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Healthcare Administration |
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MHCA 521 - Healthcare Human Resource Management (3)
Examination of theory and best practices used to manage people along the continuum in healthcare organizations. Offered: Summer.
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MHCA 522 - Healthcare Leadership and Professionalism (3)
In-depth exploration of different leadership styles and theories. This course provides opportunities for students to hone personal skills in both leadership and professionalism. Interaction with professionals from the industry through guest lecturers, workshops, conferences, and networking events. Offered: Summer.
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MHCA 600 - Healthcare Patient Safety and Quality (3)
Overview of best practices used to manage the quality improvement efforts of an organization in delivering care. This course focuses on the application of continuous process improvement principles and tools within healthcare organizations. This course provides the requisite knowledge for Yellow Belt Certification. Offered: Fall.
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MHCA 601 - Healthcare Ethics (3)
Study of principles and theories of ethics. Emphasis placed on ethical decision making in the context of Christian principles and practices. In-depth exploration of unethical incidents in healthcare management, governance, research, and patient care delivery. Offered: Fall.
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MHCA 602 - Healthcare Organizational Dynamics and Governance (3)
Study of organization theory, behavior principles, and concepts of an in-depth understanding on healthcare organizational dynamics. The course examines the governance in healthcare organizations including board composition, member roles and responsibility, ethics, and healthcare governance theories. Offered: Fall.
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MHCA 610 - Healthcare Strategic Management and Marketing (3)
Overview of strategic management concepts, tools, and skills to understand all phases of the process. Emphasis placed on understanding the roles marketing plays in the strategic management of healthcare organizations, and how to identify and address marketing opportunities and problems using a variety of tools and strategies. Prereqs: MHCA 500 , MHCA 503 , and MHCA 510 . Offered: Spring.
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MHCA 611 - Healthcare Administration Graduate Capstone (3)
Examination of the role of healthcare administrators in managing and resolving healthcare organizational issues through the completion of a capstone project. Students utilize knowledge, skills, and behaviors acquired throughout the program to demonstrate mastery of program competencies. Prereq: Permission of the program director. Offered: Spring.
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MHCA 612 - Healthcare Administration Graduate Internship (3)
Field-based exploration of knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to master competencies to become a high performing healthcare manager. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prereq: Permission of the program director. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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MHCA 613 - Healthcare Administration Advanced Leadership Practice (3)
Advanced leadership practice is an option for students who have a minimum of five (5) years clinical or management experience in healthcare to complete a student-developed leadership project instead of an internship under the leadership of a senior healthcare executive as a mentor. The project may be coordinated with the student’s current employer but must extend beyond the normal scope of his/her current position. The project must identify specific competencies that will be targeted through the development, execution, and evaluation of the leadership project. A project synopsis, including a mentorship agreement, must be approved by the program director prior to enrolling in the course. Students will not be approved to take the course before completing MHCA 600 and MHCA 601 . Prereqs: MHCA 600 and MHCA 601 , and/or permission of the program director. Offered: Spring and Summer.
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MHCA 699 - Independent Study (1-3)
Individualized academic work for qualified students under faculty direction. Opportunity to study a specialized topic not covered in regularly scheduled courses. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prereq: Permission of the program director. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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Interior Architecture |
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IARC 601 - Academic Writing (3)
This course is designed to support and prepare students for academic writing at the graduate level, focusing on critical tasks in graduate writing: summarizing and critiquing scholarly sources, writing a literature review, and using sources appropriately. Emphasis will be placed on the process of scientific inquiry (quantitative and qualitative) as well as how to critique various forms of research. This course is not designed to provide intensive language study for non-native speakers of English. Offered: Summer.
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IARC 602 - Research Design and Methods I (3)
This course introduces graduate students to key issues and concepts in quantitative and qualitative research. Students develop skills in research design, basic statistical methodology, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analyses, and how to prepare a scholarly paper. This course is required for the master’s thesis requirement. Prereq: IARC 601 . Offered: Fall.
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IARC 603 - Research Design and Methods II (3)
In this course, students will expand their knowledge base of research design and methods. At the end of this course students will have created a research prospectus to outline a program of research in their interest area. Topics discussed in this course include the scientific method; measurement; sampling; quantitative, qualitative, and mixed data collection techniques, specifically single-subject design and survey data collection; data analysis and interpretation; statistical analyses, and the development of a research program. Prereq: IARC 602 . Offered: Spring.
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IARC 604 - Design Theory and Criticism (3)
This course seeks to explore the development of pragmatic and creative attitudes regarding art and design, and develop tools for probing a more comprehensive understanding of shifts in these attitudes over time. Strategies of correlational research are emphasized. Prereq: IARC 601 . Offered: Fall.
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IARC 605 - Design Issues in the Interior Built Environment (3)
Emphasis is placed upon contemporary and controversial issues of the field and practice of interior design and its relationship to the allied design disciplines. Topics include, but are not limited to global issues, biomimicry, social and environmental responsibility, technology, project delivery, health and safety, and advanced anthropometry. Prereq: IARC 601 . Offered: Spring.
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IARC 610 - Pedagogy of Design Methods and Processes (3)
Emphasis is on an advanced investigation of the theoretical aspects of the design methods and processes within the context of design practices. Students will explore the relationship of the design process with the pedagogy of the design studio. Qualitative research methods will be emphasized. Prereq: IARC 601 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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IARC 611 - Architecture, Society, and Culture (3)
In support of the student’s research agenda, this course seeks to provide perspectives for educators on current topics in design. The response of design to global issues, to the metropolis, and to the changing landscape of project delivery are central themes. The course also aims to introduce students to differences between design practice and design academia, while considering the importance of bridging the two. Prereq: IARC 601 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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IARC 695 - Master Thesis (6)
The thesis will be used to explore new insights, thereby contributing to the body of knowledge that can in turn advance the discipline and practice of interior design and/or design education. It is a significant part of the work done towards the completion of the master of science degree. The thesis must demonstrate both a sound understanding of research methods and the ability to apply those methods to a research program related to the design discipline. Prereqs: IARC 602 and IARC 603 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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Kinesiology NOTE: Additional graduate-level KINE courses can be found in the course listings for the MSE-FYNT program, under the Department of Curriculum & Instruction . Those courses are specific requirements for the physical education teaching field of the Secondary Education, Fifth-Year Non-Traditional (Alt A, Class A Cert) (FYNT) (M.S.E.)
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KINE 501 - Athletic Performance (3)
This course will cover the theory of performance in athletes and other active individuals. Includes an overview of kinesiology, biomechanics and physiology of exercise. Offered: Summer.
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KINE 502 - Athletic Training Skills (3)
An introduction to athletic training clinical education knowledge and athletic training skills necessary for practice as an athletic training student in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on pre-participation physical examination, medical terminology, documentation, protective equipment, taping/wrapping techniques, appropriate and safe application of modalities, and common knowledge of general medical conditions. Offered: Summer.
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KINE 503 - Emergency Care in Athletic Training (3)
A classroom and practical study in emergency care for athletes and other active populations. Emphasis will be placed on airway management, proper immobilization following a traumatic injury, and management of other emergent situations. Offered: Summer.
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KINE 504 - Evidence-Based Practice/Research Methods in Athletic Training (3)
A classroom and practical study in the role of evidence in the practice of athletic training. The course will include clinical question formation, outcome measures and epidemiology data review, and the role of each in patient care. Offered: Fall.
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KINE 510 - Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries I (3)
Classroom and practical study of the clinical evaluation of lower extremity injuries/illnesses commonly sustained by competitive athletes and active individuals. Students will apply an evidence-based approach to clinical examination, diagnosis, and referral of pathologies of the lower extremity. Offered: Fall. Co-req: KINE 513 .
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KINE 511 - Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries II (3)
Classroom and practical study of the clinical evaluation of upper extremity injuries/illnesses commonly sustained by competitive athletes and active individuals. Students will apply an evidence-based approach to clinical examination, diagnosis, and referral of pathologies of the upper extremity. Prereq: KINE 510 . Offered: Spring. Co-req: KINE 514 .
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KINE 512 - Medical Aspects of Sport (3)
A study of physiologic concepts, adaptations, diagnostic procedures, and outcomes of systemic disease in competitive athletes and active individuals. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills in evaluative procedures and therapeutic interventions. Offered: Spring.
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KINE 513 - Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries I - Lab (1)
Laboratory study in the clinical evaluation of lower extremity injury/illnesses commonly sustained by competitive athletes and active individuals. Students will apply knowledge and skills of orthopedic assessment of lower extremity pathologies through patient simulation and case-based learning Offered: Fall. Co-req: KINE 510 .
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KINE 514 - Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries II - Lab (1)
Laboratory study in the clinical evaluation of upper extremity injury/illnesses commonly sustained by competitive athletes and active individuals. Students will apply knowledge and skills of orthopedic assessment of upper extremity pathologies through patient simulation and case-based learning. Prereq: KINE 513 . Offered: Spring. Co-req: KINE 511 .
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KINE 520 - Therapeutic Interventions I (3)
An introduction to rehabilitation principles and biophysical agents in relation to musculoskeletal and general medical pathologies of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the theory of rehabilitation, the theory of pain control, and the precautions, indications, and contraindications of therapeutic intervention. Offered: Spring. Co-req: KINE 521 .
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KINE 521 - Therapeutic Interventions I - Lab (1)
A laboratory introduction to practical application of rehabilitation principles and biophysical agents. Offered: Spring. Co-req: KINE 520 .
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KINE 559 - Clinical in Athletic Training I (2)
The clinical experiences are supervised professional experiences in an athletic training or other healthcare setting to provide the opportunity to utilize and master acquired knowledge, skills and abilities to patient/client care. Additionally this course will be a practical study of taping, protective equipment, prevention and care of injuries sustained by active individuals. Additionally, planning and management of emergent situations will be covered. Emphasis is placed on meeting the competencies and proficiencies as set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training. Offered: Summer.
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KINE 561 - Clinical in Athletic Training II (2)
Practical study of prevention, care, evaluation and diagnosis of injuries of the lower body sustained by active individuals. Additionally, the role of evidence in the practice of athletic training will be covered. Emphasis is placed on meeting the competencies and proficiencies as set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training. Prereq: KINE 559 . Offered: Fall.
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KINE 562 - Clinical in Athletic Training III (2)
The clinical experiences are supervised professional experiences in an athletic training or other healthcare setting to provide the opportunity to utilize and master acquired knowledge, skills and abilities to patient/client care. Additionally this course will be a practical study of prevention, care, evaluation and diagnosis of injuries of the upper body sustained by active individuals. The role of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation in the practice of athletic training will be covered. Emphasis is placed on meeting the competencies and proficiencies as set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training. Prereq: KINE 561 . Offered: Spring.
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KINE 601 - Administration of Athletic Training (3)
This course is designed to effectively plan, coordinate, and supervise all administrative components of an athletic training organization including those pertaining to healthcare services, financial management, personnel management, facilities guidelines and management, and public relations. Offered: Fall.
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KINE 602 - Sport Nutrition (3)
Study of the function of nutrients, their availability in foods, and factors affecting their utilization. Emphasis on food and fluid planning on proper performance for the active individual and planning of diets for good health. Additionally, this course will study the role of dietary supplements on health and athletic performance. Offered: Spring.
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KINE 605 - Special Populations in Athletic Training (1)
Survey of injury and illness risk factors associated with sports participation by the preadolescent/adolescent, geriatric, male, female, and patients with disabilities. Offered: Spring.
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KINE 610 - Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries III (3)
Classroom and practical study of the clinical evaluation of head, spine, and torso injuries/illnesses commonly sustained by competitive athletes and active individuals. Students will apply an evidence-based approach to clinical examination, diagnosis, and referral of pathologies of the head, spine, and torso. Offered: Summer Co-req: KINE 611 .
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KINE 611 - Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries III Lab (1)
Laboratory study in the clinical evaluation of head, spine, and torso injury/illnesses commonly sustained by competitive athletes and active individuals. Students will apply knowledge and skills of orthopedic assessment of head, spine, and torso pathologies through patient simulation and case-based learning Offered: Summer Co-req: KINE 610 .
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KINE 620 - Therapeutic Interventions II (3)
A continuation of rehabilitation principles and biophysical agents in relation to musculoskeletal and general medical pathologies of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the development of a rehabilitation plan of care and evaluation of therapeutic interventions. Prereq: KINE 520 . Offered: Fall. Co-req: KINE 622 .
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KINE 621 - Therapeutic Interventions III (3)
An advanced study of rehabilitation practice and application of alternative therapeutic interventions. Emphasis is placed on manual therapy, vestibular, aquatic rehabilitation, alternative biophysical agents, and psychosocial interventions Prereq: KINE 620 . Offered: Spring. Co-req: KINE 623 .
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KINE 622 - Therapeutic Interventions II - Lab (1)
Lab practice and appraisal of rehabilitation principles and biophysical agents in the development of a patient plan of care for musculoskeletal and general medical pathologies of the human body. Prereq: KINE 521 . Offered: Fall. Co-req: KINE 620 .
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KINE 623 - Therapeutic Interventions III - Lab (1)
Practical application of advanced rehabilitation practice, alternative therapeutic interventions, and psychosocial interventions. Prereq: KINE 622 . Offered: Spring. Co-req: KINE 621 .
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KINE 660 - Clinical in Athletic Training IV (2)
The clinical experiences are supervised professional experiences in an athletic training or other healthcare setting to provide the opportunity to utilize and master acquired knowledge, skills and abilities to patient/client care. Additionally, this course will be a practical study of the role of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitative techniques in athletic training. Administrative aspects of the practice of athletic training will be included. Emphasis is placed on meeting the competencies and proficiencies as set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training. Prereq: KINE 562 . Offered: Fall.
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KINE 661 - Clinical in Athletic Training V (2)
The clinical experiences are supervised professional experiences in an athletic training or other healthcare setting to provide the opportunity to utilize and master acquired knowledge, skills and abilities to patient/client care. Additionally this course will be a practical study of the role of therapeutic modalities, rehabilitative techniques, common medications and psychosocial interventions in athletic training. Emphasis is placed on meeting the competencies and proficiencies as set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training. Prereq: KINE 660 . Offered: Spring.
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Law - Financial Services Regulatory Compliance |
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MFRC 510 - Banking Law and Regulation in the U.S. (3)
A survey of U.S. banking law and regulation. Provides students with an overview of the regulatory framework in which banks operate and the laws governing all aspects of bank operations. Legal and regulatory changes and challenges faced by banks since 2008 will be discussed. Offered: Summer.
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MFRC 520 - Consumer Protection Laws and Regulations (3)
An in-depth look at the laws and regulations created to protect consumers, particularly the Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts and Practices (UDAAP), and related Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules. Offered: Summer.
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MFRC 530 - Mortgage and Securities Regulation and Compliance (3)
The first half of the course presents an overview of the mortgage lending process, compliance regulations, and mortgage fraud and prevention. Laws and regulations, including CFPB rules, impacting the mortgage lending and servicing industries, will be addressed. The second half of the course explores the regulatory framework surrounding securities trading and investment management. Offered: Fall.
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MFRC 540 - Crime and Compliance: BSA/AML (3)
A study of the laws and regulations created to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other fraud. Implications for international banking will be explored. Students will develop a compliance program and plan for enforcement. Offered: Fall.
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MFRC 550 - E-Commerce and Payment Systems (3)
An in-depth study of the law and operations of payment systems in the U.S. UCC Articles 3 and 4, as well as other laws and regulations governing payments, will be explored. Operational issues, international considerations, and risk management will also be addressed. Offered: Spring.
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MFRC 560 - Compliance Program Management for Banks and Financial Services (3)
An exploration of compliance programs in banks and financial services. Case studies will be used extensively. Students will participate in the creation, implementation, and management of a compliance program. Offered: Spring.
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MFRC 570 - Regulatory Enforcement and Risk Management (3)
A study of operational risk assessment and management and its relationship to regulation enforcement. Students will examine current and recent operational failures in the banking industry. Specific strategies and techniques to identify and assess risk will be explored. Offered: Summer.
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MFRC 600 - Financial Services Regulatory Compliance Capstone (3)
The culminating course of the master of studies in law in financial services regulatory compliance curriculum. Students will sharpen communication skills as they work with a mentor to produce a unique, well-researched project to present to classmates and colleagues, virtually or on campus. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Offered: Spring and Summer.
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Law - Health Law & Policy |
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MHLP 510 - Introduction to Law and Public Policy (3)
Introduction to the American legal system, including its constitutional structures (both as originally conceived and as evolving over time), the “common law” of property, contract, and tort/criminal law; and the rise of legislative and regulatory government. Also covered is the nature of the public policy process. Offered: Fall.
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MHLP 520 - Introduction to the Health Care Delivery System (3)
This course facilitates the understanding of the complexity of the healthcare delivery system. Before recommendations can be made on health policy, one must understand and be able to answer questions relative to who is impacted, what is needed, and why. This course familiarizes the student with the system components of healthcare delivery to include health policy, population health, medical care delivery, support for medical care delivery, and the future of healthcare delivery. The roles of patients, providers, insurers, and suppliers will be established. Current healthcare policy initiatives will be explored. Offered: Spring. Cross-Listed as PHLT 520 .
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MHLP 530 - Healthcare Compliance: Laws and Regulations (3)
This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to healthcare organizations, the agencies and organizations that create policy and enforce compliance, and the penalties for noncompliance. Specifically, the False Claims Act, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Affordable Care Act, CMS regulations, federal income tax, and antitrust statutes will be discussed. An overview of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and the seven elements of compliance programs will serve as a backdrop for this study of the law. Students will apply their knowledge of these laws and regulations to case studies covering a wide variety of healthcare settings. Offered: Spring.
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MHLP 540 - Health Insurance (3)
An overview of health insurance, health insurance regulation, state health reform efforts, and recent proposals in Congress to reform the health care system. The history of the development of health insurance and its theoretical basis, moral hazard, and adverse selection will be examined with an emphasis on economics. The role of managed care and employer sponsored health insurance will be discussed. Government regulation of insurance and the Medicare and Medicaid programs will also be reviewed. A significant part of the course will focus on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on private health insurance markets. Offered: Spring.
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MHLP 541 - Healthcare Insurance and Finance (3)
An overview of health care insurance and finance. Provides an introduction to basic finance and accounting tools as well as payment systems. Topics covered include: methods and processes for reimbursement, compliance, coding and HIPAA considerations, Meaningful Use, and Recovery Audit Contractors. Offered: Fall.
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MHLP 550 - Healthcare Compliance: Programs and Policies (3)
This course will allow students to apply the knowledge of compliance laws and regulations gained during MHLP 530 to the process of compliance program development. Using case studies and real word scenarios, students will have the opportunity to analyze and respond to compliance issues faced by a variety of healthcare settings that can then be applied to the student’s own organization. Students will work in groups to create a compliance program for a fictional company. Prereq: MHLP 530 . Offered: Summer.
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MHLP 560 - Corporate Ethics in Healthcare (3)
This course is divided into two parts: (1) an exploration of justice in healthcare including issues related to access to healthcare and allocation of resources based on economic evaluation or bedside rationing; and (2) a problem-based approach to common legal and ethical issues encountered by the management team of a healthcare corporation. The first part of the course will be covered during a live long weekend session at the beginning of the summer term. The second part will be covered entirely online during a ten-week summer session. Offered: Summer.
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MHLP 570 - Healthcare Privacy and Security (3)
An overview of federal and state health privacy and security laws and regulations including HIPAA and HITECH will be provided with special emphasis on regulatory compliance. HIPAA privacy and security risks, standards and risk management will be reviewed. Security incidents and the breach notification rule will be discussed. Audit controls, integrity, and authentication are also reviewed. Tort liability for unauthorized disclosure will be reviewed along with tort liability for the failure to disclose to information about a dangerous patient to third parties. A significant part of the course will focus on the impact of the transition to Electronic Health Records. Offered: Fall.
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MHLP 580 - Healthcare Compliance: Investigating, Auditing, Monitoring (3)
This course offers a comprehensive guide to investigating, auditing, and monitoring through the lens of the healthcare compliance officer. Students will learn the practical skills necessary to perform internal investigations, develop procedures for responding to external investigations, and learn when to involve legal counsel in the process. Students will also learn strategies and resources for effective audits and monitoring and how those processes and procedures can benefit the organization. Communication of compliance policies to all constituents, from caregivers to executive management, will be explored. Measuring effectiveness and development and implementation of training and education programs will also be addressed. Prereqs: MHLP 530 and MHLP 550 . Offered: Fall.
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MHLP 590 - Healthcare Finance (3)
This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of healthcare finance and accounting. Financial and accounting data and processes for planning, cost control, and reporting will be discussed. Particular emphasis will be placed on the compliance implications of financial decision-making in a variety of healthcare settings. Offered: Spring.
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MHLP 600 - Patient Safety and Quality Improvement (3)
Students will become familiar with the principles of a high reliability organization (HRO), Just Culture, and how implementation can transform organizational culture to improve care. The importance of inter-professional relationships and team building to create change and sustain improvement are embedded throughout the course. Students will learn how to apply methods to assess the quality of health care using outcomes data. The student will understand the use of information technology, evidence-based literature to improve quality, and methods for risk assessment and safe system design. Offered: Spring. Cross-listed as PHLT 600 .
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MHLP 601 - Health Law and Policy Capstone (3)
The culminating course of the master of studies in law curriculum. Students will sharpen communication skills as they work with a mentor to produce a unique, well-researched project to present to classmates and colleagues, virtually or on campus. Offered: Spring and Summer.
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MHLP 610 - Strategic Management of Healthcare (3)
This course focuses on the three major aspects of strategic management-strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategy control. Additionally, a comparison of ten schools of strategic management is explored, along with a categorization of the essential characteristics of strategic planning. Offered: Summer. Cross-listed as PHLT 610 .
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Law - Higher Education Law & Compliance |
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MHLC 510 - Higher Education Law and Governance (3)
A survey of the legal and compliance issues facing institutions of higher education. Systems of governance in public and private settings will be explored, including issues unique to non-profit institutions. Compliance responsibilities of faculty, administration, and governing boards will be addressed. Offered: Fall.
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MHLC 520 - Data and Privacy in Education Compliance (3)
A study of student privacy laws and regulations in the higher education context. Includes an in-depth look at the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and the compliance issues associated with each. Offered: Summer.
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MHLC 530 - Student Disability Law (3)
A study of §504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other laws and court decisions affecting the education of students with disabilities. Includes an examination of the types of disabilities affecting students in higher education. Includes a thorough examination of the best practices in accommodating students with a variety of special needs. Offered: Summer.
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MHLC 540 - Student Rights and Campus Safety (3)
Examination of laws and regulations governing student rights and safety. Particular focus will be on Title IX, The Jeanne Clery Act, and campus police and safety departments. Includes regulatory framework for compliance and policy considerations. Offered: Fall.
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MHLC 550 - Creating and Enforcing Policies and Procedures (3)
Examination of college and university policy and compliance program development. Students will create a policy document for one or more campus departments with accompanying plans for training and enforcement. Offered: Fall.
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MHLC 560 - Financial Compliance in Higher Education (3)
Study of the many and complex financial rules and regulations that impact higher education institutions. Focuses on Title IV of the Higher Education Act, regulations governing student aid and scholarships, institutional and student eligibility requirements, direct lending requirements, compliance violations and consequences, and regulatory updates. Other financial considerations such as treatment of charitable gifts and endowments will be addressed. Offered: Spring.
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MHLC 570 - Compliance Program Management (3)
Focuses on management of the compliance program, development of guidelines for self-assessment and internal audit, and exploration of investigations and corrective actions. Also covered managing and mitigating risk. Offered. Spring.
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MHLC 580 - Compliance and Accreditation (3)
A study of the accreditation process and its relationship to university and departmental compliance programs and policies. Examines the relationship between regional accreditation and compliance with federal regulations governing institutions authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act, as amended, and other federal programs. Includes an examination of the roles, responsibilities, and ethical considerations for faculty, staff and administration in the accreditation process. Offered: Summer.
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MHLC 600 - Higher Education Law and Compliance Capstone (3)
Culminating course for the master of studies in law degree. Students will work with a mentor to develop a project or paper designed to complement their area of professional interest. Offered: Summer.
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Law - Legal Project Management |
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MLPM 510 - Electronically Stored Information I: Introduction (3)
An introduction to electronically stored information with a focus on information governance including identification and preservation. Offered: Spring.
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MLPM 520 - Law Firm Accounting and Finance (3)
Introduction to basic financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows, as well as assets and liabilities. Students will learn how financial statements are developed from the underlying accounting information of a company, and how basic transactions of a business affect each line item shown on the financial statements. Time and billing will also be addressed. Offered: Summer.
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MLPM 530 - Legal Project Management Principles (3)
In-depth study of the guiding principles of modern project management. Addresses principle topics of PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Extensive use of case studies allow students to apply theories to real-world examples. Offered: Summer.
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MLPM 540 - Legal Project Management Application (3)
An overview of legal project management (LPM) resources and tools used in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and legal outsourcing companies. Topics include: engaging the client, planning, budgeting, execution, communications, evaluation, closure, and ethical considerations. Offered: Fall.
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MLPM 550 - Legal Technology and Innovation (3)
A study of current and emerging technologies used in law firms including client management, case management, time and billing applications, trial presentation software, and the associated ethical considerations. The relationship between innovation, strategy, planning, and profit will be explored. Offered: Fall.
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MLPM 560 - Electronically Stored Information II: Discovery (3)
A study of the legal, ethical, financial, logistical, and procedural considerations of surrounding the discovery of electronically stored information. Offered: Spring.
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MLPM 570 - Law Firm Management (3)
An examination of leadership and management considerations in the modern law firm. Innovative models for law firms, the role of legal process outsourcing firms, and alternative fee arrangements will be addressed. Offered: Spring.
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MLPM 580 - Complex Litigation Management (3)
A study of best practices and decision-making strategies for project managers and others involved in complex litigation. Management of information and communications, discovery, trial, settlement, scientific evidence, and multi-jurisdiction issues will be addressed in the context of complex litigation. Offered: Summer.
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MLPM 600 - Legal Project Management Capstone (3)
The culminating course of the master of studies in law curriculum. Students will sharpen communication skills as they work with a mentor to produce a unique, well-researched project to present to classmates and colleagues, virtually or on campus. Offered: Spring and Summer.
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Law - Master of Studies in Law |
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MSLW 515 - Introduction to Law and Legal Procedure (3)
The course will focus upon the process of adjudicating a civil action in the U.S. and the related procedural rules and policies including the major conceptions and foundations of civil procedure. Topics covered will include: the jurisdictional and justiciability doctrines; initiation of a civil action; dispositive motions before trial; discovery; alternative dispute resolution; aggregate actions; trial; and appeal and judgment. In addition, the course will address the major procedural issues regarding the investigation and prosecution of crimes including search and seizure, legal doctrines, privileges, pre-trial release, grand juries, rights to counsel, and rights to a jury and a fair trial. Offered: Fall and Summer.
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MSLW 525 - Principles of Business Law (3)
Required core course for students pursuing the master of studies in law degree (M.S.L.). This course surveys the legal environment of business including contract law, liability considerations, agency and employment law, and types of business organizations. Students will consider these concepts in the context of their major/concentration. Offered: Fall.
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MSLW 535 - Legal Writing and Communication Skills (3)
Required core course for students pursuing the master of studies in law degree (M.S.L.). Introduces the basic legal skills required for non-lawyers to find, analyze, explain, and apply the law. Students will learn the research and writing processes practicing attorneys use and how to apply them to legal and non-legal settings. Students will develop communications skills, both oral and written, that will assist them in communicating with attorneys, clients, and others. The course will emphasize legal research strategies available via the internet rather than through subscription databases. Offered: Fall.
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MSLW 545 - Introduction to Public Policy: Legislation and Regulation (3)
This course provides an introduction to the rise of legislative and regulatory government and the nature of the public policy process. Offered: Spring and Summer.
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MSLW 600 - Master of Studies in Law Capstone (3)
The culminating course of the master of studies in law curriculum. Students will sharpen communication skills as they work with a mentor to produce a unique, well-researched project to present to classmates and colleagues, virtually or on campus. Offered: Summer.
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LAW 502 - Torts (4)
An introduction to civil liability arising from breach of duties imposed by law as basis for recovery in civil wrongs that result in harm to person or property. The focus is upon intentional, negligent, and strict liability torts. Topics include trespass to land, nuisance, assault, battery, negligence, product liability, invasion of privacy, defamation, and injuries to business.
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LAW 505 - Real Property (4)
A study of the nature of private property. Topics include: common law estates in land, concurrent ownership; possessory and future interests, transfers of property and interests in property; adverse possession; landlord and tenant; easements and servitudes, and government regulation of land use.
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LAW 506 - Contracts I (3)
An introduction to the history and development of the common law of contracts. The interpretation and enforcement of binding agreements is traced through the bargaining process from its beginning to its conclusion. Topics include: formation, performance, termination, damages, third party beneficiaries, assignment, and the statute of frauds.
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LAW 507 - Contracts II (2)
An introduction to the history and development of the common law of contracts. The interpretation and enforcement of binding agreements is traced through the bargaining process from its beginning to its conclusion. Topics include: formation, performance, termination, damages, third party beneficiaries, assignment, and the statute of frauds.
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LAW 508 - Civil Procedure I (2)
A survey of the organization and jurisdiction of state and federal courts, of pleading and practice in civil cases in those courts, and of the goals and methods of litigation. Topics include the functions of the judge, jury, and attorneys; the trial and appellate process; and jurisdiction and venue. Special emphasis is placed upon the federal rules of civil procedure.
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LAW 509 - Civil Procedure II (3)
A survey of the organization and jurisdiction of state and federal courts, of pleading and practice in civil cases in those courts, and of the goals and methods of litigation. Topics include the functions of the judge, jury, and attorneys; the trial and appellate process; and jurisdiction and venue. Special emphasis is placed upon the federal rules of civil procedure.
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LAW 510 - Criminal Law (3)
The course introduces the U.S. criminal justice system, its origins and its sources in common law. General topics include the elements of specific crimes, the limits of culpability, the administration and enforcement of the criminal law, and the defense of crimes.
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LAW 512 - Lawyering and Legal Reasoning I (3)
This course begins with an overview of the legal system and how law is made. In the initial phase of the course, the topics include: briefing cases, legal logic, legal analysis, and research strategy. Students will be required to apply legal reasoning, research, and writing skills in the context of the preparation of objective legal documents, including a client letter and a memorandum of law. Students will then participate in live simulations including a client interview and follow up consultation as well as a negotiation with opposing counsel. The course concludes with the drafting of a proposed settlement agreement.
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LAW 513 - Lawyering and Legal Reasoning II (3)
This course helps students refine and further develop their analytical, writing, and research skills in the advocacy context. In the first phase of the course, the focus will be on pre-trial litigation. Students draft either a complaint or an answer, prepare a discovery plan, and draft interrogatories. They will also prepare a motion for summary judgment with accompanying brief and present oral argument on the motion to a judge. The final phase of the course will cover appellate litigation. Students will be required to prepare an appellate brief and present oral argument before an appellate panel.
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LAW 517 - MCL Legal Research and Writing (2)
Required course for the MCL program. This research and writing course will be limited to Masters of Comparative Law students. The course will offer the fundamental principles of legal analysis and legal style, as well as research methodology in the American legal system. Students will be required to write an objective memorandum and a persuasive document, as well as examine stylistic implication of written opinions and legal documents in the American legal culture.
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LAW 522 - Constitutional Law I (2)
A study of the basic principles of constitutional law with primary focus on the U.S. Constitution. Topics include: judicial review, the distribution of governmental powers in a federal system with emphasis on federal commerce, taxing, and foreign affairs powers; intergovernmental relations, separation of powers within the federal government; and individual liberties with emphasis on the due process and equal protection clauses.
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LAW 523 - Constitutional Law II (3)
A study of the basic principles of constitutional law with primary focus on the U.S. Constitution. Topics include: judicial review, the distribution of governmental powers in a federal system with emphasis on federal commerce, taxing, and foreign affairs powers; intergovernmental relations, separation of powers within the federal government; and individual liberties with emphasis on the due process and equal protection clauses.
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LAW 524 - Evidence (3)
A study of the rules governing evidentiary admission and exclusion, and the policies underlying the evidentiary system. Topics include sufficiency of evidence and order of proof, relevancy, judicial notice, real and documentary evidence, hearsay, competency, presumptions, privileges, impeachment, and rehabilitation of witnesses.
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