| ACT 300 | Principles of Accounting and Analytics | 1. Apply the accounting equation to prepare basic financial statements used in evaluating organizational performance in service and merchandising companies.
2. Analyze the steps of the accounting cycle to determine the effect of operating transactions on the balance sheet and the income statement using business intelligence (BI).
3. Demonstrate understanding of concepts and practices involved in accrual accounting.
4. Examine internal controls principles and ethical considerations in accounting for cash under GAAP.
5. Evaluate operating transactions and accounting issues related to inventories, receivables, long-term assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity under GAAP. | (General)
Financial Accounting
(Technical)
Financial Statements
Analytical Skills
Accruals
Internal Controls
Accounting |
| ACT 301 | Financial Accounting | 1. Describe the primary forms of business organizations and how accounting information can create value for management to make better business decisions.
2. Analyze the content and purpose of each financial statement in an annual report.
3. Define assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity and their effects on the accounting equation.
4. Compute ratios to analyze a company’s profitability, liquidity, and solvency using financial statements.
5. Evaluate internal controls of cash to deter fraud and safeguard company assets.
6. Compile data using artificial intelligence and analytics in reporting information for decision making. | (General)
Financial Accounting
(Technical)
Organizational Skills
Financial Analysis
Accounting
Analytical Skills
Internal Controls
Financial Data |
| CMG 300 | Fundamentals of Construction Management | 1. Define the roles of the different participants in construction projects and identify the key activities during various stages of a construction project.
2. Compare and assess construction delivery systems and contract types.
3. Read bidding documents and perform bid tabulation.
4. Prepare job site administration and submittals, such as RFIs, purchase orders, schedule of value, change order requests, and payment applications.
5. Assess strategies for effective planning and control of construction projects.
6. Evaluate ways to assess labor and equipment productivity.
7. Identify and evaluate health and safety risks on construction sites. | (General)
Project Management
Operations
Construction Management
(Technical)
Quality Control
Subcontracting
Budgeting
Project Documentation
Health and Safety |
| CMG 465 | Sustainable Development | 1. Learn the concept of sustainable development and the principles of sustainability.
2. Understand the policies, standards, technologies, methodologies, and best practices that provide sustainability solution.
3. Define sustainability criteria and measures to evaluate alternatives in decision-making process.
4. Learn how demands can be met while preserving natural resources and ecosystems.
5. Learn to design sustainable solutions, such as those used in the area of sustainable construction.
6. Develop analytical and problem-solving skill-sets to support sustainable development.
7. Learn to perform professional work in such a way that suitability factors will be considered. | (General)
Sustainability
Sustainable-Development Principles
(Technical)
Waste Minimization
Data Collection
Continuous Improvement Process
Project Management |
| COM 200 | Effective Oral Communication | 1. Practice and utilize the speech making process, in addition to demonstrating confidence in delivering speeches and managing speech anxiety and apprehension.
2. Employ effective listening skills and provide supportive feedback to others.
3. Analyze the diverse characteristics and interests of audiences and design speeches accordingly.
4. Demonstrate effective vocal technique and nonverbal behavior when delivering speeches.
5. Develop, organize, and deliver a variety of speeches and create effective and engaging visuals to enhance speeches.
6. Utilize appropriate support and cite credible sources correctly to enhance credibility in public speaking. | (General)
Verbal Communication
Coaching
(Technical)
Customer Service
Presentations
Writing |
| COM 303 | Professional Communication | 11. Demonstrate college competence in the mechanics of language: spelling, punctuation, verb agreement, pronoun reference, and sentence patterns.
2. Develop a strategy and communicate persuasively to reach a target audience.
3. Analyze plans to use digital and social media tools for representing an organization to the public.
4. Evaluate resources and conduct appropriate research for various topics.
5. Apply rules of discipline-specific formatting to business communication, research practices, and various forms of writing. | (General)
Written communication
Verbal communication
Research
(Technical)
Persuasive communication
Discipline-specific communication
Strategic communication |
| COM 310 | Interpersonal Communication | 1. Define the interpersonal communication process and analyze the role of power and perception.
2. Evaluate and apply appropriate self-disclosure and emotional intelligence in interpersonal relationships, intercultural interactions, and organizational settings.
3. Compare and contrast verbal and nonverbal communication in relationships.
4. Explore effective listening and response strategies.
5. Investigate the role of intra- and interpersonal communication in conflict situations and develop approaches for conflict management.
6. Study cultural influences on interpersonal communication and develop approaches to overcome barriers to communication.
7. Examine the role of technology in mediated communication efforts. | (General)
Communication
Active Listening
Nonverbal communication
(Technical)
Advocacy
Customer Relationship Management
Leadership |
| COM 312 | Public Relations Techniques | 1. Determine proper writing styles with sensitivity to the requirements of different situations, media, and publications.
2. Demonstrate competence in writing mechanics and grammar, headlines, labels, and structure and the ability to express information clearly to the audience.
3. Develop understanding of what is news and the nuances of how it is defined by a wide variety of media: general news publications and broadcast outlets, specialized trade publications, websites, blogs, and internal communications.
4. Employ persuasive writing techniques and knowledge of when to apply them in PR contexts. | (General)
Communication
Writing
Critical Thinking
Editing
(Technical)
Social Media
Relationship Management
Reputation Management
Product Marketing
Marketing
Employee Communications |
| COM 315 | Intercultural Communication | 1. Define intercultural communication.
2. Discover the importance of the roles of context and power in intercultural communication.
3. Examine ways to be more sensitive to the complexity of intercultural interactions and the influences of culture on communication.
4. Recognize the influence of one’s own cultural groups on intercultural interactions.
5. Develop self-reflective, flexible, and open communication skills in intercultural communication interactions.
6. Differentiate among the various theories and models of effective intercultural communication.
7. Discuss effective intercultural communication skills that assist intercultural relationships in managing conflict and resolving problems. | (General)
Communication
Strategic Leadership
(Technical)
Collaboration
Management
Mentorship |
| COM 321 | Campaign and Event Planning | 1. Understand the unique aspects of social and entertainment event planning including weddings, community events, large and small scale concerts, and other potential media events.
2. Understand the unique aspects of political event planning including campaigns, campaign events, theoretical approaches to speech writing, working with security, messaging through visual communication, and other potential political events.
3. Demonstrate the basic aspects of event technical production-i.e. stage management, lighting, sound, staging, schedules, production advances, dealing with production crews, and other related concepts.
4. Apply methods of communication, organization, and leadership which will help professionals in event planning and management.
5. Evaluate the basic overall methods for planning, management, and executing an event from beginning. | (General)
Event Strategy
Administrative Support
(Technical)
Relationship Management
Project Implementation
Business Objectives
Rapport-Building |
| CRJ 300 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 1. Describe the main components of the American criminal justice systems.
2. Apply ethical principles to the administration of justice.
3. Discuss how research methods are used to explore issues in criminal justice.
4. Discuss societal diversity in our justice system
5. Compare the major sources of crime statistics and note their strengths and weaknesses
6. Describe career options in criminal justice, including the pursuit of graduate studies.
7. Determine the current global trends in criminal justice. | (General)
Criminal Justice
(Technical)
Law Enforcement
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Research
Customer Service
Data Analysis
Planning
International Laws |
| CRJ 310 | Law Enforcement and American Policing | 1. Discuss the history of American policing.
2. Analyze the various tasks in policing.
3. Evaluate the challenges in policing.
4. Analyze legal, ethical, and public accountability in policing.
5. Describe police organizations and administration.
6. Assess best practices in policing.
7. Describe the recruitment, training, and socialization process for police officers. | (General)
Law Enforcement
(Technical)
Law Enforcement Practices
Law Enforcement Operations
Law Enforcement
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Supervision
Law Enforcement
Coordinating |
| CRJ 315 | Corrections | 1. Analyze the current and emerging correctional programs in the American criminal justice system.
2. Describe the various philosophies of punishment.
3. Assess social policy implications resulting from punishment.
4. Evaluate the special needs of specific clients in the corrections system.
5. Discuss the history of punishment and corrections.
6. Determine the differences between American and international approaches to corrections. | (General)
Criminal Corrections
(Technical)
Criminal Justice
Research
Social Work
Psychology
Criminal Justice
International Laws |
| CRJ 320 | Juvenile Justice | 1. Distinguish the important differences between the adult and juvenile justice systems.
2. Identify the major U.S. Supreme Court cases that have shaped critical issues and practices in the juvenile justice system.
3. Understand the basic procedures and important aspects associated with the adjudication of the juvenile court and intake via policing with processes of juvenile justice.
4. Recognize the goals and processes of Diversion and Community Corrections, including Juvenile Probation and Parole.
5. Compare and contrast the various theories of juvenile justice.
6. Examine restorative justice and its application within the juvenile justice system.
7. Critique the issues of illegal drugs and juvenile youth gangs. | (General)
Juvenile Justice Practices
(Technical)
Psychology
Criminal Justice
Rehabilitation
Punishment
Social Work
Psychology
Crime Prevention |
| CRJ 335 | Laws of Evidence | 1. Describe the various types of evidence and the Federal Rules of Evidence.
2. Analyze the historical development of the laws of evidence.
3. Evaluate the difference between the burden of proof and burden of persuasion on the prosecution and defense in a criminal trial.
4. Discuss significant rules of evidence including hearsay and the exclusionary rule.
5. Apply the law of privileges including commonly invoked evidentiary privileges.
6. Describe significant topics regarding witness testimony. | (General)
Law Enforcement Operations
(Technical)
Criminal Law
Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement Practices
Evidence Preservation
Legal Hearings
Persuasive Communication |
| CRJ 336 | Criminal Investigation | 1. Assess the importance of criminal investigative procedures.
2. Describe investigative techniques and tools applied in criminal investigations.
3. Apply legal requirements for activities in criminal investigation.
4. Evaluate steps and procedures used in crime scene investigations.
5. Discuss various categories of criminal investigation and understand the differences in criminal investigative processes.
6. Assess the challenges of investigations. | (General)
Analytical Skills
(Technical)
Investigative Analysis
Technical Skills
Evidence Collection, Preservation, and Presentation
Cybercrime
Profiling
Financial Crime |
| CRJ 420 | Criminal Justice and the Constitution | 1. Discuss the history and purpose of the United States Constitution as it relates to criminal defendants.
2. Describe the functions of the United States Supreme Court.
3. Evaluate how the Constitution relates to criminal justice, including limitations imposed on the criminal justice system.
4. Describe the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
5. Discuss the right to privacy, the Exclusionary Rule and electronic surveillance.
6. Analyze the balance between due process and crime control. | (General)
Management Criminal Law
(Technical)
Law Enforcement Practices
Interrogations
Evidence Preservation |
| CRJ 425 | Criminal Law | 1. Discuss the purpose and limitations of criminal law.
2. Evaluate the various levels of criminal culpability.
3. Analyze the different types of criminal offenses.
4. Assess the elements of various criminal offenses.
5. Describe the justifications of criminal behavior.
6. Evaluate the excuses for criminal behavior. | (General)
Law and Legal Practice
(Technical)
Criminal Law
Law Enforcement Operations
Legal Hearings
Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice
Self Defense |
| CSC 200 | Computer Science Fundamentals | 1. Explain algorithm strategies and analysis techniques.
2. Apply fundamental data structures, and computational theories and complexities.
3. Identify computer systems’ functional components.
4. Discuss how to harness parallelism to sustain system performance.
5. Apply programming concepts related to algorithm construction and design.
6. Explain foundational concepts of information security as they relate to balancing key security properties: confidentiality, integrity and availability.
7. Describe how information is captured, stored, transformed, and represented so humans can gain access and make decisions with that data and information | (General)
Cybersecurity
Business Analysis
(Technical)
Fundamentals of Data Structures and Algorithms
Data science |
| CSC 205 | Logic and Design | 1. Identify information management methods and techniques that are appropriate to solve a given fundamental programming problem.
2. Explain the relationship between drivers in an operating system and basic programming.
3. Discuss the principles that influence programming language features.
4. Analyze fundamental software development concepts that affect software development methods and tools.
5. Explain how software engineers use methods, processes, techniques, and measurements to effectively build software systems that satisfy the requirements of stakeholders. | (General)
Cybersecurity
Business Analysis
(Technical)
Logic and Design Practices
Introductory Programming Concepts
Management Information Systems |
| EMG 300 | Foundations of Emergency Management | 1. Analyze critical assets, hazards, vulnerabilities, risks and consequences.
2. Interpret the principles of comprehensive, community-based, integrated and all-hazards emergency management.
3. Apply the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to real-world critical incidents.
4. Identify resources and personnel available to prepare for, mitigate against, respond to and recover from disasters, with particular emphasis on public-private partnerships.
5. Analyze coordination and communication among federal, state, and local decision makers. | (General)
Critical Thinking
Teamwork
Coordinating
Operations
(Technical)
Customer Service
Integrated Care
Law Enforcement Operations |
| EMG 325 | Hazard Mitigation | 1. Describe environmental, health-related, technologic, and human-induced hazards.
2. Evaluate the relationship between hazard mitigation, sustainability, and disaster resilience.
3. Examine the cost, benefit, value, and effectiveness of mitigation projects.
4. Assess the rationale for mitigation planning and develop integrated disaster mitigation plans.
5. Implement a disaster mitigation planning process. | (General)
Problem-Solving
Prioritizing
Communication
Customer Service
(Technical)
Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA)
Hazard Mitigation |
| FIN 300 | Principles of Finance for the Private Sector | 1. Demonstrate an understanding of financial statements and ratio analysis.
2. Describe managerial aspects of financial decision making to maximize shareholder’s wealth and analyze ethical issues faced by corporations.
3. Apply the concepts of the time value of money and its implication for making financial decisions.
4. Analyze the process for best sources and uses of organizational funds.
5. Evaluate investment alternatives for capital expenditures and understand the concept of the cost of capital and how the cost of capital is used to evaluate capital expenditures.
6. Understand challenges faced by multinational corporations due to differences in foreign culture, standards, political environment, and other factors.
7. Analyze valuation of financial securities (corporate bond, preferred stock, and common stock) and understand the basic types of dividend policies. | (General)
Management
Customer Service
Financial Services
Analytical Skills
(Technical)
Certified Financial Planner
Accounting
Business Development |
| FIN 320 | Introduction to Insurance and Investment Planning | 1. Recommend appropriate personal, property, and health insurance options.
2. Compare and contrast types of annuities.
3. Describe the principles of investing.
4. Analyze equity investments.
5. Describe the fundamentals of derivatives, fixed income securities, and fixed income strategies.
6. Plan appropriate education savings and financing options based on education goals.
7. Effectively communicate insurance and investment options. | (General)
Finance
Investment
Insurance
(Technical)
Financial Planning
Investments
Securities
Financial Statements
Problem-solving |
| FIN 350 | Principles of Finance for the Public Sector | 1. Develop a basic understanding of economic theories around public finance; understand and apply the concepts that form the basis of a mixed economy.
2. Define the characteristics of public goods and explain the difference between pure public goods and pure private goods; determine how economic policies help define the role of public goods and services; analyze the free-rider problem.
3. Understand and implement cost-benefit analysis for government expenditures; understand various policies on government assistance to the poor and their implications.
4. Understand the Social Security system and analyze its economic base and implications; explain Medicare and alternative government policies for controlling health care costs and coverage; describe the market for health care in the U.S.
5. Understand the impact of taxes on markets and examine alternative ways of financing government expenditures.
6. Describe the issues involved in measuring federal budget deficit, surplus, and debt; analyze the budget balance impact on interest rates, national saving, and economic growth.
7. Describe the general issues involved in taxation of business income and how corporate income would be treated under a comprehensive income tax; understand the complexity of the personal income tax in the U.S. and explain how economic theories are applied to evaluate the current tax structure and reform proposals.
8. Define the issues relating to the supply of public goods in a multilevel system; understand how elasticity of local tax bases acts as a constraint on state and local government tax policy. | (General)
Management
Problem-Solving
Economics
(Technical)
Public Finance
Securities (Finance)
Data Analysis
Business Process |
| FIN 400 | Analyzing Financial Statements | 1. Identify the underlying framework of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
2. Describe the interrelationship of the four principle financial statements and how they are derived from the recording of business transactions.
3. Explain the components of the income statement.
4. Describe the components of the balance sheet and the statement of stockholders’ equity.
5. Discuss the components of cash flow statements.
6. Prepare a simplified version of the four principle financial statements from an adjusted trial balance.
7. Perform basic financial statement analysis including profitability, liquidity, and solvency ratios.
8. Perform expanded financial statement analysis for forecasting and management decision making. | (General)
Finance
Accounting
Business Administration
(Technical)
Corporate Finance
Financial Statements
GAAP
Financial Statement Analysis
Problem-Solving |
| HCM 301 | Accounting and Finance for Healthcare Majors | 1. Summarize healthcare finance accounting terms, methods and payor sources.
2. Determine accounting principles and ethical standards of conduct.
3. Identify various financial statements and reporting standards.
4. Explain revenue cycle management of a healthcare organization.
5. Summarize the relationship of reimbursement and claims processing.
6. Examine areas of financial fraud and abuse.
7. Examine the impact of government incentive programs. | (General)
Finance
Accounting
Research
Revenue Cycle
Billing
Auditing
(Technical)
Operations
Business Administration |
| HCM 310 | Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System | 1. Evaluate how the political influence in the U.S. healthcare system impacts healthcare delivery to communities.
2. Compare the U.S. healthcare system to other nations’ healthcare systems.
3. Assess the differences between non-profit and for-profit healthcare organizations.
4. Analyze the various influences of finance, quality, regulation, technology, workforce, and consumer health status on the U.S. healthcare system. | (General)
Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Research
(Technical)
Regulation and Legal Requirements |
| HCM 320 | Introduction to Health Policy | 1. Evaluate the impact of political, economic, and social policy making on healthcare delivery.
2. Predict the economic impact of policy reformation on the healthcare industry.
3. Compare former healthcare policy to current policy making standards impacting institutions.
4. Describe the moral and ethical implications of healthcare policy upon institutions, patients, and medical professionals.
5. Explain the policymaking process and how it impacts pharmaceuticals, political stakeholders, and healthcare marketing.
6. Summarize the foundation of policy making, historical implications of healthcare legislation on policy development, and the financial impact of current reform on healthcare institutions. | (General)
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Management
(Technical)
Healthcare Economics
Healthcare Operations
Healthcare Analysis
Healthcare Strategy |
| HCM 370 | Quality and Risk Management in Healthcare | 1. Explain the major principles and importance of applying quality and risk management principles in healthcare environments.
2. Assess system characteristics that influence organizational performance and contribute to dynamic complexity in healthcare organizations.
3. Contrast managerial approaches used for systematic quality improvement and risk reduction in complex healthcare systems.
4. Identify key governmental regulations relative to patient care, risk management, and quality improvement.
5. Determine the duties of risk management in ensuring organizational compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
6. Evaluate techniques for managing, controlling, and financing risk reduction and quality improvement techniques in healthcare organizations. | (General)
Critical Thinking
Quality Improvement
Project Management
(Technical)
Process Improvement and Optimization
Law, Regulations, and Compliance
Research and Performance Improvement |
| HCM 375 | The Economics of Healthcare | 1. Evaluate the role, value, and applications of the economic theories, principles, and tools required to address complex issues in the U.S. healthcare delivery system.
2. Compare the impact of government economic policies on healthcare and Medicare.
3. Analyze the impact of complex economic principles such as economic evaluation of health services and financing of healthcare, public health insurance, reform, regulation, and antitrust policy in healthcare.
4. Explain how the competitive markets, labor markets, and health insurance impact the healthcare delivery system.
5. Measure evolving trends, forces, and issues in healthcare and future economic challenges in the national and global healthcare markets. | (General)
Critical Thinking
Analysis
Quality and Safety
(Technical)
Healthcare Economics
Healthcare Operations
Healthcare Strategic Management |
| HCM 400 | Managed Care and Health Insurance | 1. Examine quality assessment and accountability in health care.
2. Summarize the historical context of the managed healthcare delivery system through present day.
3. Compare the U.S. managed healthcare system with the healthcare systems of other international developed nations.
4. Explain the medical insurance system that includes Medicare, Medicaid, and healthcare-based institutional insurances.
5. Summarize the factors that contributed to the development of health insurance and managed care in the U.S. | (General)
Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Research
(Technical)
Medicare/Medicaid
Managed Care |
| HCM 410 | Healthcare Operations Management | 1. Explain the importance of budgeting and financial performance within healthcare operations management.
2. Evaluate how management and leadership practices in the U.S. healthcare setting are being used.
3. Compare various operations management models and their functions within healthcare settings.
4. Assess current healthcare policy and the implications of this policy on managing a healthcare facility.
5. Distinguish between the various roles of healthcare administration, executives, marketing strategies, and financial procedures within healthcare. | (General)
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
(Technical)
Healthcare Operations Management
Healthcare Strategy
Healthcare Finance |
| HCM 430 | Population Health Management | 1. Discuss the concepts and principles of population healthcare and their impact on U.S. healthcare system.
2. Assess a population health program for targeted communities and the solutions for addressing population health needs.
3. Evaluate the social, economic, political, and cultural determinants that impact the population’s health outcomes.
4. Assess how the recent transition to value-based health can promote population health initiatives and programs.
5. Analyze the role of community engagement in the development of population health programs. | (General)
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Planning
Analysis
(Technical)
Process Improvement and Optimization |
| HCM 450 | Healthcare Information Systems | 1. Explain the functions and tasks of computerized information systems in healthcare management and administration.
2. Assess the skills required to integrate computers, secondary storage devices, and communications networks to support healthcare systems.
3. Evaluate the information systems and their applications within an organization.
4. Assess the costs, set-up, and operational issues associated with technology-based systems.
5. Describe the opportunities and challenges in implementing robust and effective information management systems in a healthcare setting. | (General)
Project Management
Coordinating
(Technical)
Electronic Medical Records
Workflow Management
Process Improvement |
| HCM 460 | Introduction to Healthcare Strategy | 1. Analyze how consumers obtain and share health information and the implications of those methods.
2. Describe the impact of government regulation on products and services available to the healthcare consumer.
3. Discuss how changes in technology and medicine impact consumer demand for services.
4. Generate tactics to address patient-care problems and issues.
5. Apply the strategic management process as it relates to healthcare.
6. Develop a marketing plan for a healthcare setting. | (General)
Analysis
Problem Solving
(Technical)
Healthcare Information Management
Healthcare Operations Management
Healthcare Marketing
Strategic Management |
| HLS 300 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 1. Apply policy development criteria in response to the threat environment.
2. Compare and contrast homeland security organizational structures to tasked functional responsibilities.
3. Analyze the formation of the homeland security department based on national events and objectives.
4. Apply methods for threat identification and assess the warning system.
5. Compare levels of federal, state, and local policy integration and collaborative support from private industry.
6. Evaluate theory of all-hazard response.
7. Describe international trends and current challenges in homeland security. | (General)
Criminal Justice
Analytical Skills
Research
Planning
Coordinating
(Technical)
International Laws
Law Enforcement Operations
Law Enforcement Practices |
| HLS 350 | Terrorism | 1. Analyze the history and relate the concept of homeland security against the backdrop of a dynamic threat environment.
2. Examine the threats against homeland security and differentiate the major threat categories including natural, manmade, and information/technology.
3. Describe the components of a national infrastructure protection plan and outline steps in identifying critical infrastructures and key resources.
4. Assess homeland security processes including threat analysis, indication systems, and warning constructs.
5. Apply the steps and categorize intelligence operations and the role these operations play in homeland security. | (General)
Criminal Justice
Analytical Skills
Research
Prioritization
(Technical)
Threat Analysis
Law Enforcement Operations |
| HLS 450 | Intelligence | 1. Evaluate the history of intelligence within the United States.
2. Analyze the intelligence cycle.
3. Analyze the challenges that face the Homeland Security intelligence community.
4. Discuss the role of the many stakeholders within the Homeland Security intelligence community.
5. Assess U.S. critical infrastructure and its connection to Homeland Security intelligence. | (General)
Criminal Justice
Decision-Making
Coordinating
Leadership
Operations
(Technical)
Intelligence Analysis
International Laws
Law Enforcement Operations
Customer Service |
| HRM 350 | Compensation and Performance Management | 1. Explore how total reward packages influence employee recruitment.
2. Explain how total rewards impact retention.
3. Identify how total rewards can help maintain a competitive advantage.
4. Describe how organizations can align total rewards offerings with organizational goals.
5. Evaluate how employee development contributes to performance management.
6. Create an effective total rewards plan that reinforces positive employee performance.” | (General)
Human Resource Management
(Technical)
Talent Acquisition
Talent Management
Employee Engagement
Business Strategy
Performance Management
Data Analysis |
| HRM 435 | Creating a Diverse and Ethical Workforce | 1. Analyze HR leaders’ role in promoting a culture of ethical behavior.
2. Assess how diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging impact organization culture.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of policies that seek to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across geographic/ cultural boundaries.
4. Design employment practices that promote inclusiveness. | (General)
Human Resource Management
(Technical)
Analysis of Ethical Behavior
DEI Practices in an Organization
DEI Policy Effectiveness
Designing Employment Practices |
| HRM 440 | Recruitment, Selection and Employee Development | 1. Analyze how technological advancements improve recruitment and selection methods.
2. Evaluate selection techniques that ensure person-job fit and person-organization fit.
3. Examine how effective recruitment and selection reduces turnover.
4. Explore the factors associated with creating impactful employee training and development processes.
5. Compare or contrast how employee training and development prevents and minimizes organizational issues. | (General)
Human Resource Management
(Technical)
Talent Acquisition
Workforce Planning
Talent Management
Performance Management
Organizational Development |
| HRM 445 | Labor Relations and Employment Law | 1. Synthesize the impact of political trends on employment laws.
2. Examine how economic trends impact HR decisions.
3. Explain the impact of labor unions on employment policies in the United States.
4. Investigate how leader and stakeholder actions impact organizational policies and practices.
5. Identify HR’s role regarding unionization efforts. | (General)
Human Resource Management
(Technical)
Labor Laws
Human Resource Strategy
Labor Relations
Business Strategy
Employee Relations |
| HRM 460 | Organizational Development | 1. Describe the importance of organizational development (OD) in today’s competitive business environment.
2. Apply OD theories to improve organizational outcomes.
3. Explain the impact of OD change efforts on employees.
4. Analyze the impact of OD change efforts on organizations.
5. Explore HR’s role in creating a supportive OD change process.
6. Utilize HR metrics to make OD decisions. | (General)
Human Resource Management
(Technical)
Organizational Development
Human Resource Strategy
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Human Resource Management
Data Analysis |
| HRM 470 | Human Resource Management in a Global World | 1. Explore the impact of globalization on HRM practices.
2. Discuss the impact of globalization on workforce demographics.
3. Identify the impact of technological innovations on HRM practices.
4. Justify the importance of aligning organizational culture with global changes.
5. Evaluate the impact of technological advancements on an organization’s culture and people. | (General)
Human Resource Management
(Technical)
Human Resource Management
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Strategy
Business Strategy
Employee Relations |
| HSM 350 | Intervention Methods in Human Services | Current:
1. Analyze evidence‐based principles and practices in the field of human services.
2. Apply various evidence‐based interventions within human services to unique professional settings and diverse populations.
3. Distinguish between and analyze the roles of prevention and treatment interventions in human services.
4. Distinguish the roles and responsibilities of individuals involved in the delivery of Evidenced‐Based Practices (EBP).
5. Identify and apply ethical and legal guidelines and behavior in the health and human service industry.
6. Examine theoretical underpinnings of evidenced‐based interventions with attention to methods of delivery and populations served.
New COs (course is in development)
1. Demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with diverse clients, including individuals, groups, and families, using culturally responsive communication techniques.
2. Apply comprehensive assessment methods to identify client needs, strengths, and challenges, and develop appropriate intervention plans.
3. Implement a variety of evidence-based intervention strategies tailored to the specific needs of clients, with a focus on both prevention and treatment.
4. Apply ethical and legal standards in human services practice, ensuring confidentiality, privacy, and professional integrity in all client interactions.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make necessary adjustments to improve client outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development. | (General)
Intervention Methods (Interviewing Clients, Intakes, Assessments)
(Technical)
Active listening
Empathy
Problem-solving skills
Psychological first aid (PFA)
Safety planning
Attending
Diversity
Cultural competence
Grounding techniques
Cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT) |
| HSM 400 | Crisis Intervention for Human Services Professionals | Current:
1. Explain the definitions, nature, forms, and continuum associated with crises.
2. Assess crisis situations and compare and contrast approaches to handling them.
3. Develop intervention strategies appropriate to the forms of crises.
4. Demonstrate an evidence‐based approach to dealing with crisis situations.
5. Illustrate the role of diversity in dealing with crises.
6. Develop a plan for self‐care when working in crisis situations.
New COs (course is in development)
1. Demonstrate the ability to apply short-term intervention and problem-solving techniques to help individuals and families de-escalate crises and develop effective coping strategies.
2. Assess different types of crises and respond with appropriate intervention methods.
3. Explore the impacts of crises on human services workers and their clients within institutional settings such as agencies, communities, and schools.
4. Apply crisis intervention skills, techniques, and methods to diverse groups, including individuals, families, and social/cultural communities, ensuring culturally sensitive and appropriate responses.
5. Implement self-care strategies for crisis intervention workers to maintain their well-being and effectiveness in their professional roles. | (General)
Crisis
(Technical)
Active Listening
Empathy
Problem-solving Skills
Psychological First Aid (PFA)
Safety Planning
Grounding Techniques
Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT)
Crisis Hotlines, Stabilization Units
Diversity
Cultural Competence |
| HSM 405 | Case Management in Human Services | Current:
1. Identify and analyze the primary roles and responsibilities of case managers in the human services setting.
2. Evaluate the different models of case management.
3. Illustrate methods of assessment and interviewing as a case manager in the human services setting.
4. Identify and apply appropriate and culturally informed case management interventions.
5. Explain and apply ethical decision making as a case manager in the human services setting.
6. Evaluate the importance of developing professional boundaries as a case manager.
New COs (course is in development)
1. Identify and analyze the primary roles and responsibilities of case managers in the human services setting.
2. Evaluate the different models of case management.
3. Illustrate methods of assessment and interviewing as a case manager in the human services setting.
4. Identify and apply appropriate and culturally informed case management interventions.
5. Explain and apply ethical decision making as a case manager in the human services setting.
6. Evaluate the importance of developing professional boundaries as a case manager. | (General)
Case Management
(Technical)
Technology Proficiency
Effective Communication
Collaboration
Advocacy
Critical Thinking
Empathy
Problem-solving Skills
Flexibility
Diversity
Cultural Competence |
| ITS 460 | Information Security Legal and Ethical Issues | 1. Explain the importance of information security to an organization.
2. Describe the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities of security and privacy in IT systems and networks.
3. Discuss cyber ethics and how this concept may relate to issues of law, policy, and innovation.
4. Analyze the effects that technical and architectural choices have on ethical and moral values.
5. Identify the common attacks on IT networks.
6. Explain the relationship between security and privacy.
7. Identify and explain some basic approaches to IT security and privacy and how they can be applied in a multinational or international context. | (General)
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
(Technical)
IT Management
Cybersecurity
Privacy
Information Governance |
| MGT 300 | Principles of Management | 1. Identify the four primary functions of managers.
2. Explain the connection between managerial actions and organizational success.
3. Differentiate between various managerial decision-making tools.
4. Recognize the relationship between managerial decisions and external influences. | (General)
Managerial Activities
(Technical)
Management
Business Development
Problem Solving
Planning |
| MGT 410 | Project Management | 1. Describe how project management can be used to achieve business goals.
2. Describe the basis, theory, function, and purpose of project management, as well as the basic project development lifecycle.
3. Evaluate team development activities that ensure quality and timely delivery of the project.
4. Develop competencies in earned value calculations for project performance.
5. Assess risk in terms of technical, safety, commercial, and contractual considerations.
6. Evaluate the impact of changes to the schedule and scope of a project.
7. Establish a formal project plan for a project. | (General)
Project Management Skills
(Technical)
Project Management Skills |
| MIS 300 | Information Systems Design and Management | 1. Analyze how companies can gain a competitive advantage through information technology and the Internet.
2. Utilize databases and business intelligence as methods for increasing a company’s productivity and competitiveness within the industry.
3. Utilize decision support tools, artificial intelligence, and spreadsheets in business to provide value to the business.
4. Utilize electronic commerce within a business.
5. Evaluate the systems development life cycle (SDLC) and the self-sourcing process as tools for creating value within an organization.
6. Utilize metrics and business continuity planning for a competitive advantage in business. | (General)
Information Systems Management
(Technical)
Systems Analysis and Design
Decision-Making
Technical Proficiency
Communication
Adaptability |
| MIS 350 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | 1. Apply ethical and legal principles to information systems.
2. Examine the differences in global business practices related to information systems.
3. Utilize systems analysis to manage complex information systems projects.
4. Design business intelligence solutions to achieve organizational objectives.
5. Analyze complex data to support analytical business decisions. | (General)
Information Systems Analysis and Design
(Technical)
Analyze Existing Systems
Gather Requirements
Design New Systems
Implement Systems |
| MKG 310 | Introduction to Marketing | 1. Explain what marketing is and how it differs from selling and advertising using PowerPoint
2. Identify a target market for a specific product using segment variables to maximize long-term sales and profits
3. Compare pricing strategies based on cost , demand, competition and customer needs
4. Design the marketing communications mix for a specific product
5. Explain the role of marketing channels
6. Explore ethical matters as they pertain to marketing
7. Prepare a marketing plan suitable for corporate/industry presentation | (General)
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Problem Solving
(Technical)
Marketing Strategies
Presentation
Product Management
Data Analysis |
| OPS 402 | Financial Performance in Operations Management | 1. Demonstrate an understanding of financial techniques and performance metrics in evaluating operational performance.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of strategies for and the importance of integrating Operations Management and Financial Management.
3. Evaluate products, processes, and services using Cost/Benefit Analysis.
4. Describe the criteria for and the benefits of an assets/inventory management program.
5. Discuss how the International Standardization for Organizations can benefit organizations and customers.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of net present value, internal rate of return, and other cost effectiveness indicators. | (General)
Financial Management
(Technical)
Operations Management |
| OPS 404 | Leadership in Operations Management | 1. List and describe the leadership and supervisory roles in operations management.
2. Formulate a human capital program specifically for operations management.
3. Explain optimal strategies for managing the unique work shift requirements for operations management.
4. Describe the benefits of a diversified workplace.
5. Discuss methods to improve the operations management work environment.
6. Discuss communication and conflict resolution skills.
7. Describe knowledge management and succession planning. | (General)
Leadership
(Technical)
Operations Management |
| OPS 405 | Managing the Supply Chain | 1. Evaluate the overall responsibilities of supply chain management.
2. Analyze concepts, ideas, and techniques for acquiring and managing materials, purchasing, products, quality, services, and sourcing.
3. Evaluate the supply chain management function, and how it relates to and supports the other functions of a business.
4. Appraise technological tools available for effective supply chain management.
5. Evaluate the legal, ethical, and international dimensions of supply chain management. | (General)
Project Management
Leadership
(Technical)
Supply Chain Management
Operations Management |
| OPS 415 | Principles of Quality Management | 1. Define and explain quality management
2. Evaluate the key considerations in quality planning, auditing, and controlling
3. Explain the purpose of quality management philosophies and their value to organizations
4. Evaluate the basic principles of key quality management philosophies
5. Assess the principles, roles, and responsibilities of Six Sigma and Lean in undertaking continuous improvement endeavors
6. Assess other quality management philosophies such as Toyota Production System (Lean), Theory of Constraints, Total Quality Management, Agile Manufacturing, and Business Process Reengineering. | (General)
Project Management
Leadership
(Technical)
Quality Control
Project Documentation |
| OPS 420 | Inventory Management and Production Planning | 1. Characterize inventory management systems.
2. Describe the design, development, implementation, and management of production-planning systems.
3. Apply quantitative methods to assist in decision-making in the areas of inventory management and production planning.
4. Demonstrate how Enterprise Resource Planning systems are used in managing operations.
5. Demonstrate how to model inventory management problems.
6. Formulate real-world problems in production planning. | (General)
Project Management
Leadership
(Technical)
Enterprise Resource Planning
Inventory Management
Problem-Solving |
| OPS 421 | Logistics Management | 1. Evaluate current logistics and distribution practices used in supply chain management.
2. Assess manufacturing and supply-chain-information systems, tools, and techniques utilized for effective decision-making.
3. Evaluate significant components of logistics management.
4. Assess best practices in logistics management. | (General)
Project Management
Leadership
(Technical)
Supply Chain Management
Logistics Management |
| ORG 305 | Entrepreneurship in the Global Age | 1. Define entrepreneurship as a business opportunity.
2. Apply financial concepts necessary for entrepreneurial ventures and small business leadership.
3. Identify basic principles and practices necessary for business planning and the function of small business.
4. Define feasibility analysis, intellectual property protection, and sources of capital for entrepreneurial ventures.
5. Examine the major challenges of growth from entrepreneurial venture to small business establishment | (General)
Analytical Skills
Budgeting
Management
(Technical)
Budgeting
Operations Management
Strategic Planning |
| ORG 405 | Principles and Practices of Effective Leadership | 1. Define leadership and identify the skills needed to become an effective leader.
2. Explore and recall various leadership styles.
3. Develop the skills needed to become an effective leader.
4. Understand the stages of leadership development.
5. Examine the role of leadership in reference to diverse organizations.
6. Define the term “power” and how it is used in a leadership setting.
7. Examine decision-making processes and how they impact the culture and environment of the organization.
8. Identify the roles of leaders as change agents and effective practices to leading change in the workplace. | (General)
Leadership
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Decision Making
(Technical)
Forecasting
Strategic Leadership
Influencing Skills |
| PJM 310 | Introduction to Project Management | 1. Apply project concepts, frameworks, factors, and life cycle management in a project setting.
2. Examine, apply, and evaluate various methods used for project selection.
3. Explain the importance of each component that comprises a project and the project management process.
4. Comprehend and apply methods of monitoring and controlling to a specific project.
5. Comprehend and apply techniques used to audit, control, and terminate projects.
6. Evaluate and assess project software to manage projects.
7. Define and utilize the basic elements of project reporting.
8. Analyze the implications of diversity/culture and managing projects in an international setting. | (General)
Project Management
Leadership
(Technical)
Budgeting
Strategic Planning
Customer Service |
| PJM 400 | Project Procurement and Contract Management | 1. Evaluate the best practices associated with the development of a procurement management plan.
2. Describe techniques used to procure products and services within a project’s scope.
3. Define techniques to reduce procurement risks.
4. Understand the legal aspects of project procurements.
5. Evaluate different project delivery systems and contract types.
6. Discuss techniques for appropriate source selection and contract awarding.
7. Explain the importance of procuring long lead material to ensure project success.
8. Define techniques for closing project procurement. | (General)
Project Management
Leadership
(Technical)
Procurement
Risk and Compliance |
| PJM 405 | Fundamentals of Agile Methodologies | 1. Evaluate the nature of and need for agile project management.
2. Evaluate the rationale for choosing agile or waterfall methodologies in certain situations.
3. Assess the main considerations necessary to create an agile environment.
4. Describe the basics of Scrum and associated levels of planning.
5. Explain the requirements technique entitled User Stories.
6. Assess processes followed during a Scrum sprint. | (General)
Agile Project Management
Leadership
(Technical)
Scrum |
| PJM 410 | Assessing and Managing Risk | 1. Explain the nature and sources of project risk.
2. Describe and demonstrate existing techniques for identifying and assessing project risk.
3. Evaluate and communicate the benefits of applying qualitative and quantitative analysis to project management decisions.
4. Develop a plan, including specific techniques, used to respond to risks and limit project uncertainty.
5. Construct various techniques for analyzing and determining impact of risks and plan development for addressing risks if they occur.
6. Identify risk management factors that impact risk management planning.
7. Create a risk management plan and apply the frameworks learned to specific scenarios and situations. | (General)
Project Management
Leadership
Analytical Thinking
(Technical)
Risk and Compliance
Forecasting
Risk Management |
| PJM 440 | Project Quality Management | 1. Examine the roles of business process and project quality management in the organizational culture.
2. Identify the benefits of common continuous quality approaches.
3. Apply quantitative methods for quality improvements.
4. Recommend best practices for implementing project quality management.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of business process and project quality management.
6. Identify industry standards and best practices used in business process and project quality management. | (General)
Project Management
Organizational Leadership
(Technical)
Business Processes
Business Planning
Quality Control |
| PJM 460 | Project Leadership | 1. Summarize key theories and principles relating to the study of leadership and organization in project management.
2. Describe the fundamental influence processes inherent in leadership processes and procedures.
3. Assess one’s own strengths and development needs associated with these leadership skills.
4. Develop leadership competencies and assess the approaches, styles, and strengths one brings to the leadership process.
5. Describe the key skills and competencies associated with leading others in a project management environment.
6. Evaluate different approaches to leading effective project teams. | (General)
Project Management
Organizational Leadership
(Technical)
Relationship Management
Teamwork |
| PMG 300 | Public Administration | 1. Describe the role of public administration in the American political system.
2. Examine managerial theories and techniques used in public organizations.
3. Identify ethical factors associated with successful and failed public administration.
4. Describe the aspects of managerial responsibility and techniques in the public context.
5. Analyze public administration practices in the United States that impact diverse individuals.
6. Appraise how policy impacts the administration of public organizations serving diverse individuals. | (General)
Public Administration
Policy
Management
(Technical)
Analysis of Public Administration Practices |
| PMG 370 | Fundraising and Grant Writing | 1. Describe and summarize the grant writing process.
2. Generate and analyze available funding sources.
3. Interpret the principles and best practices of fundraising.
4. Develop the skills necessary for donor relationship building.
5. Evaluate best practices for selection of fundraising, communication, and marketing schemes.
6. Interpret the responsibilities of the board of directors in fundraising. | (General)
Grant Writing
Fundraising
Technical)
Collaboration with Funding Stakeholders
Writing
Detail-Orientated |
| PMG 430 | Human Resource Management in the Public Sector | 1. Compare different approaches to the recruitment of diverse employees.
2. Analyze the processes of compensation and benefits.
3. Examine the impact technology has on training.
4. Summarize the core principles of employment law.
5. Explain the importance of implementing policies focusing on diversity and equity | (General)
Human Resources
Hiring Practices
State and Federal Laws
Benefits
(Technical)
Employment Law |
