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2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

The listing of courses is as accurate as possible at the time of publication of the catalog. Please note that the University reserves the right to change requirements where changes are necessary to comply with Board of Regents policy directives, to meet external demands relating to accountability or accreditation standards, to reflect curriculum changes or substitutions or to implement evolving discipline requirements in major fields. For information regarding definition and assignment of credit hours and the level and numbering of courses, the University follows SDBOR policy 2:32 and SDBOR policy 2:8.
 

FIN (Finance)
  

  • FIN 516 - COMMERCIAL BANK MANAGEMENT

    3 cr

    Description Commercial Bank Management is an in-depth study of banking institutions, with special emphasis on commercial banks and their connection to the Federal Reserve System and other financial institutions. A risk management perspective is adopted and the fast changing global regulatory and financial environments are discussed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: BADM 310 - Business Finance.


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  • FIN 517 - INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

    3 cr

    Description International Finance explores the principles of financial management from an international perspective. Background material on foreign exchange markets and risk is provided, and the theory of foreign exchange markets is discussed. Emphasis is placed on corporate finance for international firms. Both direct and in direct investments as well as financing decisions for multinational corporations are covered.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: BADM 310 - Business Finance.


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  • FIN 519 - ADVANCED FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND MODELING

    3 cr

    Description This course is designed to provide students with advanced analytical tools to interpret and analyze financial statements in order to draw insights on a firm’s financial health and performance for decision making purposes. Topics include various analytical techniques including trend, comparative, and ratio analysis and financial modeling using a spreadsheet.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: BADM 310 or BADM 505 or equivalent.


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  • FIN 590 - SEMINAR (C)

    3 cr

    Description A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.


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  • FIN 592 - TOPICS (C)

    1-4 cr

    Description A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • FIN 711 - INVESTMENT ANALYSIS & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

    3 cr

    Description Investment analysis and portfolio management is the study of equity and debt markets as well as an overview of portfolio management for individual and institutional investors. Course coverage includes fundamental valuation techniques, efficient markets hypothesis, risk and return, primary and secondary market mechanisms, and international investing. The course provides an overview of the bond market, including bond valuation, duration, and bond portfolio management. The topics of investment policy, portfolio theory and construction, asset allocation, efficient diversification, and performance evaluation are explored along with the vital roles computer technology and electronic trading.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: BADM 310 or BADM 505


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  • FIN 711 - INVESTMENT ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

    3 cr

    Description This course is the study of equity and debt markets, as well as an overview of portfolio management for individual and institutional investors. Course coverage includes fundamental valuation techniques, the efficient markets hypothesis, risk and return, primary and secondary market mechanisms, and international investing. The course provides an overview of the bond market including bond valuation, duration, and bond portfolio management as well as an introduction to options, futures, and forward contracts. The topics of investment policy, portfolio, theory and construction, asset allocation, efficient diversification, and performance evaluation are explored, along with the vital roles of computer technology and electronic trading.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: BADM 310 - Business Finance, BADM 505 - Foundations of Finance, or its equivalent, or permission of the instructor.


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  • FIN 712 - INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

    3 cr

    Description This course focuses on the financial management of a multinational firm, and international financial markets. Topics include corporate strategy and the decision to invest abroad, international portfolio diversification, managing exchange risk, cost of capital and financial structure in the multinational firm, and sources of financing.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: BADM 310 or BADM 505.


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FREN (French)
  

  • FREN 520 - FRENCH FOR READING KNOWLEDGE

    3 cr

    Description This course provides instruction in reading comprehension in French.


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  • FREN 533 - TOPICS IN FRANCOPHONE CULTURE

    3 cr

    Description This course explores issues relating to the history and culture of France and other Francophone areas. The focus of each course will vary.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent preparation.


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  • FREN 591 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN FRENCH (C)

    3 cr

    Description Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    May be repeated. Requires permission of the instructor.

    Notes
    (C) Denotes Common Course


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  • FREN 592 - TOPICS IN FRENCH (C)

    3 cr

    Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    May be repeated with change of topic.

    Notes
    (C) Denotes Common Course


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GER (German)
  

  • GER 520 - GERMAN FOR READING KNOWLEDGE

    3 cr

    Description This course provides instruction in reading comprehension in German.


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  • GER 591 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GERMAN (C)

    1 to 3 cr

    Description Students complete individualized plans of study, which include significant one-on-one student-instructor interaction. The faculty member and the student negotiate the details of the study plan. May be repeated. This project should not duplicate regularly offered courses in the German curriculum. Requires signature of the instructor and Independent Study Contract. Course offering possible through various Internet protocols.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: GER 202 - Intermediate German II, or its equivalent, permission of the instructor.

    Notes
    (C) Denotes Common Course


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  • GER 592 - TOPICS IN GERMAN (C)

    1 to 3 cr

    Description Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    May be repeated with change of topic.

    Notes
    (C) Denotes Common Course


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HIST (History)
  

  • HIST 504 - CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY

    3 cr

    Description Origin and development of myths: their importance and influence in classical literature, drama, music, psychology, and art.

    Notes
    Dual list and cross-listed: CLHU 404/504, ENGL 404/504, REL 404/504, and HIST 404/504


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  • HIST 505 - GREEK ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

    3 cr

    Description This course surveys the development of arts and architecture viewed in relation to Greek history and societal change from the Mycenaean to the Hellenistic periods.

    Notes
    Cross-listed: ARTH 504 and CLHU 504


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  • HIST 514 - ANCIENT EGYPT

    3 cr

    Description Social and cultural history of Egypt from the Old Kingdom through the Roman period.


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  • HIST 522 - ANCIENT ROME

    3 cr

    Description The Roman Republic and Empire through the age of Constantine. Emphasis on social and political developments and survey of the imperial provinces.

    Notes
    (Also CLHU 518)


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  • HIST 524 - EARLY CHURCH

    3 cr

    Description This class will examine the growth and development of Christianity from its beginning through the reign of Constantine.  Course will not be offered every year.


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  • HIST 526 - RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION IN EUROPE

    3 cr

    Description Political, economic, cultural, and religious movements from the Middle Ages to Louis XIV. History of the 16th-century with emphasis on the Protestant and Catholic reformation.

    Notes
    (Also CLHU 526)


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  • HIST 530 - ANCIENT GREECE

    3 cr

    Description Survey of ancient Greece through Alexander the Great. Emphasis on social and cultural developments.

    Notes
    (Also CLHU 540)


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  • HIST 532 - SHAKESPEAREAN ENGLAND

    3 cr

    Description This course is designed to introduce students to some of the key events and themes of British history between 1400 and 1689.  In particular, it explores the formation of Britain across four dimensions: political thought, religious change, economic development, and intellectual innovations.


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  • HIST 533 - DRUGS, DECADENCE, AND SOCIETY

    3 cr

    Description This course will focus on exploring British social history (1700 – 1900) from the perspective of those who were rejected by the mainstream culture–the gin merchants, purveyors of opium, prostitutes, and serial killers.  In doing so, it shall explore a number of themes concerning the relationship between state control and personal action, questions of personal identity, and the redefinition of “civilization” in the wake of increased scientific knowledge.


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  • HIST 534 - MODERN IRELAND

    3 cr

    Description This course shall trace thematically some of the key issues associated with modern Irish history, paying particular attention to questions such as the relationship between Ireland and Britain (in both a political and social sense), the nature of social life in Ireland, and the violence that has so dominated recent history. By considering the historical events of this period, through the study of a variety of sources, students will gain a greater knowledge of Irish history and the historical process.


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  • HIST 544 - HISTORY OF MODERN RUSSIA

    3 cr

    Description Survey of Russian history from 1856 to the present.


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  • HIST 546 - EUROPEAN MILITARY HISTORY

    3 cr

    Description Survey of European military history from the ancient world to the end of the Great War, emphasizing the evolution of tactics, strategy, technology, professionalism, administration, and military policy.


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  • HIST 549 - THE HOLOCAUST

    3 cr

    Description This course studies the period from 1933 - 1945 and the effort by the Nazi regime to utterly annihilate Europe’s Jewish population, as well as other populations deemed undesirable.  The course examines the historical context of the Holocaust, the means by which the Holocaust was brought about, and the profound historical and moral dilemmas raised by the Holocaust.  Students will also encounter some of the individual lives ended or transformed by these events.


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  • HIST 551 - THE VIETNAM WAR IN FILM

    3 cr

    Description This course examines Hollywood portrayals of the Vietnam war through films in the chronological order in which they were produced.  Students critically examine such issues as tactics, strategy, the POW/MIA controversy, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and the historical revisionism of the Reagan era.


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  • HIST 555 - AMERICAN CIVIL WAR & RECONSTRUCTION

    3 cr

    Description Exploration of the economic, political, military, and social aspects of the Civil War and Reconstruction eras.


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  • HIST 557 - AMERICA: FROM GREAT DEPRESSION TO THE NEW FRONTIER, 1933-1963

    3 cr

    Description Examination of the Great Depression, the path to WW II, the growth of the affluent society and the era of containment.


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  • HIST 558 - AMERICA IN THE 60’s and 70’s

    3 cr

    Description Survey of the domestic unrest, war in Asia, economic uncertainty, and affairs in the 1960’s and 1970’s.


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  • HIST 559 - VIETNAM WAR, 1945–1975

    3 cr

    Description In-depth study of the war including Vietnamese history and culture as well as the roots of French and American involvement.


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  • HIST 568 - THE U.S. IN WORLD AFFAIRS, 1900–PRESENT

    3 cr

    Description Examination of the foundations and themes of U.S. international relations from 1868 to the present.


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  • HIST 570 - HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II

    3 cr

    Description Study of the war from a political, military, social, economic points of view. American or European emphasis is dependent upon instructor.


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  • HIST 577 - THE US AND THE COLD WAR IN FILM

    3 cr

    Description This course examines the portrayal of Cold War policies and themes through films in the chronological order in which they were produced. Both documentary and Hollywood films are used to address issues, such as ideological tensions, national security, nation-building, Mutually Assured Destruction, survivability, and brinkmanship.


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  • HIST 588 - INTRODUCTION TO GRAND STRATEGY (C)

    3 cr

    Description To introduce students to the politics and conduct of war and diplomacy. Students will read, discuss, and write about the leading strategic thinkers to gain an introductory understanding to strategy making. The course will be structured in such a way that the students will compare and contrast wars and leading military thinkers in order to understand how wars are won and how leaders achieve their aims. The course explores political and cultural structures, history, diplomacy, literature and religion in order to examine the material in a comprehensive manner.

    Notes
    (C) Denotes common course


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  • HIST 591 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HISTORY (C)

    1 to 6 cr

    Description Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems and Special Projects. Student complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    May be repeated.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Requires permission of the instructor.

    Notes
    (C) Denotes Common Course


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  • HIST 592 - TOPICS IN HISTORY (C)

    1 to 3 cr

    Description A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is no wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics.

    May be repeated with change of topic.

    Notes
    (C) Denotes Common Course


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  • HIST 594 - INTERNSHIP (C)

    1-12 cr

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience.

    Notes
    Registration Restriction: Instructor permission.
    (C) denotes common course


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  • HIST 775 - SEMINAR IN WOMEN’S AND GENDER HISTORY

    3 cr

    Description Readings on topics in Women’s and Gender History.


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  • HIST 776 - SEMINAR IN GREAT PLAINS HISTORY

    3 cr

    Description Readings on topics in Great Plains History.


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  • HIST 777 - SEMINAR IN INTELLECUTAL HISTORY

    3 cr

    Description Readings on topics in Intellectual History.


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  • HIST 780 - HISTORIOGRAPHY

    3 cr

    Description Study of history as a professional discipline. Required of all Master’s students.


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  • HIST 782 - RESEARCH SEMINAR IN HISTORY

    3 cr

    Description Bibliographic sources and use of evidence in writing a research paper. Required of all Master’s students.


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  • HIST 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HISTORY (C)

    1 to 3 cr

    Description Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    May be repeated.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Requires permission of the instructor.

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • HIST 792 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN HISTORY (C)

    3 cr

    Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is no wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    May be repeated with change of topic.

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • HIST 794 - INTERNSHIP (C)

    1-12 cr

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid.  Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study.  A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience.

    Notes
    Registration restriction: Instructor permission.

    (C) denotes Common Course


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  • HIST 798 - THESIS

    1 to 6 cr

    Description Required of all M.A. students following Plan A. Total of four credit hours are required.


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  • HIST 799 - THESIS SUSTAINING (C)

    0 cr

    Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking.

    Notes
    (C) denotes Common Course


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HLTH (Health)
  

  • HLTH 522 - NUTRITION

    3 cr

    Description

    This course investigates the science of food relative to human performance, nutrition, and health education. Areas of emphasis include nutrient chemistry, function, and interactions; energy consumption and metabolism; and resources for nutrition education. Advanced students will examine theories and resources of nutrition education, as well as design, implement, and evaluate models of nutrition education as part of health promotion and disease prevention interventions in schools, community, worksite, and medical care settings.


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HRM (Human Resources Management)
  

  • HRM 490 - SEMINAR (C)

    3 cr

    Description A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.


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  • HRM 560 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (C)

    3 cr

    Description This course provides a survey of managerial practices with respect to the management of the human resource function and an introduction to the topic of human resource management as an occupational choice. Major areas of inquiry include recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits administration and work force integration and maintenance.


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  • HRM 561 - WORKFORCE PLANNING AND SELECTION

    3 cr

    Description Workforce Planning and Selection trains students in analyzing current staffing requirements and projecting future staffing needs.  Students evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of various recruitment and selection instruments and strategies used by professionals.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: BADM 369 and BADM 460


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  • HRM 563 - COMPENSATION

    3 cr

    Description Compensation studies the role of a wage and salary administrator.  It focuses on the fundamentals of wage theory, job evaluation and compensable factors, employee evaluation, individual and group incentive plans, benefits, and managerial/executive compensation.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites:  BADM 369 and BADM 460


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  • HRM 566 - TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

    3 cr

    Description Training and Development provides an in-depth look at practices related to the structure, the methods, and the use of technology for the training of employees.  Students will apply learning theories in the development and implementation of a strategic employee training system.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: BADM 369 and BADM 460


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  • HRM 567 - MANAGEMENT-LABOR RELATIONS

    3 cr

    Description Management-Labor Relations is a survey of the historical, current, and emergent patterns in local, state, and federal labor organizations relating to collective bargaining. Topics include an analysis of the rights and obligations of both management and unions as influenced by legislation, administrative decisions, and court cases. Student exercises in collective-bargaining negotiations, and contract agreements, nationally and globally, will be tracked and discussed. A collective-bargaining agreement will be negotiated as a student exercise.


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  • HRM 569 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

    3 cr

    Description Advanced Topics in Human Resource Management examines current issues in the field. Topics vary by semester and may include recruitment, selection, benefits, compensation, organizational climate, and job design.


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  • HRM 570 - CRITICAL ISSUES IN HUMAN RESOURCES

    3 cr

    Description Critical Issues in Human Resources is designed to facilitate a more in-depth study of selected issues confronting organizations in the area of personnel administration.  Topics include the move of human resources from support function to strategic focus, diversity, legal trends, ethical developments, and other emerging issues.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: BADM 369 and BADM 460


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HSAD (Health Service Admin)
  

  • HSAD 500 - HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT & EPIDEMIOLOGY

    3 cr

    Description Health Services Management and Epidemiology presents the principles and practices of disease status in relationship to health services organizations. Core aspects of management are emphasized within the unique interaction of the health status of communities and populations, licensed health professionals and a variety of regulatory and health services organizations.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: HSAD 305 - Health Services Systems


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  • HSAD 507 - GLOBAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS

    3 cr

    Description This course explores the four basic global health care systems that exist in the world. Specific topics will cover the three basic goals of a health care system: keeping people healthy, treating the sick, and methods to finance health care.  The course will explore health care systems based on each country’s unique culture, economy, and resources.


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  • HSAD 510 - HEALTH SERVICES FINANCE

    3 cr

    Description Health Services Finance provides students with a foundation of financial principles for decision-making in health services organizations.   Topics include the historical development of funding and financing of health care services.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: HSAD 305 & BADM 310 or equivalent


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  • HSAD 511 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF LONG-TERM CARE

    3 cr

    Description This course addresses the financial management of nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, home health care agencies and other long-term care businesses. While narrow in its focus on long-term care, it is comprehensive in assembling the financial tools needed to quantify a strategic plan, develop a budget, implement and monitor budget performance, and merge clinical practice with reimbursement requirements. It is a specialty subset within the complex field of healthcare finance.


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  • HSAD 515 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF LONG TERM CARE

    3 cr

    Description This course addresses the theories and practices for managing the goals, strategies, and structures of long term care organizations. It explores the impact of external environments, internal relationships, strategic formation, decision-making, and change on the long term care organization.

    Notes
    Course number changed from HSAD 715 to HSAD 515 on 5/14/09


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  • HSAD 530 - CRITICAL ISSUES IN GERONTOLOGY & LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION

    3 cr

    Description Covers current topics in the care of the elderly and other long-term care recipients in both institutional and non-institutional settings. The course develops critical insight into a variety of current multifaceted issues, many of which have no simple, single solution.


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  • HSAD 559 - HEALTH SERVICES FOR LONG-TERM CARE

    3 cr

    Description This course looks at the unique challenges associated with managing organizations providing long-term care services. Topics include the aging process, health service needs, and delivery options.

    Notes
    Dual list HSAD 459


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  • HSAD 560 - LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION

    3 cr

    Description This course examines effective administration of long-term care institutions. Students will examine the laws and regulations pertaining to long-term care facilities such as service reimbursement, services provided, organization, as well as the knowledge and skills essential to effective management in the long-term care setting.

    Notes
    Dual list HSAD 460


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  • HSAD 575 - HEALTH CARE PRACTICUM

    1 to 6 cr

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: Minimum of 6 hours of HSAD coursework.


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  • HSAD 588 - HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ABROAD

    1-6 cr

    Description This course is a short-term, faculty led study abroad program where students are immersed in a host country’s culture and health services delivery system. Students compare the host country’s health delivery system to the U.S.  A historical, legal and ethical perspective is focused on health care services access, need and demand, and the policy driving management and financial decisions to sustain change. Students participate in relevant health related research. Experiences vary depending upon host country.

    Notes
    Dual listed HSAD 488


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  • HSAD 592 - TOPICS IN HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (C)

    1 to 3 cr

    Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

     

    Notes
    (C) Denotes Common Course


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  • HSAD 595 - PRACTICUM (C)

    1-3 cr

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid.  Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study.  A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Notes
    Registration Restriction: Minimum of 6 hours of HSAD coursework AND admitted to the HSAD specialization as part of the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science Administration (MSA) programs or permission of the practicum instructor.

    Changed credit hours from 3 to variable 1-3 Fall 2013.


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  • HSAD 710 - U.S. HEALTH SERVICES SYSTEM

    3 cr

    Description This course surveys the major components and organizational interrelationships of the U.S. health services delivery system across the continuum of care. Students will gain a broad understanding of the historical evolution of the health services delivery system as well as contemporary health reform initiatives which aim to reduce national health services expenditures and improve organizational performance.


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  • HSAD 740 - INTERNATIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS

    3 cr

    Description This course will use a comparative approach to examine curative and preventive care delivery across international settings.  Global health services models will be analyzed as they relate to policy regulation/risk management, GDP allocation, initiative-driven development, outreach, medical tourism, and disparities.


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  • HSAD 760 - HEALTH SERVICES INFORMATICS

    3 cr

    Description This course is designed to provide students an understanding of how health information technologies impact the delivery and quality outcomes of health services. This course examines how clinical data, electronic health record systems, computerized order entry, decision support systems, telemedicine, consumer applications, and knowledge management can be used to improve patient care and ensure compliance with multi-level regulations.


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  • HSAD 770 - MANAGING HEALTH SERVICES RESOURCES

    3 cr

    Description This course provides a system’s perspective of health services administration by integrating concepts across all functional business areas.  Students learn to utilize effective decision making techniques in identifying and solving resource problems. The course develops skills in defining strategic and operational management problems and understanding the complex nature of management decisions. The course explores recent trends, issues, and relevant regulatory standards and change efforts including risk assessment that impact resource management in health services delivery. 


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  • HSAD 785 - HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION RESEARCH

    1 to 3 cr

    Description Health Services Administration Research provides research opportunities across the full spectrum of the health care-delivery system. It is intended for independent investigation by the academically advanced student.


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  • HSAD 788 - PROFESSIONAL REPORT

    3 cr

    Description Professional Report supports the curriculum of the Master of Science in Administrative Studies (MSAS) Program, Health Services Administration option that requires the submission of a professional report.


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  • HSAD 790 - SEMINAR IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (C)

    1 to 3 cr

    Description A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as the internet and are at the upper-division graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to few than 20 students.

    Notes
    (C) denotes common course


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  • HSAD 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HEALTH CARE ADMINSTRATION

    1 to 3 cr

    Description Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/faculty interaction. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting duration depends upon the topic.


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  • HSAD 792 - TOPICS (C)

    3 cr

    Description A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Notes
    New course spring 2014.


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  • HSAD 795 - HEALTH CARE PRACTICUM

    1 to 6 cr

    Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: Minimum of 6 hours of HSAD coursework.


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HSC (Health Science)
  

  • HSC 500 - CLINICAL ANALYTICS

    3 cr

    Description This course introduces the use of clinical analytics to enhance health care safety and efficiency. Healthcare systems must measure clinical performance, identify areas for improvement, and redesign processes to achieve desired changes, then, monitor results to ensure desired outcomes are sustained. The focus is on analytic knowledge, skills and abilities essential for anyone entering any sector of the healthcare field.

    Notes
    Dual list HSC 400.


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  • HSC 540 - MAJOR ISSUES HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

    3 cr

    Description Examines the major issues which influence health and human services and their delivery. The healthcare needs of a diverse and multicultural population and healthcare disparities and strategies to address those needs are explored. Includes special populations service provision, advocacy, patient/client-centered care, psycho-social aspects of disease and wellness, health promotion and education, quality and cost controls, and interprofessional team approaches to service delivery.


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  • HSC 591 - Independent Study (C)

    1-3 cr

    Description Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • HSC 700 - GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH

    3 cr

    Description This course aims to increase the understanding of globalization and how complex political, economic, and social processes impact people’s health and the type of healthcare available in different societies.


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  • HSC 763 - QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES

    3 cr

    Description This course explores the primary qualitative research methods utilized in healthcare research and other professions including, but not limited to: Narrative, Phenomenological, Grounded Theory, Grounded Action Theory, Ethnographic, Case Study, and other new approaches in Qualitative Research. Methodologies, Ethics, Engagement of Populations will underpin discussions of each Qualitative Research Method. Scholarly papers from each method and from within several health sciences disciplines will be explored from an interprofessional stance.


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  • HSC 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY (C)

    1-3 cr

    Description Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • HSC 795 - PRACTICUM (C)

    3 cr

    Description Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid.  Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study.  A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.


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  • HSC 890 - SEMINAR (C)

    1 cr

    Description A highly focused and topical course.  The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and  research.  Seminars may be conducted over electronic media, such as internet, and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally  limited to 20 or fewer students.


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  • HSC 890 - SEMINAR (C)

    1 cr

    Description A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media, such as internet, and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to 20 or fewer students.


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  • HSC 898 - DISSERTATION (C)

    3-9 cr

    Description A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree.  The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee. A minimum of 15 credits of Dissertation Research is required.


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