Remote Courses

Introduces students to the wide range of diversity that exists in schools today. Explores diverse learning styles and students' needs, and connections to cultures, communities, and family values as well as student support through trauma informed care. Provides theoretical underpinnings and contemporary perspective on critical issues, professional practices, and state and federal laws influencing the teaching of students with diverse learning needs, including specific learning disabilities (SLD) such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and auditory processing disorders.

Introduction to the American educational system. Explores the philosophical, sociological, historical, and political roots of schools today. Attention also given to the legal status of teachers and students, including federal and state laws and regulations, school as an organization/culture, and contemporary issues in education. Explores professionalism, ethics, performance standards, and integrity for teachers.

Introduces students to the wide range of diversity that exists in schools today. Explores diverse learning styles and students' needs, and connections to cultures, communities, and family values as well as student support through trauma informed care. Provides theoretical underpinnings and contemporary perspective on critical issues, professional practices, and state and federal laws influencing the teaching of students with diverse learning needs, including specific learning disabilities (SLD) such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and auditory processing disorders. Note: Field experience required.

Examines the elementary curriculum and introduces strategies for instruction and assessment to help diverse learners develop knowledge and basic skills, sustain intellectual curiosity, and problem-solve. Focus on strategies and procedures to enhance classroom instruction and support all learners in the achievement of the Virginia Standards of Learning. Explores curriculum integration, subject-specific instruction, online teaching, and student and family engagement.

Introduction to testing, measurement, and evaluation related to instruction, the construction and use of teacher-made tests, a survey of standardized tests, test interpretation, and basic statistical procedures.

EDUC 542U

This course examines the social, emotional, and psychological aspects of gifted children, adolescents, and adults. The course reviews current literature on affective growth and potential adjustment issues such as self-concept, self-acceptance and understanding, peer relations, and perfectionism. Family relations and potential sources of problems such as underachievement and career and college planning are also included. Classroom adjustments to facilitate development will also be reviewed.

This course provides information on the history of exceptional students in relation to education, current law, and accepted methods for referral, assessment, and identification. It covers major program models and methods of differentiating instruction to meet the rate and level of learning of those students identified. The course gives the learner an understanding of ways to meet the affective needs of the gifted and talented student in the regular classroom and lists resources for teachers and parents who would like more information about the talented and gifted.

This course provides students with critical information and hands-on practice regarding the developmentvand implementation of the Individual Education Program (IEP), the federally required document that describes all the components of special education services and safeguards for students with disabilities. Participants will learn regulatory background, essential components, procedural requirements, implementation practices, and monitoring strategies that support effective IEP implementation and lead to positive student outcomes. Participants will analyze and evaluate IEPs, gaining expertise in IEP development and implementation.

Study of testing, measurement, and evaluation related to instruction, the construction and use of teacher-made tests, a survey of standardized tests, test interpretation, and basic statistical procedures are included in this course. An improvement process will be applied to bridge the understanding of assessment theory, alterable variables, and data-based decision-making for student growth. Students will gain an understanding of how the classroom learning environment, as well as instruction, impact ESSA indicators and the school improvement process.

Introduction to differentiated instruction and examination of why it is appropriate for all learners, how to plan for it, and how to become comfortable enough with student differences to make school comfortable for every learner in the classroom.

Introduces a rhetorical approach to the techniques and types of communication in professional contexts, including correspondence and reports. Designed to strengthen skills in effective business and professional communication in oral and written modes across multiple media. Prepares students to write professionally for audiences within and outside a corporation or nonprofit enterprise.

Course examines the use of reward systems (especially monetary) in the motivation of goal-oriented behavior as a major factor in influencing behavior. The effects of reward systems on recruiting, performance, satisfaction, and tenure are examined. Explores pay system components such as: entry position rates, job evaluation systems, merit pay plans, and employee income security systems. Legal aspects such as federal wage and hour laws and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act are included.

Successful organizations view talent as both a priority and as a competitive differentiator. This is an advanced course on talent management designed to expose students to the methods and practices required to identify, assess, acquired, develop, engage, and retain key talent (individuals and teams). We will explore the methods through readings, experiential learning, case studies, and active discussion. Relative to talent management, this course expands upon and includes key discussion on topics such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, employment branding, talent acquisition (recruitment), onboarding, engagement and retention, technology and systems, performance management, and development of talent throughout the employee life-cycle and beyond.

Students will explore the experiences of African American travel during the Civil Rights Era, emphasizing the significant role of transportation in the liberation struggle for freedom and equality. The use of Victor Hugo Green's "The Green Book," an African American travel guide, which first published in the late 1930’s, will serve as the main catalyst for this course. Through this lens, students will engage with historical texts, film analyses, and interactive assignments to deeply understand the challenges and triumphs faced while navigating the landscapes of segregation and resistance in America.

Provides theoretical and practical foundations necessary to perform digital forensic investigations through hands-on use of industry standard tools, tactics, and techniques. Uses real world laboratory exercises to demonstrate practical use of tools and techniques, analysis and interpretation. Topics include Legal and Ethical issues, Evidence Acquisition and Handling, Disk Analysis and File Recovery, Windows Artifact Analysis, Brower Forensics, Network Forensics, and Memory Forensics.

ISYS 302U

Introduction to methods and approaches for business decision making through spreadsheet modeling and decision analytics. Knowledge is gained through the practice of quantifying performance, solving problems, and developing skills to make sound conclusions driving business value. This course focuses on strategies around operations, logistics, finance, and technology seeking proficiency in today’s widely used business analytics techniques. A broad perspective on analysis, providing students opportunities to use tools, case studies, and simulations through text and real-world situations will all be explored.

ENGL 201U for degree-seeking students; MATH 265U recommended.

This course will evaluate cyber security open source intelligence tools that are used by organizations when performing initial stage reconnaissance, black and white hat hackers, and agencies creating DOX reports on corporations and individuals. Various tools will be leveraged to create a target profile, such as reverse imaging, social networks, IP address and geographic location identifications, etc. Supporting case studies will be examined.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Cybersecurity is designed to introduce students to the principles and applications of AI in the context of cybersecurity. This course covers the theoretical foundations of AI, machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL), as well as their practical applications in detecting, preventing, and responding to cybersecurity threats. Through lectures, hands-on labs, and projects, students learn to apply AI algorithms to solve real world cybersecurity problems.

As Benjamin Franklin is quoted as having said, two things in life are certain... death and taxes. Recognizing the truth of that statement, this course will cover the following topics: the purpose and need for a Will; the classification and definitions of property; the meaning and ramifications of Testate and Intestate Estates; the legal requirements for a Will; the preparation and drafting of Wills; Advance Directives; Planning for non-traditional families; the elements and purposes of Trusts; specialized Trust and gifts; the Executor or Administrator; Estate administration; tax consideration in estate administration; Probate; and, Ethics associated with an Estate Planning legal practice. There will be numerous real life examples and Virginia practice resources provided throughout the study

Survey of federal and state statutes and laws that govern the employment relationship. Covers topics such as establishing the employment relationship, discharge of employees, employee discrimination, wages, hours, and benefits, conditions of employment, occupational safety and health, and other topics.

The Organizational Psychology class will allow students to gain a broad understanding of many areas critical to effective human resource management. Further, the graduate level course will allow an in-depth understanding of many social sciences grounded theories and practices as applied to the real world business setting. The course will help students when faced with real world decisions including: determining selection strategies and selecting valid tools, how to drive performance and development with a performance appraisal tool, how to assess needs and train for results, how to develop and select effective leaders, how to design teams and deal with conflict, how to impact morale through satisfaction and motivation strategies, and how to manage and cope with work-related stress. The ultimate intention of the course is to equip students with the knowledge and tools they will need to positively impact their organizations.