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2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The courses described below are listed in numerical order by discipline. All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted. If laboratory periods are required they are indicated after the description. For example, the notation “3 plus 1” indicates 3 class periods and 1 lab period per week.
 

Master of Science in Psychology
  

  • MPSY 5200 - Lifespan Development

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    The focus of this course will be to survey the cognitive, psychological, moral, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of humans throughout the lifespan from birth to death. A developmental framework for understanding issues that impact normal development will be studied. 3 credits Credit(s): 3
  

  • MPSY 5400 - Advanced Counseling Theory

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    This course is intended to be an examination of the main forces of psychotherapy. Several major theories used to understand human thoughts, feelings and behaviors within the main forces of psychotherapy will be explored. 3 credits Credit(s): 3
  

  • MPSY 5600 - Statistics for Behavioral Sciences

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    This course is a survey of the statistical techniques commonly used in psychological research including such topics as correlation, linear regression, t-tests, ANOVA and Chi Squares. Introduction to a computer-based statistical software package will be presented given the computation intensive nature of these techniques. 3 credits Credit(s): 3
  

  • MPSY 5800 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychology

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    This course is designed to be an overview of the local and federal laws that govern the practice of psychology. In addition, the ethical guidelines that shape the practice of psychology in various different settings will be studied. Students will examine ethical dilemmas faced by those who work in the psychological field. 3 credits Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)
  

  • MPSY 6000 - Psychopathology

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    This course is an examination of the issues and controversies related to the conceptualization and diagnosis of mental disorders. The etiology, onset, symptoms, clinical features and prognosis for mental disorders throughout the lifespan will be explored. 3 credits Credit(s): 3
  

  • MPSY 6200 - Advanced Social Psychology

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    This course is designed to explore topics within social psychology in depth through the use of empirical journal articles as well as texts. Students will be provided an opportunity to develop deeper knowledge of many of the major studies within the field of social psychology. Students will be encouraged to form connections between course material and their own experiences as social psychology topics are issues that occur in our everyday lives. 3 credits Credit(s): 3
  

  • MPSY 6510 - Substance Abuse Theories and Techniques

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    This elective course is an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of substance abuse theories and counseling approaches. A biopsychosocial framework will be presented to assist in understanding addictive behaviors and substance use and abuse. The philosophies related to prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery will also be explored. Credit(s): 3
  

  • MPSY 6600 - Research Methods in Psychology

    Prerequisite(s): MPSY 5600.
    This course is an overview of the research methods and techniques used within the field of psychology. The focus of the course will be on the evaluation of research methodology as well as the examination of the process involved in designing a research project. 3 credits Credit(s): 3
  

  • MPSY 6800 - Advanced Biopsychology

    Prerequisite(s): MPSY5050.
    This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of normal and abnormal human behaviors from the perspective of brain functioning. A review of the foundational knowledge and examination of current research of the relationship between biological function of the brain and nervous system/neuroanatomy will be explored. 3 credits Credit(s): 3
  

  • MPSY 6920 - Capstone Course: Master of Science in Psychology

    Prerequisite(s): All MS Psychology courses must be completed
    This capstone course is designed to assess the student’s knowledge gained throughout the entire Master of Science in psychological program. The course will consist of a comprehensive exam that will be composed of various components directly related to the program learning outcomes and the courses completed within the degree program. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)

Ph.D. in Global Leadership
  

  • HEA 7001 - Theories & Research in Academic Leadership

    Critically analyze theories, research and best practices about academic leadership and culture employed by individuals and organizations in higher education in the United States and globally. How culture, national and international politics, and institutional mission inform higher education leadership is examined. Mission, vision and function of public, private, not for profit and for profit colleges and universities; leadership roles; governance functions including shared governance; union and non-union organizations; relationships with internal and external constituencies; problems of practice and power will be analyzed. Credit(s): 3
  

  • HEA 7002 - Higher Education Policy & Accountability

    Policy and issues in higher education. Analysis of public expectations of higher education including accountability for student learning and transparency of operating functions. Contemporary public policy issues such as access, affordability, affirmative action, funding for scientific research are analyzed. Practices in accreditation, relationships among institutions to maximize opportunities for students and to provide diverse experiences in order to be prepared to enter the global society, and strategies to adapt to expanding reporting requirements will be compared and critically analyzed to determine best practices. Credit(s): 3
  

  • HEA 7003 - Legal Issues in Higher Education

    Higher education legal processes, rights, responsibilities, duties and liabilities of faculty, administrators, and students within the context of higher education. Topics such as academic freedom, affirmative action, free speech, disability rights and access/use of electronically accessed information will be analyzed. Studies from constitutional, statutory, and case law will be addressed. Credit(s): 3
  

  • HEA 7004 - Managing for Financial Performance & Accountability

    This course is a shared course for OLM and HEA students.
     
    Critical analysis of theoretical and empirical literature, and best practices about managing innovation and the learning organization. The key transformational role of technology and its impact on emerging core organizational learning capabilities are emphasized. Collaborative work environments, diffusion of innovation, systems thinking, and the technology adoption cycle are examined as means to improve organizational capabilities and managerial competencies required to promote innovation and a learning organization. The cultural structures and processes of a learning organization are explored.
     
    Comparative study of current trends in higher education in the United States and globally including curricular models, delivery methods, cultural influences and implications; global institutional partnerships; governmental involvement, accountability and reporting requirements. Credit(s): 3
  

  • HEA 7005 - Comparative Higher Education

    Comparative study of current trends in higher education in the United States and globally including curricular models, delivery methods, cultural influences and implications; global institutional partnerships; governmental involvement, accountability and reporting requirements. Credit(s): 3
  

  • HEA 7006 - The Contemporary College Student

    Intellectual, social, psychological, and cultural contexts of the student experience. Leadership role in meeting student and societal expectations for integrated learning and social experiences. Providing appropriate and high quality experiences to students of varying abilities, needs and expectations. Credit(s): 3
  

  • HEA 7990 - Special Topics in Higher Education Administration

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Students in the higher education administration concentration will pursue coursework designed to prepare them for increasing leadership in higher education. This specialty is ideal for faculty in the field of leadership or related disciplines as well as administrators in areas such as academic affairs, student services, financial aid, admissions, or athletics. Credit(s): 3
  

  • LDS 7001 - Leadership Theory & Research

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    A foundational course in the critical analysis of seminal theoretical and empirical leadership theories, research and best practices. The concepts and dimensions of leadership are evaluated from the early trait and behavioral theories to the more recent theories which emphasize transformational and servant leadership models. Ethics and morality in leadership decision-making and case studies that examine emerging leadership situations are also analyzed. This course is taken within the first 0 to 18 credits of the Ph.D. program. Credit(s): 3
  

  • LDS 7002 - Leading in a Time Of Global Change

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Literature and best practices related to the emerging roles of the leader as an agent of change are examined. Theories and models of change management are evaluated including organizational learning, organizational development, appreciative inquiry, sense-making and contingency approaches. Also examined are forces for change, diagnosis for change, visioning, resistance to change, the recipients of change, and consolidating change. Credit(s): 3
  

  • LDS 7003 - Communication in Global & Diverse Context

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Communications literature and best practices are analyzed to understand and maximize human interaction in global and diverse contexts. Effective communication for various leadership roles is examined including interpersonal, small group, organizational, and public situations. Skills to develop intercultural competence and evaluating communication barriers that prevent the understanding of a leaders message are explored. Credit(s): 3
  

  • LDS 7004 - Ethics, Governance & Social Responsibility

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Ethical theories and research are examined, along with professional codes of conduct and best practices for effective ethical leadership in global organizations. A review of recurring ethical dilemmas results in the development of a personal code of ethics appropriate for global leadership. The literature and best practices related to the leaders role in promoting effective governance for a healthy organization along with social responsibility and sustainable development are examined. Credit(s): 3
  

  • LDS 7005 - Global Leadership Development

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    From a global perspective, leadership development models are analyzed with a focus on organizational and individual outcomes. Leadership development practices are evaluated as they relate to and impact the development of intellectual capital, organizational innovation, talent management, succession planning and executive selection criteria. Leadership development programs for expatriates and effective modes of leadership development for different countries and cultures are analyzed. Credit(s): 3
  

  • LDS 7006 - Global Talent Management

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Classic and recent research, models and best practices for the development of human capital are examined. Approaches to linking organizational strategy, culture, and human resources practices are evaluated with an emphasis on talent development and the use of human capital to create a competitive advantage. Processes to develop and measure individual and team performance are examined. The unique challenges of leading project, virtual and remote teams are analyzed. Credit(s): 3
  

  • OLHE 7005 - Managing Financial Performance & Accountability

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Critical analysis of theoretical and empirical literature, and best practices for managing private and public organizations to achieve financial accountability and financial performance. Accounting as a managerial tool for assessment of business strategy and tactical implementation are examined. Principles of financial management focusing on the development and use of budgets for planning and control, demonstrating accountability, and establishing priorities within an organization are analyzed. The use of financial data to lead decision-making links between finance and strategic planning, and Sarbanes-Oxley are explored. Creating shareholder value is analyzed, along with links to customer loyalty. Cash flow management, international financial reporting and consolidations employing currency conversions, and the standards of ethical behavior in various countries are examined NOTE- this shared course is applied to either OLM 7005 or HEA 7004 course requirements based on student concentration choice Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0) This shared course is applied to either OLM 7005 or HEA 7004 course requirements based on student concentration choice
  

  • OLHE 7008 - Global Practicum

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    The main purpose of the course is to introduce students to indigenous or local leadership theories and practices by providing immersive experiential learning experience and traveling to different cultural destinations. The students are able to apply global leadership concepts studied in global leadership courses to understand leadership phenomena as they manifest across the world. Finally, in addition to experiencing native cultures and learning about local leadership characteristics, students enhance research methods knowledge and skills. World destinations for global practicums differ, and additional descriptions of activities varies per destination. Credit(s): 3 (0 plus 3)
  

  • OLM 7001 - International Organizational Behavior & Culture

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    This course gives an in-depth view of available theory and research on the behavior, structure, culture and process on international and global organizations. Formal organizations and their structure will be critically examined and applicable behavioral science theories, including non-Western theories and models, will be explored through case studies and article reviews. Theory & Application-based course Credit(s): 3 Theory & Application-based course
  

  • OLM 7002 - Strategic Branding & Public Relations

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    This course offers an overview of the key elements of branding and public relations (PR) and their role in multinational organizations and global society as a whole. Strategic marketing decisions made at the organizational level and organizational issues affecting the creation and implementation of internal and external PR efforts will be covered. Application-based course Credit(s): 3 Application-based course
  

  • OLM 7003 - Multinational Management

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    This course focuses on the behavior, management and cross cultural aspects of managing in a global organization. Current theory and research on international management, multinational corporations, and government policies affecting international business will be examined. Preparation of an academic paper suitable for a conference submission or publication will be the final course outcome. Theory-based course Credit(s): 3 Theory-based course
  

  • OLM 7004 - Managing Innovation & the Learning Organization

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    This course critically examines innovation and the theories and models that support planning and process development and how they can be implemented. It investigates how leaders who initiate and direct major organizational shifts can mobilize, focus, generate commitment, and implement new directions in a multinational organization. The course combines theory, case material, models and accounts of how and why organizations change their cultures, purposes, structures, and/or operational processes. Students will undertake a detailed analysis of an organizational innovation they have experienced in their professional life. Theory & Application-based course Credit(s): 3 Theory & Application-based course
  

  • OLM 7006 - International Strategy & Decision Making

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    In this course the role of decision making and foundations of strategic management and leadership will be explored. Overall strategies and their effect on organizational performance will be explored. Overall strategies and their effect on organizational performance will be explored. Students will create their own strategies using theoretical decision-making models. Credit(s): 3 Theory & Application-based course
  

  • RES 7000 - Introduction to Research Methods

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    This course emphasizes basic principles and techniques employed in social and behavior science research methods. More specifically, students will review a variety of research methods and will be introduced to basics of research design. The course will discuss sampling techniques, descriptive, inferential statistics, and basics of testing hypothesis. Students will practice formulating research questions and hypothesis; and interpreting and critiquing statistical results found in peer-reviewed empirical studies.  Credit(s): 3
  

  • RES 7011 - Research Critique

    Prerequisite(s): RES 7000.
    This course helps enhance students’ skills in conceptual argument construction and research analysis. Students will review empirical studies in global leadership and critically evaluate structure, effectiveness, logic and flow of arguments. Students will also examine research purpose, effective hypothesis construction, variables, and research critique. In addition, students will learn about basic and applied natures of research. Finally students will practice writing research proposals to reflect the applied nature of global leadership scholarship. Credit(s): 3
  

  • RES 7012 - Research Design

    Prerequisite(s): RES 7000-RES7011.
    The purpose of this course is to advance students’ understanding of theory formation and provide students with skills to design effective research in applied settings. The course will examine selection and application of different qualitative and quantitative methodologies for conducting research. It will also evaluate effective research based on connection between methods, data, and arguments. Students will be required to develop a research proposal for an applied project to convert challenges faced by global leaders into research questions or hypotheses and design an applied study that addresses them.  Credit(s): 3
  

  • RES 7013 - Quantitative Methods of Research

    Prerequisite(s): RES 7000-RES7012.
    This course focuses on the application of quantitative research methods. It presumes basic knowledge of the research process and familiarity with quantitative studies in the field of global leadership. Students will use SPSS software application to analyze bivariate and mulivariate parametic and non-parametric statistics, and will interpret and report results in a series of exercises. The course will introduce general purpose and description of the factor analysis; and general purpose of the structural equation modeling. Students will evaluate peer-reviewed research articles, apply course content to design a research proposal, and conduct a pilot study to answer research questions or test hypotheses. Credit(s): 3
  

  • RES 7014 - Qualitative Methods of Research

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    The course is designed to provide students with more in-depth understanding of naturalistic, qualitative research methods. Students will review philosophical assumptions underlying qualitative paradigms and will learn about design, purposeful sampling, field work, and data collection methods. Course will introduce students to current data analysis techniques and computer software used to analyze qualitative studies. Students will also gain first-hand experience in the qualitative research process by designing and conducting a study, analyzing and interpreting their data, and writing and presenting a report on their findings. Credit(s): 3
  

  • RES 7015 - Global Leadership Research

    Prerequisite(s): RES7000-RES7012.
    The purpose of this course is to examine a development of leadership theory in different cultures and to learn about nuances of conducting international studies. Such topics as working with an international sample; collaborating with international scholars; cultural philosophical assumptions and frames of references and their influence of theory development; challenges with a concept translation; and publication standards in international scholarly outlets are among a few topics examined in the course. This course will also enable students to evaluate generalizability of research finding in Western leadership studies. Finally, students will analyze leadership studies published by scholars from Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Middle East. Applications for theory development as well as for leadership development will be discussed. Credit(s): 3
  

  • RES 8001 - Doctoral Research Seminar and Prospectus

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Under the principle guidance of the course instructor and in consultation with the dissertation chair, students develop the dissertation prospectus, complete an elevator speech, and discuss IRB requirements. The dissertation prospectus presents the research problem, study purpose, justification (significance, feasibility, and researchable), and definition of terms; a brief synopsis of the literature, including research gaps, research questions, research hypotheses, and theoretical framework.    Credit(s): 3
  

  • RES 8002 - Dissertation Proposal Development

    Prerequisite(s): None.
    Used during continuation of work on the dissertation, this course is necessary to comply with the continuous registration requirement of the degree program. The course serves two purposes: (1) Students that made sufficient progress in RES 8001 but did not complete the prospectus and mock defense, and received an In Progress course grade (IP) during the first term of enrollment in RES 8001, may continue to work on the prospectus and mock defense with the RES 8001 course faculty for additional terms and enroll in RES 8002. (2) Students that passed RES 8001, enroll in RES 8002 in the dissertation chairs section, form a dissertation committee, develop the dissertation proposal, successfully defend the dissertation proposal before the dissertation committee, and submit an IRB application. A dissertation proposal includes completed first three chapters of the dissertation, and relevant front and back matter. The IRB application, which includes the Research Protocol, certifications and signatures, and curriculum vitae of the principal investigator, is submitted to the Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects Research (IRB). A maximum of 6 terms of RES 8002 may be taken. Final grading is the responsibility of the Dissertation Committee Chair and is IP grade or P grade. Prerequisite: RES 8001 (IP grade or P Grade). 1 to 6 credits (1 credit minimum, up to a maximum of 6 credits) Credit(s): 3
  

  • RES 8111 - Continuous Development of the Qualifying Paper

    Prerequisite(s): All coursework including RES 8001  
    During this course, students write the Qualifying Paper in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program. The dissertation committee chairperson collaborates with the student and provides feedback on all drafts submitted by the student. All committee members comment and provide feedback on the final draft copy. The Qualifying Paper defense will be scheduled and conducted after the committee members determine student readiness for the defense. May be repeated once (total of two times). Credit(s): 3
  

  • RES 8221 - Continuous Development of Proposal

    Prerequisite(s): RES 8111
    Students work independently, under the guidance and in consultation with the Committee Chair, to develop the first three chapters of the dissertation. The content and outline of the chapters are guided by the standards of the Global Leadership Program. The student is expected to develop, write, and defend the dissertation proposal (including completing the IRB documents) prior to engaging in the proposed research.  After the proposal has been reviewed and approved by the Committee, the Chair will schedule a Proposal Defense. Following the successful defense, the student is to file for IRB approval before moving ahead with the research. May be repeated twice (total of three times). Credit(s): 3
  

  • RES 8331 - Continuous Development of Dissertation

    Prerequisite(s): RES 8111 and RES 8221.
    Students enrolled in RES 8331 will work independently, under the guidance and in consultation with the Committee Chair, to develop the dissertation. The content and outline of the chapters will be guided by the standards of the Global Leadership program, but the student will be expected to develop, write, and defend the dissertation. After the dissertation has been reviewed and approved by the Committee, the Chair will schedule a Dissertation defense. After the successful defense, the student will submit the final manuscript to the Ph.D. program office for finalization. This course may be repeated three times (for a total of four times). Credit(s): 3
 

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