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ENV 486 - Topics in Environmental Science Credits 1
Repeatable for credit.
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ESL 005 - Test Preparation I Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory This non-credit course meets three hours per week and focuses on each skill area tested in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) for students with beginning and intermediate English proficiency as determined by the IELP placement exam or TOEFL score. Practice TOEFL tests, as well as the institutional TOEFL, are administered each semester.
May not be audited
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ESL 006 - Test Preparation II Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory This non-credit course meets three hours per week and focuses on each skill area tested in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) for students with advanced English proficiency as determined by the IELP placement exam or TOEFL score. Practice TOEFL tests, as well as the institutional TOEFL, are administered each semester.
May not be audited
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ESL 007 - Summer Intensive English Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This is a six-week, non-credit course beginning during the second session of the summer semester. Students meet together in one level for 20 hours per week to develop their English language proficiency. The course content and focus is determined by the instructor in consultation with the students to meet their specific language learning needs and goals.
Repeatable for credit; May not be audited
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ESL 015 - Writing and Grammar I Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course uses a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with beginning English language proficiency. May be repeated one time.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 016 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills I Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Focuses on the development of listening, speaking and pronunciation-related skills. Meets for four hours each week. Designed for students with beginning English language proficiency. May be repeated one time.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 017 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking I Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, English language learners develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills, with increased emphasis on reading related skills for pre-academic students. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with beginning English language proficiency. May be repeated one time.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 018 - Academic Literacy I Credits: 0
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with beginning English language proficiency.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 019 - Fluency Through Conversation Credits: 0
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Signature required; Student may need 3 semesters to complete this course; May not be audited; Repeatable for credit
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ESL 025 - Writing and Grammar II Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course uses a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with intermediate English language proficiency. May be repeated one time.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 026 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills II Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Focuses on the development of listening, speaking and pronunciation-related skills. Meets for four hours each week. Designed for students with intermediate English language proficiency. May be repeated one time.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 027 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking II Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, English language learners develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills, with increased emphasis on reading related skills for pre-academic students. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with intermediate English language proficiency. May be repeated one time.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 028 - Academic Literacy II Credits: 0
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 029 - Fluency Through Conversation II Credits: 0
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Signature required; Students may need three semesters to complete this course; May not be audited; Repeatable for credit
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ESL 035 - Writing and Grammar III Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course uses a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency. May be repeated one time.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 036 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills III Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Focuses on the development of listening, speaking and pronunciation-related skills. Meets for four hours each week. Designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency. May be repeated
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 037 - Reading, Vocabulary & Critical Thinking III Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, English language learners develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills, with increased emphasis on reading related skills for pre-academic students. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency. May be repeated one time.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 038 - Academic Literacy III Credits: 0
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with intermediate English language proficiency.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 039 - Fluency Through Conversation III Credits: 0
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Signature required; Students may need 3 semesters to complete the course; May not be audited; Repeatable for credit
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ESL 045 - Writing and Grammar IV Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high intermediate English language proficiency.
May not be audited
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ESL 046 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills IV Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. At a high intermediate level, this course is designed to develop listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. Awareness of pronunciation problems will also be emphasized for the purpose of learning to self-correct when speaking.
May not be audited
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ESL 047 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking IV Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, high intermediate English language learners will develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills with increased emphasis on reading skills for pre-academic students.
May not be audited
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ESL 048 - Academic Literacy IV Credits: 0
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high intermediate English language proficiency.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 049 - Fluency Through Conversation IV Credits: 0
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Signature required; Students may need 3 semesters to complete the course; May not be audited; Repeatable for credit
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ESL 055 - Writing and Grammar V Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with advanced English language proficiency.
May not be audited
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ESL 056 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills V Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. At an advanced level, this course is designed to develop listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. Awareness of pronunciation problems will also be emphasized for the purpose of learning to self-correct when speaking.
May not be audited
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ESL 057 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking V Credits: 0
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, advanced English language learners will develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills with increased emphasis on reading skills for pre-academic students. Students will also be required to give academic oral presentations.
May not be audited
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ESL 058 - Academic Literacy V Credits: 0
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with advanced English language proficiency.
Signature required; May not be audited
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ESL 059 - Fluency Through Conversation V Credits: 0
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
Signature required; Students may need 3 semesters to complete the course; May not be audited; Repeatable for credit
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ESL 086 - Topics Credits: 0
Topics
Faculty consent required. May not be audited.
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ESL 115 - Writing and Grammar I Credits 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course uses a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with beginning English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
May not be audited.
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ESL 116 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills I Credits 2
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Focuses on the development of listening, speaking and pronunciation-related skills. Meets for four hours each week. Designed for students with beginning English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
May not be audited.
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ESL 117 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking I Credits 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, English language learners develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills, with increased emphasis on reading related skills for pre-academic students. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with beginning English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
May not be audited.
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ESL 118 - Academic Literacy I Credits 1
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
May not be audited. Faculty consent required.
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ESL 119 - Fluency Through Conversation I Credits 1
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
May not be audited. Faculty consent required.
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ESL 125 - Writing and Grammar II Credits 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course uses a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with intermediate English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited.
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ESL 126 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills II Credits 2
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Focuses on the development of listening, speaking and pronunciation-related skills. Meets for four hours each week. Designed for students with intermediate English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited.
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ESL 127 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking II Credits 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, English language learners develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills, with increased emphasis on reading related skills for pre-academic students. Meets for eight hours each week. Designed for students with intermediate English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited.
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ESL 128 - Academic Literacy II Credits 1
Using a communicative approach and content area study, the integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
May not be audited. Faculty consent required.
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ESL 129 - Fluency Through Conversation II Credits 1
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
May not be audited. Faculty consent required.
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ESL 135 - Writing and Grammar III Credits 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course uses a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. This class meets for eight hours each week. It is designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency and may be repeated one time for credit.
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited.
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ESL 136 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills III Credits 2
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Focuses on the development of listening, speaking and pronunciation-related skills. Meets for four hours each week. Designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency. May be repeated once for credit.
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited.
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ESL 137 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking III Credits 4
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Through content area study, English language learners develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills, with increased emphasis on reading related skills for pre-academic students. Meets eight hours each week. Designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English language proficiency. May be repeated one time for credit.
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited.
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ESL 138 - Academic Literacy III Credits 1
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
May not be audited. Faculty consent required.
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ESL 139 - Fluency Through Conversation III Credits 1
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
May not be audited. Faculty consent required.
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ESL 145 - Writing and Grammar IV Credits 4
Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high intermediate English language proficiency.
May not be audited.
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ESL 146 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills IV Credits 2
At a high intermediate level, this course is designed to develop listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. Awareness of pronunciation problems will also be emphasized for the purpose of learning to self-correct when speaking.
May not be audited.
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ESL 147 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking IV Credits 4
Through content area study, high intermediate English language learners will develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills with increased emphasis on reading skills for pre-academic students. Students will also be required to give academic oral presentations.
May not be audited.
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ESL 148 - Academic Literacy IV Credits 1
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
May not be audited. Faculty consent required.
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ESL 149 - Fluency Through Conversation IV Credits 1
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
May not be audited. Faculty consent required.
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ESL 155 - Writing and Grammar V Credits 4
Using a communicative approach, this integrated writing and grammar course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with advanced English language proficiency.
May not be audited.
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ESL 156 - Listening and Pronunciation Skills V Credits 2
At an advanced level, this course is designed to develop listening, speaking and pronunciation skills. Awareness of pronunciation problems will also be emphasized for the purpose of learning to self-correct when speaking.
May not be audited.
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ESL 157 - Reading, Vocabulary and Critical Thinking V Credits 4
Through content area study, advanced English language learners will develop proficiency in reading, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills with increased emphasis on reading skills for pre-academic students. Students will also be required to give academic oral presentations.
May not be audited.
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ESL 158 - Academic Literacy V Credits 1
Using a communicative approach and content area study, this integrated academic literacy course will use a variety of content areas of interest to students to develop fluency and accuracy in oral and written language. It is designed for students with high beginner English language proficiency.
May not be audited. Faculty consent required.
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ESL 159 - Fluency Through Conversation V Credits 1
At a beginning through advanced level, this course is designed to expand communicative competence, a foundation for academic proficiency. Planned and spontaneous conversation events will provide opportunities for fluency development.
May not be audited. Faculty consent required.
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ESL 186 - Topics: Credits: 1 - 4
May not be audited.
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Finance |
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FIN 371 - Financial Decision Making for Managers Credits 3
This course will prepare students to act as managers who can capably interpret, analyze, and evaluate financial information and use these findings to make sound decisions. Students will learn the basics of accounting terminology, principles, and methods, and with this foundation they will learn managerial tasks such as evaluating financial statements, evaluating business proposals, forecasting, and budgeting. Students will understand the ethical considerations involved and apply their ethical framework to promote truthful results.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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FIN 410 - Cost Accounting Credits 4
A study of the major approaches to internal accounting issues, including flexible budgeting, cost allocation and product costing, with an emphasis on decision making, planning and control. Use of computers is included.
ACCT-230 (Required, Previous).
May not be audited.
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FIN 415 - Tax Accounting Credits 4
A study of the rules and principles of federal tax preparation with an emphasis on the preparation of the individual tax return and business entities.
May not be audited.
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FIN 450 - Financial Management Credits 3
A study of the principles and theories of business finance, including the tax environment, cash-flow analysis, working capital management, effect of financial and operational leverage, capital budgeting and cost of capital analysis.
ACCT-220, ACCT-230, BUS-465, ECON-101 OR 101H, ECON-102 OR 102H (Required, Previous).
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FIN 451 - Financial Statement Analysis Credits 3
Financial Statement Analysis focuses on the student as a financial analyst/accountant/money manager. Students learn to 1) make the numbers tell what they need to know in decision making and give them information they can act on, 2) examine how financial statements can be manipulated to control the perceptions of investors and creditors and 3) gain knowledge to avoid such manipulation and to offer a balanced treatment of the main types of financial statements as mirrored in the real world.
ACCT-220 & ACCT-230 (Required, Previous).
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FIN 452 - Public Finance Credits 3
Students learn to assess the economic burden of taxation, equity and efficiency consideration in tax design, structure and economic effects of the U.S. tax system, public budgeting and expenditure.
ECON-101 OR ECON-101H ECON-102 OR ECON-102H (Required, Previous).
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FIN 453 - Capital Markets and Money Credits 3
Provides a thorough and comprehensive view of the whole financial system. All major types of financial institutions and financial instruments present today are discussed, along with how and why the system of money and capital markets is changing. Provides a descriptive explanation of how interest rates and security values are determined. Discusses the current and future trends of the globalization of financial markets, the ongoing consolidation of the financial institutions sector and recent efforts to protect consumer privacy in the financial services field.
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FIN 456 - Personal Finance: Budget, Credit, Career Credits 1
Deals with budgeting, credit and work life. The course is an introduction to the area of personal finance. Topics including goal setting, budgeting, major purchases, insurance and career decisions are touched on. Use of legal resources, wills, probate and other factors surrounding these issues are covered in a way that puts them in a context. A portion of class will be used to clarify and deal with whatever issues and questions are of interest to a particular group.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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FIN 457 - Personal Finance: Investment and Retirement Credits 1
Students work through primary investment possibilities to gain an understanding of what is appropriate given a particular stage of life, income and the objectives that are desired. Preparation for retirement (how to maintain a lifestyle) and beyond (distribution of assets through one's will).
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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FIN 458 - Personal Finance: Cash Flow Management Credits 1
Focuses on determining personal assets by preparing balance sheets and income statements. There is some work with budgeting, along with major purchases and insurance. Internet stock investing and other topics of interest are discussed.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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FIN 460 - Business Finance Credits 3
This course focuses on the principles and theories of business finance utilizing financial analysis, the valuation of securities, time value of money, tax considerations, working capital and leverage along with capital budgeting and cost of capital analysis.
MATH-120, MATH-121 OR MATH-140 (Required, Previous).
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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FIN 470 - Investment Credits 3
An advanced course analyzing the comparative advantage of available investments. Topics include various types of financial instruments, stock markets, securities and portfolio analysis, mutual funds, interest rates and bond markets, derivative markets, portfolio management and asset allocation.
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GEOG 220 - Cultural Geography Credits 3
An investigation into the human-land relationships of the world. A geographic perspective is brought to political, economic, social and environmental structures and relationships. The course includes a study of both the physical and cultural features and landscapes present in the world today, with an emphasis on understanding the effects of human modification of the natural environment.
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GEOG 321 - Cultural Geography of the Central Valley Credits 3
An investigation into the human-land relationships of California's Central Valley. Political, economic, social and environmental structures and their relationships with the geographical features of the Central Valley will be analyzed, with an emphasis on understanding the effects of human modification of the natural environment.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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GEOG 486 - Topics in Geography Credits 1
Repeatable for credit.
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GRK 106 - Classical Greek I Credits 3
An introductory study in Classical Greek from which New Testament or Koine Greek developed. The course emphasizes the acquisition of vocabulary, mastery of forms, fundamentals of Greek grammar and practice in reading portions of the New Testament and passages about Greek life.
May not be audited.
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GRK 107 - Classical Greek II Credits 3
Classical Greek II is a continuation of GRK-106 Classical Greek I. It is an introductory classical language course that provides a systematic introduction to the Classical Greek grammar and Greek literature of fifth century BC Athens. It offers some exposure to Greek history and culture through readings and discussions. The course is intended to meet the needs of students interested in Ancient Greek of the Hellenistic period as well, especially the Koine of the New Testament.
GRK-106 (Required, Previous).
May not be audited.
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HC 310 - Health Care in the United States Credits 3
Provides an overview of contemporary health care organizations and health care policies. Case studies address health care finance and the impact of insurance sectors on health care delivery. Pro-active health maintenance topics are considered including preventive health, underserved populations and population health issues.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 315 - Health Care Terminology Credits 1
Coursework includes a full review of health care terminology, from word origins to their application incorporating correct terminology in the health care setting. These settings may include, but are not limited to, administration, medicine, nursing, laboratory, radiology, dietary, education, long-term care and specialty clinics.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 320 - Health Care Law, Regulations and Ethics Credits 3
Ethical considerations and decision-making are introduced and reinforced through a series of health-system case studies. Professional codes of health care ethics are used as templates for addressing contemporary issues through group discussions. Students examine the intersection between law and ethics related to the health care system. Patient confidentiality mandates are explored, as well as socially challenging issues. Provider liability and a review of applicable laws, rules and regulations are also included.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 330 - Evidence Based Health Care Credits 3
Use evidence-based research in health care institutions to identify tools and strategies to improve performance. Quality and value of life considerations are contrasted with quantitative information.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 340 - Social Determinants of Health Credits 3
Students are introduced to social and behavioral health determinants through social and behavioral change models. Community health concerns and the intersections between nature/nurture risks and change dynamics are addressed. Population health and community needs (homeless, underserved, indigent, culturally diverse populations, etc.) are discussed.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 341 - Population Health and Cultural Intelligence Credits 3
In this course, students are introduced to social and behavioral health determinants both nationally and internationally. Population health and community needs (homeless, underserved, indigent, culturally diverse population, etc.) are discussed. This course also addresses students' competencies with global diversity related to health care delivery, including culturally based beliefs and practices. The tool of Cultural Intelligence is used to define a baseline and path for growth in the areas of learning about and growing one's ability to understand and adapt cross-culturally. Students develop and implement personalized plans for increasing their cultural awareness and competence to function effectively in diverse health care settings across social constructs.
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 350 - Health Care Administration Project I Credits 1
Individual project preparation. Students examine individual challenges and opportunities in health care administration professions through a series of self-assessment exercises. Addresses both personal and professional goals for health care administration professional advancement plans that will be developed in HC-430 HCA Project II.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 400 - Conflict Resolution in Health Care Credits 3
Health care environments are often full of conflict. This course explores the Anabaptist principles of peacemaking and provides a framework for conflict resolution and strategies to achieve conflict transformation in organizations.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 410 - Global Diversity Credits 3
Assesses students' competencies with global diversity related to health care delivery, including culturally based beliefs and practices. Students develop and implement personalized plans for increasing their cultural awareness and competence to function effectively in diverse health care settings across social constructs.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 415 - Introduction to Financial Management in Healthcare Credits 3
Successful organizations, whether for profit or non-profit, or government, have two things in common: a congruent and well-understood organizational purpose and a functional management team. The purpose of this introductory course is to describe the financial management of healthcare organizations within the context of organizational purpose and competent team management.
Repeatable for credit. Degree completion only.
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HC 420 - Grief, Trauma and Emergency Preparedness Credits 3
Prepares students to address natural, technological and man-made disasters. The roles and responsibilities are identified and students review current trauma resources and interventions. The stages of grief are addressed.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 425 - Strategic Management in Healthcare Credits 3
The increased rate of technological, social, economic, competitive and political change is greater in health care than all other industries. Strategic management enables leaders to make sense of the change and develop strategies to help the health care organizations to be successful in an ever-changing environment.
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 430 - Health Care Administration Project II Credits 3
Individual Project Development. Students develop individual projects for health care administration professions, under the supervision of faculty mentors. Final projects are congruent with students' identified professional goals and market trends. Tangible projects lead toward health care administration professional goal identification and attainment.
HC-350 (Required, Previous).
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 433 - Human Resources and Organizational Behavior Credits 3
The Human Resources course consists of a survey of the human resources function within health care organizations. Students will be introduced to the legal, managerial, ethical, and social considerations involved in employment. The course will address staffing, human resources development, compensation, and labor relations. Finally, the material will look at the human resources function in the global environment. This course will focus on federal and California regulations.
May not be audited.
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HC 433 - Human Resources and Organizational Behavior Credits 3
The Human Resources course consists of a survey of the human resources function within health care organizations. Students will be introduced to the legal, managerial, ethical, and social considerations involved in employment. The course will address staffing, human resources development, compensation, and labor relations. Finally, the material will look at the human resources function in the global environment. This course will focus on federal and California regulations.
May not be audited.
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HC 435 - Quality Management in Healthcare Credits 3
Introduces students to the concepts of healthcare quality from the viewpoint of various stakeholders. Consumers' perceived value of product or services differs when modality being purchased is healthcare services. Three interconnected building blocks of quality management are introduced: measurement, assessment and improvement.
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited.
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HC 437 - Human Resources & Organizational Behavior in Health Care Administration Credits 3
The Human Resources course consists of a survey of the human resources function within health care organizations. Students will be introduced to the legal, managerial, ethical, and social considerations involved in employment. The course will address staffing, human resources development, compensation, and labor relations. Finally, the material will look at the human resources function in the global environment. This course will focus on federal and California regulations.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 440 - Health Care Leadership Credits 3
Leadership theories pertinent to the health care industry are reviewed in detail. Students identify personal styles that can be aligned with effective theories to offer leadership and management promise in their career goals in health care establishments. Includes both personal leadership, critical thinking skills and the organizational structures of health care organizations.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 441 - Emerging Leadership in Healthcare Credits 2
This course will introduce the students to understand what it takes to be a successful leader by laying a foundation for success from experts in the field of healthcare, and who are certified healthcare administrators. Students will learn about self-awareness, emotional intelligence, how to consciously be a servant leader, and how servant leadership creates great places to work. Additionally, students will be introduced to the successful tactics used by Disney in creating an environment of quality.
Repeatable for credit. May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 450 - Health Care Systems Administration and Information Technology Credits 3
The fit between community needs and health care organizations is addressed. The intersections between management principles, contemporary health care systems and related economic concepts and principles are analyzed. Health care management case studies provide background material for analysis. The role of health information technology is explored.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 455 - Healthcare Administration Project I Credits 1
This course was designed to introduce the student to research techniques, APA formatting, research methods, and project management. It is the first course of three, in which the student will design a project, and be connected to a health care organization in the area to work as a volunteer and do a project beneficial to the organization that is non-patient related.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 460 - Healthcare Administration Project II Credits 1
This course was designed to reinforce student's research techniques, APA formatting, research methods, and project management. It is the second course of three, in which the student will design a project, and be connected to a healthcare organization in the area to work as a volunteer and do a project beneficial to the organization that is non-patient related.
HC-455 (Recommended, Previous)
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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HC 465 - Healthcare Administration Project III Credits 1
This course was designed to introduce the student to research techniques, APA formatting, research methods, and project management. It is the third course of three, in which the student will design a project, and be connected to a health care organization in the area to work as a volunteer and do a project beneficial to the organization that is non-patient related.
May not be audited. Faculty consent required.
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HC 470 - Epidemiology and Population Health Credits 3
This course will give students an overview of epidemiology and biostatistics to provide a foundation in research methodology and design. Medical terminology will be included so that students understand laboratory and diagnostic information in the data. Medical terminology curriculum may include such topics as administration, medicine, nursing, laboratory, radiology, dietary, education, long-term care and specialty clinics, and pharmacology. This course introduces students to the concepts of health and disease from the perspective of health care and medical terms.
May not be audited.
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HC 471 - Healthcare Data Collection, Analysis and Systems Credits 3
This course will teach students to analyze information by examining the relationships, patterns, and trends that the data might uncover. Students will learn to subject data to statistical operations that reveal not only what kinds of relationships seem to exist among variables, but also the degree of confidence the data might provide. Students will learn to compare data information to that from other groups (a control or comparison group, statewide figures, etc.), and how to draw conclusions from the data. The focus will be to obtain an accurate assessment in order to better understand data and its effects on those who may be concerned with outcomes or in order to better understand health inequities and disparities.
May not be audited.
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HC 472 - Healthcare Informatics Integrity and Privacy Techniques Credits 3
This introductory course is designed to give medical professionals and administrators a basic background on cyber security and to identify vulnerability of hospital equipment and infrastructure. Through this course, the student will learn the basic concepts of cyber security and data privacy along with their application in managing cyber threats for small to large hospitals and clinics. Students will gain familiarity with the hardware, software, and terminology used within the cyber security and data privacy field, as it applies to medical facilities and personal patient information.
May not be audited.
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HC 480 - Health Care Research Design Credits 3
Capstone Project. Students learn and demonstrate effective research design and evidence-based practice. Qualitative, quantitative and comparative designs are addressed. Students choose and implement one design method, effectively gathering data, interpreting and analyzing their findings and producing recommendations based on their results.
May not be audited. Degree completion only.
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