Hybrid Courses

This course examines development of strategic sea power and how it has been used throughout history. Students develop foundational knowledge through discussion and directed readings. The current status of international sea power, and its anticipated role in future international interactions, are examined. Students perform library research and analysis, and are assessed through an annotated bibliography, literature review and argument paper.

Completion of ADED 301U with a grade of 'C' or better.

Effective classroom and behavior management skills to build individual responsibility and self-discipline, promote self-regulation, and maintain a positive learning environment. Research-based classroom and behavior management techniques, classroom community building, positive behavior supports, and individual interventions. Note: Field experience required.

EDUC 507U or EDUC 542U

Prepares students enrolled in the teacher preparation program for the required 15-week teaching internship. Guides students through the creation of the final portfolio. Helps students navigate the process of applying for an internship placement and completing background check applications necessary to practice in a K-12 classroom. Employs expert guest speakers to provide a review of critical aspects of K-12 general education. Allows students to practice and reflect upon their own delivery of instruction in mock-classroom situations.

More than two years after generative AI emerged in fall 2022, when questions about AI's impact on learning, teaching, and working were first raised, lots of those questions about AI remain in flux. This class explores these questions in order to gaining familiarity with major AI products and explore how they may help in school and at the workplace; learn to leverage AI's ability as co-pilot to craft better prose for different writing situations, produce graphics, transcribe audio, and more; explore some work from early in the AI Era (some of it bombastic, some quite predictive) as well as current work and scholarship; produce deliverables that students can take back to their workplaces (lesson plans, in-services, employee training materials); and teach the instructor and your peers! There are many new AI products now, many of which you may use and wish to share with us. The class will provide hands-on practice with AI. It will feature a lot of collaboration using Google Workspaces Documents as well; students will give presentations and demonstrations as we study this revolutionary technology together.

This course in human resources uses an HR development point of view in which employees are considered assets to be developed rather than costs to be minimized. Topics include recruiting, hiring, training, retaining, rewarding, and promoting employees; employment planning, performance management systems, and succession planning; and managing outsourced relationships. Special attention is given to quality of working life issues; the balance between work and non-work; traditional and nontraditional incentives; and generational, cultural, and ethnic differences in employees' needs and values.

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.

Analysis of case studies focusing on the real-life successes and failures of organizations as they manage situations impacted by information technology. Students take on the role of manager, consultant or other decision maker to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and propose actionable solutions to resolve problems. Case studies cover a broad range of current information technology topics as well as business issues, technical issues and project management issues.

ENGL 201U or equivalent.

Explores concepts in data management, processing, statistical computing, and dynamic visualization. The purpose of predictive modeling is to be able to predict the behavior of new data. Participants are introduced to managing and analyzing data for purposes of extracting useful information and providing actionable forecasting. Activities include importing and exporting, cleaning and fusing, modeling, analyzing and synthesizing complex datasets using data analytics techniques. Linear regression is used to build models for predicting responses. Enables students to complete a project using predictive analytics.

Some programming experience recommended.

Introduction to data visualization, with emphasis upon applied projects and issues. The goal of the course is developing the ability to turn data into descriptive graphics, communicate those graphics, and understand common pitfalls in the practice of data visualization in support of a data visualization project. Students will use data visualization tools, and will be introduced to data visualization evaluation.

It is NOT like television! A reality check on what real litigation looks like, this course provides an introduction to the field of litigation. Covers organization of the generic law office, fact investigation, flow of litigation, court system, commencement and defense of a law suit, discovery, evidence, motions practice, trial and trial preparation. Also touches on settlement and post-trial practice.

Introduction to the most common uses of technology in legal practice, law firm management, and the judicial system, with a particular emphasis on electronic evidence and discovery. In addition to reading assignments, lecture, and discussion, the course will provide practical experience with technology processes and tools the student is likely to encounter in the legal workplace.

Explores leadership within a global context weighing issues such as culture, laws, language, and other differences. This course provides practical insights into leadership in the global environment. Topics covered include an analysis of global leading across cultures in modern societies.

ENGL 201U

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.

Study of the historical, psychological, and behavioral models of leadership, particularly in elite organizations and environments. Through case studies and identification of one's own leadership profile, tools necessary to lead groups, teams, and organizations will be explored.

How and why do humans use music to represent nature? Is music a human-made artifice or is it a natural element? Does the music of nature affect humans? Does the music of humans affect nature? Through consideration of interdisciplinary scholarship and resources, students will seek to answer these questions by recognizing fundamental facets of music as they hear them, listening to and discussing music designed to represent nature and music that integrates natural sounds, and conducting field research and featuring their findings in an original musical composition.

The 2024 US Presidential election has shown us simultaneously how fractured our political landscape has become and how much we yearn to heal our democracy. This course seeks to explore what people are really thinking and feeling and processing in the aftermath of the election, as we pick up the pieces and begin the business of ushering in a new Presidential Administration as it enters its first 100 days in office. When the American landscape is as deeply polarized as it is, can there be a way to have civil and inclusive discussion and dialogue? If so, how? To create a space of discussion, deliberation and reflection, in this course we will introduce a technique called Circle Process, a simple, structured communication approach that connects people and fosters trust and respect. In this course, you will: (1) Become a Circle Keeper: Learn a step-by-step guide for planning, facilitating, and implementing Circles in any setting. (2) Become a Peacebuilder: Develop skills in compassionate communication and transformational leadership to navigate conflict effectively. (3) Heal Your Community: Create safe spaces for dialogue, build trust, and empower positive social change. This course takes a body-mind-spirit holistic approach and is open to participants from all walks of life -- and will equip them with the communication skills to be more active in the democratic process. Whether you are to the political left or the political right, this course is for you.

How and why do humans use music to represent nature? Is music a human-made artifice or is it a natural element? Does the music of nature affect humans? Does the music of humans affect nature? Through consideration of interdisciplinary scholarship and resources, students will seek to answer these questions by recognizing fundamental facets of music as they hear them, listening to and discussing music designed to represent nature and music that integrates natural sounds, and conducting field research and featuring their findings in an original musical composition.

The 2024 US Presidential election has shown us simultaneously how fractured our political landscape has become and how much we yearn to heal our democracy. This course seeks to explore what people are really thinking and feeling and processing in the aftermath of the election, as we pick up the pieces and begin the business of ushering in a new Presidential Administration as it enters its first 100 days in office. When the American landscape is as deeply polarized as it is, can there be a way to have civil and inclusive discussion and dialogue? If so, how? To create a space of discussion, deliberation and reflection, in this course we will introduce a technique called Circle Process, a simple, structured communication approach that connects people and fosters trust and respect. In this course, you will: (1) Become a Circle Keeper: Learn a step-by-step guide for planning, facilitating, and implementing Circles in any setting. (2) Become a Peacebuilder: Develop skills in compassionate communication and transformational leadership to navigate conflict effectively. (3) Heal Your Community: Create safe spaces for dialogue, build trust, and empower positive social change. This course takes a body-mind-spirit holistic approach and is open to participants from all walks of life -- and will equip them with the communication skills to be more active in the democratic process. Whether you are to the political left or the political right, this course is for you.