2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    May 02, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Course Descriptions

The following is a listing of courses and abridged descriptions of all Alliant International University courses available at the time of publication. Please note that the academic programs are under continuous review and evaluation. Therefore, courses may vary somewhat from those described on the following pages.

Note: Classes not found in the program description may not be taught on the campus where the student is attending. Check online course schedules for a list of classes available at each site in a given semester.

 
  
  • LDR6015 - Contemporary Approaches to Leadership

    (3 units)
    Explore organizational leadership roles-visionary, manger, director, change agent, supervisor, coach and mentor. Identify how leadership styles influence the direction of the organization. Develop an appreciation for how leaders affect day-today operations. Examine how effective leaders communicate operational, tactical, strategic and managerial decisions.
  
  • LDR7021 - Advanced Statistics I

    (3 units)
    The course will cover the necessary statistical techniques employed in contemporary behavioral science research and program evaluation, in order to be able to: (a) analyze research data; (b) understand and critically review statistical findings in empirical papers; (c) present empirical results to other scholars; and (d) run statistical analyses using SPSS. Through the Advanced Statistics I class, students develop an understanding of the philosophy of science and scientific method; descriptive and inferential statistics; univariate and multivariate analysis of variance and co-variance (one-way and factorial); regression techniques; mediation/moderation; power calculation and corrections for multiple comparisons. Through the Advanced Statistics I Lab, students become familiar with the computer hardware/operating environments and statistical software packages. They acquire the ability to conduct statistical analyses and problem solving with data through exercises in: hypothesis testing; testing statistical assumptions; examining data distributions and standard scores; comparing means; introduction to ANOVA Design; introduction to correlation analysis; simple and multiple regression analysis; mediation and moderation analysis; and reliability analysis.
    Prerequisites: LDR7028
  
  • LDR7022 - Advanced Statistics II

    (3 units)
    The course will cover multivariate techniques (analyses involving three or more variables) employed in contemporary behavioral science research and program evaluation. Particular emphasis on understanding when these techniques are appropriate and inappropriate for a given research question and dataset. Mastery of skills necessary to: a) read and understand most results reported in journal articles; b) communicate about empirical results with other scholars in the field; c) critically review the statistics and conclusions used in empirical studies - for oneself, for employers, or for other researchers; d) perform own analyses; e) interpret SPSS output; f) design own research with particular analytic strategies in mind. Topics covered include: multiple regression; multivariate analysis of variance and covariance; discriminant analysis; logistic regression; principal components and factor analysis; introduction to structural equation modeling, path analysis and confirmatory factor analysis.
    Prerequisites: LDR7021
  
  • LDR7025 - Foundations of Research

    (3 units)
    This course is designed to present an overview of quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in business and leadership. Students will gain insights into research philosophy and approaches to theory development, formulating the research design, selecting samples, and using secondary data. They will also understand methods for collecting primary data through observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis will be discussed.
  
  • LDR7026 - Survey Research

    (2 units)
    This course presents methods of analyzing, writing, and presenting qualitative research and ways of linking quantitative and qualitative data. Topics covered may include participant observation and data collection techniques, including interviews and focus groups. The course will also provide students with an understanding of the principles of developing, administering, analyzing, reporting, and briefing the results of organizational surveys. Specifically, the students will learn to describe purposes of surveys, methods of survey research and when to use surveys. They will define the purpose and objectives of a project. Before collection of any data, the students will describe and select sampling methods. They will create and pretest the instrument, using effective item writing and scale development skills. After data collection, the students will record, analyze, and present survey results. They will have opportunity to deliver feedback to clients in a politically sensitive environment and assist clients in turning feedback into action. Overall, the students will apply survey skills in an organizational project, including managing client expectations and the survey process.
  
  • LDR7027 - Advanced Multivariate Statistics

    (3 units)
    Overview of multivariate statistical techniques; General Linear Model; basic matrix manipulations; generalization of ANOVA to MANOVA and discriminant function analysis; generalization of chi-square to log-linear modeling; canonical correlation; factor analysis; structural equation modeling (e.g., EQS, LISREL).
    Prerequisites: LDR7022
  
  • LDR7028 - Qualitative and Survey Research

    (3 units)
  
  • LDR7031 - Advanced Statistics Ia

    (2 units)
    The course will cover the necessary statistical techniques employed in contemporary behavioral science research and program evaluation, in order to be able to: (a) analyze research data; (b) understand and critically review statistical findings in empirical papers; (c) present empirical results to other scholars; and (d) run statistical analyses using SPSS. Through the Advanced Statistics I class, students develop an understanding of the philosophy of science and scientific method; descriptive and inferential statistics; univariate and multivariate analysis of variance and co-variance (one-way and factorial); regression techniques; mediation/moderation; power calculation and corrections for multiple comparisons. Through the Advanced Statistics I Lab, students become familiar with the computer hardware/operating environments and statistical software packages. They acquire the ability to conduct statistical analyses and problem solving with data through exercises in: hypothesis testing; testing statistical assumptions; examining data distributions and standard scores; comparing means; introduction to ANOVA Design; introduction to correlation analysis; simple and multiple regression analysis; mediation and moderation analysis; and reliability analysis.
  
  • LDR7032 - Advanced Statistics Ib

    (2 units)
    The course will cover the necessary statistical techniques employed in contemporary behavioral science research and program evaluation, in order to be able to: (a) analyze research data; (b) understand and critically review statistical findings in empirical papers; (c) present empirical results to other scholars; and (d) run statistical analyses using SPSS. Through the Advanced Statistics I class, students develop an understanding of the philosophy of science and scientific method; descriptive and inferential statistics; univariate and multivariate analysis of variance and co-variance (one-way and factorial); regression techniques; mediation/moderation; power calculation and corrections for multiple comparisons. Through the Advanced Statistics I Lab, students become familiar with the computer hardware/operating environments and statistical software packages. They acquire the ability to conduct statistical analyses and problem solving with data through exercises in: hypothesis testing; testing statistical assumptions; examining data distributions and standard scores; comparing means; introduction to ANOVA Design; introduction to correlation analysis; simple and multiple regression analysis; mediation and moderation analysis; and reliability analysis.
    Prerequisites: LDR7031
  
  • LDR7033 - Advanced Statistics IIa

    (2 units)
    The course will cover multivariate techniques (analyses involving three or more variables) employed in contemporary behavioral science research and program evaluation. Particular emphasis on understanding when these techniques are appropriate and inappropriate for a given research question and dataset. Mastery of skills necessary to: a) read and understand most results reported in journal articles; b) communicate about empirical results with other scholars in the field; c) critically review the statistics and conclusions used in empirical studies - for oneself, for employers, or for other researchers; d) perform own analyses; e) interpret SPSS output; f) design own research with particular analytic strategies in mind. Topics covered include: multiple regression; multivariate analysis of variance and covariance; discriminant analysis; logistic regression; principal components and factor analysis; introduction to structural equation modeling, path analysis and confirmatory factor analysis.
    Prerequisites: LDR7032
  
  • LDR7034 - Advanced Statistics IIb

    (2 units)
    The course will cover multivariate techniques (analyses involving three or more variables) employed in contemporary behavioral science research and program evaluation. Particular emphasis on understanding when these techniques are appropriate and inappropriate for a given research question and dataset. Mastery of skills necessary to: a) read and understand most results reported in journal articles; b) communicate about empirical results with other scholars in the field; c) critically review the statistics and conclusions used in empirical studies - for oneself, for employers, or for other researchers; d) perform own analyses; e) interpret SPSS output; f) design own research with particular analytic strategies in mind. Topics covered include: multiple regression; multivariate analysis of variance and covariance; discriminant analysis; logistic regression; principal components and factor analysis; introduction to structural equation modeling, path analysis and confirmatory factor analysis.
    Prerequisites: LDR7033
  
  • LDR8710 - Inter-Disciplinary Foundations of Leadership: Psychology, Management

    (3 units)
  
  • LDR8720 - Theories of Leadership

    (3 units)
    This course examines classic and modern theories of leadership. Topics include traditional leadership theories such as trait, behavioral, and situational as well as contemporary theories such as Neuroleadership, Integral Leadership, Servant and Authentic Leadership, Spiritual Leadership, and Transformational Leadership. The course considers distinction between leadership and authority. The treatment of leadership theory will place an emphasis on relating theory and practice personal values and behaviors, immediate and ongoing enhancement of conceptual and applied leadership skills, increased insight into the many dimensions of leadership, and the formulation of a personal philosophy of leadership.
  
  • LDR8730 - Evidence-Based Practice of Leadership

    (3 units)
    This course examines leadership practice derived from the empirical literature. It emphasizes the evaluation and application of the research-based leadership interventions and ethics. This course builds on emerging research in the area of positive organizational scholarship, authentic leadership, neuroscience and cognitive approaches to leadership; shared leadership, spiritual approaches to leadership, leading mindfully and on other contemporary and emergent theories of leadership.
  
  • LDR8740 - Multicultural and International Leadership

    (3 units)
    This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn practical applications in the career they are preparing for. Students will partake in professional environments of teaching or consulting, which can include classroom teaching sessions and/or business meetings and processes during which they will observe and carry requisite responsibilities. Students and supervisors will reflect and evaluate experiences. They will spend 200-300 hours in a supervised internship engagement during the course. 
  
  • LDR8750 - Learning from Master Leaders

    (3 units)
    This course offers students opportunities for intensive interaction with well-known, highly successful leaders from all types and levels of leadership. Topics include leadership competencies, measurement of competencies, case histories of industry leaders, NGO’s, global leadership among other cutting edge leadership topics.
  
  • LDR8760 - Ethics and Leadership in Organizations

    (3 units)
    This course will enable students to understand various components of organizations, including managing resources and organizational politics, developing effective policy, procedures and standards, identifying best management practices, and acquiring effective communication skills at the individual, group and organizational levels.
  
  • LDR8770 - Group Dynamics and Team Leadership

    (3 units)
    This course provides team leaders with a set of structured activities and strategies based on team research that enables them to more effectively and efficiently accomplish their team’s goals and objectives. Students will identify the common pitfalls and problems of team, identify the systems and organizational causes of many team problems, accelerate the rate at which the team and its members acquire the skill and motivation to achieve their objectives and goal., minimize conflicts among the members of the team, develop the solid support of stakeholders outside of the team, and develop the leadership capability needed for other team-oriented activities. Virtual team and global cross-functional teams are topics that will be covered in this course as well. Student will understand group dynamics and how to demonstrate skill competency, be familiar with team interventions, and be prepared to survive challenges to their authority. Students in additional will learn strategies for building team cohesion.
  
  • LDR8780 - Creating Change and Innovation

    (3 units)
    This course addresses the role of leadership in organization. Specifically, it examines how leadership can enhance (or inhibit) each step of the organizational change process and innovation. Students will analyze various change management models and approaches to innovation in the context of organizational leadership, frames of systems thinking, the learning organization, global leadership, and organizational ethics.
  
  • LDR8790 - Assessment of Leadership Talent

    (2 units)
  
  • LDR8791 - Assessment of Leadership Talent

    (3 units)
  
  • LDR8820 - Core Leadership Skills: Practicum

    (2 units)
    This practicum will enable students to develop basic and practical leadership sills, including, effective communication, listening, empowering, goal setting, conflict resolution and so on. Thereafter each class also builds in relevant skills building.
  
  • LDR8821 - Core Leadership Skills

    (3 units)
  
  • LDR8830 - International Leadership Experience: Practicum

    (2 units)
    This practicum will have an opportunity for an international learning experience. They will acquire a unique set of skills enabling them to understand the impact of culture on leadership practices and interventions.
  
  • LDR8831 - International Leadership Experience (Practicum)

    (3 units)
  
  • LDR8840 - Facilitating Leadership Development in Others

    (3 units)
    The purpose of this three-day mandatory intensive course is to offer students a learning experience through face-to-face interaction with students, faculty, and academic staff in a stimulating scholarly environment.  The learning experience is a holistic view of the research process and has a high intellectual stimulation which will enable students to be engaged in discourse and activities to enhance their scholarly as well as professional skills and competencies in a unique academic environment with a multicultural and diversity sensitivity.
  
  • LDR8850 - Leadership: Internship

    (3 units)


    Internship. An intensive leadership experience developing others in leadership in a discipline of interest (e.g., Strategy, Education, Organizational Development).

     
    The comprehensive exam will be part of this course.

  
  • LDR9980 - Dissertation Research 1

    (3 units)
    The purpose of the course will be to familiarize the student with the dissertation process and the research literature in their area of interest. Students will work individually and in groups as well as with their dissertation committee members to identify research interests, topics, and research problem. The purpose of the course is to begin working on the research questions and hypotheses as well as on research design. Students will work individually and in groups as well as with their dissertation committee members to identify research questions which in turn will enable them to identify the appropriate research methods. In addition, student will continue an in-depth study of the research literature in their area of interest. Upon completion of this course, students will finalize and defend their doctoral research proposal.
  
  • LDR9981 - Dissertation Research 2

    (3 units)
    The purpose of the course is to begin data collection and analysis. Students will work individually and with their dissertation committee members during the process of data collection and analysis. In addition, students will continue an in-depth review of the literature related to their area of research study.
  
  • LDR9982 - Dissertation Research 3

    (3 units)
    The purpose of the course is to conduct data analyses, interpretation, and application. Students will work individually and with their dissertation committee members during this final process of their doctoral research study. In addition, students will continue an in-depth review of the literature related to their area of research study. Upon completion of this course, students will defend their doctoral research study.
  
  • MGT3010 - Overview of Management Practices

    (3 units)
    Examination of management processes, structure and behavior, focusing on the changing nature of management in response to turbulent internal and external environments; various theories are integrated into applied dimensions of successful business practices; emphasis on global management perspectives.
  
  • MGT6000 - Operations Management and Logistics

    (3 units)
    This course combines topics in operations and logistics such that students learn how the total flow of goods, services and information within and between firms can be managed effectively and efficiently. The course exposes students to approaches on how to develop processes that facilitate efficient and cost-effective flow through a variety of supply chains. The operations portion of this course teaches students general management and technical skills in areas such as quality, operations planning and control systems, and operations strategy. The logistics segment addresses current issues and topics in the management of the flow of product through the supply chain. A venture/business plan is developed during the course. In addition to the classroom instruction, students have the option to get real-world experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100 - 160 hours or an applied project designed with the instructor. (International students need to meet their international student advisor for details).
  
  • MGT6015 - Management & Marketing Models for Managerial Decision Making

    (3 units)
    This course addresses managerial decision making using management and marketing models. The management and marketing models form the basis for a greater understanding of functions and processes involved.
  
  • MGT6020 - Strategy and Financial Planning in Global Contexts

    (3 units)
    This course gives students an analysis of key themes in strategic financial planning in a global context. International financial management and planning is discussed, with an emphasis on practical application of theories discussed.
  
  • MGT7024 - Qualitative and Survey Research

    (3 units)
    Course will cover materials of qualitative and survey research. It will also prepare students for a DBA qualifying project.
  
  • MGT7025 - Qualitative Research

    (2 units)
    Course will cover materials of qualitative research.  It will also prepare students for a DBA qualifying project.
  
  • MGT7026 - Survey Research

    (2 units)
    Course will cover materials of survey research. It will also prepare students for a DBA qualifying project.
  
  • MGT8021 - Contemporary Readings in Strategy

    (3 units)
    This course will be based on contemporary academic journal articles published in the area of strategic management. Course topics will be modified somewhat to reflect the research interests of the students, however they will cover some of the major theories in strategy such as agency theory , resource based view, dynamic capabilities, contingency perspectives, organizational ecology, resource dependence, transactions costs, knowledge-based view, network, institutional theory, and social psychology. Some of the topics may include strategic management process, upper echelon, corporate governance, corporate strategy, international strategy, cooperative strategy, business and competitive strategy, entrepreneurial and innovative strategies.
  
  • MGT8022 - Management, Strategy and Leadership

    (3 units)
    This course is designed to expose students to a wide range of strategic management thinkers and contributors and relate this to leadership theory and practice. This course presents the seminal works in the field of strategic management as it relates to leadership and follows the evolution of the thought and the major debates in the field. This course provides a framework to navigate through the voluminous articles published in scholarly journals in the area of strategic management, strategy and management. By reading the original founding thinkers of the field, students will be better able to absorb, critically assess and utilize effectively contemporary strategic management research.
  
  • MGT8023 - Seminar in Special Topics 1

    (3 units)
    The seminar focuses on research in new directions in research and models of management.  It explores thought-leaders and researchers approaches on topics in new frontiers of management.
  
  • MGT8024 - Seminar in Special Topics 2

    (3 units)
    The seminar builds on research and models learnt in Seminar 1.  It explores in depth research approaches on management topics in latest discoveries and which also match student interests.
  
  • MKT3010 - Principles of Marketing

    (3 units)
    This course is an introduction to the study of the marketing function in the business enterprise. The key elements in marketing strategy are studied-product planning and promotion-with customers and competitors as dominant reference.
  
  • MKT4015 - Consumer Behavior

    (3 units)
    This course explores consumer behavior from determining consumer needs and wants, the process by which they are satisfied, and the environment in which the behavior occurs. It focuses on understanding the cognitive and emotional factors that govern consumer decision making. It also examines the strategic implications of the internal, external decision making factors that impact consumer decision making the emphasis on managerial applications.
  
  • MKT4025 - Digital Marketing

    (3 units)
    The goals of this course are to help students understand digital marketing methods and analyze how it impacts and is integrated with our traditional marketing channels. It will evaluate digital marketing strategies and provide a solid grasp of the core concepts and tools of digital marketing management.
  
  • MKT4035 - Social Media and Mobile Marketing

    (3 units)
    This course will help students understand social media marketing and mobile technology, become aware of the evolving options available, evaluate which are relevant to company’s marketing objectives and identify the components of successful marketing campaigns that take advantage of the power of mobile and social media.
  
  • MKT6000 - International Marketing Management

    (3 units)
    This course covers traditional systems development life cycle as well as more recent concepts of rapid prototyping, 5GL development, and GUI development. Students learn to analyze and build a system using a state-of-the-art software tool and project management skills - to both build and run projects. Microsoft Project and SAP Project Systems are used to give students practical experience in project management. Students are expected to be eligible to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam upon completion of the course.
  
  • MKT6016 - Strategic and Tactical Marketing

    (3 units)
    This courses focus on the development and implementation of marketing strategies in multinational corporations (MNC). Students learn knowledge in areas such as international vs. local marketing, pricing strategies in the international markets, selection of appropriate international distribution channels, and international branding.
  
  • MKT6022 - Digital Channels and Sales Management

    (3 units)
    This course explores key concepts and practices involved in the usage of digital technology to promote brands, reach customers, increase sales and involve end users. The course will use case studies and examples to examine how companies use digital platforms and the internet to market products and services to consumers and other businesses.
  
  • MKT6026 - Consumer Behavior and Culture

    (3 units)
    This course examines important concepts, principles, and theories from psychology, anthropology, and other social science disciplines in order to describe and explain consumer behavior. Students learn to analyze consumer processes such as perception, learning, attitude formation, and decision making. A global perspective is used to encourage students’ thinking beyond the domestic marketplace. Culture and various cultural dimensions are introduced to allow students to building critical thinking skills from an international context.
  
  • MKT6036 - Marketing Research and Data Analytics

    (3 units)
    This course is designed to provide marketing research knowledge and enhance the analytical capability of the students using basic as well as advanced techniques and tools of marketing research. Marketing research techniques investigated include survey, individual interview, and focus group. Real-world business and client data are used to provide students with hands-on experience in developing and evaluating marketing strategies.
  
  • MKT6042 - The Internet Consumer

    (3 units)
    In this course you will learn about the nature and scope of consumer behavior through all digital marketing channels including Social media’s different channels such as Facebook, Google, YouTube, Twitter and others. The course will explore the different digital search platforms and how consumer behavior is modified by use of search tools. Students will see how digital consumer behavior has evolved from other disciplines such as psychology and sociology into its own distinct field.
  
  • MKT6046 - Integrated Marketing and Communications

    (3 units)
    In this course, students explore the role of marketing, public relations, advertising and sales play in the field of integrated marketing communication and its application in the international context. IMC cases and campaigns are used to enhance students understanding of the subject. Outcome of this course is a complete IMC campaign developed by students using the content introduced.
  
  • MKT6056 - Digital and Social Media Marketing

    (3 units)
    This course will expose students to online marketing channels, such as, social media platform and players, and measurement and analysis. Marketing channels such as internet display advertising, remarketing, email marketing, affiliate marketing, mobile marketing, video marketing, virtual worlds, gaming, and public relations will also be examined.
  
  • MKT7024 - Qualitative and Survey Research

    (3 units)
    Course will cover materials of qualitative and survey research. It will also prepare students for a DBA qualifying project.
  
  • MKT7025 - Qualitative Research

    (2 units)
    Course will cover materials of qualitative research. It will also prepare students for a DBA qualifying project.
  
  • MKT7026 - Survey Research

    (2 units)
    Course will cover materials of survey research.  It will also prepare students for a DBA qualifying project.
  
  • MKT8021 - Theoretical Foundations and Models of Marketing

    (3 units)
    This course examines theory and models of marketing. The course will focus on historical developments and contemporary evolutions of marketing thought. Students will develop an understanding, critically analyze theories and models and examine theoretical underpinnings for ther own line of research.
  
  • MKT8022 - Advanced Consumer Behavior and Culture

    (3 units)
    This course will examine concepts and constructs in consumer behavior research. Students will explore if ideas on consumer traits, decision making and customer value will apply in a cross-cultural environment. Based on existing research, students will advance their own models of cross cultural consumption behavior and write a proposition paper.
  
  • MKT8023 - Advanced Digital Marketing and Analytics

    (3 units)
    This course will advance research in integrated marketing communications to the digital marketing environment. Students will examine how traditional concepts of marketing communications such as word-of-mouth (WOM) communications evolve into e-WOM in the digital environments. Students will examine current research and analyze how digital marketing evolves as its own discipline.
  
  • MKT8024 - Seminar in Marketing Analysis and Strategy

    (3 units)
    This seminar will provide students with the opportunity to analyze and simulate real world business situations and develop international marketing strategy models based on good decision making. Case studies will be analyzed based on theoretical foundations in marketing and strategy, examining real life data and measuring the effectiveness of alternative decision making. This course focuses on applied research and business consulting.
  
  • MTH0999 - Algebra in a Practical Context

    (3 units)
    Study of various topics in algebra: properties of real numbers, linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and roots, quadratic equations, systems of linear equations and applications of algebra to real world problems.
  
  • MTH1109 - College Algebra

    (3 units)
    Concepts and theories in modern algebra with emphasis on functions, graphical methods and theory of equations; includes study of quadratic equations, complex variables, systems of equations and inequities, polynomial functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, arithmetic and geometric progressions.
    Prerequisites: MTH0999 or pass Mathematics Placement Examination
  
  • MTH1109A - College Algebra I

    (1.5 units)
    Concepts and theories in modern algebra with emphasis on functions, graphical methods and theory of equations; includes study of quadratic equations, complex variables, systems of equations and inequities, polynomial functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, arithmetic and geometric progressions, etc.
    Prerequisites: MTH0999 or pass Mathematics Placement Examination
  
  • MTH1109B - College Algebra II

    (1.5 units)
    Concepts and theories in modern algebra with emphasis on functions, graphical methods and theory of equations; includes study of quadratic equations, complex variables, systems of equations and inequities, polynomial functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, arithmetic and geometric progressions, etc.
    Prerequisites: MTH0999 or pass Mathematics Placement Examination
  
  • NSC1260 - Introduction to Biology

    (3 units)
    Students will explore both the unifying principles that underlie all life on Earth and the enormous diversity of biological structures produced as a consequence of evolution. The course introduces students to fundamental concepts concerning the molecular basis of life, cell structure, the genetic transmission of information, natural selection and adaptation, population biology, and ecology.
    Co-requisite: NSC1261
  
  • NSC1260A - Introduction to Biology and Society I

    (1.5 units)
    This course is an examination of living organisms and their environment. The lecture and laboratory are intended for students planning on taking more advanced courses in the Life Sciences, or students majoring in Education, Child Development, Physiological Psychology or related areas.
  
  • NSC1260B - Introduction to Biology and Society II

    (1.5 units)
    This course is an examination of living organisms and their environment. The lecture and laboratory are intended for students planning on taking more advanced courses in the Life Sciences, or students majoring in Education, Child Development, Physiological Psychology or related areas.
  
  • NSC1261 - Introduction to Biology Lab

    (1 unit)
    Students will learn about fundamental chemical and physical processes common to all living organisms, the interactions between organisms and their environment.
    Co-requisite: NSC1260
  
  • NSC1261A - Introduction to Biology Lab I

    (0.5 units)
    This course is an examination of living organisms and their environment. The lecture and laboratory are intended for students planning on taking more advanced courses in the Life Sciences, or students majoring in Education, Child Development, Physiological Psychology or related areas.
  
  • NSC1261B - Introduction to Biology Lab II

    (0.5 units)
    This course is an examination of living organisms and their environment. The lecture and laboratory are intended for students planning on taking more advanced courses in the Life Sciences, or students majoring in Education, Child Development, Physiological Psychology or related areas.
  
  • NSC2010 - Introduction to Chemistry

    (3 units)
    This course is an introductory study of the language and tools of chemistry.  Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions of matter and energy are studied, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
    Prerequisites: MTH1109
    Co-requisite: NSC2011
  
  • NSC2010A - Introduction to Chemistry and Society I

    (1.5 units)
    This course is an introductory study of the language and tools of chemistry.  Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions of matter and energy are studied, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
  
  • NSC2010B - Introduction to Chemistry and Society II

    (1.5 units)
    This course is an introductory study of the language and tools of chemistry. Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions of matter and energy are studied, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
  
  • NSC2011 - Introduction to Chemistry Lab

    (1 unit)
    Introduction to basic quantitative chemical laboratory techniques. Principles of chemical reactions and physical measurements are illustrated.
    Prerequisites: MTH1109
    Co-requisite: NSC2010
  
  • ORG6003 - Organizational Psychology Professional Practice Meeting

    (0 units)
    Meets five times each Fall and Spring semester. Meetings address program requirements, research activities, colloquia, and specific areas of preparation for professional practice (e.g. interviewing skills, time management, APA writing skills, flip chart skills, professional demeanor, and personal development). Required for master’s students in years one to three. A schedule of meetings and topics is published at the start of each semester.
  
  • ORG6003A - Professional Practice Meetings

    (0.5 units)
    This course exposes students to a range of experiences and perspectives on professional practice in organizational psychology. Via guest speakers, workshop-type activities, and skill-building activities, students learn about practice issues, preparation for professional practice (e.g., interviewing skills, time management, professional demeanor, and personal development), and professional competencies in organizational psychology. OP Master’s and doctoral students must complete two semesters of the course, usually in the first year of their program.
  
  • ORG6003B - Professional Practice Meetings

    (0.5 units)
    This course exposes students to a range of experiences and perspectives on professional practice in organizational psychology. Via guest speakers, workshop-type activities, and skill-building activities, students learn about practice issues, preparation for professional practice (e.g., interviewing skills, time management, professional demeanor, and personal development), and professional competencies in organizational psychology. OP Master’s and doctoral students must complete two semesters of the course, usually in the first year of their program.
  
  • ORG6004 - Survey Methods

    (2 units)
    Students will learn to describe purposes of surveys, methods of survey research and when to use surveys. Define the purpose and objectives of a project. Describe and select sampling methods. Create and pretest the instrument, using effective item writing and scale development skills. Collect, reduce and analyze data. Present survey results. Deliver feedback to clients in a politically sensitive environment. Help clients turn feedback into action. Apply survey skills in an organizational project, including managing client expectations and the survey process.
  
  • ORG6005 - Introduction to Scholar Practitioner Model

    (2 units)
    Socializes new students to the profession of organizational psychology. Introduces master’s and doctoral students to the many professional practice areas of our field and to the required core competencies. Orients students to key behaviors, perspectives, values, and skills needed to develop these competencies and build a career vision in the course of their graduate studies. The course prepares students to take on the role of scholar-practitioner in graduate school and beyond, with the goal of building the foundations for their future professional identities.
  
  • ORG6012 - Research Design

    (3 units)
    Study and application of the principles of applied research models and methods. Areas covered include problem identification and prioritization, experimental design, basic definitions and theoretical applications of statistical procedures. Data collection techniques include observation, interviewing, and survey questionnaire development and application. Prepares students to design research and analyze research literature. 
  
  • ORG6016 - Principles of Research Methods and Design

    (3 units)
    Principles and methods of designing psychological research. Hypothesis development; experimental and quasi- experimental design options; internal, external, construct, and statistical conclusion validity; sample selection; control group strategies; criteria and criterion measures; power calculations. Prepares students to design research and to analyze research literature critically. Covers both applied aspects of research design and critique of articles drawn from the literature.
    Prerequisites: PSY6021 or permission of instructor.
  
  • ORG6031 - Qualitative Research Methods

    (3 units)
    Introduces qualitative research methodologies as alternatives to purely quantitative statistically based techniques of investigation. Topics covered may include participant observation, grounded theory, ethnography, phenomenology and narrative approaches to research design. Data collection techniques such as interviews and focus groups are explored. Methods of analysis, writing and presenting qualitative research are presented. Ways to link quantitative and qualitative data are also addressed.
    Prerequisites: ORG6016 for PhD students, ORG 6012 for PsyD students or permission of the campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director
  
  • ORG6320 - Organizational Behavior

    (3 units)
    The course begins with a review of classical and contemporary Organization Theory, including organizational design, structure and functions, power and politics, and the environment-organization interface. This is followed by an overview of the literature addressing human behavior in organizational contexts. Interactions between people and the systems in which they function from individual, interpersonal, group, intergroup and organizational levels of analysis. Topics covered include: individual differences, leadership, work motivation, perception, communication, decision making, power and influence, group development and performance, individual and work team effectiveness, conflict and negotiation, intergroup dynamics, work design, organizational culture, managing diversity, planned organizational change, and organizational systems theory. These topics are addressed in the context of workforce diversity and international perspectives on organizational behavior
  
  • ORG6330 - Work Motivation and Productivity

    (3 units)
    Contemporary and classic theories of work motivation including need, cognitive and reinforcement theories. Discusses effects of job enrichment, goal setting, incentive systems and worker participation. Examination of motivational practices in business and industry. Research approaches to the study of motivation and productivity in the workplace.
    Prerequisites: ORG6435 or permission of the campus based CSPP-OP Program Director
  
  • ORG6410 - Group Processes and Team Interventions

    (3 units)
    Develops theoretical, practical and experiential understanding of the importance of groups and teams in organizational life. A variety of team situations and consultant interventions will provide opportunities for students to experience and facilitate within these dynamics and modalities. The course examines psychological theories and research on groups and teams including the interface with individuals, dyads and organizational levels.
  
  • ORG6435 - I/O and Consulting Psychology: Theory, Research, and Practice

    (3 units)
    An overview and introduction to the fields of industrial-organizational and consulting psychology including concepts, theories, research trends, and professional practice. Includes review of literature addressing worker, manager, executive and organizational productivity both locally and globally. Addresses theoretical frameworks of individual and group behavior, organizational processes, power and politics, decision-making, motivation, and leadership. Introduces research methods and design in the study of human behavior in organizations. 
  
  • ORG6510 - Introduction to Organizational Psychology

    (3 units)
    Introduces master’s students to the many professional practice areas of professional psychology and to the required core competencies. Orients students to key behaviors, perspectives, values, and skills needed to develop these competencies and build a career vision in the course of their graduate studies. The course prepares students to take on the role of scholar-practitioner in graduate school and beyond, with the goal of building the foundations for their future professional identities. Special topics in the field of Organizational Psychology are explored.
  
  • ORG7020 - Psychological Measurement

    (3 units)
    Introduction to classical and modern approaches in measurement theory and scale/test development including true score theory, evidence of reliability and validity of inferences, factor analysis, item response theory, and generalizability theory. Covers scale development issues such as item/test bias, test equating, minimum competence assessments and mastery testing. Includes both a review of relevant literature and/or critique of published scales and practical exercises in scale/test development.
    Prerequisites: PSY6021, PSY6700
  
  • ORG7100 - Consultation and Facilitation Skills

    (3 units)
    An advanced seminar on specific issues in consultation practice including identifying and presenting one’s niche of expertise, contract negotiation, agenda setting, project scoping and management, evaluation and termination. Also includes basic tools and techniques for basic facilitation of meetings, group/team formation, conflict resolution, and collective decision making.
  
  • ORG7200A - Practicum in Organizational Studies

    (1 unit)
    Students must work 240 hours in our field in order to complete this practicum. Hours are earned the second semester of the second year, but with the approval of the campus-based internship director students can begin earning practicum hours in the second semester of the first year and register for 1 unit per semester (ORG7200A) over two semesters. On some campuses, students get supervised team consulting internship projects through the consulting centers. Students meet a few times during the course of their internship work in a supportive environment to present cases from their work experience and receive faculty supervision.
    Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director.
  
  • ORG7200B - Practicum in Organizational Studies

    (2 units)
    Students must work 240 hours in our field in order to complete this practicum. Hours are earned the second semester of the second year, but with the approval of the campus-based internship director students can begin earning practicum hours in the second semester of the first year and register for 1 unit per semester (ORG7200A) over two semesters. On some campuses, students get supervised team consulting internship projects through the consulting centers. Students meet a few times during the course of their internship work in a supportive environment to present cases from their work experience and receive faculty supervision.
    Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director.
  
  • ORG7210 - Behavioral Health Systems and Management

    (2 units)
  
  • ORG7215 - Training and Development

    (3 units)
    In-depth, literature-based review of various methods of training and developing employees, including both on-site and off-site methods. Methods of evaluating training programs will be covered in-depth, including a discussion of performance appraisal methods as well as designs used in evaluation of training. In this course, students will also gain experience designing and conducting training projects.
    Prerequisites: ORG6031 or ORG6004 or ORG8120 or instructor’s permission
  
  • ORG7235 - Principles and Practice of Consultation

    (2 units)
    Introduces a framework and skills for the meeting facilitator or process consultant to provide appropriate interventions in-group meetings. Class sessions engage students in experiential learning and skill practice activities that facilitate awareness of personal style and interpersonal effectiveness in dyads and groups. The course emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the importance of using one’s own self for functioning effectively as a meeting facilitator.
  
  • ORG7330 - Cultural Diversity in Organizations

    (3 units)
    Explores the structure and dynamics of diversity in organizations and their organizational behavior implications. Considers complex dynamics of ethnic, racial, gender and other diversity in organizations using social science and other perspectives, including cultural and subcultural aspects. Uses multiple levels of analysis to explore theory, research and application regarding the nature, role and treatment of differences and the creation of inclusion in the workplace. Requires active involvement in the learning process.
  
  • ORG7350 - Organization Theory and Systems

    (3 units)
    Reviews classical and contemporary theories of organization and management, inter-organizational theory and environmental influences on organizations. Covers organizational structure and functions, organizational designs, technology, culture, organizational power and politics and the environment-organization interface.
  
  • ORG7405 - Sustainability and Organizational Systems

    (3 units)
    Examines the foundations of Sustainability and Systems theories from the perspective of multiple disciplines, and investigates the use of systems thinking and sustainability frameworks within the field of Organizational Studies. Application of theory within practice will be explored through lecture, readings, case studies and projects. 
  
  • ORG7408 - Conflict Management

    (3 units)
    Addresses steps required to deal with conflict constructively in organizational contexts: diagnosing disagreements and selecting a strategy for managing the conflict. Participants will review the diagnostic questions required to understand a conflict situation and will explore the strategies available to manage conflict. Students’ own preferred conflict management style will be identified and interpreted.
  
  • ORG7425 - Organizational Behavior: Fundamentals and International Perspectives (International Work Study Trip)

    (1 to 4 units)
    In combination with an international work study trip, this course provides an examination of the relationship among the global economy, U.S. organizations and business practices and behavior as mediated by national culture. Drawing on a variety of perspectives, it examines the impact of culture in work settings throughout the globe including indigenous people. The work/study experience provides students insight into the social and political effects of globalization on the people and environment of the country visited. Independent investigation (research) and reporting are used in the non-travel portion of this course, in addition, to a pre-work assignment and a post reflection paper based on the student’s experience.
    Students from all campuses at the graduate level may take the course as an elective.
  
  • ORG7438 - Advanced Multivariate Statistics

    (3 units)
    Overview of multivariate statistical techniques; General Linear Model; basic matrix manipulations; generalization of ANOVA to MANOVA and discriminant function analysis; generalization of chi-square to log-linear modeling; canonical correlation; factor analysis; structural equation modeling (e.g., EQS, LISREL).
    Prerequisites: PSY6021, PSY6022 and PSY6023
 

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