Hybrid Courses

In-depth examination of the teaching methods, literacy concepts and development, and materials which are utilized to support and scaffold children's literacy acquisition from birth to the primary grades. Addresses a foundational understanding of the components of reading including phonemic awareness, concepts of print, phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing. Examines early literacy assessment tools and how to implement interventions for diverse learners. Investigates language development, children's literature, and classroom strategies for early literacy instruction.

In-depth examination of the teaching methods, literacy concepts and development, and materials which are utilized to support and scaffold children's literacy acquisition from birth to the primary grades. Addresses a foundational understanding of the components of reading including phonemic awareness, concepts of print, phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing. Examines early literacy assessment tools and how to implement interventions for diverse learners. Investigates language development, children's literature, and classroom strategies for early literacy instruction. Note: Field experience required.

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.

A capstone master's level course which uses a case study approach to integrate the skills and knowledge obtained within the curriculum to solve real HRM problems. Emphasis will be placed on developing effective strategy and policy from a senior managerial perspective.

Complete a minimum of 18 hours in the MHRM curriculum to include ECON 507U and HRM 531U before enrolling.

How does culture impact our ability to communicate, manage and work effectively with others in the workplace? Through business case studies, self-assessment, and self-reflection, this class will discuss how culture, both national, and group related, influences our perspectives and actions. We will explore how to develop a global mindset which can allow managers to lead individuals and diverse teams more effectively in international and domestic settings.

Course provides a foundational understanding of the uses and value of data analytics in the liberal arts environment and in personal affairs. Important data analysis and statistical methods that will help enable an organization to realize value from the data available to it are introduced, demonstrated and practiced. Fundamental probability concepts that underpin informed use of the results of the presented data and statistical analysis methods will be introduced and integrated into course materials and activities. Course materials and activities emphasize practical aspects of data and statistical analysis. A course paper will discuss uses of analytics in the liberal arts discipline.

MATH 265U Applied Statistics or equivalent recommended.

This course introduces students to statistical ideas and concepts with an emphasis on the methods and tools used most frequently in a liberal arts environment. The course takes a practical approach to collecting, organizing, summarizing, displaying, and analyzing data. Specifically, the course helps students understand basic concepts to interpret statistics reported by others in reports, journals, and in the media; develops logical, critical, and quantitative thinking skills; helps students appreciate statistics and its practicality in everyday life; and to analyze problems, identify pertinent information, use data, and select an appropriate method for solving problems.

MATH 265U Applied Statistics or equivalent recommended.

Research Methods introduces a range of research methodologies used in humanities and social science fields. Covers literary, cultural, and historical methods of inquiry along with empirical qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. Addresses digital research and information literacy through reading, interpreting, and evaluating scholarship. Provides approaches to planning, implementing, and evaluating research. Also emphasizes writing skills, relevant computer technologies and library use.

Exploration of the intricacies of internal and external team dynamics and how to manage them in a highly interactive environment. Introduction and application of leadership theories to real-time scenarios developing the necessary skills to build successful teams in an ever-changing global world.

Provides a comprehensive examination of all major components of marketing strategy and their integration to build awareness of the nonprofit services and support for fundraising. Examines the policies, concepts and methods of marketing communication and fundraising including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, comprehensive campaigns, stewardship and strategy.

NPS 501U

Integrative seminar with community-based learning project (or critical issues facing nonprofits). This course integrates the skills and knowledge obtained within the curriculum.

NPS 501U and NPS 520U