling and reuse. Addresses four interrelated areas of the supply chain: 1) upstream activities of manufacturing product, 2) downstream activities involving the usage of the products until finally consumed, 3) within-the-organization relating to green design, green packaging and green production and 4) logistics involving just-in-time, fulfillment and quality management connections to environmental criteria. The combined impact of these functions is focused on creating customer, economic, employee and social value for the business. Corequisite(s): OP 321 


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  • OP 302 Business Process Improvement Methods and Analysis

    3 unit(s)
    This course will focus on business improvement analysis using methods such as: Lean, PDCA, DMAIC, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, process mapping, Theory of Constraints, strategic planning economics, forecasting, landed costing, and scheduling to improve any business operations. Advanced tools to improve productivity and reduce cost will be introduced such as: artificial intelligence (AI), Kaizen, value stream mapping, cause and effect analysis, SIPOC, brain storming, Pareto analysis, process improvement reports and more. Students will apply concepts and analysis in practical hands-on assignments to identify and solve problems using selected case studies and work problems. This course uses spreadsheets, statistics, models, and other leading problem solving techniques in interactive exchanges and exercises in a small-group format to gain an understanding of how project teams work in solving complex problems.


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  • OP 305 Supply Chain Management Technology and Information Systems

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces supply chain management as a key business process for successful enterprises, and the enablement provided by information systems and technology in its evolution. The requirements for advanced, demand driven supply chains that provide rapid order commitment and responsive replenishment will need process alignment and contemporary information technology such as automatic data collection, advanced planning systems and linked communications, in addition to automation technology such as robotics. This course will use case studies, real-world examples and projects to teach the applications of the advanced information systems and technology that are required to enable the supply chain management process of successful companies.


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  • OP 320 Strategic Sourcing

    3 unit(s)
    Examines purchasing management’s role in global supply chain management to accomplish the organization’s strategy for a competitive advantage. Included are defining the requirements for materials and services, spend analysis, selecting, evaluating and developing global suppliers, establishing the correct types of trust-based supplier relationships, utilizing technology effectively and making fact-based decisions. Teaches the integration of purchasing with the other activities in global supply chain management to create a systems approach from resources to consumption. Future issues of resource opportunities, transportation issues, government regulations, environmental obligations, contract management and fair labor practices will be covered. Corequisite(s): OP 321 


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  • OP 321 Supply Chain Planning and Control

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the components of global supply chain management (GSCM) and its role in modern product and service-based organizations using industry accepted models such as SCOR from the Supply Chain Council. Covers the determination of GSCM goals and objectives, strategy, macro process design, and level of competence required to accomplish the organization’s business strategy. Studies the determination and alternatives in the design of the technology, personnel, and infra-structure resource networks to enable supply chain competence. Develops materials and capacity plans. Establishes effective control of process execution in sourcing, production and logistics through performance evaluation. Promotes performance improvement through programs and best practices such as demand driven operations. GSCM focus areas are covered so students can select the correct elective courses in this program. This class must be taken first in the concentration.


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  • OP 323 Supply Chain Logistics Management

    3 unit(s)
    Studies the role of transportation and warehousing activities that impact the movement and storage of materials and services in the supply chain between suppliers, manufacturers and retailers. Students will examine the physical, economic, and functional characteristics of the major transportation modes as well as the increasing intermodal and global trends in logistics. Course includes the growing role of outsourcing to third party logistics providers. They will review the integration of transportation, warehousing, order processing, inventory control, materials handling, and customer service with the other components of the global supply chain.


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  • OP 329 Global Supply Chain Applications in Business

    3 unit(s)
    This course introduces applications and issues in supply chain management of international trade operations in sourcing, production, logistics, services, and customer service. These complex practices and procedures to support international trade management will be explored including import-export, risk management, regulations, transportation, foreign currency, information, and off shoring using current content, cases and real-world examples. Key analytical methods such as total landed costing and strategic profit modeling will be taught as tools for decision making. Each student will work on a personal term project involving the plan and design of the international supply chain to support a business, product or service offering of the student’s interest. Prerequisite(s): OP 321 .


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  • OP 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Operations and Supply Chain Management

    3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in operations management or supply chain management. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): will vary based on topic.


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  • OP 398 Internship: Supply Chain Management

    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experience in operations management. Students are responsible for their own placement in an internship approved by the department chair. A written internship proposal is required before consideration for this course, and a written report is required upon completion of the internship. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department chair or program director.


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  • OP 399 Directed Study

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides an opportunity for the advanced student with a specific project in mind to do reading in a focused area and to prepare a substantial paper under the direction of a faculty member. Only one directed-study course may be taken for credit toward a master’s degree. Prerequisite: completion of six graduate seminars in the advanced program and consent of the department. This course may be taken more than once for credit.


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Organizational Leadership & Human Skills Development
  

  • OLHS 110 Emotional and Social Intelligence at Work

    3 unit(s)
    This course develops the student’s understanding of the primary and secondary components of emotional and social intelligence and how they are applied in the workplace and in professional relationships within a variety of organizational contexts (including private, public, nonprofit, and military contexts). Students explore the origins of emotional and social intelligence, as well as the importance of exercising workplace emotional and social intelligence within and beyond organizational settings. Students identify their own levels of emotional and social intelligence and learn how they can further develop and apply this intelligence in a variety of business and non-business contexts. Specific applications are made to workplace relationships, communication, team collaboration, diversity, managing conflict, and leadership. Corequisite(s): ENGL 60 .


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  • OLHS 111 Engagement, Thriving, and Well-Being in Organizations

    3 unit(s)
    This course explores the importance of workplace engagement and how engagement is connected to and informs morale, the ability to thrive, and overall individual and team performance within a variety of organizational contexts (including private, public, nonprofit, and military contexts). Students identify the factors and conditions that are necessary to build and sustain engagement. The topics of applying strengths, making a contribution, professional development, autonomy and problem solving, recognition, and meaning and purpose in one’s work are explored. The significance of work and the workplace are also explored, as well as insights about the leadership and management practices that enhance and support engagement, thriving and the well-being of people in organizations. Prerequisite(s): OLHS 110 .


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  • OLHS 112 Building and Sustaining Team Cohesiveness

    3 unit(s)
    This course develops an understanding of the dynamics of team cohesiveness and relationships between team cohesiveness, performance and results. Students will apply methods and assessments evaluating team performance, research, and practitioner-based practices; these assessments focus on comprehending how critical phases of team development and management, including trust building, mastering conflict, building commitment, and peer-to-per accountability, contribute to achieving results. Students will also learn methods for creating a team environment that promotes and supports positive behaviors and strengthens the overall performance of the organization. Prerequisite(s): OLHS 110 . Corequisite(s): ENGL 60 .


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  • OLHS 113 Managing Conflict and Crucial Conversations

    3 unit(s)
    This course explores the how conflict can be framed, understood, addressed, and managed within organizational settings. This includes building a perspective of conflict as an opportunity to build clarity, understanding, and alignment between people, within teams, and organizations. Students will also learn how to conduct or hold crucial conversations in a situation characterized by conflict, misunderstanding, and mistrust. Students will explore approaches to conflict that are relational, organizational, and ideological. This will include understanding how conflict is viewed and experienced within people, different organizational cultures, and across cultural boundaries. Prerequisite(s): OLHS 110 . Corequisite(s): ENGL 60 .


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  • OLHS 114 Leading Effectively through People, Teams, and Organizations

    3 unit(s)
    This course explores the importance of leading others using influence and persuasion in a variety of settings and positions within organizations. Students will gain strategies, tools, and resources for how to influence others to move toward a common goal or shared objective. This course will examine selected leadership approaches as well as explore the importance of motivation, empowerment, credibility, building engagement, morale, and trust between leaders and followers and between and amongst followers. This course will provide an understanding of how to practice leading and leadership, in both formal and informal settings, that is based on the needs of those who are being lead and the needs of the larger team, department, organization, and community. Prerequisite(s): OLHS 110 .


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  • OLHS 115 Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations

    3 unit(s)
    This course explores the meaning of diversity and inclusion and how both impact people’s sense of meaning and belonging within organizational settings. This course examines how practices, behaviors and policies related to diversity and inclusion influence performance, and work to create values and norms within organizational cultures. Students will gain an understanding of how current issues of diversity and inclusion are experienced within communities and how organizations can leverage comprehensive diversity initiatives to build and sustain a competitive advantage. Special attention is directed toward understanding inclusivity and how it is experienced by members of various groups within communities. Diversity and inclusivity will be examined from a local, national and global perspective. Prerequisite(s): OLHS 110 . Corequisite(s): ENGL 60 .


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  • OLHS 116 Innovation and Creativity in Organizations

    3 unit(s)
    In this course, students will understand the value of innovation, creativity, and design thinking in organizations and how to approach their work and the work of the organization using their own creative potential to design innovative solutions to the challenges they face. Students will explore skills in problem solving, management, and critical thinking to learn new ways of perceiving and tackling challenges. Students will become familiar with the principals of design thinking and how to apply these principles into professional and personal situations and dilemmas within and beyond organizations.

    Today’s business ecosystems are heavily influenced by innovative and nimble organizations. The stereotypical picture of innovation in the modern economy is that of the small, startup company ready to jump at new opportunities; however, established companies can also provide a breeding ground for disruptive innovations while also providing a critical infrastructure to help new ideas grow and thrive. This course will develop the skills to nurture entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and creativity in any organizational environment. By completing the course, students will gain the ability to recognize when an organization can benefit from these skills and will teach students how to use them to create the innovations needed for an organization to succeed. Prerequisite(s): OLHS 110 .


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  • OLHS 117 Adaptability and Agility in a Disruptive World

    3 unit(s)
    This course explores how change, as experienced through volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, impacts employees, organizations, and the global community. Special focus will be on the impact of rapid and unpredictable change and the importance of building adaptive capacity to more effectively navigate that change within and beyond organizations. Students will understand how to approach complexity and how to be receptive and open to new, unpredictable, and evolving outcomes and connections that can impact organizations and those who work within them. Prerequisite(s): OLHS 110 .


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  • OLHS 118 Leadership and Transformation Through Relationships and Communities

    3 unit(s)
    This course focuses on the role and responsibility of leaders as servants to strengthen and empower people, organizations, and communities. Whether formal or informal leaders, the servant leader leads and influences in ways that encourages others to bring themselves holistically to their respective work responsibilities as well as into their communities. This course will define how the primary work of the servant leader is to equip others so that they themselves are able to engage in servant leadership wherever they find themselves within or beyond the organization.  As the capstone course for the OLHS degree, this course emphasizes that the role of any leader at any level in any organization is to model a servant leadership approach that advances organizational performance while it also addresses the importance of the servant leader’s connections to their communities in ways that heal, restore, and empower communities. Prerequisite(s): OLHS 110 . Corequisite(s): ENGL 60 .


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Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 50 Professional and Personal Ethics

    3 unit(s)
    How should one solve serious ethical problems in professional life? How should one make sense of the problem? Are there rules that can be followed? Should simply obey the law? Are there any ‘right’ answers at all? Should one follow one’s conscience? Or, is it just a matter of opinion what one should do? This course will study how to approach answering questions like these. We will study how to reason about and how to attempt to resolve moral problems in professional life and personal life. Specific attention will be paid to: 1.Conceptual tools and theories for identifying, framing and analyzing moral problems. 2.Different ways of thinking about our professional lives, our goals and ourselves. 3.Methods and principles that will help us address moral problems in business case studies related to whistle-blowing, conflict of interest and finance.


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  • PHIL 60 Introduction to Philosophy

    4 unit(s)
    This course is a topical and historical introduction to the discipline and practice of philosophy. Through analysis of texts, discussion, participation, and lecture, the student will gain an understanding of philosophy both as a unique discipline that investigates some of the most profound questions about ourselves and the world, and as a practice that illuminates our scientific, social, and individual existences. This course may not be audited. This course is offered only for students enrolled in GGU Degrees+ programs, in partnership with Outlier.org.


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  • PHIL 198A-ZZ Special Topics in Philosophy

    1-3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in philosophy. Topics will be selected by the department coordinator. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • PHIL 199 Directed Study in Philosophy

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed-study course per trimester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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Project Management
  

  • PM 50 Fundamentals of Project Management

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces project management principles, best practices and techniques, providing an overview of the project life cycle from start to finish. Covered topics include the role of projects and the project manager within organizations, managing conflict and negotiation, planning, risk management, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, monitoring and controlling activities, project auditing and project closure. Formerly: PM 180.


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  • PM 60 Google Project Management

    4 unit(s)
    This course culminates in achievement of a Google Project Management Professional Certificate. In this course, students will learn how to manage projects both traditionally and through Agile methods. The course broadly covers project management subjects and processes including planning, schedule and budget creation, risk assessment and management, project documentation, procurement, process improvement and problem solving, people management and strategic communication, and utilization of project management software, tools, and templates. Students will also focus on Agile project management, with a particular emphasis on Scrum: implementing events, building artifacts, and understanding roles.

    This course is offered in partnership with Outlier.org and is available to all undergraduate students. In addition to earning academic credit, students may receive a professional certificate from Coursera.


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  • PM 340 Introduction to Project Management

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces the principles and techniques of directing and controlling resources for a fixed-term project established for the accomplishment of specific goals and objectives, including issues pertaining to engineering, construction and large-systems development projects. Covers the manager’s responsibility, use of systems analysis, scheduling and control of project operations, planning, executing, budgeting and staffing; and the manager’s role in leadership, motivation, communication, conflict resolution and time management. Class material will be integrated with the information in the PMI®’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®).


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  • PM 342 Agile Management for Project Managers

    3 unit(s)
    Managers in today’s complex, rapidly changing business environment must be able to effectively respond to change, learn consistently, make connections and understand context. This course uses presentation, interactive exercises and small-group work to explore Agile concepts, principles, roles and responsibilities, and practices. Students will get hands-on experience with Agile management tools and techniques, and gain an understanding of how Agile teams and projects work.


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  • PM 343 Advanced Project Planning, Finance, and Control

    3 unit(s)
    Presents an in-depth treatment of critical aspects of planning and control in modern project management. The locus of projects within the overall context of good business practice is emphasized, as well as the role of business analysis and the relevance of business needs. Project-planning issues addressed include project life cycles, constraints, the work breakdown structure, project plan and charter, project estimating, project budgeting and financial control issues and earned value analysis. The latest techniques in project risk management are explored through assessing and controlling of the risk variables with emphasis on project procurement management, solicitation and contracting issues. Project quality management is treated in depth, to include contemporary concepts, tools and techniques. Applications using computer-based software and case studies are drawn from various industries to illustrate the analytical, planning and control activities common to project management. Prerequisite(s): PM 340 .


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  • PM 344 Business Transformation Through Program Management

    3 unit(s)
    Program management is how companies and organizations globally drive transformation and change through projects. This class presents an in-depth treatment on how companies and organizations turn goals and objectives into business results through project portfolios and programs. It also introduces the student to many high-level concepts covered in greater detail in other project management courses.


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  • PM 346 The Practice of Project Management

    3 unit(s)
    Bringing together the skills and knowledge developed in the other core courses, this capstone course for the MS PM degree integrates significant project-management concepts and tools, ranging from the roles of project managers and team members, software tool analysis, project initiation components, advanced project planning and execution, as well as project monitoring and closing. Agile concepts and practices are integrated into the course. Additionally, critical skills such as negotiation, problem solving, scheduling, risk analysis and earned value are addressed. The course will have a focus on practical applications, supported by outside readings including academic research, case studies and PMI’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK®) and the Agile Practice Guide. Students undertake a course-long research project based on real-world project-management cases. Course is to be taken in the final semester of project management coursework. Prerequisite(s): PM 340 , PM 342 , PM 343 , PM 344 , and PM 348 . 


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  • PM 348 Project Risk Management

    3 unit(s)
    Explores and elaborates the role of risk analysis and proactive risk management within a modern enterprise project environment. Acknowledging that risk is an inherent feature of any project, processes and tools are reviewed which enable project teams to identify, plan, manage and control project risks related to the triple constraint, as well as treatment options for risks beyond the project manager’s oversight. Methodology presented is consistent with the risk management processes in PMI®’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), with which comparisons are drawn to risk management strategies used in actual projects, both successful and unsuccessful in outcome. This class builds on a student’s basic project management knowledge to provide a more comprehensive and thorough approach with which to successfully address risks inherent in today’s cost-sensitive yet demanding project settings. Prerequisite(s): PM 340 .


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  • PM 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Project Management

    3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in project management. Topics are compiled and selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): will vary based on topic.


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  • PM 398 Internship: Project Management

    3 unit(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to receive graduate-level work experience in project management for academic credit. Students are responsible for their own placement in an internship approved by the program director. Course is to be taken in the final semester of project management coursework. This course may be taken more than once for credit. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): PM 340 , PM 342 , PM 343 , PM 344 , PM 348 . 


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Psychology
  

  • PSYCH 10 Introduction to Psychology

    3 unit(s)
    This course provides a basic introduction to the field of human psychology. Students will explore systems theory as it applies to individuals, families, and organizations; basic methods of psychological research; motivation; learning and memory; sensation and perception; basic topics in neuroscience; and social psychology. Students will learn how to use research-validated tools to create more effective and satisfying relationships, in both personal and professional settings. The course also covers how psychology can elaborate and deepen the understanding of cultural diversity, human biology, and lifespan development. The class concludes by applying psychological principles to career goals.


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  • PSYCH 60 Introduction to Psychology

    4 unit(s)
    This is a survey course introducing major topics in psychology. Topics covered include research and methods; culture; the brain; neurobiology; sensation and perception; learning; memory; thinking; intelligence; language; emotion and motivation; social psychology; developmental psychology; consciousness; personality; abnormal psychology and treatments; and happiness and well-being; as well as special topics in moral psychology, humor, and criminal psychology. This course may not be audited. This course is offered only for students enrolled in GGU Degrees+ programs, in partnership with Outlier.org.


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  • PSYCH 102 Lifespan Development: Theories and Applications

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the psychological, therapeutic and health implications that developmental issues have on individuals, couples and family relationships, and the biological, social, cognitive and psychological aspects of aging. Cultural understandings of human development will be covered along with the impact of financial and social stress on human development. Therapeutic implications including long-term care, end-of-life and grief issues will be covered. Corequisite(s): PSYCH 10 .


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  • PSYCH 108 Research Design and Experimental Methods

    3 unit(s)
    Basic course in experimental psychology, including: research design and inferential statistics; introduction to scientific procedures and methods in psychology; and participation in research, data analysis, and report writing.


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  • PSYCH 113 Psychology and Technology

    3 unit(s)
    This course studies a wide range of subjects which focus on the relationship between people and technology, including how technology influences people, and how people might use technology to live more effectively and skillfully. In addition, this course addresses the problematic use and impact of digital technologies across the lifespan, as well as the psychological implications of cyberspace and emerging technologies. Corequisite(s): PSYCH 10  and ENGL 60 .


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  • PSYCH 115 Introduction to Biopsychology

    3 unit(s)
    An introduction to the role of the nervous system in psychological processes, including the basis of nerve conduction, the role of neurotransmitters, and basic neuroanatomy. The course also addresses the neurophysiology underlying sensory processes, motivation, emotion, sleep and dreaming, language, learning and memory, addiction, and mental disorders. It also explores human cognition, including the evolution of mind, as well as sensation, perception, learning and memory. Language, concept formation, and decision-making will also be addressed. Corequisite(s): PSYCH 10 , ENGL 60 , and MATH 40 .


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  • PSYCH 120 Principles and Methods of Counseling

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the specialized communication skills used in the practice of counseling. Students will study basic counseling skills, interventions and the use of the psychological interview as an assessment tool. Corequisite(s): PSYCH 10 .


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  • PSYCH 121 Abnormal Psychology

    3 unit(s)
    This course examines the origins, symptoms, and treatments of behavioral and personality disturbances from childhood through senescence in the context and application of the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). This course covers a broad survey of mental health problems including: anxiety disorders, depression, addictive disorders, psychosis, eating disorders, and personality disorders. Students will develop critical thinking skills as applied to theories, assessment, and treatments relevant for each disorder. Students will also be encouraged to consider the role of stigma in mental illness. Corequisite(s): PSYCH 10  


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  • PSYCH 125 Psychology of Death, Dying, and Bereavement

    3 unit(s)
    This course presents a framework and process for exploring aging at the end-of-life, and includes dying, death and bereavement. In addition, this course investigates the psychological problem of death anxiety, as well as various parts of the aging process at the end-of-life, including psychological, physiological and sociological aspects. Coping with loss, change, grief and mourning are also addressed. Corequisite(s): PSYCH 10  and ENGL 60 .


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  • PSYCH 143 Psychology of Leadership

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the psychology of leadership as viewed through leadership identity, theory, self-awareness, and practice. The role of leadership theories is explored along with the importance of the role of personality and behavioral type in leadership. The topics of leadership and emotional intelligence are examined as well as the interactions between the leader and followers and how leaders, influence, motivate and engage human beings. The course concludes with an examination of the role of leadership in cultivating teleology and purpose within and beyond organizations.


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  • PSYCH 190 Strands of a System: Psychology Capstone

    3 unit(s)
    Using a portfolio design which encompasses all the of the signature assignments the student has created in the major courses as a basis, the lead instructor works closely with the student to learn about his/her future goals, and how best to achieve them. The faculty then mentors the student in the direction of the chosen post-graduation destination, whether that be going on to graduate school, or finding work. There will be a final, summative project in the capstone, one which must demonstrate broad integrated learning, as well as an applied ethical lens to some aspect of psychology that spoke to the student. The final project then will be the crowning achievement to burgeoning portfolio. Alumni, outside mentors, adjunct faculty, and leaders from within the counseling community, in conjunction with the lead faculty member, can collaborate to help student placements in real-world occupational settings as well.


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  • PSYCH 197 Internship: Psychology

    3 unit(s)
    Provides supervised work experience in psychology. Job and learning objectives are developed in conjunction with the department chair. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • PSYCH 198A-ZZ Special Topics In Psychology

    3 unit(s)
    Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in psychology. Topics will be selected by the department chair. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.


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  • PSYCH 199 Directed Study in Psychology

    1-3 unit(s)
    Individual study of a selected topic under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed-study course per semester. This course may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of the department.


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  • PSYCH 302 Lifespan Development: Theories and Applications for Therapists

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the psychological, therapeutic and health implications developmental issues have on individuals, couples and family relationships; and the biological, social, cognitive and psychological aspects of aging. Cultural understandings of human development will be covered along with the impact of financial and social stress on human development. Therapeutic implications including long-term care, end of life and grief issues will be covered.


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  • PSYCH 304 Cross-Cultural Aspects of Psychology

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the effects of culture and ethnicity on psychology and behavior. Students will examine the cultural traits and values of various cultural groups in the United States. Implications for work and organizational environments and for counseling will be explored.


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  • PSYCH 306 Group Models of Counseling

    3 unit(s)
    Provides an overview of group psychotherapy. In this course, students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in and lead therapy groups. Content includes a survey of group-counseling theories, techniques, and research; discussion of professional, ethical, and clinical issues in group practice; review of the developmental stages of groups; and practice as group members and as leader. Experiential practice is incorporated throughout.


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  • PSYCH 308 Applied Psychological Research

    3 unit(s)
    This course is designed to help students think critically about practical questions related to human behavior and thought processes. The course will introduce students to an array of methodological tools psychologists use in their research – from the basics of scientific inquiry, ethical conduct, and controlled observation to co-relational, experimental, and applied approaches to research. Throughout, students will learn research methods within the context of classic and contemporary studies from diverse areas of psychology.


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  • PSYCH 320 Therapeutic Communication and Counseling Skills

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the specialized communication skills used in the practice of counseling. Students will study basic counseling skills, interventions and the use of the psychological interview as an assessment tool.


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  • PSYCH 321 Psychopathology

    3 unit(s)
    Explores the paradigms of mental and emotional dysfunction. Emphasizes the clinical techniques and professional practices used in the evaluation of individual psychological disturbance. Case studies will be used to examine different disorders and to learn how to use the DSM-5.


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  • PSYCH 322 Psychological Assessment

    3 unit(s)
    Surveys the theoretical and conceptual foundations of psychological assessment. Students will learn to select and administer assessment tools and to interpret their findings. Contains six hours of content related to suicide risk assessment and intervention.


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  • PSYCH 323 Psychodynamic Models of Counseling

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the major traditional and contemporary psychodynamic models of counseling and psychotherapy. These are concerned with the conscious, subconscious, unconscious and subjective constructions of life experiences. Students will learn how to work with individuals using these models, paying attention to the models’ principles of change and techniques, and their underlying theoretical rationale. Students will also learn to develop clinical case formulations and treatment plans, consider neurological factors that are relevant to counseling practice and outcomes, and modify case formulations and therapeutic interventions in order to consider clients’ cultural and social identities.


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  • PSYCH 324 Child/Adolescent Psychology, Assessment and Treatment

    3 unit(s)
    Examines the issues related to child and adolescent therapy, including assessment. Applies the principles by which a child develops the ability to think, speak, perceive and act and the moral, intellectual and cognitive changes experienced in adolescence to the therapeutic process. Students will learn the different assessment methodologies and therapies used in working with young people.


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