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ENGL 5113 - Writing with Power and Style
Students will develop their ability to write with clarity, grace, and style. Through writing, editing,
and revision exercises, students will learn what can be done to make writing correct, clear, and
precise. The course also addresses word choice, power verbs, phrasing, elaboration
techniques, audience awareness, and visual design to enhance clarity and impact in academic
and professional writing. Class 3.
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ENGR 1083 - “Should I be an Engineer?”
A survey of the field of engineering, including the history of engineering, various engineering majors, skills needed and tools used by engineers. Includes a guided self-assessment based on Ephesians 2:10 to help students discover their God-given design and its applicability to an engineering career. Class 3.
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ENGR 1311 - Manufacturing Processes Laboratory
Lab experience in basic manufacturing processes including materials separation and materials joining processes including mechanical and thermal processes. Safety issues and the use of precision measuring devices are stressed. Lab 3.
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ENGR 1513 - Introduction to Engineering Practice I
An introduction to engineering as a career, including problem solving, engineering disciplines, design, teamwork, and communication. An introduction to engineering graphics is included, with an emphasis on solids modeling. Class 2. Lab 3. (Fall)
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ENGR 1523 - Introduction to Engineering Practice II
An introduction to the engineering design process, including teamwork development, ethics, professionalism, and reporting. Class 2. Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1513 . (Spring)
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ENGR 2053 - Intro. to Electric Circuits
Principles of linear networks covering the laws of circuit theory that apply to such networks, including elements of network topology, mesh currents and node voltages, network theorems, op-amps, energy and power, basic concepts of transient response of R-L and R-C networks to a unit pulse driving function, steady state sinusoidal voltage and current, including polyphase circuits, mutual coupling, and ideal transformers. Course includes weekly recitation/lab. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1903 .
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ENGR 2313 - Materials Engineering
Atomic nature of materials including atomic structure, atomic and molecular bonding, crystalline and noncrystalline structures, imperfections, and electronic properties. Basic material properties of metals, organics, and ceramics. Solutions, phase relationships, reactions, modification of properties, stability of materials in service, and composite materials. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1111 , CHEM 1113 , and PHYS 2013 or PHYS 1113 .
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ENGR 2400 - Sophomore Design Seminar
Seminar topics emphasizing skills necessary to successfully complete design projects, including the study of design project case studies. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1523 or CVGR 1523 ,CEGR 1523 . (Spring)
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ENGR 2704 - Project Management, Design and Entrepreneurship
An introduction to management aspects of the engineering profession, project management, prioritization of resource allocation, and management of technical design projects. Students are assigned an engineering and/or a business project under the supervision of the faculty member. Students are expected to meet regularly with the faculty member and complete assigned readings and projects as well as give a substantial oral presentation. Class 3. Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1523 or CVGR 1523 , CEGR 1523 .
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ENGR 3813 - Engineering Design Methodology
The study of engineering design principles with application to a team project. Topics include: planning the design process, stakeholder analysis, design specifications, functional analysis and concept generation, feasibility estimation, prototyping, and design-for-manufacturing. Project requirements include significant oral and written communication components. Class 2. Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or ENGR 2704 .
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ENGR 4413 - Robotics And Manufacturing Applications
This course presents the engineering theory of robotics with emphasis on the kinematic, dynamic, and control analysis of mechanical manipulators, the design of robotic systems, analysis of end-effectors, programming of industrial robots, the applications of robots in industry, and social and ethical issues of robots. Class 2. Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2203 or consent of instructor, and MEGR 2023 . (Fall)
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ENGR 4653 - Advanced Engineering Analysis
Applications of advanced mathematical analysis to model physical phenomena and solve engineering problems. Typical tools include partial differential equations, vector calculus, complex variables, and series solutions. This course is strongly recommended for those students considering engineering graduate study. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2023 , MATH 2203 .
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ENGR 4813 - Senior Design I
Applications of design principles to a capstone engineering project. Projects are team based and include developing design specifications, conceptual designs, and final designs. Project requirements include significant oral and written communication components. Examples of projects include intercollegiate competition, industry sponsored, applied research, and service projects. Includes weekly seminar on professional topics. Class 2. Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing (completion of the majority of junior courses in concentration) and consent of instructor. (Fall only)
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ENGR 4823 - Senior Design II
Completion of final design, fabrication, testing, and reporting of the engineering design projects initiated in ENGR 4813 . Class 2. Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 4813 . (Spring)
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ENGR 4940-4993 - Special Topics
A one-to-three credit hour course to be utilized for seminars, special lectures, or directed studies in topics which are not offered in the catalog, and as a vehicle for developing new courses. Also for individual or group research and design projects. This course may be taken more than one time when the topics are different. Class 1-3.
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ENGR 5103 - Systems Analysis
Processes that enable successful implementation of complex systems, including systems theory, optimization, robust design, modeling and simulation. Class 3.
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ENGR 5223 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Concepts, solution methodologies, and applications of ordinary and partial differential equations, complex variables, and vector calculus. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2203 or equivalent.
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ENGR 5333 - Systems Engineering
Processes that enable successful implementation of complex systems, including systems theory, optimization, robust design, modeling and simulation. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2203 or equivalent.
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ENGR 5423 - Advanced Mechatronics
Analysis and design of control systems that contain motors, sensors, and controllers integrated with mechanical components and mechanisms. Topics include system modeling and dynamic analysis, controller design, motor analysis, and applications. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): EEGR 3213 , MATH 2203 , MEGR 2023 , and PHYS 2023 or equivalents.
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ENGR 5600 - Graduate Seminar
Special seminar for undergraduate students for topics relevant to graduate study and research. Class 0.
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ENGR 5900-5993 - Special Topics
A one-to-three credit hour course to be utilized for seminars, special lectures or directed studies in topics which are not offered in the catalog, and as a vehicle for developing new courses. Also for individual or group research. This course may be taken more than one time when the topics are different. Class 1-3.
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ENGR 6103 - Christian Approach to Engineering Leadership (Spring)
This course explores a biblical perspective on engineering ethics, individual and corporate citizenship, conservation, and leadership. Students develop a personal perspective on how faith integrates with engineering practice. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and Permission of Instructor. (Spring)
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ENGR 6223 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Fall)
Applications of advanced mathematical analysis to model physical phenomena and solve engineering problems. Typical tools include partial differential equations, vector calculus, complex variables, and series solutions. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2023 , MATH 2203 . Permission of Instructor. (Fall)
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ENGR 6513 - Design and Analysis of Engineering Experiments (Fall)
Application of statistics to design and analyze engineering experiments. Topics include statistical Design of Experiments (DOE), regression analysis, and model development for experimental data. Students apply principles in laboratory-based project. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): MATH 3403 . Permission of Instructor. (Fall)
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ENGR 6600 - Graduate Seminar
Weekly seminar required for all fulltime graduate students. Introduces students to engineering research, writing, and technical communication. Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing. (Fall and Spring)
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ENGR 6733 - Systems Safety and Risk Analysis
This course addresses the issues of system safety, risk analysis using probabilistic measures. It
will cover life-cycle events and address both the probability and severity of risk analysis, along
with the concept of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Class 3.
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ENGR 6743 - Project Management
Examines all facets of software or engineering project management, including initiating,
planning, executing and evaluating complex projects. Topics include integration management,
scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, HR
management, communications management, risk management, and procurement management.
The course adheres to principles of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®)
and may be helpful in qualifying for the PMI’s certification exams. Class 3.
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ENGR 6753 - Integrated Logistics
Covers logistics in the context of integration within a firm’s Supply Chain operations to gain
competitive advantage. Supply Chain Management is covered through in-depth study and case
studies to highlight how firms deal with operational challenges, including the design and
integration of operational logistics within a global supply chain, cross organizational
collaboration and performance measurement, and managing risk to achieve sustainability. Class 3.
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ENGR 6893 - Thesis
The equivalent of three lecture hours a week. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in engineering and consent of the graduate adviser. May be
taken more than once. Class (3. each)(6. required)
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ENGR 6941-6993 - Special Topics
A one-to-three credit hour course to be utilized for seminars, special lectures or directed studies
in topics which are not offered in the catalog, and as a vehicle for developing new courses. Also
for individual or group research. This course may be taken more than one time when the topics
are different. Class 1-3.
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ENVT 1111 - Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory
Laboratory work to be taken concurrently with ENVT 1113 . Lab 3 Corequisite(s): ENVT 1113
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ENVT 1113 - Introduction to Environmental Science
A concepts oriented course for non-science majors, is a survey of physical, biological, and social processes affecting the environment and exploration of current environmental issues. Topics include principles for understanding the environment; population and community dynamics; biodiversity of species and landscapes; conservation, remediation, and restoration ecology; water, air, and soil quality; and environmental issues, policies, and laws. This course may not be used to meet degree requirements for biology majors. Class 3. (Spring) Corequisite(s): ENVT 1111
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ESOL 0743 - ESL for the Chosen Profession
A tutorial/lab course delivered through small group and individualized sessions, designed for English as a second language students, emphasizing vocabulary and concepts in the various professions (engineering, business, etc., depending on students’ own career fields). This course also introduces basic Bible knowledge and Christian concepts. Not applicable to graduation requirements. Class 3.
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ESOL 0813 - ESL Oral Communication Skills
A course designed for English as a second language students, emphasizing academic oral communication skills, including practice in listening and speaking, written work/essays, and oral presentations. Not applicable to graduation requirements. Class 3.
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ESOL 0823 - ESL Integrated Skills for Level 2: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
A course designed for English as a second language students preparing for college level academic work., emphasizing intermediate level English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. Not applicable to graduation requirements. Class 3.
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ESOL 0833 - ESL Writing and Language Development
A course designed for English as a second language students, emphasizing college written communication skills for academic purposes, including writing various modes of essays, written and oral grammar activities, and academic research writing and documentation. Not applicable to graduation requirements. Class 3.
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EVGR 3002 - Sustainability and Stewardship
An introduction to the field of sustainability as it applies to various fields of Civil Engineering. Topics include conventional and hazardous waste handling, emerging technologies and contemporary issues for sustainable practices. Discussions on professional, ethical and regulatory responsibilities of a licensed engineer, as well as the professional implications of the unique calling to care for God’s creation. Class 2. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 1523 . (Fall)
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EVGR 3113 - Environmental Engineering
Introduction to engineering principles related to the environment, focusing on key issues, their causes and strategies for management and abatement. Topics include water and wastewater treatment, air and water pollution; handling and disposal of solid waste and hazardous waste; and the setting of emission and quality standards. Includes an introduction to modern environmental protection legislation and ethical considerations. Class 3. Lab on rotation. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1113 . (Fall)
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EVGR 3613 - Air Pollution and Solid Waste
Introduction to the field of air pollutants and solid waste. Topics include generation, effects, standards, control, and treatment technologies. Emphasis upon selection, sizing and implementation of current technologies to meet regulatory guidelines. Class 3. Lab on rotation. Prerequisite(s): EVGR 3113 . (Spring, Even years)
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EVGR 4634 - Water and Wastewater Design
Development of engineering skills in the delivery of safe and reliable water supplies and the effective treatment of wastewater for discharge. Topics include hydraulic design within a treatment plant, potable water treatment technologies, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment and sludge processing. Includes integrated lab component with visits to local treatment sites and design activities. Class 3. Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): EVGR 3113 . (Spring, Odd years)
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EXST 4353 - Individuals with Exceptionalities
An extensive analysis of the various categories of exceptionality spotlighting the definitions of each disability as specified by IDEA as well as the common traits and educational challenges associated with each category.
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EXST 4363 - Examination of Exceptionalities
A comprehensive overview of historical trends, theoretical background, and empirical research that addresses issues related to instruction of individuals with disabilities. Emphasis given to legal issues, definitions, characteristics, professional roles, identification procedures, technology, and interagency coordination.
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EXST 4373 - Methods of Differentiated Instruction
A course emphasizing research-based methods and strategies for teaching individuals with exceptionalities. Emphasis given to differentiation in response to the various disability categories identified in individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA). Academic experiences in an instructional setting will be included. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP)
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EXST 4483 - Field Experience with Exceptional Students
Senior level students will complete 45 clock hours in public/private school classrooms servicing students with exceptionalities. Focus will be placed on planning and implementing academic experiences appropriate for students with exceptionalities. Field Experience hours will require student-provided transportation to local schools for participation. (Capstone course that should be taken the semester prior to graduation.) Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP). (Fall only)
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EXST 4971-4993 - Special Topics
A one-to-three credit hour course to be utilized for seminars, special lectures in topics not offered in the catalog, and as a mechanism for developing new courses. This course may be taken more than one time when the topics are different. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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FINC 2743 - Principles of Finance
A study of the conceptual framework for determining the value of the firm by financial ratios and the cost of capital to the firm, as impacted by investment, financing, and dividend policy, with consideration given to risk/return trade-off. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2103 .
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FINC 3013 - Business Forecasting and Risk Analysis
The focus of this course is on using business forecasting and risk analysis for decision making. Topics include data analysis, time series forecasting patterns to analyze data, forecasting techniques such as moving averages, exponential smoothing, and trends. This course also includes expected values, risk and volatility, fundamentals of decision making under uncertainty. Applications to risk analysis with cases and problems are used. This course will review statistical techniques to include auto regression, descriptive statistics, normal distribution, linear and multiple regressions.
Use of statistical software such as Minitab, or Excel is included.
Class 3. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1423 and FINC 2743 with a grade of C or higher
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FINC 3113 - Financial Management
A study of financial strategy in the processes of obtaining and managing funds of the corporation. Included are cash flow and working capital management, capital financing models, dividend and stock policy, and the examination of expansions and mergers. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2103 , MATH 1423 and ECON 2103 with a Minium grade of a ‘C’ or higher.
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FINC 3133 - Financial Markets and Institutions
Students examine how the financial system functions in the economy, including the role of financial intermediaries, the money markets, the Federal Reserve banking system, foreign exchange markets, derivative security markets, monetary theory and policy, and capital markets. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2103 , FINC 2743.
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FINC 3203 - Risk Management and Insurance
Student’s examine the principles of risk management and methods of managing financial risk exposure. Students learn how to identify various types of financial risk and to evaluate alternative strategies to lessen the impact of unplanned events. Students analyze insurance needs, including life, property, liability, medical and disability insurance. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): FINC 2743 .
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FINC 3213 - Professional Financial Planning
Students learn the concepts of financial planning, including the technical skills required in areas such as income tax, investments, insurance, employment benefits, and estate planning. Students learn how to provide financial planning services and develop client relationships. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): FINC 2743.
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FINC 3403 - Investments
This course is designed to serve investors who are or will be actively developing and monitoring investment portfolios. Techniques, methods, and strategies for implementing investment goals are examined in a portfolio and risk/return trade-off context. Topics include an overview of personal finance and investment, mutual funds, commodities, and other investment vehicles. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): FINC 2743 and BUSI 3653 or BUSI 3423 . (Fall, Odd years)
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FINC 3663 - Retirement and Estate Planning
Students learn principles of estate planning and retirement planning as preparation for professional financial planning. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): FINC 2743.
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FINC 3723 - Financial Statement Analysis
This class is designed to sharpen the student’s skill in the interpretation and analysis of financial statements with a focus on valuation. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): FINC 2743.
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FINC 4133 - Portfolio Management
Students examine and apply concepts relevant to the management of investment portfolios. Topics include diversification, asset allocation, portfolio optimization, factor models, the relation between risk and return, trading, passive (e.g., index-fund) and active (e.g., hedge-fund, long-short) strategies, mutual funds, performance evaluation, and long-horizon investing. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): FINC 3403.
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FINC 4203 - Advanced Finance
This course provides an introduction to the fastest growing areas in finance such as fixed-income securities, derivative securities and financial applications. The study of derivative securities provides the student with a robust understanding of options and futures in the market. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is expected to possess a working knowledge of issues regarding both valuations and applications of derivative securities. This course may also include other special topics in financial management. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2103 , FINC 2743 and FINC 3013 .
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FINC 4303 - International Finance
In this course, students explore the international financial environment, including international financial markets and international flow of funds. Other topic include exchange rate behavior and risk management, financing international trade, international cash management, direct foreign investment, multinational capital budgeting, and country risk analysis. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2103 , FINC 2743 , and FINC 3013 .
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FINC 4403 - Financial Strategy
This course focuses on financial decision making and financial strategy for finance students. Financial cases of companies based on realistic situations allow students to gain insight into the real world of financial strategy, decision making, and entrepreneurial finance. Students will learn to make financial valuations of companies, negotiate with other counterparties about the right value of companies and submit analytical valuation proposals and reports about the companies. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2103 , FINC 2743 , and FINC 3013 .
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FINC 4803 - Financial Planning Capstone
Students utilize the financial planning process to evaluate, develop, and present comprehensive financial plans for clients. Students are required to apply the CFP Board’s Practice Standards throughout the process. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): FINC 3213 , FINC 3663.
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FINC 4941-4994 - Special Topics
A one-to-four credit hour course to be utilized for seminars, special lectures in topics not offered in the catalog, and as a mechanism for developing new courses. Subjects offered under this number may include any area in the field of finance. This course may be taken more than one time when the topics are different. Class 1-4. Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor.
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GDES 2323 - Visual Media I
An intensive introduction to graphic design and visual communication theory, coupled with hands-on use of current, industry-standard computer programs to develop visual messages.
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GDES 2333 - Visual Media II
An intensive introduction to hands-on use of current, industry-standard computer programs to create and edit still photos for print and electronic media applications and to create and edit video for maximum visual impact.
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GEOG 2013 - World Regional Geography
An introduction to the field of geography. The course examines the physical and cultural
geography of the world’s regions with an emphasis on the five fundamental themes of
geography. Class 3.
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GEOL 1114 - General Geology I
This course provides an introduction to geology including the study of rocks, minerals, and the basic processes that shape the surface features of the earth. Attention will also be given to natural resources including good ecological utilization. Class 3. Lab 3.
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GERM 1113 - Elementary German I
A basic beginning semester course for students with no previous study of German. Emphasis on speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as the basis for the development of all three Communication Modes (Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational). German cultures will be introduced through a variety of texts, including readings, music, art, and film. Class 3.
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GERM 1123 - Elementary German II
For students with the equivalent of one semester of previous study of German. Emphasis on strengthening students’ interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in both oral and written German. German cultures are presented through a variety of authentic texts, including short pieces of literature, essays, and newspaper articles. Music, art, and film are also included. After Elementary German I (GERM 1113 ) and II (GERM 1123), students should be able to engage in everyday conversations with native speakers, and read straightforward texts, both fiction and nonfiction, with relative ease. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): Elementary German I (GERM 1113 ) or equivalent.
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GERM 2113 - Intermediate German I
For students with the equivalent of two semester of previous study of German. An intermediate language and culture class that aims to consolidate and expand the skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing in German. Includes a comprehensive review of the grammar and reinforces linguistic acquisition through texts, movies, art and multimedia projects to acquaint students with cultural issues relevant to the German-speaking world. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): Elementary German II (GERM 1123 ) or equivalent.
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GERM 2123 - Intermediate German II
For students with the equivalent of three semester of previous study of German. A continuation of Intermediate German I, aimed to reinforce the practice of oral and written communication in German through topics in contemporary cultural materials from Germany. Students will focus on improving proficiency, refining pronunciation and acquiring vocabulary. Along with in-class discussions, course work involves grammar review and practice in writing. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): Intermediate German I (GERM 2113 ) or equivalent.
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GETC 2313 - Materials Technology
Atomic and microscale architecture of materials. Material properties, structures, and processing of metals and alloys, plastics, ceramics, and composites. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1113 or CHEM 1113 . (Fall)
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GETC 3323 - Modern Manufacturing Methods
A survey of modern manufacturing equipment and processes used for converting raw materials to finished products, including various methods of machining, casting and forming. Course also introduces composite manufacturing and more nontraditional processes and lean manufacturing. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2313 . (Spring)
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GETC 4301 - Seminar in Technology Education
This seminar will serve as a capstone class for teacher education majors. It will emphasize theories and practical application of teaching in a technology education classroom. Class 1. Prerequisite(s): Senior Level Teacher Education Major. (Fall)
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GETC 4923 - Engineering Technology Internship
Individual or group research, development, or design. Class 3. Special permission only.
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GETC 4941-4993 - Special Topics
Individual or group research, development, or design. Special permission only. Class 1-3.
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GREE 1113 - Elementary Greek I
A media-driven study of Koine Greek. Included are mastery of essential features of Greek, basic sounds and structural patterns, and acquisition of a nucleus of vocabulary. Sample translations from Scripture are included. Class 3 (Fall)
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GREE 1123 - Elementary Greek II
A continuation of GREE 1113 . Reading selected parts of the Greek New Testament and translating Scripture are included. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): GREE 1113 with a C or better. (Sping)
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GREE 2113 - Intermediate Greek I
A study of Greek grammar on an intermediate level. Reading from the Greek New Testament, translating Scripture, and studying translation theory, vocabulary, and principle parts are included. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): GREE 1123 with a C or better. (Fall)
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GREE 2123 - Intermediate Greek II
An advanced study of Greek grammar. Reading from the Greek New Testament, translating Scripture and extra-biblical texts, and studying translation theory, vocabulary, principle parts, and syntax are included. Individual translation projects with a focus on Greek exegesis of the biblical text provide opportunities to deepen the study of Scripture on a personal level. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): GREE 2113 with a C or better. (Spring)
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HCAD 5101 - The Patient Experience
This course discusses and analyzes the central purpose of health care - providing the care and well-being of patients who are served. The course focuses on service experiences that patients and families hope for, anticipate and remember. The course explores the current state of defining the patient experience and implications for application. This course is offered through the nontraditional program Class 1.
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HCAD 5133 - Population Health Management and Communication
This course is designed as an overview of the essentials of population health practices to address the prioritized healthcare needs of populations with a goal of making recommendations to improve access to care, improve quality of care and reduce cost of care. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): HCAD 5353.
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HCAD 5141 - Current Issues in Health Care
This course examines current issues in health care. This course is offered through the nontraditional program. Class 1.
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HCAD 5233 - Health Care Finance
This course emphasizes financial management and financial operations theories, principles, and concepts. Students will learn how these items relate to health care organizational decision-making and accountability. They will apply leadership principles in the analysis of health care delivery and financing challenges. They will also assess an organization’s mission statement and customer base to determine effective management and allocation of human, financial and information resources within the organization. Analysis of health data to make data-driven decisions in organizational policy and procedures will be emphasized. This course is offered through the nontraditional program. Class 3.
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HCAD 5243 - Health Services Management
The course will analyze the most current issues facing health care leaders today, including service line management, health care reform, the medical home, accountable care organizations, and community benefit. The course examines the skills and experience health services leaders need in order to succeed. Students will study commentaries, text book readings, and make leadership decisions in a wide variety of settings and situations. This course is offered through the nontraditional program. Class 3.
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HCAD 5253 - Economics for Health Care Managers
The course provides a basic understanding of economic concepts relative to management decisions. The course examines the framework for understanding pricing, regulation costs, market demand, profitability and risk. This course is offered through the nontraditional program. Class 3.
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HCAD 5313 - Law, Ethics, and Values in Health Care Settings
This course is an in-depth study of U.S. legal system, history of medicine, terminology, processes, and functions commonly encountered in the taxonomy of the legal system relative to health care administration. This course introduces the concepts of contracts and intentional torts, negligence, corporate health care structure, liability of health care organizations, medical staff privileges, competition and anti-trust law, fraud, and corporate compliance. This course is offered through the nontraditional program. Class 3.
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HCAD 5323 - Health Care Policy
This course is a survey and a critical analysis of federal and state health policy processes. It focuses on the evaluation of health care outcomes and the effectiveness and efficiency of contemporary health services. Students analyze cases dealing with administrative and policy issues in health services including problem solving in ill-defined, multifaceted situations, operational health program evaluation models, and health planning documentation models. This course is offered through the nontraditional program. Class 3.
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HCAD 5333 - Health Systems Management, Insurance, and Managed Care
The course will analyze the most current issues facing health care leaders today, including service line management, health care reform, the medical home, accountable care organizations, and community benefit. In addition, the course provides an overview of revenue cycle components, coding systems, methods of reimbursement and reimbursement systems that advance decision-making in the health services industry. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): THEO 5113 .
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HCAD 5341 - Health Policy and Research
This seminar examines current issues in health care policy and research. This course is offered through the nontraditional program. Class 1.
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HCAD 5353 - Health Care Leadership
The course is designed to provide the student an opportunity to perform an introspective self-reflection of their leadership style, review modern leadership theories and aspects of the health care environment, in order to enable them to shape their career aspirations, enhance leadership skills, and develop their leadership style. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): THEO 5113 , HCAD 5333 .
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HCAD 5441 - Value Based Purchasing
This seminar examines value-based health care purchasing. This course is offered through the nontraditional program. Class 1.
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HCAD 5453 - Managerial Epidemiology
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to managerial epidemiology and explains how to use epidemiological concepts and tools to improve decision making in the management of health services. The course covers cardiovascular disease, HIV, Alzheimer’s disease, infectious disease epidemiology, morbidity, mortality, descriptive epidemiology and cost-effective analysis. This course is offered through the nontraditional program. Class 3.
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HCAD 5513 - Healthcare Law, Policy, and Ethics
This course is an in-depth study of U.S. legal system, history of medicine, terminology, processes, and functions encountered in the taxonomy of the legal system relative to health care administration. This course introduces the concepts of contracts and intentional torts, negligence, corporate health care structure, liability of health care organizations, medical staff privileges, competition and anti-trust law, fraud, ethics, and corporate compliance. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): HCAD 5353 .
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HCAD 6103 - Health Care Operations Management
This course introduces students to the management of health care facilities. Students gain an understanding of the major functions of management, governance, organizational structures, accreditation/licensure processes, and reimbursement issues in health care organizations. By the end of the course, students will understand, develop a philosophy of, and be able to identify the essential elements and skills necessary to manage efficient and effective health care organizations. Students will understand the historic models of health care organizations and blend successful hospital organizations with new structures of medical organization and finance. Students will become familiar with and understand the importance of the principles of management including planning, organizing, controlling, directing, and staffing. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): HCAD 5353 .
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HCAD 6213 - Health Care Marketing and Strategic Planning
This course provides students with a thorough understanding of the principles and concepts of health care marketing. Essential elements of marketing are discussed in detail to assist students in applying this knowledge in today’s dynamic health care environment. This is coupled with providing students with the opportunity to investigate the strategic management function within health care organizations. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): HCAD 6103 .
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HCAD 6333 - Health Care Quality
This course will explore the risk and quality management processes in depth. The student will be introduced to risk management strategies that reduce the likelihood of harm to people and financial loss in addition to quality management activities to ensure that standards are met and to optimize the quality of healthcare. As these functions are interwoven throughout the organization (e.g., information management, medical staff issues, insurance, claims administration, etc.), the concept of risk and quality management as “everyone’s responsibility” will be emphazised. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): HCAD 6103.
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HCAD 6423 - Revenue Cycle Management
This course is an overview of revenue cycle components, coding systems, methods of reimbursement and reimbursement systems that advance decision-making in the health services industry. This course is intended to show students the format and content of insurance plans, medical necessity, claims processing, accounts receivable, charge master, DRGs, APCs, edits, auditing, as well as, the application of coding initiatives as they relate to the billing function. The purpose of this course is to give a broad overview of the fundamental revenue cycle concepts to provide a strong framework in developing strong fiscal stability strategies for any health care organization. This course is offered through the nontraditional program. Class 3.
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HCAD 6453 - Health Care Administration Capstone and Defense
This course provides students with the opportunity to investigate the strategic management function within health care organizations. It is a capstone experience intended to integrate prior master’s program material. It emphasizes on the organizational strategic planning process, including the principles and methods of strategic assessment, administrative decision-making, competitive analysis, market analysis, strategy formulation and selection, implementation and evaluation of strategic actions. This is a 15-week course. Class 3. Prerequisite(s): THEO 5113 , All HCAD courses in the curriculum.
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HCAD 6523 - Physician Group Practice Management
This course emphasizes theory, principles, and concepts as they relate to operational management of a physician group practice. This course is offered through the nontraditional program. Class 3.
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HCAD 6541 - Service Marketing Management
This seminar examines current issues in health care marketing management. This course is offered through the nontraditional program. Class 1.
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HCAD 6723 - Value Based Health Care
The course covers hospital-physician partnership models including accountable care organizations, physician employment, and acquisition of physician practices, clinical joint ventures, and professional services agreement. Students will learn the core competencies needed to succeed under emerging reimbursement models, develop strategies for optimizing governance, management, operations of physician-hospital partnerships, and discuss alignment trends for specific specialties, including cardiology, oncology, and pulmonary medicine. This course is offered through the nontraditional program. Class 3.
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HCAD 6941 - Leadership in Health Care
The course is designed to provide the student an opportunity to perform an introspective self-reflection of their leadership style, review modern leadership theories and aspects of the health care environment, in order to enable them to shape their career aspirations, enhance leadership skills, and develop their leadership style. Class 1.
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