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ACR6100 - Psychology & the Justice System(3 units)
This core course explores the application of behavioral sciences to the criminal justice field and the study of crime and legal phenomena from psychological, social and cultural perspectives. Addresses numerous current ways in which the legal system and the behavioral sciences intersect, as well as related assumptions and controversies. Specific topics may include legal decision making, victims and victimology, risk prediction, criminogenesis and other behavioral science applications.
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ACR6200 - Applied Theories of Crime and Crime Control(3 units)
Examines past and contemporary theories associated with adult and juvenile criminality and approaches to addressing it.
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ACR6300 - Violence and Criminal Behavior(3 units)
Addresses micro-level and macro-level theories and risk factors related to violence and criminal behavior with emphasis on psychological and sociocultural factors. Explores violent intent, human aggression, deviance, interpersonal violence and violent groups; media influence; mental illness, personality and psychopathy; and motivation.
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ACR6400 - Criminological Research & Data Analysis(3 units)
Provides an overview of the research process and practice of criminological and criminal justice research. The course explores concepts such as the nature of causation; the structure of inquiry; research design, conceptualization, measurement and sampling; modes of observation, including experimentation, survey and evaluation research; data analysis techniques essential to studying and understanding crime, victimization and prevention; and both the application and the interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data and analysis.
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ACR6500 - Criminal Law and Procedure(3 units)
The course examines the definitions and necessary elements of crime, principles inherent in legal decision making, such as questions of fact versus questions of law, legal requirements and doctrines such as ignorance of fact and ignorance of law, causation, attempt, complicity and conspiracy, and juvenile versus adult proceedings. Also provides an overview of arrest through appellate proceedings, including bail, arraignment, preliminary motions and hearings, grand jury proceedings, discovery and trial procedure. Affirmative defenses and recent Supreme Court decisions on right to counsel, fair trial and other constitutional guarantees are addressed.
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ACR6550 - Constitutional Issues in Criminology(3 units)
Examines the principal Constitutional provisions and major cases associated with the criminal justice process. Focuses on long-term controlling and more recent Court decisions in areas such as evidence–obtaining, collecting and presenting in court– sentencing and the death penalty, use of force, entrapment, detention, victim impact and homeland security.
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ACR6600 - Crime and Victimization in a Global Context(3 units)
Provides an in-depth exploration of crime, violence and victimization on a global level as well as differences between the US and other countries in crime trends, prevention and punishment. Non-US domestic terrorism, international terrorism, human trafficking, kidnapping for ransom, drug cartels, and piracy, as well as investigation, prosecution and amelioration efforts are discussed.
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ACR6700 - Criminal Justice Ethics, Values and Diversity in Post-911 America(2 units)
Provides an understanding of ethics applicable to the criminal justice arena specifically as well as situated within a larger framework of values and day-to-day existence. Explores the interplay of ethics, values and diversity and the influence of social evolution and significant events. The eternal struggle between civil liberties and public safety, peacekeeping strategies in multicultural communities, racial profiling and interment, recent events concerning the monitoring of Americans, and Court decisions on DNA collection are discussed.
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ACR6800 - Communication and Conflict Resolution(3 units)
This course presents contemporary findings concerning communication and human factors as they relate to conflict resolution. Focuses also on research and established best practices related to understanding, analyzing, and managing conflict. While focusing on the human and emotional aspects of conflict, the course includes the influence of gender and culture. The course presents communication and conflict resolution models in a practice-based approach.
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ACR6825 - Conflict and Crisis Negotiation(3 units)
This course will provide an overview of law enforcement crisis negotiation and its application to crisis situations, such as domestic violence encounters and kidnapping on an individual level and hostage/barricade and standoff encounters on an organizational level. The highly applied nature of the course will incorporate research and best practice findings into case examination and interactive, experiential learning. Students will also understand and apply active listening skills, empathy, rapport, influence, and behavioral change concepts to conflict and crisis situations.
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ACR6850 - Critical Incidents, Conflict Resolution and Crisis Management(3 units)
This incorporates theory and contemporary evidence-based models and best practices to provide an understanding of inter-group and intra-group dynamics associated with the organizational response to critical incidents such as hostage/barricade management, armed conflicts, terrorism, kidnapping, natural and other disasters, and tactical operations, which comprises the negotiations team, the tactical team, and the on-scene commander, as well as coordination of efforts with government, organizations, and the community. This course will address topics such as inter-group and intra-group conflict intervention and communication strategies, negotiation, tactical and command protocols, hostage/barricade resolution continuum options, and case studies.
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ACR6900 - Criminal Justice Program Development & Policy Analysis(3 units)
Overview and application of the concepts, techniques and processes of creating, implementing and evaluating programs designed to reduce or prevent crime or terrorism, to educate the public, to improve criminal justice practices, or to assist victims, and to analyze criminal justice and victim-centered policy.
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ACR7100 - Advanced Criminal Behavior: Mass, Serial and Pattern Criminals(3 units)
Course examines the psychological, behavioral and investigative factors related to perpetrators of targeted violence and other mass casualty incidents, and spree, stalking and serial crimes. Addresses stalking behavior on its own and in the context of deliberate lethal violence. Explores the fundamental concepts, assumptions, techniques and specific purposes associated with criminal behavioral profiling and behavioral evidence analysis as investigative tools.
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ACR7200 - Violent Threat Assessment and Management(3 units)
Overview of theories and evidence-based approaches to identifying and mitigating potential acts of violent criminality and terrorism. Addresses the evaluation and management of credible threats, focusing on stalking, threats against public officials, school and workplace threats and terrorist threats, as well as victim factors.
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ACR7225 - Interviewing, Interrogation & Expert Witness Testimony(3 units)
Course focuses on two critical communication-related elements to operating in the criminal justice arena. Provides an overview of the history and the legal precedent associated with interviewing and interrogating from a law enforcement and a national security perspective. Examines current evidence-based practices in educing information from witnesses, victims and suspects as well as in providing scientifically sound, easy-to-understand expert testimony in a court of law. Cognitive interviewing, interpretation of verbal and physical behavior, memory and false confessions, deception detection, interviewing special populations, and ethical considerations are discussed.
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ACR7400 - Contemporary Issues in Victimology(3 units)
Explores foundational concepts in the area of victimology, including victim selection; the effects of age, gender, race, and pre-morbid functioning; victim-offender dynamics; and the impact of victimization on individuals and communities. Topics will also include victimization risk assessment and prevention, victims and their interaction with the justice system, and victim advocacy.
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ACR7425 - Effective, Compassionate Interviewing(3 units)
Explores foundations and nuances of interviewing victims, witnesses and other vulnerable individuals in a variety of contexts. Provides a case-based approach to assessing interviewing situations and individual needs, as well as agency needs and legal implications. Includes the essentials of compassionate communication, the practical application of principles, and assessing and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
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ACR7450 - Psychological, Emotional and Physical Impacts of Victimization(3 units)
This course examines the myriad effects of victimization resulting from violent crime or mass-casualty incident on the individual. Specific emphasis is placed on factors that may differentially enhance or mitigate impact, and on the implications for those working with victims.
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ACR7900 - Coursework into Practice: Applied Criminology Capstone Project(2 units)
This capstone project is undertaken during the student’s final term in the program. The project focuses on the development of a portfolio containing the following:
- The student’s CV
- A 5-year plan for professional goals
- including an outline of steps necessary to achieve progress on two possible career paths
- including a statement of how the program has enhanced preparedness for professional goals and how the student will use program knowledge / skills in professional endeavors
- One of the following demonstrations of knowledge / skills acquisition, focusing on the totality of the learning experience and applying it to real-world problems, policies or other entities.
- Full Case Analysis
- A program evaluation plan
- A brief policy analysis
- An amicus brief or legal analysis incorporating social scientific evidence
- A social-benefit program proposal
- A research paper demonstrating knowledge and expertise in a given area and / or offering a solution to a current problem
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ACT3000 - Managerial Accounting(3 units)
An extensive analysis of the role of managerial accounting in the decision-making process and in the control of an organization’s resources; various analytical tools are introduced including cost volume-profit analysis, budgeting with standards and variances, the allocation of costs through traditional and activity-based costing systems; the discussion of ethical issues facing the business professional are integrated into the curriculum.
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ACT3015 - Financial Accounting(3 units)
This course introduces students to the general nature of financial accounting and the underlying terms, systems and concepts. The students will examine how financial statements such as the Income Statement, the Balance Sheet, and the Statement of Cash Flows are inter-related. They will gain an understanding of managing short-term and long term assets and liabilities, preparing and analyzing financial statements and cash flows, cost systems, budgeting, performance evaluation, job order costing, and capital investment analysis. Students will learn how to interpret information presented in financial statements, explicit or implicit, to understand the firm performance, both on a standalone basis as well as relative to other peer firms in the industry.
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ACT5000 - Financial and Managerial Accounting(3 units)
Financial statements, accrual accounting, statement of cash flows, financial reporting, cost behavior, cost-volume-profit analysis, activity based costing, profit planning, budgeting, flexible budgeting, segment profitability reporting, relevant cost data for decision making, transfer pricing, product and services pricing, and performance measuring including ROI, residual income, and balanced scorecard, including measures to analyze costs and factors associated with sustainability.
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BUS2010 - Business Mathematics(3 units)
Fundamental mathematical operations in banking and borrowing; financial ratio analysis; payrolls; retail; insurance; and elementary statistics.
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BUS2015 - Introduction to Business(3 units)
Characteristics and activities of current local, national, and international business. An overview of economics, marketing, management and finance.
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BUS2020 - Introduction to Business Communications(3 units)
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles of effective business communication in a global environment. It will emphasize written communications such as standard and persuasive business letters, memorandums and informational as well as analytical reports, along with proposals, resumes and other employment-related documents. The course addresses the skills necessary for developing, planning, organizing, outlining and editing various business documents.
Prerequisites: ENG2206 or equivalent
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BUS2030 - Business Law(3 units)
This course is a survey course that introduces students to various laws and policies that impact business practices and behaviors. Beyond the requirements of the law, businesses must find methods for adjudicating disputes concerning such issues as corporate rights, responsibilities, environmental impact, consumer rights, and the moral status of corporations. The course uses the legal system as a way to study ethical and legal issues that arise in business and professional practice.
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BUS3000 - Advanced Business Communication(3 units)
This course focuses on principles of effective written and oral communication - including those components with presentation applications - for business majors. Emphasis is on professional practices in workplace communication with study and application of APA documentation style. Students study and apply principles of effective composition, communication, and research in projects related to business applications. Students will do assignments designed to help develop the kinds of written and oral communication skills they will need to communicate effectively in professional business settings.
Prerequisites: BUS2020
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BUS3020 - Production and Operations Management(3 units)
This course provides an introductory analysis of productive systems, operations planning and control. Topics covered include forecasting, inventories, scheduling, quality assurance and productivity.
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BUS4080 - Research Methods(3 units)
The course will explore major types of research methods of data collection and treatment applied critical analysis of source materials; mechanics of writing research papers.
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BUS4085 - Statistics(3 units)
This course provides students with knowledge of statistical analysis and use of statistical tools such as SPSS.
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BUS4910A - Internship I(1.5 units)
The goal of the first section of the Internship course is to help business students prepare for a successful transition into the workplace. Students will learn about and apply existing tools to better understand themselves, their strengths, and their career goals and ambitions. They will work on improving their resumes, learn how to create and improve their Linked In profiles, and practice their networking skills.
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BUS4910B - Internship II(1.5 units)
The second section of the internship course will provide students supervised internship opportunity in companies and community organizations. Students will complete 100 hours of internship training and apply their business knowledge in real life work setting.
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BUS4990 - Capstone and Project Management(3 units)
The capstone course provides senior-level business students with an opportunity to apply the theories and concepts learned throughout their program to real life business and management projects by way of collaborating with clients and business partners in the community. Participants will work as members of small project teams, to investigate a current business situation and to produce a comprehensive, professionally crafted project based on agreed upon objectives and deliverables with the client. The capstone class project will allow students to demonstrate their capability to investigate and understand the in-depth intricacies of complex business issues and to work in a multicultural team.
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BUS6020 - Strategic Management(3 units)
This course will introduce the concepts of strategic management. It will concentrate on modern analytical approaches that drive successful strategic practices and result in enduring competitive advantage. This course is designed with a technological and global outlook and will provide students with a pragmatic approach to inform their environmental analysis, strategy formulation and implementation, and evaluation and control of strategic initiatives. The course will also cover tactical planning, budgeting analysis, and uncertainty and risk management. Corporate social responsibility and ethical judgment as well as teambuilding will also be covered. In addition to the classroom instruction, students are required to get real-World experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100 - 160 hours. However, if a student is unable to secure a practicum site, another option such as a project will be made available to them to ensure they meet the course requirements through an applied project designed with the instructor. (International students need to meet their international student advisor for details).
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BUS6060 - Organizational Behavior and Global Leadership(3 units)
Using a module and primarily experiential approach, this course engages students in understanding the realities of the impact of globalism on managerial activities.
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BUS6090 - Statistical Analysis and Modeling for Business(3 units)
This course provides a conceptual understanding of the role that quantitative methods play in decision processes. This application-oriented course demonstrates the use of many quantitative methods that have been developed over the years; how they work; and how the decision-maker can apply and interpret the data. The course also features a straightforward “Problem-Scenario Approach” which motivates and helps the student understand and apply mathematical concepts.
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BUS6150 - Contributors to Strategic Management(3 units)
Study of the major contributors to the theory and technology of strategic management. A critical survey of the literature of the different schools of thought in the context of the strategic management paradigm. Relates other strategic management models to strategic management as taught at Alliant.
Prerequisites: BUS6020
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BUS6900 - Capstone: Management in a New Age(3 units)
This capstone course provides student with a unique learning experience to collaborate with their peers, practice their management skills, and showcase their accomplishments. By working on a major project (thesis or research), emphasis will be placed upon managing in an age in which political, cultural and sustainable boundaries have merged; where both the workforce and the issues at hand are global in nature. Although most of the instruction will involve the case method and guest speakers, the emphasis of the course will have participants working on a major project for the entire semester that end with a capstone conference.
Prerequisites: Completion of at least 6 MBA courses
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BUS7011 - Foundations and Critical Issues in Global Business(3 units)
The course provides a foundation for issues affecting leadership in international business. Theoretical foundations and contemporary research on strategic management, international marketing, economics, finance and analytics will be covered. Students will be challenged to incorporate issues affecting the contemporary global business environment (issues such as corporate social responsibility, poverty, globalization, international relations, and sustainability), in building a global model of business solutions. Students examine applied practices and theoretical foundations, analyze current research and develop their own propositional paper in a specific area of international business.
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BUS7023 - 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).
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BUS7025 - 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
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BUS7027 - 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: BUS7034, DAT7025, MGT7025, MKT7025, DAT7026, MGT7026, and MKT7026
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BUS7028 - Action Research(3 units)
This course examines action research as an alternative applied research methodology. Students will learn principles and practices of action research and apply at their internship/ company workplace. Special consideration will be given to group processes and actionable outcomes.
Prerequisites: BUS7034, DAT7025, MGT7025, MKT7025, DAT7026, MGT7026, and MKT7026
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BUS7031 - 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.
Prerequisites: BUS7025
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BUS7032 - 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: BUS7031
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BUS7033 - 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: BUS7032
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BUS7034 - 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: BUS7033
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BUS7035 - 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: BUS7025
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BUS7036 - 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: BUS7035
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BUS7054 - Research Scholars Community(3 units)
The purpose of this 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. This scholarly-based learning focuses on developing skills and identifying areas for development. Students prepare for the dissertation process and how their scholarly work will be integrated in their professional careers.
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BUS7055 - Research Scholars Communities 1(1 unit)
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.
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BUS7056 - Research Scholars Communities 2(1 unit)
The purpose of this three- day mandatory intensive course offered in the advanced stage of the program is to meet the individual needs of the students. This scholarly-based learning focuses on developing skills and identifying areas for development. Students prepare for the dissertation process and how their scholarly work will be integrated in their professional careers.
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BUS7060 - Cross Cultural Management and Global Issues(3 units)
A study of the value systems, thinking patterns and models of reality that are inherent in different cultures and cultural differences within and among people and organizations. Included are the dimensions and measurement of culture; business and social cultures in organizations; national and ethnic cultures; value systems in different cultures; thinking patterns in different cultures; models of reality in different cultures; and alignment between environment, manager, culture of environment-serving organizations and methods for comparative cross-cultural research.
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BUS7061 - Cross Cultural Management and Global Issues(2 units)
A study of the value systems, thinking patterns and models of reality that are inherent in different cultures and cultural differences within and among people and organizations. Included are the dimensions and measurement of culture; business and social cultures in organizations; national and ethnic cultures; value systems in different cultures; thinking patterns in different cultures; models of reality in different cultures; and alignment between environment, manager, culture of environment-serving organizations and methods for comparative cross-cultural research.
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BUS7062 - Cross Cultural Management and Global Issues(3 units)
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BUS8031 - Global Change Management(3 units)
This course is focused on developing systems of organization that recognize and manage change in the global environment. The study addresses the need for an organization to respond quickly and to address effectively the turbulence and instability that may arise in rapidly changing environments. Successful management of change depends upon the ability of persons and the organization to adapt to new conditions not only with new technologies, but also with organizational structures and procedures that that allow internal change processes. In this course, students study and research the methods and principles of systematic change management- including their own reactivity and ability to initiate changes and gain support for them.
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BUS8051 - Innovation, Technology and Sustainability Management(3 units)
This course brings together the areas of innovation management and new product development with a strong emphasis on innovation as a management process. The course will examine how to use innovation to improve the competitiveness of economies and firms, Studying innovation management and new business models will give insight into the problems faced by firms as they try to develop innovative products that help them survive and prosper. Topics will include entrepreneurship, process innovation and managing Innovation by integrating technological, market and organizational change. Students will learn both the professional practice aspects of innovation as well as the theoretical and academic models relevant to innovation management such as knowledge management and organizational change management.
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BUS8062 - Internship(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.
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BUS8064 - Competency Project I(3 units)
This course provides students with a unique learning experience to practice their professional research skills and showcase their accomplishments. The course is run as a community of learners and incorporates peer review collaboration. By working on a major applied-learning project, the emphasis of the course will have participants planning one specific project for secondary research within the course context and identify the project’s goals, research questions, literature search, and deliverables. Students will review organizational data from secondary sources to develop a plan to solve an organizational problem evident from secondary research, offer suggestions for potential improvement or develop recommendations in terms of enhanced policies or procedures. The ground DBA program students will have the option of spending 200-300 hours in a supervised practicum engagement during the course.
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BUS8065 - Competency Project II(3 units)
This course enables students to extend their major learning project and consider the potential application and implementation of the identified project deliverables that were developed during a Competency Project 1 course. The course is run as a community of learners and incorporates peer review collaboration. Students will learn approaches for conducting organizational analysis focusing on problem solving using root cause analysis. Included in the course is a discussion of extending literature search results into a model for research, data collection strategy for their specific project, data analysis and an examination of qualitative and quantitative strategies. The course will also cover some important steps to consider when starting a consulting practice to apply research skills to clients, and how to attract and retain clients. The ground DBA program students will have the option of spending 200-300 hours in a supervised practicum engagement during the course.
The comprehensive exam will be part of this course
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BUS8071 - Teaching and Consulting Practicum(3 units)
This course is geared for teachers in the higher education arena and for consultants. The course will cover topics such as teaching foundations, including principles of lecturing and interactive teaching, learning styles and brain science, course preparation and learning objectives and assessment, testing and grading, feedback for continual improvement, lecture room issues and issues of student and time management. The course will teach students how to conduct organizational consulting focusing on problem solving using root cause analysis. Included in the course are a discussion of data analysis and an examination of qualitative and quantitative strategies. Students will also learn how to conduct an organizational analysis. The course will cover some important steps to consider when opening a consulting business, and how to attract and retain good paying accounts.
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BUS9940 - Dissertation/Doctoral Project Supervision(1 unit)
Summer dissertation supervision.
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BUS9979 - Dissertation Research 1(2 units)
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BUS9980 - Dissertation Research 1(3 units)
Students will work individually and in groups as well as their with dissertation committee members to identify research interests, topics, and research questions. The purpose of the course will be to familiarize the student with the dissertation process and the research literature in their area of interest.
Full-time engagement in dissertation work.
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BUS9980A - Dissertation Research 1A(1.5 units)
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BUS9980B - Dissertation Research 1B(1.5 units)
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BUS9981 - Dissertation Research 2(3 units)
The purpose of the course is to begin working on the research design and research questions and hypotheses of their dissertation. Students will work individually and in groups as well as their with dissertation committee members to identify research interests, topics, and research questions. In addition, the student will continue in-depth study of the research literature in their area of interest.
Full-time engagement in dissertation work.
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BUS9981B - Dissertation Research 2B(1.5 units)
The purpose of the course is to begin working on the research design and research questions and hypotheses of their dissertation. Students will work individually and in groups as well as their with dissertation committee members to identify research interests, topics, and research questions. In addition, the student will continue in-depth study of the research literature in their area of interest.
Full-time engagement in dissertation work.
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BUS9982 - Dissertation Research 3(3 units)
The purpose of the course is to understand research models, research designs and implementation, and data collection. Students will work individually and in groups as well as their with dissertation committee members to identify research interests, topics, and research questions. In addition, the student will continue in-depth study of the research literature in their area of interest.
Full-time engagement in dissertation work.
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BUS9982A - Dissertation Research 3A(1.5 units)
The purpose of the course is to understand research models, research designs and implementation, and data collection. Students will work individually and in groups as well as their with dissertation committee members to identify research interests, topics, and research questions. In addition, the student will continue in-depth study of the research literature in their area of interest.
Full-time engagement in dissertation work.
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BUS9982B - Dissertation Research 3B(1.5 units)
The purpose of the course is to understand research models, research designs and implementation, and data collection. Students will work individually and in groups as well as their with dissertation committee members to identify research interests, topics, and research questions. In addition, the student will continue in-depth study of the research literature in their area of interest.
Full-time engagement in dissertation work.
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BUS9983 - Dissertation Research 4(3 units)
The purpose of the course is to begin the final design and writing of the dissertation in preparation for execution. Students will work individually and in groups as well as their with dissertation committee members to identify research interests, topics, and research questions. In addition, the student will continue in-depth study of the research literature in their area of interest.
Full-time engagement in dissertation work.
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BUS9983A - Dissertation Research 4A(1.5 units)
The purpose of the course is to begin the final design and writing of the dissertation in preparation for execution. Students will work individually and in groups as well as their with dissertation committee members to identify research interests, topics, and research questions. In addition, the student will continue in-depth study of the research literature in their area of interest.
Full-time engagement in dissertation work.
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BUS9983B - Dissertation Research 4B(1.5 units)
The purpose of the course is to begin the final design and writing of the dissertation in preparation for execution. Students will work individually and in groups as well as their with dissertation committee members to identify research interests, topics, and research questions. In addition, the student will continue in-depth study of the research literature in their area of interest.
Full-time engagement in dissertation work.
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BUS9990 - Dissertation Extension(3 units)
The DBA candidates are expected to complete, defend and file their dissertations in the Library during their final semester. If the dissertation is not filed in the Library after the completion of the final semester, the student is required to register and continue to register in BUS9990 until the dissertation is filed in the Library.
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CCS8210 - Foundations in Multicultural and Global Educational Systems(3 units)
This course combines the fields of Multicultural and Global Education as well as other diversity paradigms to address the growing need to internationalize cross-cultural theory and practice in the 21st century.
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CHD1101 - Working with Children(3 units)
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CHD2110 - Children’s Literature(3 units)
This course is an orientation to the selection and teaching of literature for children ages 0-18 at various developmental levels, according to interests, needs, and abilities. Students will compare classical and contemporary children’s literature, highlighting the changing definition of childhood. The course includes opportunities to develop oral reading techniques for both children and adults. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD2210 - Introduction to Child Development(3 units)
Human development is an amazing process that begins at conception and continues over the lifespan. This class provides an introduction to the fundamentals of children’s growth and development, from the prenatal period through adolescence. Students are expected to acquire a basic understanding of how factors within the child, family, and broader society shape the process of development. The course includes several key issues facing children in society today. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD2220 - Children’s Art, Music and Movement(3 units)
Simple creative activities are some of the building blocks of child development. Learning to create and appreciate visual and musical aesthetics is an essential curriculum component across all stages of childhood. Review of the effects of brain development in the arts will be discussed. Students will develop curriculum in art, music, and movement. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD3110 - The American Family(3 units)
The American family is often thought to be changing in ways considered unfortunate for children and society. At the same time, the family continues to occupy a central place in people’s lives. This course examines how and why American families change, and explores the consequences of these changes. Aspects of family life considered include premarital sex, mate choice, marriage relations, work and family, gender roles, childrearing, family violence, divorce, and intergenerational relations. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD3120 - Communicating with Families in a Diverse Community(3 units)
This course examines issues of trust and family involvement, focusing specifically on relationships between the school and diverse families. After providing a brief introduction to three core concepts-trust, culture, and family involvement-the course proceeds to a summary of relevant research and a discussion of common obstacles to school-family partnerships. Tips for reaching out to diverse families, profiles of several successful family involvement efforts, and community resources are covered. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD3130 - Child Observation, Screening, Assessment, and Documentation(3 units)
Assessment and evaluation practices must be valid, reliable, and sensitive to the cultural and linguistic background of the child. They must also be appropriate for the developmental behavior being assessed. These practices include observing children in natural situations and documenting observations through a variety of strategies that include anecdotal records and observational checklists; work samples such as drawings, writing samples or dictations; and photographs or videotapes of children’s behaviors, creative constructions and playful activity throughout the day. Standardized assessment and screening tools are included in the repertoire. Families are key to the process as they contribute information about their children’s interests, activities, behaviors, developmental progress, health, and prior experiences, as well as share information from the perspective of the teacher. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD3140 - Child Cognitive Development(3 units)
The course will begin with discussions of theoretical frameworks for studying cognitive development, including constructivist, sociocultural, and information processing theories. The second part of the course will focus on specific areas of cognitive development, including memory and problem-solving. The final part of the course will cover the development of academic skills, such as scientific reasoning, reading, and mathematics, as well as issues related to learning inside and outside of the classroom. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD3150 - Teaching Mathematics and Science: A Developmental Perspective(3 units)
This course will help students develop an understanding of the multiple social perspectives underpinning mathematics and science instruction. It will provide opportunities for students to explore the teaching and learning of mathematics and science in countries around the world.
The alignment of appropriate math and science content with developmental stages is emphasized as well as the importance of play as a constructive process for academic understanding. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD3210 - Teaching Language and Literacy: A Developmental Perspective(3 units)
Theories of oral language acquisition, development in first and second languages and the role of language as a foundation for literacy are the focus of this course. Special emphasis is on dual language learners and the role of language in reading and writing development. Attention throughout the course is given to the role of talk across the curriculum and a survey of principles and practices for supporting a language-rich curriculum. Students will practice methods of assessing and responding to individual language differences. In addition, the relationship between linguistic diversity and academic achievement will be explored. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD3220 - Pre-Natal and Infant Development(3 units)
This course studies characteristic developmental changes in and environmental influences on human infants from conception to approximately two years of age. Special emphasis is on sensory-perceptual abilities, social-emotional interactions, and cognitive developmental processes Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD3230 - Child Physical and Motor Development(3 units)
This course provides instruction in the motor development of infants, children, adolescents, and adults. It includes the phases and stages of motor development for children 0 to 18, as well as genetic and environmental factors influencing growth and biological maturation. The course emphasizes play as a constructive process with applications to cognitive and social development. Special attention is given to facilitating play in early childhood classrooms. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD3240 - Childhood Health, Safety, and Nutrition(3 units)
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the basic and changing health, safety, and nutritional needs of growing children. Appropriate methods to meet these basic needs through both educational and social services will be emphasized. Readings emphasize the influence family, community, and culture has on a child’s health and safety. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD3250 - Creating and Maintaining Program Policies and Practices(3 units)
Policies that lead to positive relationships among staff, families and with the community are key to quality early care and education programs. This course prepares students to assume leadership in developing policy, as well as implementing the policies and requirements of NAEYC, California Department of Education, and other professional organizations. Students will gain the skills to advocate for children and families. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD4110 - TK, Age-Graded Classrooms and Alternative Classroom Environments(3 units)
Transitional kindergarten, nursery school, home care, preschool, charter, magnet, cross-age-what does it all mean? This course investigates the history and current practice of a wide variety of care and educational environments. Students will learn to compare research on the benefits of each model and learn to match models to community needs and resources. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD4120 - Child Development Administration and Leadership(3 units)
This course focuses on developing knowledge and competencies in administration of programs for young children. Topics include fiscal planning skills, marketing, human resources, family involvement, teacher selection, training and supervision, program evaluation and leadership abilities necessary for managing an early childhood program.
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CHD4130 - Child Social-Emotional Development(3 units)
In this course students will explore factors involved in children’s social and emotional development and how children’s early experiences can shape that development. The long-lasting effects of children’s early experiences and ways in which adults can support young children’s healthy social-emotional development will be emphasized. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD4140 - Adolescent Development(3 units)
This course examines adolescent development from two perspectives: theories about adolescent development and developmental issues in adolescents within the family, peer, and school contexts. Throughout the course, discussion focuses on diversity in adolescence by examining racial, ethnic, and gender differences that may influence adolescents’ experiences. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD4150 - Early Intervention and Resiliency Skills for Children with Special Needs(3 units)
This course introduces children with exceptionalities, their families, support services, inclusive settings, and educational and support plans. Students become familiar with legal protections and processes, including the laws that have been put in place to protect and assist children: IDEA, ADA, and the use of IEPs. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities, observation and assessment of children, strategies for adapting the learning environment, cultivating resiliency skills, and identification of community resources. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.
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CHD4210 - Supervised Field Experience(3 units)
The structured field experience requires students to analyze the needs of diverse children across a span of ages, ethnicities, abilities and resources. Deriving from a careful needs assessment, the structured field experience requires students to design lessons, a brief program, or a school or community project that meets the targeted need. This course is constructed around both classroom and field experiences. Field experiences are conducted at a licensed California preschool, supervised and evaluated by a Child Development Permitted Teacher.
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CHD4220 - Capstone in Child Development(3 units)
As the culmination of the Child Development major, students demonstrate their ability to design a substantive program or address a significant issue for children at their chosen age of interest. The Capstone requires students to analyze the needs of diverse children across a span of ages, ethnicities, abilities and resources. Deriving from a careful needs assessment, the Capstone requires students to design lessons, a brief program, or a school or community project that meets the targeted need.
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CJS1101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems(3 units)
Examination of the history, philosophy, and ethical considerations of criminal justice and the nature and impact of crime. Provides an overview of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement and court procedures.
Designated as Criminal Justice Transfer Curriculum
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CJS2000 - The Fundamentals of Criminal Law(3 units)
Introduction to the criminal justice system with emphasis on prosecution, defense and corrections and the process by which the accused move through the American Justice system. Students will acquire the skills needed to provide accurate crime classification, requisite elements of criminal liability and significant defenses.
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