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CJ 316 - Cybersecurity Administration
This course will focus on the principles of cybersecurity administration with regard to how human interactions and interventions influence security protocols through actions. An examination of best practices in cybersecurity administration are explored through controlled exercises, and practical field application. The content will change to remain current.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 322 - Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections
This intermediate course explores the use of probation and parole as alternatives or as adjuncts to confinement. The rules and functions of the parole and probation system and their supervision are discussed. Various techniques and methods for achieving the goals are considered, including community related programs.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 232 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 323 - Corrections Management
This intermediate course examines the principles, problems, and trends in the correctional administration and management, methods of achieving organizational change and the evaluation of correctional units.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 232 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 337, CJ 337
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CJ 325 - PEER Program
The PEER (Prison Experiential Education and Reflection) Program brings students inside a prison one day a week for three hours to have class with prison inmates through a three-phase approach: The first phase involves study of Criminal Lifestyle theory; the second phase involves panel presentations which debate current issues in criminal justice policy; the third involves offenders presenting their own “life histories,” sharing with the class the circumstances and decisions that led to their present incarceration.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 332 - Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
This advanced course examines the internationally recognized Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) internal control framework, which is the worldwide accepted standard for defining internal control in enterprises today. Emphasizes internal control responsibilities, the history and scope of the COSO report, and an examination of understanding risk in today’s organizations. Applies risk management principles to ensure legal compliance including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Explains how to implement an effective ERM program.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: SE 300, SEC 300
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CJ 333 - Security Administration
This intermediate course examines the selection, organization and administration of contemporary security programs in business, government and industry. Emphasizes both private and government protection of assets, personnel and facilities. Focuses on best practices that security managers can put to immediate use. Provides strategic planning guidance for risk assessment and management, and the coordination of security planning with institutional stakeholders.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 233 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 333
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CJ 345 - Criminal Justice and the Community
This intermediate course emphasizes the programming techniques for benefitting the agency-citizen relationship. Prominence is placed on utilizing the resources of the criminal justice agencies to engage in effective conflict resolution with citizens, develop citizen and agency awareness, community crime prevention and community relations.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 350 - Criminal Justice Management and Planning
This intermediate course examines budgeting, personnel, and planning. This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of management planning in criminal justice.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 300 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 446, CJ 446
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CJ 353 - Emergency Management
A basic management course that could apply to all aspects of local and state governments, but concentrates on the law enforcement aspect. Topics include overall management techniques, coordination of rescue efforts, NIMS, and the Unified Command System. Related topics include mutual aid pacts, cooperative efforts with industry, manpower and resource management.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 355 - Homeland Security
An introductory study of the criminal justice system’s response to disasters at all levels related to agencies of the Department of Homeland Security. This course introduces the student to emergency planning and management relative to a variety of human natural disasters. Students learn to identify and analyze potential disasters, to provide corrective action, and to plan, organize and implement contingency and recovery programs.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 400 - Constitutional Law in Criminal Justice
This advanced course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Constitution as it applies to law enforcement, the courts, and corrections, including an examination of recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 221, CJ 221
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CJ 404 - Law School and LSAT Preparation
This course is a requirement for Legal Studies minors. It will provide students with a means to prepare themselves for the rigors of law school. It will present students with strategies for getting into the law school of their choice. A significant amount of time will be spent on developing a personal statement that will improve their chances in the competition for scarce positions in law schools. It will also spend a good deal of time helping students to prepare for taking the Law School Admissions Test. Readings on the law school experience, presentations from those who have been to law school, significant work on a personal statement usually required for law school applications, and intense preparation for the LSAT will be the methodologies employed.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PO 329
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CJ 405 - Legal Analysis
An introduction to the theory, method and actual process of legal reasoning. Particular attention is paid to identifying legal principles which underlie statutes and judicial precedents; understanding their logical basis and assessing their substantive significance; and applying them analytically and creatively in various factual contexts.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106 , and 60 accumulated hours.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PO 302
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CJ 415 - Financial Investigations
This intermediate course studies how current perspectives dominate in the field of financial investigations. Discussions of the concepts of law and evidence, sources of information, accounting, methods of tracing funds, banking and financial record keeping, and interviewing as they apply to detecting and resolving financial crimes will be discussed. Primary emphasis will be placed on theoretical principles and applications of financial investigative techniques.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJ 365, CJ 410
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CJ 420 - Forensic Science
This advanced course is a theoretical and practical examination of techniques in the identification, examination, and comparison of physical evidence using both historical and current methods. Laboratory performance is a portion of the coursework.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 425 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
This advanced course is an in-depth examination of criminal justice systems other than the U.S. system. The course allows students to make comparisons of these systems to the U.S. system.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 430 - Research in Criminal Justice
This advanced course is an examination of the research methods with application most commonly utilized in criminological and criminal justice research. Development and implementation of an original data-gathering instrument is required. A research proposal summarizing and evaluating the data-gathering instruments and comparing the data to published articles is required.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 440 - Internship in Criminal Justice
This advanced course provides practical application through service with a criminal justice agency. Opportunities are available in both the public and private sectors.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department Chair.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3-6
History: CJA 448, CJ 448
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CJ 441 - Senior Writing Project
This advanced course may be taken instead of CJ 440 - Internship in Criminal Justice . It is designed for students currently employed in a criminal justice field who do not need the practical experience of an internship. Students in this course must design, implement, evaluate, analyze, and/or critique a project connected to their work environment in written format. This course may be taken online or an independent study in a face to face setting. The department chair must approve students to substitute this course for the internship.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department Chair.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CJ 450 - Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice
This advanced course addresses current issues and trends in criminal justice with emphasis on group discussion. Each student will be required to prepare and submit a research paper.
Prerequisite(s): EN 105 , EN 106 , CJ 430 and senior standing.
Liberal Education: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJA 450
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CJ 460 - Senior Honors Thesis
This advanced course allows the student to make a special investigation into a specific area. The student will have completed the major courses in his/ her program before enrolling in this course.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 430 , senior standing and 3.2 GPA.
Note: The Criminal Justice department may approve substituting this course for CJ 450 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CJ 447
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CO 111 - Introduction to Engineer Construction Technology/Design/Materials and Safety
Introduction to the field of engineering calculations, technical reporting, presentation of data, and the fundamental steps of construction designs and safety issues. Emphasis will be on the analysis, identification, selections and specifications of the materials of construction required to achieve the desired project quality.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CON 110, CO 110
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CO 121 - Plans Analysis
Introduction to the architectural, structural, and mechanical requirements as they relate to the construction field. Emphasis is on the blueprint interpretation, craft resources, material requirements, code compliance, and work scheduling.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CON 121
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CO 215 - Construction Safety and Health
Orientation and enforcement of the construction trades sub-parts of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The student will develop knowledge in record- keeping requirements and the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety hazards within construction trades.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CON 215
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CO 225 - Building Codes
Basic principles and methods significant in contract relationships and appreciation of the legal considerations in construction work. Emphasis is placed on the National Building Code and its application to local situations.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CON 225
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CO 235 - Construction Planning
Basic construction management functions: preparation of work schedules, requests for progress payments, evaluation of alternative methods of construction, and equipment usage.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CON 235
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CO 245 - Construction Estimating
Basic cost estimating of construction projects. Topics include types of estimates, quantity take off, unit price, material and labor costs, overhead, profit contingencies, job cost data sources, and cost indices.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CON 245
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CO 315 - Special Topics in Construction Management
In-depth examination of contemporary issues and developments in the field of Construction Management.
Repeatable for Credit May be taken twice for credit with a change of topic.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CO 360 - Project Management/Critical Path Analysis
Study of planning and control of a schedule by network techniques including the time cost analysis of CPM scheduling for application on construction projects, project management, job shop scheduling, and related problems.
Prerequisite(s): CO 235 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CON 260, CON 360
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CO 365 - Construction Project Management
This course focuses on project planning, project and contract administration, claims and disputes, responsibilities, proper documentation, construction laws, labor relations, construction safety, meetings, negotiations, CPM scheduling, quality assurance, construction materials and workmanship, and project closeout.
Prerequisite(s): CO 111 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CO 450 - Construction Management Internship
The internship must provide an applied/practical experience consistent with a career position filled by a college graduate. The internship will be approved and overseen by the Construction Management Program Coordinator (PC) or a business faculty member approved by the PC. An experience paper is required. One credit hour will be earned by 40 hours of experience.
Prerequisite(s): Open only to student who have completed at least three of their courses in Construction Management and have an overall 3.0 GPA.
Repeatable for Credit This class may be repeated to earn a maximum of 6 credit hours at the discretion of the PC.
Grade: Pass/Fail
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CON 450
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CS 130 - Developing the User Experience
This course teaches students to design web site, mobile app and desktop software with a focus on user experience and user interface across multi-platform environments. Students will learn about human factors, intuitive design, feedback, and rules for consistency. Students will put these concepts into practice using current prototyping and designing software.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 131 - Introduction to Web Structures
This course provides an introduction to developing responsive websites. Concepts used to develop these websites will be HTML and CSS. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the web environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CS 130
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 140 - Introduction to Computers
This course introduces computer concepts, terminology, and applications to enable students to use computers in their environment and career. This class will feature lectures, written assignments, and demonstrations of computer concepts. The lab will concentrate on hands-on computer lab projects using the dominant Windows operating system and Office applications. Software will include Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Internet browsers. Students will be introduced to the structure and use of personal computer hardware, peripherals, comparison of popular operating systems, recent history of technology and some ethical implications. A test-out option exists for CS 140.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CSC 176
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CS 144 - Beginning Programming with Multimedia Projects
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of programming and design using multimedia projects. In a “hands-on” class, students will use pseudocode design and the three programming constructs (sequence, selection, and repetition) in creating 3-D Worlds with animation. Students will learn how to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation in their projects.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 145 - Introduction to Mobile Application Development
This course introduces students to programming by creating applications that run on mobile devices. The main topics of this course are computational thinking, software design, program development, and testing. Students will gain hands-on experience in creating mobile apps with multimedia components such as graphics, audio, video, and animation.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 147 - Computing Principles
This course introduces students to the central ideas of computer science, engages them in computational thinking, and investigates how computing contributes to other disciplines and how it affects society in general. (college readiness).
Prerequisite(s): MA 125 or departmental chair permission.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 151 - Introduction to Programming
This course introduces students to algorithmic design and structured/modular programming. Programming concepts will be put into practice by using Java for programming projects. These basic programming concepts and constructs will be covered: variables, data types, strings, arithmetic and logical operators, branching statements, loops, and debugging. Additionally, these object-oriented programming concepts will be covered: classes, instance variables, methods, and constructors.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in any math course ≥ MA 125 , or a grade of C or better in CS 144 , CS 145 , or CS 147 , or an ACT math score ≥ 23, or an SAT math score ≥ 570, or appropriate score on the Park University math placement test.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 152 - Introduction to Python Programming
This course introduces students to computer programming and algorithmic thinking. The current language is Python. Students will learn about variables, data types, input/output, control flow, sequences, and functions.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in any math course ≥ MA 125 , or grade of C or better in CS 144 , CS 145 , or CS 147 , or ACT math score ≥ 23, or SAT math score ≥ 570, or approrpiate score on the Park University math placement test.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 202 - Secure Programming
This course explores the concepts involved in writing programs that are resistant to errors and resistant to attacks. Students put these concepts into practice with C++ and C. Because students should already know basic programming constructs from their prerequisite programming course, this course covers C++ basics quickly. Students learn about the vulnerabilities in C++/C and strategies for limiting those vulnerabilities when using strings, pointers, dynamic memory management, file I/O, and so on.
Prerequisite(s): CS 208 and a grade of C or better in (CS 152 or CS 151 )
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 206 - Introduction to JavaScript
This course provides an introduction to JavaScript for client-side based web sites. Concepts will be put into practice by developing solutions to client-side problems using JavaScript. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the web environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 130 , CS 131 , and CS 152
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 208 - Discrete Mathematics Crosslisted: MA 208
This course introduces the student to selected finite systems pertinent to the study of computer science. Course topics will include combinatorial problem solving, logic, Boolean algebra, combinatorial circuits, sets, relations, functions, proofs, mathematical induction, recurrence relations, graphs, trees, and counting techniques.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in any math course ≥ MA 125 , or an ACT math score ≥ 23, or an SAT math score ≥ 570, or appropriate score on the Park University math placement test.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CS 209, CSC 209, CSC 208
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CS 215 - Selected Topics in Computers
This course provides an in-depth study into a particular area of computers.
Prerequisite(s): Dependent upon course topic.
Repeatable for Credit CS 215 may be repeated once for credit for a different course topic.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CSC 215
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CS 219 - Programming Fundamentals
This course continues the development of the programming and problem solving skills introduced in CS 151 . Programming concepts will be put into practice by using Java for programming projects. Students will learn about object-oriented programming and two of its key components - inheritance and polymorphism. Additionally, students will learn about these topics: arrays, graphical user interface components, event-driven programming, exception handling.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in any math course ≥ MA 125 and a grade of C or better in CS 151 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 225 - Programming Concepts
This course continues the development of the programming and problem solving skills introduced in CS 219 . Programming concepts will be put into practice by using C++ for programming projects. Since C++ is so similar to Java and since students should already know Java from their prerequisite courses, this course will cover C++ basics (control constructs, operators, data types, functions) very quickly. More time will be spent on those features of C++ that differ from Java. For example, more time will be spent on pointers, object-oriented programming techniques, and operator overloading.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CS 219
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CSC 320, CS 320
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CS 240 - Web Programming I
This course provides an introduction to the various languages, tools and programming techniques used for client-side programming on the World Wide Web. Concepts will be put into practice by using HTML, cascading style sheets, and JavaScript. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the web environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 152 or CS 151
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CS 321
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CS 252 - Object-Oriented Programming
This course continues the development of the programming and problem solving skills introduced in CS 152, using Java for programming projects. The course covers object-oriented programming and two of its key components, inheritance and polymorphism, along with lists, 1-D and 2-D arrays, searching and sorting, graphical user interface components, and exception handling.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in any math course ≥ MA 125 and a grade of C or better in CS 152
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CS 219
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CS 300 - Technology in a Global Society
This course presents the social, political, economic, multicultural, and ethical issues surrounding the use of computers and computer technology. Course work includes class discussion, readings, collaborative projects and formal term papers on selected topics.
Prerequisite(s): EN 106
Liberal Education: LE Ethics
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CSC 300
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CS 305 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
The student will learn the terminology and methods used in a variety of artificial- intelligence (AI) areas. These topics will be covered: history of artificial intelligence, search techniques, knowledge representation. In addition, one or more of these topics will be covered: expert systems, uncertainty, case-based reasoning, neural networks, vision, robotics. The student may use various AI tools, Lisp, and/or Prolog for AI projects.
Prerequisite(s): CS 352
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CSC 305
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CS 314 - User Interface Design
This course teaches students to design software with a focus on user experience and user interface across multi-platform environments. Students will learn about human factors, intuitive design, feedback, and rules for consistency. Students will put these concepts into practice by building websites using various development tools.
Prerequisite(s): CS 240 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 317 - Web Animation
This course will focus on the development of web-based animations by coding. Topics include introduction to animation basics, developing animations with code, testing, debugging, and deployment. Students will put these concepts into practice by building animations for websites. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the web environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 240
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 319 - Computer Architecture
The student will learn about the various hardware components of a computer system. Course topics include: data representation, number systems, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, sequential logic, CPU layout, registers, adders, buses, and memory devices.
Prerequisite(s): CS 208 and (CS 152 or CS 151 )
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CS 220, CSC 220
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CS 322 - Web Programming II
This course continues the development of the web programming skills introduced in CS 240 . While CS 240 emphasizes client-side web programming, CS 322 emphasizes server- side web programming. Server-side concepts will be put into practice by using ASP.NET. Students will be expected to implement an application that utilizes ASP.NET AJAX. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the web environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 151 and CS 240
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 325 - Full Stack Web Development
This course continues the development of creating web sites by developing server-side based web sites. Server-side concepts will be taught by using a variety of web based server languages that are single-threaded in concept. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the Web environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 206 and IS 361
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 330 - Principles of Mobile Development
This course focuses on the development of web- based solutions for mobile devices. Topics include hybrid mobile application development concepts, testing, debugging, and deployment. Students put these concepts into practice by building app- based solutions and non-app based solutions, with database integration. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the web/app environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 314
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 335 - Introduction to Cybersecurity
This course introduces students to various security concepts, issues, and countermeasures. The topics to be examined include, but are not limited to, cryptographic techniques and applications, attack and vulnerability identification, defenses and countermeasures, security tools and techniques, and ethical and legal issues. Several of these concepts may be put into practice using laboratory exercises.
Prerequisite(s): CS 208 and (CS 152 or CS 151 )
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CS 373
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CS 345 - Web Development with Frameworks
This course continues the development of creating web sites by developing framework based web sites. Framework concepts will be taught by using a variety of frameworks and server languages that are multi thread in concept. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the Web environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 330
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 351 - Computer Operating Systems
This course presents the theory of operating systems and an overview of one or more operating system environments. Operating system concepts covered should include (but are not limited to): process management, memory management, I/O management, file management, and security. Theory concepts will be put into practice with exercises, some requiring college algebra skills and/or basic programming knowledge. Operating system environments may include (but are not limited to): Windows, UNIX, and Linux.
Prerequisite(s): (CS 202 or CS 225 ) and CS 319
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CSC 351
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CS 352 - Data Structures
This course introduces the student to various data structures and advanced algorithmic concepts. Students will put what they learn into practice by using C++ for programming projects. These data structures will be covered: linked lists, stacks, queues, and trees. These concepts will be covered: recursion, searching, sorting, and time-complexity analysis.
Prerequisite(s): CS 208 and a grade of C or better in CS 225
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CSC 255, CS 255
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CS 365 - Computer Networking
This course provides an overview of computer networking concepts. Course topics include (but are not limited to): networking topologies and protocols, local and wide area networking, layering model, and logical and physical network addressing. Additionally, the course may contain various hands-on networking projects. This course includes the concepts in a course recommended by Cisco for Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) as the first area of study.
Prerequisite(s): Either (CS 151 or CS 152 ) and CS 208
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 365A - Computer Networking I
This course provides an overview of computer networking concepts. Course topics include network topologies and protocols, local and wide area networking, layering model, and logical and physical network addressing. Additionally, the course contains various hands-on networking projects. This course includes the concepts in a course recommended by Cisco for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
Prerequisite(s): CS 208 and CS 152
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CSC 365, CS 365
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CS 366 - Computer Networking Laboratory
This course provides students opportunities to practice computer networking concepts through hands-on networking projects. Students will experiment with and evaluate various networking utilities. Course projects will reinforce the concepts learned in CS 365 . Together, this course and CS365 include the concepts in a course recommended by Cisco for Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCNET) as the first area of study.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CS 152 and CS 365
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1
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CS 366A - Computer Networking II
This course continues the topics presented in CS 365A . Course topics include network topologies and protocols, local and wide area networking, layering model, and logical and physical network addressing. Additionally, the course contains various hands-on networking projects. This course include the concepts in a course recommended by Cisco for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
Prerequisite(s): CS 365A
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: CS 366
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CS 369 - Operating System Administration
This course provides students with the fundamentals of system administration under various operating system environments (including for examples, Linux, Windows.) Topics may include (but not limited to): directory services, server management, file I/O configuration, and user/client administration. Theoretical concepts will be put into practice with hands-on exercises.
Prerequisite(s): CS 365A and IS 361 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 371 - Internetworking
This course introduces a variety of routing, switching, and wireless concepts. Course topics include (but not limited to): static and dynamic routing, packet forwarding, switching mechanism, and wireless technologies. Additionally, the course contains various hands-on networking projects. This course includes the concepts in a course recommended by Cisco for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
Prerequisite(s): CS 366A
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 372 - Advanced Networking
This course introduces a variety of advanced networking concepts. Course topics include (but not limited to): enterprise networking, WAN, network security, and network management. Additionally, the course contains various hands-on networking projects. This course includes the concepts in a course recommended by Cisco for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
Prerequisite(s): CS 371
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 375 - Secure Operation
This course will focus on the principles, knowledge, skills, and tools about secure operations of computers, networks, and information technology systems. Topics include security concepts, cryptography, attack methods, security monitoring, incident response, handling and analysis. The course will contain various hands-on security labs. This course includes the concepts in a course recommended by Cisco for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cyber Ops. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the web environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 335 and CS 366A
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 377 - Digital Forensics
This course will focus on principles, procedures and techniques of digital forensics. The topics to be examined include data acquisition, incident scene processing, data and file recovery, digital forensics analysis and validation, virtual machine, networks, mobile device and cloud forensics, etc. Several of these concepts may be put into practice using laboratory exercises.
Prerequisite(s): CS 335 , CS 351 and CS 366A
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 380 - Compilers
The student will learn the principles of compiler construction. In particular, the student will learn about lexical analysis, symbol tables, parsing, type checking, and code optimization. Some or all of these concepts will be put into practice with programming projects.
Prerequisite(s): CS 352
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 401 - Portfolio for Web Development
This course is a capstone course for web development. Students will build a personal portfolio containing work from other courses and personal projects and explore emerging new web technologies. Due to the particularly dynamic nature of the Web environment, course content will change as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CS 317 , CS 345 , and AR 218
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
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CS 415 - Special Topics in Computers
This course serves as an in-depth study in a specific field of computer science. Course topics may include (but are not limited to): architecture, advanced networking concepts, computer graphics, modeling and simulation, programming language theory, software engineering, VLSI circuits.
Prerequisite(s): dependent on course topic.
Repeatable for Credit CS 415 may be repeated once for credit for a different course topic.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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CS 451 - Computer Science Internship
The student arranges to work in a professional environment. The student’s duties must be sufficiently complex to require the expertise of a senior level computer student. Internship duties may include (but are not limited to): developing or updating a program(s) or application(s), installing computer hardware or software, installing or administering a network, writing technical documentation. Prior to enrolling in CS 451, the student and the student’s job supervisor must jointly prepare an internship proposal. The proposal must be submitted to the advisor and approved no later than four weeks prior to the enrollment deadline.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the advisor, student should be entering or completing his/her senior year.
Note: (Parkville Daytime Campus Center Only)
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
History: CSC 451
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CS 490 - Senior Project in Computers
The student finds a computer-related field of interest and performs in-depth work in that field. The project must be sufficiently complex to require the expertise of a senior level computer student. Project topics may include (but are not limited to): developing or updating a program(s) or application(s), installing computer hardware or software, installing or administering a network, writing technical documentation, writing a research paper. Prior to enrolling in CS 490, the student must prepare a project proposal. The proposal must be submitted to the advisor and approved no later than four weeks prior to the enrollment deadline.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the advisor, student should be entering or completing his/ her senior year.
Note: (Parkville Daytime Campus Center Only)
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
History: CSC 490
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Economics |
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EC 141 - Principles of Macroeconomics
A study of the contemporary American economy; the role of investment, consumption, and government on income determination; and an analysis of the foreign sector. Emphasis is on contemporary problems: unemployment, inflation, and growth.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ECO 141
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EC 142 - Principles of Microeconomics
A study of the market mechanism and the organization of production and distribution activities in society. A major focus is on the determination of prices of goods and factors of production. Analysis of the firm as the main institution in the market.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ECO 142
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EC 300 - Intermediate Microeconomics
An analysis of the considerations underlying economic value. Emphasis is on the pricing process under different market conditions and the evaluation of the functioning of the enterprise system.
Prerequisite(s): EC 142 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EC 301 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
This course begins with a review of national income concepts including national income accounting. It analyzes fiscal and monetary policy using the ISLM model. The primary course focus is on the critical analysis of fiscal, monetary, new Keynesian, and new classical models and their success in explaining economic stability and the stimulation of economic growth.
Prerequisite(s): EC 141 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ECO 301
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EC 302 - Labor Economics
A study of wages, working hours, conditions of work, fringe benefits. Also, an analysis of purchasing power of wages, and productivity. Attention is given to labor unions and to government attitudes toward labor.
Prerequisite(s): EC 142 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EC 303 - Money, Credit and Banking
A study of commercial banking, money markets, capital markets, monetary standards, foreign exchange; also, an analysis of the Federal Reserve System (central banking system) and its impact on the control of the money supply, and a survey of financial institutions.
Prerequisite(s): EC 141 and EC 142 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EC 305 - Special Issues in Economics
This course consists of the study and analysis of some major aspects of economic theory at the junior level.
Lecture Hours: 1-3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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EC 308 - Transition to a Market Economy
An examination of problems of transitioning from a centrally directed, statist economic system to a system in which the market establishes what and how much the economy produces and consumes. The role of the price system and the function of profit in a market economy are discussed. Formal and informal institutional barriers to the transition will be evaluated.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EC 309 - Economic Development
A study of the principles of growth applied to developed countries, newly industrialized countries, and developing countries. Analysis begins with a discussion of the early gains from socialist collectivization and Latin American early gains due to import substitution. The development failure that led to the collapse of the USSR and the development failures in the current non-communist countries are analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): EC 141 and EC 142 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EC 401 - History of Economic Thought
This course provides an overview of the historical development of economic doctrines from ancient times to the mid 20th century. Included in the discussion are the Greek and Roman slave society, the feudal society, mercantilism and the historical transition to socialism and capitalism.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ECO 401
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EC 402 - Comparative Economic Systems
A study of several economies which discusses the impact of various ideologies on economic structures. Major areas: capitalism, socialism, communism (theory and practice).
Prerequisite(s): EC 141 and EC 142 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Note: Term paper required.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ECO 402
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EC 404 - Managerial Economics
The course covers microeconomic analysis of specific problems faced by business firms. The course includes determining optimal solutions to firm objectives such as maximizing profit, minimizing cost, and achieving the optimal portfolio mix. The analysis is conducted with Microsoft Excel to solve problems using regression analysis.
Prerequisite(s): EC 141 , EC 142 and MG 315 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EC 304
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EC 407 - International Trade and Finance
The course entails an examination of trade theory, commercial policy and selective trade problems of global economics; an investigation of the nature of international payments, balance of payments and foreign exchange markets; a study of international monetary arrangements and their adjustment mechanisms.
Prerequisite(s): EC 141 , EC 142 and EC 300 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EC 307
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EC 450 - Senior Seminar in Economics
In this capstone course for economics majors, students will demonstrate mastery of economic concepts by successfully completing comprehensive written exams in micro- and macroeconomics. Analytical ability as well as communication skills will be assessed through student completion of an original research project requiring statistical analysis of an economics topic. Research findings will be presented to faculty and other invited participants.
Prerequisite(s): EC 300 , EC 301 , MG 306 , MG 315 and at least two of the following: EC 302 , EC 303 or EC 407 . All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EC 452 - Economics Internship
The internship must provide an applied/practical experience consistent with a career position filled by a college graduate. The internship will be approved and overseen by the Economics Program Coordinator (PC) or a business faculty member approved by the PC. An experience paper is required. Once credit hour will be earned by 40 hours of experience connected to the internship learning outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): Open only to students who have completed at least 3 of their courses in Economics and have an overall GPA of 3.0.
Repeatable for Credit This class may be repeated to earn a maximum of 6 credit hours at the discretion of the PC.
Grade: Pass/Fail
Lecture Hours: 3-6 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3-6
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EC 490 - Special Topics in Economics
This course consists of the study and analysis of some major aspect(s) of economic theory at the senior level.
Lecture Hours: 1-3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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Early Childhood Education |
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EDC 220 - Child Growth and Development for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers
A study of the growth and development of children, birth through adolescence. Emphasis will be placed on theoretical ideas, contemporary multicultural dimensions of development and child-rearing, and their implications for teachers. Students will spend a total of 15 hours contact hours (5 hours per age group) in each of the following early childhood settings: Infant or toddler, pre-primary, and early elementary (K-3).
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ED 220
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EDC 221 - Child Growth and Development-Field Experience for Transfer students
This course is designed for students transferring a child development course that did not include observation. A course designed for student observation and reflection for a total of five (5) hours in each of the following early childhood settings: Infant or Toddler, Pre-primary, and Early Elementary (K-3).
Prerequisite(s): Transfer course equivalent to EDC 220 without field Experience.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 1
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EDC 222 - Early Childhood Principles
This course is an introduction to early childhood principles and their implications for teaching. Students will be familiar with the philosophical framework of developmentally appropriate practices as a basis for making professional decisions. Students will observe, outside of class time, in each of the following early childhood settings: Infant or Toddler, Pre-Primary, and Early Elementary (K-3). Students will spend a total of 15 hours contact hours (5 hours per age group) in each of the following early childhood settings: Infant or toddler, preprimary, and early elementary (K-3).
Prerequisite(s): EDC 220 or equivalent child development course.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: ED 222
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EDC 223 - Early Childhood Principles-Field Experience for Transfer students
This course is designed for students transferring an early childhood principles course that did not include observation. A course designed for student observation and reflection for a total of five (5) hours in each of the following early childhood settings: Infant or Toddler, Pre- primary, and Early Elementary (K-3).
Prerequisite(s): Transfer course equivalent to EDC 222 without field Experience and EDC 220 .
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Credits: 1
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EDC 325 - Education of Exceptional Children
A course designed to study the varied educational, developmental, and behavioral characteristics of children with special intellectual, physical, emotional, or social needs. This course includes completion of out-of-class experiences such as visits to inclusion classrooms in area schools, classroom or agency visits for children with exceptionalities or interviews with families.
Prerequisite(s): EDC 220
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EDC 337 - Development and Learning Through Play
The course emphasizes understanding theoretical and empirical perspectives that connect play to young children’s learning and development. Furthermore, the course accentuates designing play-based curriculum and assessment for diverse learners focusing heavily on art, music and creative drama.
Prerequisite(s): EDC 220 and EDC 222
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EDC 341 - Professionalism and Program Management in Early Childhood Education
A course examining professionalism in early childhood education (including involvement in the field of early education, upholding ethical standards and professional guidelines, engaging in critical perspective engaging in advocacy) and issues of management in early childhood programs (including supervision and collaborative learning; planning environments, curriculum and evaluation procedures; health, safety, nutrition; guidance and classroom management; professional decision-making; and working with families and community). Students will visit and participate in a variety of different programs serving children from birth through third grade.
Prerequisite(s): EDC 220 and EDC 222
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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EDC 344 - Program Planning and Evaluation in Early Childhood Programs
This course examines the systematic and ongoing evaluation of various components of an early childhood program, and the use of that information to determine the vision and goals for the program, and allocation of resources to meet those goals. The process of change and the role of leadership will be explored. This course is designed for candidates declaring the “leadership area of concentration”. It is recommended that this course be taken after practicum when possible.
Prerequisite(s): 12 hours of Early Childhood coursework and EDC 341
Corequisite(s): EDC 345 and EDC 346
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
History: EDC 367
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EDC 345 - Financial Aspects of Early Childhood Programs
The course will examine the financial aspects of early childhood programs related to establishing and operating early education centers and family child care homes. Issues of quality, compensation and affordability will be addressed. Steps in planning a budget based on the program’s vision, mission and goals and a regular analysis of the budget as a planning tool will be emphasized. Financial records necessary to provide evidence of a sound fiscal management system will be addressed. Fiscal policies and procedures and insurance needed to protect program integrity and assets will be analyzed. Effective marketing, public relations, and community outreach strategies will be explored. This course is designed for candidates declaring the “leadership area of concentration”. It is recommended that the course is taken after practicum when possible.
Prerequisite(s): 12 hours of Early Childhood coursework and EDC 341
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
History: EDC 365
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EDC 346 - Human Resources in Early Childhood Programs
A course designed to examine aspects of supervising and supporting personnel in early care and education settings. Policies and legalities of recruiting, screening and hiring will be addressed. This course is designed for candidates declaring the “leadership area of concentration”. It is recommended that the course is taken after practicum when possible.
Prerequisite(s): 12 hours of Early Childhood coursework and EDC 341
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 2
History: EDC 366
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EDC 348 - Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education
A course designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and support family involvement in early childhood settings (including Infant/Toddler, Pre-primary, and early elementary K-3). Emphasis will be placed on learning to work effectively with families and other adults from a variety of cultural/linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: EDC 357
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