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Graduate Catalog 2013 - 2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Other Courses
  

  • CVE 775 - Environmental Engineering Laboratory

    (2-3-3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): CVE 471 and CVE 570. Laboratory evaluation and discussion of the unit operations and processes in water and waste treatment, with emphasis on the interpretation of theoretical concepts in full-scale systems. Offered on sufficient demand.


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  • EEC 695 - Individual Problems in Software Engineering

    (1-4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Directed study on an individual problem, under the supervision of a faculty member. Limited to eight credits. Graded S/F.


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Accounting
  

  • ACT 501 - Financial Accounting

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Basic accounting theory and practice. Thorough coverage of accounting measurement of income and financial position, including the analysis of business events and their effect on the financial position and income of a business. Closed to students who have completed the equivalent of ACT 221 or ACT 222. (Not available for elective credit.)


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  • ACT 521 - Cost Accounting

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 501; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Introduces cost (managerial) accounting which apply to service, merchandising, and manufacturing firms. Covers job order and process costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, activity-based costing, variable costing, budgeting, accounting information and related topics in addition to analytical and communications skills.


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  • ACT 531 - Intermediate Accounting I

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 222, ACT 501 or equivalent, graduate standing. Focuses on financial accounting and the statements of financial accounting concepts; reviews the accounting cycle, development of the income statement, statement of retained earnings, the balance sheet, and time value of money concepts; accounting for current financial assets, inventory, plant assests, and intangible assets; accounting for current and long-term liabilities. A significant research project will be conducted.


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  • ACT 532 - Intermediate Accounting II

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 531or equivalent, graduate standing. Continuation of financial accounting concepts covered in ACT 531; covers accounting for equity, investments, leases, taxes, pensions, and accounting changes; earnings per share; statement of cash flows, and related topics. A significant research project will be conducted.


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  • ACT 553 - Information Systems Auditing

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 555 or ACT 622 and ACT 688; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Problems of accuracy and control in computer-oriented applications. Changing audit techniques, especially loss of traditional audit trial opportunities; control problems affected by batch systems and by direct access and real-time systems.


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  • ACT 555 - Internal Auditing

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 501; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Use of theory and practical application of internal control and internal auditing for management purposes.


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  • ACT 560 - International Accounting

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 532 is either a prerequisite or co-requisite. Coverage of the international dimensions of accounting, including topics in financial and managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, and transfer pricing issues. Discussion of comparative accounting systems and the process of harmonizing accounting standards.


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  • ACT 562 - Tax II

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 621 or undergraduate course in tax; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Taxation of the income of various business entities and estates and trusts; federal estate and gift taxes; state and local taxes; methodology of researching intricate tax problems.


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  • ACT 565 - Fraud Examination

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 531 as either a prerequisite or a corequisite; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. The study of investigating, preventing and prosecuting occupational business fraud. Includes a review of common ways occupational fraud is committed, and how to find and follow up on evidence of fraud. It also includes suggested actions and procedures to deter fraud. The course includes a review of how to conduct the investigation in a way that will best meet the requirements for criminal and/or civil prosecution. This will include a study of federal laws related to fraud examination, including various bases for prosecution, rules of evidence, and the rights of the accused.


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  • ACT 584 - Government & Institutional ACT

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 501; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Accounting principles, standards, and procedures applicable to enterprises operated not-for-profit, e.g., governmental units, institutions such as universities and hospitals, charitable organizations, fraternal organizations, religious groups, clubs, etc.


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  • ACT 588 - Advanced ACT Info Systems

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 688. This course will survey advanced topics, concepts, issues, and technologies relating to accounting information systems (AIS). The AIS serves to (1) capture data about economic events, (2) store, organize, and manipulate information, (3) provide controls, and (4) report accounting and managerial information to internal and external users. The goal of AIS is to provide information for effective decision making. The value of the AIS is a function of the contribution that the information it generates toward supporting better decisions. A number of important factors contribute to the effectiveness of the AIS in generating information to support decision making. These areas include AIS design and implementation as well as internal control functions. The AIS area is also a rapidly growing specialty in the accounting profession and the considerable demand for AIS professionals will undoubtedly continue. This course will review the basic transaction cycles, processes, and controls that should be present in computerized AIS. Students will also engage in the design, development, and implementation of AIS. Other important and emerging issues will also be explored such as Internal Control Frameworks, XBRL, and IT Audit.


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  • ACT 600 - Managerial Accounting

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 501; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Development of analytical skills using management accounting problems. Emphasis on the basics of managerial accounting; using managerial accounting for planning, controlling, and decision-making purposes, and potential behavioral implications of using managerial accounting.


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  • ACT 613 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Accountancy

    (3 credits)
    The relationship of accountancy to its legal environment; accountants? legal liability, contracts, commercial paper, sales, bailments, bankruptcies, corporations, partnerships, and regulatory law.


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  • ACT 621 - Federal Income Taxation

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 501; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. A comprehensive consideration of the basic process for determining the federal income tax obligation of individuals and corporations. Closed to students who have completed ACT 361 and ACT 462, except by departmental permission.


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  • ACT 622 - Attest Function

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 532 or ACT 612. Theory of the auditing function and its relationship to professional standards, ethics, internal control systems, nature of evidence, field work, methodology, and types of opinions. Closed to students who have completed ACT 451. (With the successful completion of an equivalent course, this course will be waived and an additional accounting course at the 600-level will be required.)


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  • ACT 631 - Advanced Accounting Issues

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 532 or ACT 612. Coverage of advanced topics in financial accounting. Covers consolidated statements, foreign currency transactions, SEC disclosure rules, interim reporting, segment reporting, inflation accounting, and not-for-profit accounting. Closed to students who have completed ACT 332 and ACT 441. (With the successful completion of an equivalent course, this course will be waived and an additional accounting course at the 600-level will be required.)


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  • ACT 632 - Auditing Standards &Techniques

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 555 or ACT 622; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Critical analysis of techniques used in auditing; interrelation of audit standards, procedures, principles, and techniques; trends and developments in the profession of public accounting; report forms; contents, certificates, and comments; auditors? rights and responsibilities; published corporation reports; requirements of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory agencies; and case studies.


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  • ACT 633 - Cost ACT Theory & Analysis

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 521 or ACT 600; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Critical examination of cost accounting methods with emphasis on truth and expediency. Literature in the field of cost accounting.


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  • ACT 634 - Accounting Theory

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 532; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. An advanced survey of accounting concepts and principles designed to develop an understanding of recurring issues in accounting theory and their development in a global context.


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  • ACT 636 - Fed Income Tax Corp & Sharehol

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 621; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. A comprehensive analysis of the federal income tax problems of corporations and shareholders, including S corporations.


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  • ACT 637 - Tax Partnership Estate & Trust

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 621; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. A comprehensive analysis of the federal income tax problems of partnerships.


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  • ACT 638 - Tax Research & Planning

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 621; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. A thorough review of the tax research and planning process; discussion of current developments in federal, state, and local taxation. Tax research project required.


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  • ACT 639 - Accounting Policy

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 532 and the completion of three accounting courses at the 600 level; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking student to be eligible for this ocurse. Integration of knowledge developed in the program; cost-analysis, accounting, and attest principles; and information systems with the objective of formulating policy through rational use of these principles.


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  • ACT 640 - Taxation of Property Trans

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 621 or equivalent; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Examines federal income tax consequences of sales, exchanges, and other dispositions of property and the fundamental tax issues presented by these transactions. Topics include the concept of realization, identifying the taxable event, debt encumbered property, determining basis and adjusted basis, amount realized and gain or loss, at-risk rules, passive activity and other limitations on the use of losses, distinguishing capital gain from ordinary income, non-recognition transactions including like-kind exchanges, and involuntary conversions and replacements. Introduces depreciation and amortization.


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  • ACT 641 - Estate & Gift Taxation

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 621; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. A study of federal estate and gift laws involved in the planning of inter vivos and testamentary transfers of property.


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  • ACT 642 - Tax Practice & Procedure

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 621; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Examines the administration and enforcement of the Internal Revenue Code with a focus on practitioner strategy.


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  • ACT 643 - Corporate Taxation II

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 636; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Examination of the income tax laws relating to corporate reorganizations and filing consolidated returns by affiliated corporations, the tax consequences to parties involved, and relevant judicial doctrines.


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  • ACT 644 - Estate Planning

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. A study of estate tax and federal income taxation of estates and trusts, with emphasis on planning the estate for disposition of property, tax minimization, liquidity requirements, and administrative costs.


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  • ACT 645 - Taxation of Intl Transactions

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 621; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. A detailed study of more advanced areas of taxation and tax planning for individuals, including investment, insurance, and retirement planning.


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  • ACT 646 - Tax Planning for Individuals

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 647 - Bus & Strategic Tax Planning

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 648 - State & Local Taxation

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 621; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Examines common state and local taxation of individuals and businesses, including taxation of multistate businesses.


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  • ACT 649 - Tax Accounting

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 621; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Attention to the timing of recognition of income, tax depreciation, installment reporting, imputed interest, and tax credits.


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  • ACT 653 - CAAT & Adv Info Sys Auditing

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. This course provides the opportunity for the student to gain an awareness of computer-assisted auditing techniques (CAAT), an understanding of specific CAAT software, and an appreciation for future CAAT development. In addition, the student is exposed to a series of topics of current professional interest.


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  • ACT 657 - Taxation of Deferred Comp

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 621 or equivalent. Includes problems in the tax aspects of deferred compensation with a particular emphasis on qualified pension and profit-sharing plans: minimum eligibility, participation, and vesting requirements; deductions, contributions, and benefits limitations; and, taxation of distributions.


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  • ACT 688 - Accounting Systems

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 531 or ACT 611 Business systems as viewed by the profession of accounting; system analysis, flow charting, and system design applied to a range of firms, from those with a minimum of electronic and mechanical devices to firms with the most sophisticated types of electronic data processing equipment; emphasis on business system design to accumulate and communicate information to officials controlling the activities of the enterprise. (With the successful completion of an equivalent course, this course will be waived and an additional accounting course will be required.)


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  • ACT 690 - Professional Internship

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Requires professional accounting work experience in an organizational environment that extends the curriculum and provides meaningful experience related to the student?s area of interest. Term report required.


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  • ACT 696 - Current Problems in Accounting

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ACT 600, ACT 611/531 or ACT 612/532; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Selected problems in the field of accounting. With permission of instructor, may be repeated if topics vary.


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  • ACT 698 - Independent Study

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Two elective courses in accounting, at least one of which must be taken at the 600 level; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Study of significant problems in some phase of administration with topic selected from candidate’s area of interest. A written report, suitable for publication in a professional journal, is required. (Application for permission to register for ACT 698 must be submitted to the Accounting Chairperson early in the semester prior to enrollment in the course.) This course may be repeated for a total of 8 credit hours.


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  • ACT 711 - Financial Accounting:Resources

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 712 - Financial Accounting:Equities

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 713 - Legal Envirn of Accountancy

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 721 - Federal Income Taxation

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 722 - Attest Function

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 731 - Selected Topics in Accounting

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 732 - Auditing Standards &Techniques

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 733 - Cost ACT Theory & Analysis

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 734 - ACT Concepts & Principles

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 736 - Fed Income Tax Corp & Shareh

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 737 - Tax Partnership Estate & Trust

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 738 - Tax Research & Planning

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 739 - Accounting Policy

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 741 - Estate & Gift Taxation

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 742 - Deferred Compensation

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 743 - Corporate Taxation II

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 744 - Estate Planning

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 745 - Taxation of Intl Transactions

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 746 - Tax Planning for Individuals

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 747 - Bus & Strategic Tax Planning

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 748 - State & Local Taxation

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 749 - Tax Accounting

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 788 - Accounting Systems

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 801 - Theory Seminar

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 802 - Current Topic Profess Seminar

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 803 - Rsrch & Anal in Adv Mgmt ACT

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 804 - Doct Seminar in Auditing

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 805 - Theory of Taxation Seminar

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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  • ACT 806 - Doct Seminar in ACT Info Sys

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses.


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Adult Learning & Development
  

  • ALD 603 - Lifespan Development

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Provides an overview of the various theories of human development and their implications for counselors. The primary focus is on the contributions of each of the theories to individual development at all levels as well as the applications of these principles and concepts in counseling and education. Course material covers genetic/biological, physical, social/cultural, emotional and intellectual bases of human development.


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  • ALD 605 - Psy of the Adult Learner

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. An analysis of the developmental, social, and psychological characteristics of adults who are involved in post-secondary education and counseling. Attention is given to life-span developmental theories, principles of human growth, and learning with special emphasis on this age group.


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  • ALD 606 - Mod Higher Edu in Changing Soc

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Assessment of the development of post-secondary education from colonial times to the present. Special focus on current trends as institutions adjust to demographic changes and other societal forces related to meeting the needs of an adult population.


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  • ALD 607 - Adult Edu in Changing Society

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Overview of the field of adult education; study of the philosophies of adult education; discussion of historical development, future alternatives, and contemporary issues and trends as they affect adult education in diverse settings.


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  • ALD 610 - Theory&Asses Adult Lit Pract

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): EDB 601 or permission of instructor. Designed for teachers of adult learners, program providers, and others who have an interest in adult literacy. Participants examine the current research and theory that informs the teaching of adult learners from multiple perspectives (e.g., socio-cultural, historical, and political). Particular emphasis on the roles of teachers and learners in reading and writing instruction. Addresses elements of successful literacy programs, the selection of appropriate materials, effective instructional strategies, and techniques for authentic evaluation. Resources are shared.


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  • ALD 631 - Grp Dynamics for Edu Leadershp

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Application of the principles of group dynamics to work teams; task and maintenance roles in working with groups; leadership approaches in working with groups; creating a productive group climate; factors influencing group development and cohesion; group problem solving and conflict resolution.


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  • ALD 645 - Organizatl Behavior & Change

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ALD 605 or ALD 607 or permission of instructor An exploration of the organizational context of training and staff development programs in higher education, business and industry, and social service organizations. Discussion of administration, legal constraints on organizational behavior, and interrelationships of the individual, groups, organizations, and the environment. The organizational significance of leadership, motivation, decision making, conflict resolution, culture, and change theory.


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  • ALD 646 - HRD for Adult Educators

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ALD 605 or ALD 607 or permission of instructor An elective course for graduate students in the Adult Learning and Development program. Addresses the complex skills, concepts, and strategies relating to the adult teaching/learning component of human resource development in business, education, industry, government, and voluntary organizations.


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  • ALD 647 - Adult Lrng & Workpla Diversity

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ALD 607 or permission of instructor. This course is an elective course for graduate students in the Adult Learning and Development Program, and for doctoral students pursuing the Leadership, and Lifelong Learning concentration in the Ph.D Urban Education Program. The course will address the complex skills, concepts, and strategies relating to adult learning and workplace diversity as a component of human resource development in business, education, industry, government, and voluntary organizations.


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  • ALD 653 - The Two-Year College

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Examines the history and development of two-year colleges, as well as current and future problems. Discussion of the administration and funding of two-year colleges.


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  • ALD 663 - Plan Programs: Adult Learners

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ALD 605 or ALD 607 or permission of instructor Theoretical and practical approaches to designing, planning, promoting, implementing, and evaluating programs, workshops, and curriculum for adult learners. Analysis and practice of theories, principles, and methods of planning programs, assessing needs, establishing program objectives, and critically designing and evaluating programs in various facets of adult education in business, educational, and social service organizations.


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  • ALD 664 - Instruc Prin for Adult Learner

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Participants focus on teaching strategies, group methods, and factors that influence ways in which adults respond to and participate in learning activities. Relevant concepts, principles, and theories concerning adult education are analyzed and applied to teaching methodology. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of instructional strategies for planning and conducting educational experiences for adult learners.


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  • ALD 665 - Student Personnel Services

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Overview of the philosophy, organization, administration, and current practices in student personnel with reference to orientation, housing, health services, advising, student affairs, student development, and other services.


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  • ALD 679 - Plan/Mktg/Budgtg:Nonprofit Org

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Provides an overview of available resources and basic concepts relevant to planning, marketing, budgeting, and proposal writing for nonprofit organizations.


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  • ALD 688 - Internship in ALD

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Field-based course providing an opportunity for advanced students in the Adult Learning and Development program to engage in supervised work in colleges, business organizations, and agencies.


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  • ALD 689 - ALD Portfolio Development in ALD

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ALD 688 . A capstone experience for students in the ALD program that allows them to reflect on and demonstrate their comprehensive knowledge, skills, and experiences in adult education through the development and presentation of a professional portfolio. Students who choose this course do not take comprehensive examinations. This course does not require extra hours of students in the ALD master’s program but instead becomes one of the students’ electives within the program.


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  • ALD 690 - Sem ST: Adult&Continuing Ed

    (4 credits)
    This course is an elective course for graduate students in the Adult Learning and Development Program, and for doctoral students pursuing the Leadership, and Lifelong Learning concentration in the Ph.D Urban Education program.


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  • ALD 700 - Multicul Foundn of Urb Adu Edu

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): ALD 605 or ALD 607 or admission to the doctoral program in Urban Education An elective course for graduate students in the Adult Learning and Development program or for doctoral students enrolled in the Leadership and Lifelong Learning specialization in the Ph.D. in Urban Education program. Addresses cultural (racial, ethnic, linguistic) diversity in the adult educational context. Topics include cultural self-awareness, demographic changes and projections, problems/issues in inter-cultural educational setting(s), theoretical perspectives of multicultural education, adult education practical problems, and related strategies in handling diversity in adult education settings.


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  • ALD 701 - Intro Teach Lrn Hlth Profess 1

    (1 credits)
    Students will review theories of instruction, curriculum design, and performance assessment as well as demonstrate the ability to apply these theories through the selection of appropriate clinical and classroom teaching method based on group size, learning objectives, learner levels, and learning environment. Students will participate in interactive classrooms, post session reflections on the Electronic Discussion Forum, write a reflective paper which elaborates on a particular reflection and present a key aspect from their reflective paper at the Case Conference. Each learner will be required to be observed teaching in the venue of their choosing. Teaching goals will be set and feedback will be given. This course includes a total of 16 contact hours.


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  • ALD 702 - Intro Tch Lrn Hlth Profes 2

    (1 credits)
    Students will review theories of learning, motivation and self-regulation as well as demonstrate the ability to apply these theories through the selection of appropriate clinical and classroom teaching method based on group size, learning objectives, learner levels, and learning environment. Students will participate in interactive classrooms, post session reflections on the Electronic Discussion Forum, write a reflective paper which elaborates on a particular reflection and present a key aspect from their reflective paper at the Case Conference. Each learner will be required to be observed teaching in the venue of their choosing. Teaching goals will be set and feedback will be given. This course includes a total of 15 contact hours.


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  • ALD 703 - Hlth System & Educ Ldrshp 1

    (2 credits)
    This course is the first of a two-part series (ALD 703 and ALD 704) that provides students with health care leadership and management knowledge and skills necessary for the development, implementation, and evaluation of health professions education programs in health care systems. Students will participate in multiple sessions that focus on either health care leadership or health care systems management in each of the two courses, but must participate in all the required sessions be the end of ALD 704:Health Systems and Educational Leadership 2. Since most sessions are offered only once during a calendar year, students must select sessions based on their availability so that the student completes all the required sessions by the end of ALD 704. In the educational leadership component of the series students will review emotional intelligence, theories of teamwork, teambuilding, resonant leadership, conflict and dialogue, and clinical ethics among other theories and demonstrate their ability to apply these theories through small group discussions, role splay and case studies during interactive and engaging classes. The health care management component of the series gives the student the opportunity to explore business concepts in budget, finance, and link their understanding of these principles to those of adult education. Ultimately, the master’s student will be well prepared to transfer his knowledge of the business side of the healthcare industry onto his or her future students. During this course students must actively participate in a minimum of 31 contact hours in the sessions listed below, develop a research question related to educational leadership or health care system management, outline a research proposal to answer the research question posed, and write a literature review related to this research question.


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  • ALD 704 - Hlth System & Educ Ldrshp 2

    (2 credits)
    This course is the second of a two-part series (ALD 703 and ALD 704) that provides students with health care leadership and management knowledge and skills necessary for the development, implementation and evaluation of health professions education programs in health care systems. Students will participate in multiple sessions that focus on either health care leadership or health care systems management in each of the two courses, but must participate in all the required sessions by the end of this course. Since most sessions are offered only once during a calendar year, students must select sessions based on their availability so that the student completes all the required sessions by the end of ALD 704. In the educational leadership component of the series students will review emotional intelligence, theories of teamwork, teambuilding, resonant leadership, conflict and dialogue, and clinical ethics among other theories and demonstrate their ability to apply these theories through small group discussions, role play and case studies during interactive and engaging classes. The health care management component of the series gives the student the opportunity to explore business concepts in budget, finance, and link their understanding of these principles to those of adult education. Ultimately, the master’s student will be well prepared to transfer his knowledge of the business side of the healthcare industry onto his or her future students. During this course students must actively participate in a minimum of 31 contact hours in the sessions listed below, complete all their required sessions in both the leadership and management components, and complete their research proposed in ALD 703 related to educational leadership or health care system management.


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  • ALD 711 - Educ Tech Hlth Profess Ed

    (3 credits)
    This course will be conducted in conjunction with the Cleveland Clinic Simulation Center and Center for Online Medical Education and Training. During the course students will observe and participate in procedure and team skill training activities and review educational technology (audience response systems, on-line curriculum development and implementation tools, and technology enhancements to improve instruction. Students will also be assigned a project to design a simulation activity, including detailed skills objectives, methods and structure of the simulation, and an appropriate assessment tool.


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  • ALD 745 - Organizatl Behavior & Change

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. An exploration of the organizational context of training and staff development programs in higher education, business and industry, and social service organizations. Discussion of administration, legal constraints on organizational behavior, and interrelationships of the individual, groups, organizations, and the environment. The organizational significance of leadership, motivation, decision making, conflict resolution, culture, and change theory.


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  • ALD 800 - Leading Cont Edu for Professnl

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite(s): This course is open only to doctoral students. Students examine and analyze the nature and function of programs for developing human resources in business, education, industry, government, social services, and voluntary organizations. Theoretical and research literature related to continuing education for professionals is analyzed and discussed. Topics include professionalization, professional practice, professionals as learners, developing and evaluating educational programs, and the institutional context of continuing professional education.


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