Division of Extended Learning Catalog

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2016 CATALOGTHE DIVISION OF EXTENDED LEARNING

PROGRAMS OFFERED IN DIVISION OF EXTENDED LEARNING ............................................... 1

ACADEMIC TUITION RATES ............................................................. 3

GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................ 2

Mission Statement .................................................................... 2

About Division of Extended Learning ...................................... 2

Course Numbering System ....................................................... 2

Course Levels and Numbers ..................................................... 2

Grading System ......................................................................... 3

Refund Policy............................................................................. 4

Course Drop and Withdrawal Policy ......................................... 4

AttendancePolicy ..................................................................... 5

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE AND COURSE OFFERINGS ........... 6

Business Professional Programs ............................................... 6

SanfordInstituteofPhilanthropy ............................................. 8

EducationProgramsandCourses ........................................... 10

Emergency Medical Services Programs and Courses ............ 10

Health Program ...................................................................... 13

PreparationCourses ............................................................... 14

Transfer Credit ........................................................................ 14

UC San Diego Extension Partnership ..................................... 14

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ................................ 15

Online Personal Enrichment ................................................... 15

Online Career Training ............................................................ 16

Teacher Development Self-Paced Online Courses ................. 17

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE .................... 18

ProfessionalCertificateinMarineTechnology ....................... 18

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES ................................................ 22

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES ............................................................. 29

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................. 39

SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES DIVISION OF EXTENDED LEARNING

3678 Aero Court, Suite 236 • San Diego, CA 92123

[email protected] www.nu.edu/el

Office: 800.628.8648 Ext. 8600Fax: 619.563.7309

ADMINISTRATIONRoxanne Kymaani, Ph.D., Leadership Studies

Executive Director, Division of Extended Learning

Sarah Spicci, MS Organizational LeadershipDirector, Continuing and Professional Education

Francisco Martinez, BBA, EMT - PSenior Director, EMS Regional Operations

Bralie Pinkston-Brown, MBAManager, Extended Learning Programs

Kaila Mangrum, MA Leadership StudiesOperations Manager

Keil Miller, MA Higher Education LeadershipStudent Services Coordinator

Faith Beiderbecke, BS Human Resource Management Assistant to Executive Director

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 3570 Aero Court • San Diego, California 92123

800.432.3483

ADMINISTRATION

Bill Hyder, MBA General Manager

Kristi Myers, BA Liberal Arts Programs Coordinator

Annalyse Butler, BA Communication Studies and Philosophy

Admissions Advisor

Table ofContents

1N AT I O N A L U N I V E R S I T Y 2 0 1 6 S P R I N G / S U M M E R S C H O O L O F P R O F E S S I O N A L S T U D I E S D I V I S I O N O F E X T E N D E D L E A R N I N G C ATA L O G

Extended Learning Programs

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND COURSES• AlternativeDisputeResolution• AutismEducationCertificate• ClinicalLabScienceDidactic

• CSETPreparation• ExecutiveBusinessCertificate• Emergency Medical Technician

• OnlineHealthContinuingEducation• Online Career Training Programs • Online Personal Enrichment Programs • ParalegalSpecialistCertificates

with Specializations in:

»Corporations

» Criminal Law

»Litigation

• ReadingInstructionCompetence Assessment(RICA)Preparation

• Teacher Development Self-Paced Online Course

• USConstitutionTestPrep&Exam

SANFORD INSTITUTE OF PHILANTHROPYwith Certificates in:

» Cause Sales

»EducationalFoundationLeadership » Fundraising and Cause Selling

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE • ProfessionalCertificateinMarine

Technology with Specializations in:

»UnderwaterInspectionTechnology

» Dive Medic Technician

ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL

• Accountancy • Alcohol&DrugAbuseCounseling

• AlternativeDisputeResolution• Basic Human Resource Management

• BasicSales&Marketing

• CriminalJusticeAdministration• Finance • Hospitality&CasinoManagement• Human Resource Management • InformationTechnologyManagement• Marketing• SubjectMatterAuthorizationinIntroduc-

toryMathematicsforSingleorMultipleSubjectTeachingCredentialHolders(California)

GRADUATE LEVEL

• Accountancy • Applied Behavior Analysis

• Autism• BestPractices

• ClinicalInformatics

• e-Teaching and Learning

• EarlyChildhoodEducation• EarlyChildhoodSpecialEducationAdd-On

Authorization• EducationalTechnology• ForensicandCrimeSceneInvestigations• Health Coaching • HealthInformatics

• NationalBoardCertifiedTeacher Leadership

• Project Management • Reading • TeachingMathematics

• US Education In a Global Context

PRIOR LEARNING TRANSFER CREDIT• BachelorofPublicAdministration

• BachelorofScienceinCriminalJusticeAdministration

• Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management

• BachelorofScienceinInformation Technology Management

UC SAN DIEGO PARTNERSHIP • SustainableBusinessPracticesCertificate

and Master of Science in Sustainability Management

Entireprogramcanbecompletedonline.

On-site program with possible online courses or prerequisites.

Not all courses or programs are available at every campus.

Consult an admissions advisor for online course availability.

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General Information

Extended Learning Mission StatementTheDivisionofExtendedLearningiscommittedtoprovidingpersonalandprofessionalenrichmentopportunitiesbyofferinginnovativeandcosteffectiveprogramsandresourcestoadiversecommunity inanevolving global environment.

About Division of Extended Learning The Division of Extended Learning meets the needs of NationalUniversity’s diverse community of adult learners through a variety of innovativeAcademic,ContinuingEducationUnitsandNon-Academicprograms.Thecoursesfacilitateprofessionalandorganizationaldevel-opment, giving adults the opportunity to meet the ongoing challenges ofchangingcareers.Manycertificates,certifications,andcertificationtrainingprogramsaredirectlylinkedtoincreasedearnings.

ManyoftheseprogramsareapprovedforContinuingEducationUnits(CEUs) for various professional organizations. The CEU is a uniformmeasureofnon-creditcontinuingeducationlearningexperience.OneCEUisawardedforevery10contacthoursofparticipation.Employersandotherswhoroutinelyexamineandevaluateindividualaccomplish-ments generally accept this unit of measurement.

PleasenotethatsomeEMTXcoursesareawardeddifferentContinuingEducation Units credit hours, as the courses are approved by theEmergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) and accepted for EMTs,AEMTs,andParamedicstowardsrecertification.Thecreditsareincluded in price of the course. California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)continuingeducationunitsareavailableforafeeof$15.00forevery 4 hours. These credits may be used by Nurses and Respiratoryprofessionals.

Course Numbering System Credit CoursesAcademiccreditisgrantedforalimitednumberofprograms.NationalUniversity operates on a quarter system and all academic credit is awarded in quarter units. Students who plan to apply credits earned through the Division of Extended Learning to an academic degree programshouldconsultwiththeappropriateinstitutionandacademicdepartment to ascertain whether academic credits earned will transfer toward their proposed course of study. All courses to which academic creditisappliedare4.5quarterunits,unlessotherwisespecified.Divi-sionofExtendedLearningreservestherighttomodifytuitionand/orprogramratesatanytime.

Course Levels and NumbersThecoursenumberingsystemdescribedbelowiseffectiveonlyforthoseDivisionofExtendedLearningcoursesofferedafterSeptember1,2015.

Lower Division Academic Credit — 2100X - 2299X or 1100X - 1199X: Courses for which lower division credit may be allowed toward degree requirements.

Upper Division Academic Credit — 2300x - 2499X: Courses for which upper division credit may be allowed toward degree requirements.

Undergraduate and Graduate Credit — 5000X - 5999X: Courses for which undergraduate and graduate credit may be allowed toward degree requirements.

Graduate Academic Credit — 6000X - 6999X or 1200X - 1299X: Courses for which graduate credit may be allowed toward degree require-ments.

Lower Div. CEU (would transfer into academic program) – 3000X - 3999X: CoursesofferContinuingEducationUnits (CEUs),anduponsatisfac-tory completion, may transfer into particular degree programs aslowerdivisionacademiccreditatNationalUniversityupto22.5units.Thetransferabilityofthesecoursesascredittoaparticularprogramat another school, college, or university is determined solely at that school’sdiscretion.

Upper Div. CEU (would transfer into academic program) – 4000X - 4999X: CoursesofferContinuingEducationUnits (CEUs),anduponsatisfac-tory completion, may transfer into particular degree programs asupperdivisionacademiccreditatNationalUniversityupto22.5units.Thetransferabilityofthesecoursesascredittoaparticularprogramat another school, college, or university is determined solely at that school’sdiscretion.

Graduate CEU (would transfer into academic program) – 7000X - 7999X: CoursesofferContinuingEducationUnits (CEUs),anduponsatisfac-tory completion, may transfer into particular degree programs asgraduate academic credit at National University. The transferabilityofthesecoursesascredittoaparticularprogramatanotherschool,college,oruniversityisdeterminedsolelyatthatschool’sdiscretion.

Professional CEU (need CEU to continue in the field, does not transfer to academic program)–8000X-8999X:CoursesdevelopedbyNationalUniversity for which Continuing Education Credit is given. Thesecoursesmaynottransferintodegreeprograms.Studentswhopartic-ipate satisfactorily receive one CEU for every 10 contact hours ofinstruction.

Licensure/Advanced Certificate – 9000X - 9999X: Courses for which specializedcontinuingeducationisoffered.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)–CertificateofCompletion–1800X-1899X:Coursesinpartnershipwithexternalagenciesthatofferstan-dardsforknowledge,skills,orcompetenciesthatarenotbasedonanyonespecificeducationalcourse.

Non-Credit – no credit awarded (CEU or Academic) – Certificate of Attendance – 1900X - 1999X: Courses carry neither academic credit norCEUs.Theyareofferedinresponsetothegrowingneedforqualityeducationalopportunitiesforprofessional,career,personalgrowthorgeneralculturalinterestandknowledge.


General Information

Grading System for Academic Courses Grade DefinitionA ..................... Outstanding AchievementB ..................... Commendable AchievementC ..................... Marginal AchievementD.....................UnsatisfactoryAchievementF ..................... FailingI ...................... Incomplete

Grading System for Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Continuing Education Unit Courses and Non-Credit CoursesStudents are assessed on their comprehension of course material through class attendance, participation, weekly assignments, andinstructorevaluation. Inmostcases,studentswillreceiveagradeofSatisfactory(S)/Unsatisfactory(U)/Withdrawal(W).

Financial AidDivision of Extended Learning students enrolled in non-academic courses are generally not eligible to receive federal financial aid,althoughalternativefundingoptionsareavailable.Studentsplanningtoenrollinnon-creditcoursesmayapplyforanITSkillsLoan,KeyCareerLoan,orSallieMaeCareerLoan.TheseagenciesarenotaffiliatedwiththeDivisionofExtendedLearningorNationalUniversity.Additionally,Division of Extended Learning provides guidance to students who are utilizing funds throughTuitionAssistance,VeteransAssistance, and/or the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The Division ofExtendedLearningdoesworkwithstudentswhoareseekingfinancialaidforcertificateprogramsthatgrantacademiccredit.Financialaidisavailablethroughtwomethods:NationalUniversityTuitionAssistanceLoanandFederalFinancialAidthroughTitleIV.Manyemployersoffertuitionreimbursementsoweencouragestudentstoasktheirmanagerorhumanresourcerepresentativeaboutthisoptionaswell.

Veterans InformationStudents wishing to apply for programs administered by the Depart-mentofVeteransAffairscanobtaininformationonhowtoapplyfortheir benefits by calling or visiting theNational University VeteransAffairs Department located at 9388 Lightwave Avenue, San Diego,(858) 541-7970, or (800) 628-8648, ext. 7970.

Division of Extended Learning DiscountsDivisionofExtendedLearningoffersa10%discounttoNationalUniver-sityalumnionavarietyof innovativecoursesandtrainingseminars,includingalltestpreparationsandTeacherDevelopmentCourses.

TuitionTuition for the Division of Extended Learning courses varies perprogram. Current tuition rates can be found under CourseDescrip-tions. Forundergraduateandgraduate certificates, tuition ratesare$354and$406perquarterunitrespectively.

Fee InformationA one time application fee for Division of Extended LearningContinuingEducationcoursesandAcademiccoursesandprogramsis$60.

Non-creditbearingworkshopsandseminarshaveanapplicationfeeof$25.

Prior Learning Transfer CreditIncollaborationwiththeCouncilonAdultandExperientialLearning(CAEL)NationalUniversityhasdevelopedaportfolio-basedsystemofdemonstratingthatastudenthasachievedthecourseoutcomesforUniversity undergraduate courses. Credit may apply towards both the lower division and upper division credit requirements of the Univer-sity's undergraduate degree programs unless specified otherwise inpolicyorlimitedbythestateorjurisdictionofastudent'sresidence.

InourCAELPortfolioprogram,studentsdemonstratethatwhattheyalready know is equivalent towhat theywould have learned in anequivalentcollegecourse.Theprogram isdesignedtobeasflexibleas possible to meet students’ needs. Students may have acquired this knowledgethroughpastemployment,independentreadingandstudy,training programs or in-service courses, volunteer service, cultural or artistic pursuits, hobbies and recreational pastimes, community orreligious activities, organizational memberships, adult education,non-credit courses, study abroad, military training not evaluated for creditbyACE,orotherexperiences.Aportfolioenablesstudents toidentifyandarticulatethisknowledge,andpotentiallyearncreditforit. Students learn theprocess of identifying areasof course-equiva-lentlearningandportfoliodevelopmentskillsthroughthePRLX2100courseofferedthroughtheDivisionofExtendedLearning.TheresultingportfolioissubmittedforreviewbySubjectMatterExpertsforpoten-tialawardofcredit.Financialaidisavailableforthosewhoqualify.Forfurther information regarding the Portfolio program, please [email protected].

Transfer CreditCoursework taken through the Division of Extended Learning maybeused to fulfill degreeprogram requirements. Courses completedmust grant academic or continuing education credit. Students earnnon-matriculated resident credit for coursework completed throughthe Division of Extended Learning. A maximum of 27 units may be used toward total units required for a bachelor’s degree. With approval of the College/School Dean, a minimum nine units of graduate credit may begranted,dependingonthedegreeobjective, towardsagraduatedegree. Grades earned through the Division of Extended Learning will affectcumulativeGPA.

Students pay Division of Extended Learning fees for these units. The course repeat policy applies to courses repeated through the Division of Extended Learning.

DivisionofExtendedLearningclassesmaynotbetakenbythefollowing: Non-matriculated foreign students. Foreign students with I-20 visas from another university. NU matriculated students. Disqualifiedstudents–UndergraduatestudentswhohavebeendisqualifiedfromNUwillnotbeallowedtoattendtheDivisionofExtendedLearninguntiloneyearfromthedateoftheirdisqualification.Graduatestudentswillnot be allowed for one quarter following disqualification. Studentswho have been denied admission.

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General Information

Refund Policy for Academic and Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Programs/CoursesForcoursesthatarefourweekslongormore:Students who drop a course prior to midnight of the ninth (9th) day of the session will receive a 100 percent refund.

Students who withdraw from a course on the tenth (10th) calendar day of the session will receive a 50 percent refund.

Studentswhowithdrawfromacourseafterthetenth(10th)calendarday will receive no refund.

Inallcasesinwhichrefundsareawarded,thecostofbooksandmate-rials will be deducted.

For courses that are less than one month long excluding seminars: Students will be eligible for refunds based on the percentage remaining of the course or program. Students must contact the Divi-sion of Extended Learning to withdraw from the course and to request a refund.

Refund Percentage of Session/Course Remaining100%refundfor75-100%of course remaining50%refundfor67-74%ofcourseremainingNo refund for 0-66%ofcourseremaining

Refund for SeminarsIn the event of canceling enrollment, please contact the Division of ExtendedLearning.Priortothefirstdayafullrefundwillbe issued.Onorafterthefirstdayoftheseminar,acreditwillbeappliedtothestudent account – this credit can only be used to pay for the same futureseminar.Nopartialcreditwillbegranted.

Refund Policy for Test Preparations, Online Trainings and Professional Enrichment and Teacher DevelopmentFortestpreparationcoursesandcoursesofferedinpartnershipwitheducationalproviders:

Vesi Teacher Development Self-Paced Online or any Online Professional Enrichment or Training courses are non-refundable.

RICA and U.S. Constitution Test Preparations RICAandU.S.ConstitutionTestPreparationstudentsarenoteligibleto receive a refund once the course has started and access has been granted.

CSET Test PreparationsCSETtestpreparationcoursesarenon-refundable.However,wehonoraone-timefreeretakeofthesameCSETpreparationcourse.FormoreinformationpleasecontacttheDivisionofExtendedLearning.

Course Drop and Withdrawal for Academic Courses/CertificatesNon-attendance or notifying an instructor does not constitute offi-ciallydroppingorwithdrawingfromacourse.StudentsmustnotifytheDivision of Extended Learning to request a drop or withdrawal from a course. The term “drop” means a student has dropped a course prior tomidnight(PST)ofthe9thdayofsession,andnogradeornotationappears on student’s record.

The termwithdrawal signifies that a studenthaswithdrawn fromacourseaftermidnight(PST)oftheninth(9th)dayofthesession,anda“W”willappearonthestudent’srecord.Studentswhowithdrawaftermidnight(PST)ofthetwenty-first(21st)dayofthesessionwillreceiveagradeof“F".Thisisapermanentmarkwithnogradepointsassigned.

Course Drop and Withdrawal for Continuing Education Course(s)Non-attendance or notifying an instructor does not constitute offi-ciallydroppingorwithdrawingfromacourse.StudentsmustnotifytheDivision of Extended Learning to request a drop or withdrawal from a course. The term “drop” means a student has dropped a course prior tomidnight(PST)ofthe9thdayofsession,andnogradeornotationappears on student’s record.

The termwithdrawal signifies that a studenthaswithdrawn fromacourseaftermidnight(PST)oftheninth(9th)dayofthesession,anda“W”willappearonthestudent’srecord.Studentswhowithdrawaftermidnight(PST)ofthetwenty-first(21st)dayofthesessionwillreceiveagradeof“U”Unsatisfactory.Thisisapermanentmarkwithnogradepoints assigned.

Course Drop and Withdrawal for Non-Credit Course(s) Non-attendance or notifying an instructor does not constitute offi-ciallydroppingorwithdrawingfromacourse.StudentsmustnotifytheDivision of Extended Learning to request a drop or withdrawal from a course. The term “drop” means a student has dropped a course prior tomidnight(PST)ofthe9thdayofsession,andnogradeornotationappears on student’s record.

The termwithdrawal signifies that a studenthaswithdrawn fromacourse before that last day of the session, and a “W” will appear on thestudent’srecord.Studentswhowithdrawafterthelastdayofthesessionwillreceiveagradeof“U”Unsatisfactory.Thisisapermanentmarkwithnogradepointsassigned.

Course Drop and Withdrawal for SeminarsNon-attendanceornotifyinganinstructordoesnotconstituteofficiallydropping orwithdrawing from a seminar. Studentsmust notify theDivision of Extended Learning to request a withdrawal from a seminar.

The termwithdrawal signifies that a studenthaswithdrawn fromacourse before that last day of the session, and a “W” will appear on thestudent’srecord.Studentswhowithdrawafterthelastdayofthesessionwillreceiveagradeof“U”Unsatisfactory.Thisisapermanentmarkwithnogradepointsassigned.


General Information

Attendance for Academic CoursesPleaserefertotheAttendanceProceduresintheGeneralPoliciesandProceduressectionofthecatalog.

Attendance for Continuing Education CoursesInordertoobtainfullContinuingEducationUnithour(s),studentsorattendeesareheldtothehoursallottedforthecourse/programandlearning outcomes. Please refer to course requirements for program of choice.

Attendance for Non-Credit and SeminarsAttendancewillbetrackedandmonitoredbytheinstructor.

Payment OptionsPaymentcanbemadebytelephone,fax,onlineorinperson.Checksand any one of the following credit cards are accepted for your conve-nience: American Express, Discover, Visa, or MasterCard. Company invoicing is also available. Payment for Division of Extended Learning coursesisrequiredbeforeattendingclass.

Corporate TrainingCorporate training is available for businesses or school districts through the Division of Extended Learning. Classes can be held at a place of businessorataNationalUniversitylearningcenter.Eachprogramcanbetailoredtotargetanorganization’suniquechallengesandin-housetrainingprogramscanbecustomizedtoanyspecificationsnecessary.National University can provide the services to maximize trainingbudgetsandwillofferadiscountfor10ormorepeople.

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Professional CertificateandCourseOfferings

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

CERTIFICATE IN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Faculty Advisor: Jack Hamlin; (858) 642-8405; [email protected]

Program OverviewThe Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) Professional CertificateoffersacondensedversionofNationalUniversity’sgloballyrecognizedADRAcademicCertificate.TheprogramhasbeendesignedtoprovideaccreditedcontinuingeducationhoursandMCLEcreditforanumberof professions, including, but not limited to, Attorneys, Paralegals,LawandConflictManagementspecialists.Toobtaintheprofessionalcertificate the student is required tocompletefive self-paced,eighthour courses addressing the fundamentals of ADR including an over-viewofADR,ConflictDiagnosis&Management,NegotiationFunda-mentals,andMediation&Facilitation. NationalUniversityDivisionofExtended Learning certifies that these courses havebeen approvedfor MCLE credit by the State Bar of California. Each course contains twofourhoursessionswhich includeawritten lecturewith links tofurther information related to the subject matter, an audio powerpointlecture,areviewexerciseandanexamination.Eachcoursehasbeen approved for 6 hours of MCLE credit.

A15%tuitiondiscountisavailableofthetotaltuitionifallcoursesarepaid in full prior to enrolling.

Program Learning OutcomesUponcompletionofthecertificate,thestudentwill:

• DefinetheconceptofAlternativeDisputeResolution• DescribethevariousprocessesofAlternativeDisputeResolution• InformclientsoftheappropriateprocessforengagingAlternative

DisputeResolution• ExamineandDiagnosissourcesandelementsofConflict• ManageConflictinanAlternativeDisputeResolutionsetting• ConstructasuccessfulNegotiationstrategy• EstablishMediationandFacilitationprocesses

Certificate RequirementsTherearenopre-requisites foranyofthecoursesorthecertificate.ToobtaintheProfessionalCertificate,allfivecourses(40hours)mustbecompleted. If the studentprefers,eachcoursemaybe taken foreighthoursofcontinuingeducationand6hoursofMCLEcertificationprovided.(5 Courses; 4 CEUs/30 hrs MCLE)

ADRX 8000X ADR Part I (.8 CEU’s/6 MCLE Hours)ADRX 8005X ADR Part II (.8 CEU’s/6 MCLE Hours)ADRX8010X ConflictDiagnosis&Mgmt(.8CEU’s/6MCLEHours)ADRX8015X NegotiationFundamentals(.8CEU’s/6MCLEHours)ADRX8020X Mediation&Facilitation(.8CEU’s/6MCLEHours)

CERTIFICATE IN EXECUTIVE BUSINESS MANAGEMENTFaculty Advisor: Farhang Mossavar-Rahmani; (858) 642-8402; [email protected]

The National University Certificate in Executive Business Manage-mentconsistsoffivecourses.Studentscantakealloranynumberofcourses.However, certificatesareawardedonlyaftercompletionofallfivecourses.Eachcourseistakenonlineinaperiodoffourweeks.TheNationalUniversityCertificateinExecutiveBusinessManagementis designed to provide managers and professionals with the latest informationinmajorbusinessdisciplines,updatetheirskills,anden-able them to improveorganizational effectiveness. Itwill familiarizemanagers with key concepts, tools and strategies required to besuccessful in this rapidly changing global business environment and provideanopportunityto‘sample’theperspectivesandexperiencesof an MBA program. It is designed for managers and supervisors who wishtoupdatetheirbusinessskillsandlearnaboutimportantchangesand new practices in the business world or technical professionalswhoseexperienceisprimarilyinoneareawhoarelookingforwardtoadvancing their careers.

Case StudiesUsing case studies, students learn the underlying concepts and theo-ries of business practice. Through their research, students developanalytical methods and problem-solving techniques while workingcollaborativelywithother students, and refine the skills andknowl-edge required to be a successful manager.

Program Learning OutcomesUponsuccessfulcompletionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:

• Businessprinciplesandtheoriesneededfordecision-makinginaglobal business environment

• Theconceptofplanned,managedorganizationalchangethroughprovenorganizationaldevelopmenttechniques

• HowtheInternationalFinancialSystemfunctionsandtherationaleunderlyingtheexistinginternationalmonetarysystem

• The impact of exchange rate fluctuations on global pricing ofproducts and services

• Thelong-termimpactofstrategicandtacticaldecisions

Certificate RequirementsEBX 1902X Strategic Issues in Global Finance and Trade EBX 1904X Leadership in the 21st CenturyEBX 1906X Strategic Management EBX 1908X Global BusinessEBX 1910X Trends in AppliedOrganizationalDevelopment



PARALEGAL SPECIALIST CERTIFICATEDirector: Bryan Hance; (310) 662-2115; [email protected]

AParalegalSpecialistCertificateinLitigation,Corporations,orCriminalLawrequires thecompletionof90quarterunitsofcourseworkandincludes 8 legal specialty courses.

Thecompletionof90quarterunitsofcourseworkandinclude8legalspecialtycourses.Aminimumof27quarterunitsofgeneraleducationcoursework(acrossat leastthreedisciplines,suchassocialscience,natural science, mathematics, humanities, foreign language, andEnglish)arerequiredbytheAmericanBarAssociation.Alllowerdivi-siongeneraleducationcoursesmustbecompletedatNationalUniver-sity or another regionally accredited institution. In the absence oftransfercredit,additionalgeneralelectivesmaybenecessarytosatisfytotalunitsfortheCertificate.CEUcoursesmaynotbetransferredtothe Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies degree programs.

Students may earn more than one Paralegal specialization. Thosespecializations are Litigation, Corporations, and Criminal Law. AllspecializationswillbedesignatedononeParalegal SpecialistCertifi-cate.TheCertificateistailoredtoincludetraininginsubstantivelegalanalysis, drafting legal documents, and understanding proceduralmatters.

Note: Paralegals may not provide legal services to the public, except aspermittedbylaw.

p CORPORATIONS SPECIALIZATION TheParalegalSpecialization inCorporations is intendedto introducestudentstothelegalskillsrequiredtoservethecommunityeffectivelyandethicallyinacorporatelawpractice.TheCorporationsSpecializa-tioncoverscaseanalysis,legalresearch,anddocumentsfortheforma-tion,management,anddissolutionofcorporateentities.Thecertifi-cateisofferedattheLosAngelesandWoodlandHillscampuses.CEUcourses may not be transferred to the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies degree programs.


• Discuss broad legal principles from the primary areas of law, such as Torts, Contracts, Real Property, and others, and explain the definitionsofcertainbasiclegaltermsandphrases.

• Conduct legal research using manual and computer-assisted methods.

• Demonstrate the basic process of legal reasoning and analysis.• Describetheparalegal’sroleinacorporatelawpractice.• Recognize how broad ethical principles apply to paralegals in a

corporatelawpractice.

Requirements for the Certificate Requirements(8 courses; 22.5 quarter units and 13.5 CEUs)

PLX 1000X Torts (4.5 quarter units)PLX1001X LegResWrtg-Briefing/Analysis(4.5quarterunits)PLX 1002X Contracts (4.5 quarter units)PLX 1003X Leg Res Wrtg-Legal Memo (4.5 quarter units) PLX1804X FoundationsofPropertyLaw(4.5CEUs)PLX1005X Computers&theLaw(4.5quarterunits)PLX1806X LegalWritingProject (4.5 CEUs) Prerequisite: PLX 1001X and PLX 1003XPLX 1808X EssentialsofCorporate Law (4.5 CEUs)

p CRIMINAL LAW SPECIALIZATIONThe Paralegal Specialist Certificate in Criminal Law is intended tointroducestudentstothelegalskillsrequiredtoservethecommu-nityeffectivelyandethicallyinacriminallawpractice.TheCriminalLawSpecializationcoverscaseanalysis,legalresearch,draftingplead-ings,motion and discovery documents, evidence, and preparationof cases for trial. Theprogramprovidesanacademicandpracticaleducationofuncompromisingquality.ThecertificateisofferedattheLos Angeles and Woodland Hills campuses.




• Demonstrate the basic process of legal reasoning and analysis.• Describetheparalegal’sroleinacriminallawpractice.• Recognizehowbroadethicalprinciplesapply toparalegals ina

criminallawpractice.

Certificate Requirements(8 courses; 22.5 quarter units and 13.5 CEUs) PLX 1000X Torts (4.5 quarter units)PLX1001X LegResWrtg-Briefing/Analysis(4.5quarterunits)PLX 1002X Contracts (4.5 quarter units)PLX 1003X Leg Res Wrtg-Legal Memo (4.5 quarter units) PLX1804X FoundationsofPropertyLaw(4.5CEUs)PLX1005X Computers&theLaw(4.5quarterunits)PLX1806X LegalWritingProject(4.5CEUs)

Prerequisite: PLX 1001X and PLX 1003x

PLX1809X EssentialsofCriminalLaw(4.5CEUs)

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p LITIGATION SPECIALIZATIONThe Paralegal Specialist CertificateinLitigation is intended to introduce studentstothelegalskillsrequiredtoservethecommunityeffectivelyandethicallyinalitigationpractice.TheLitigationSpecializationcoverscaseanalysis,legalresearch,draftingpleadings,motionanddiscoverydocuments,evidence,andpreparationofcasesfortrial.Theprogramprovides an academic and practical education of uncompromisingquality.ThecertificateisofferedattheLosAngelesandWoodlandHillscampuses.




• Demonstrate the basic process of legal reasoning and analysis.• Explainthelitigationprocessandtheparalegal’srole inpre-trial,

trial, and post-trial proceedings.• Recognize how broad ethical principles apply to paralegals in a

litigationpractice.

Certificate Requirements(8 courses; 22.5 quarter units and 13.5 CEUs) PLX 1000X Torts (4.5 quarter units)PLX1001X LegResWrtg-Briefing/Analysis(4.5quarterunits)PLX 1002X Contracts (4.5 quarter units)PLX 1003X Leg Res Wrtg-Legal Memo (4.5 quarter units) PLX1804X FoundationsofPropertyLaw(4.5CEUs)PLX1005X Computers&theLaw(4.5quarterunits)PLX1806X LegalWritingProject(4.5CEUs)

Prerequisite: PLX 2101X and PLX 2103x

PLX1807X LitigationEssentials(4.5CEUs)

SANFORD INSTITUTE OF PHILANTHROPY

CERTIFICATE IN CAUSE SALES Faculty Advisor: Valerie Livesay; (858) 642-8405; [email protected]

TheCertificate in Cause Sales will educate and inspire students who arecurrentlyworkinginorconsideringpursuingacareerinnonprofitfundraising.Thisprogramwilldemonstratehowexcitingandsignifi-cant the fundraising profession is to our lives and its impact on the world around us. Regardless of your “chosen” profession, everyone has to “sell.” Whether it is a product, a service, an idea or a passion, selling is a vital and unavoidable part of all of our lives. The goal of thiscertificateistoteacheachnonprofitstudenthowtobecomemoreadeptat“communicatingthe-ask.”

Program Learning OutcomesUponcompletionoftheCertificateinCauseSales,studentswillbeableto:

• Discusshowfundraisingplaysakeyrolewithinvariousaspectsofallnonprofitorganizations

• Explain the rewards of a career in nonprofit fundraising anddescribe how the intensity of individuals’ efforts will usuallycoincide with their success

• Describe the significant responsibilities thataprofessional fund-raiserfacesastheKEYindividual/pointofcontactrepresentingaspecificnonprofitorganizationwithinthecommunity

• Identify and discuss the competencies needed for a successfulnonprofitfundraisingcareerwithinthenonprofitsector

• Identify how to successfully implement the 8-Step FundraisingCycle Process

• Participateinamajornonprofitfundraisingprojectwherestudentswill have the opportunity to demonstrate their newly acquired salesskills

• Applyethical tenets tooverallacquisitionof skillsand recognizehowethicsshapesthefundraisingpractice

Certificate Requirements(2 Courses; 9 CEUs)

NPLX 7010X Cause Sales Fund (4.5 CEUs)NPLX 7020X Cause Sales Pract (4.5 CEUs)

FUNDRAISING ACADEMYThe Fundraising Academy offers a Certificate in Fundraising andCause Selling which, provides students who are interested in begin-ning, or who are currentlyworking in, development roleswith theappliedknowledgeofnonprofitfundraisingprinciples.Theprogramisdesignedtocreateenhancedfundraisingskillsforindividuals,groups,andorganizations.Specifically,studentswillincreasetheircapacitytostrategicallyidentifyopportunitiesforfunding,toexecutecausesellingtechniques, to developmajor gifts, and to organize planned giving.



This will be accomplished through exploring the advantages of tech-nology, socialmedia, innovative applications, and accurate financialmanagement.Indoingso,thisprogramoffersafreshperspectiveandnewcutting-edge techniques toaddress theneedsof fundraising intoday’ssociety.TheCertificateinFundraisingandCauseSellingisidealfor thoseseekingdynamicapproachesto fundraising, furtherdevel-opment, additional opportunities for networking, and tobuild theirprofessional toolbox.


• Evaluate the state of the nonprofit field as it pertains toopportunitiesandgapsintheareasofdevelopment.

• Examine basic principles of fundraising while considering ethical andorganizationalfactors.

• Analyzenegotiatingandcauseselling styles inorder toevaluatetheirsituationaleffectiveness.

• Articulatemultipleapproachestodevelopmentstrategy inorderto confront and address complex needs.

• Practice“makingtheask”andcausesellingtechniques.• Utilizeemergingtechnology,presentationskillsandcommunication

bothinface-to-face,alternative,andvirtualenvironments.• Compare and contrast strategies of soliciting major gifts and

planned giving. • Identify the needs and resources associated with financial and

legal requirements of fundraising.• Develop professional skills that enhance opportunities and

increase possible vehicles for fundraising.

Certificate Requirements(Four courses)NPLX 1900X Basics of Fundamentals NPLX 1905X Cause Selling NPLX1910X MajorGiftsNPLX 1920X Planned Giving

CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION LEADERSHIPFaculty Advisor: Wayne Padover; (714) 429-5240; [email protected]

TheEducationFoundationLeadershipCertificate explores the unique organizational requirements and skills needed to run a successfulpubliceducationfoundationnonprofit.ThroughthecollaborationoftheNationalSchoolFoundationAssociationandNationalUniversity,thiscertificateoffersapractice-basedapproachtoeducationfounda-tionleadershipwhereby,studentshavetheopportunitytoapplytheirlearninginfield-relatedprojects.Groundedbycontent-richfieldexper-tise,thiscertificateexploressixcoreareasineducationfoundations:organizationalplanningand leadership, legal requirements,financialmanagement,resourcedevelopment,boarddevelopment,marketing,andeducationalcollaboration.

Thecertificateisdesignedformid-levelfoundationprofessionalswhowishtoadvancetheirorganizationalimpactorcareeraswellas,thoseindividualswhowouldliketopursueorarejustbeginningtheircareerineducationfoundations.Professionalswhoaspiretobecomeorhaverecentlytakenontheroleofexecutivedirectorwillfurtherhonetheirskillsandexpandtheirprofessionaltoolbox.

Students will acquire and enhance their skills in organizationalmanagementwhilefurtherdevelopingtheirprofessionalrelationshipsandestablishingpracticesfororganizationalsustainability.


• Examine components of strategic planning principals, program evaluation, volunteer management, liaison and support of theschooldistrict,constituentalliance,balancingthefourentitiesofprograms, administration, development, and marketing/publicrelations.

• Apply theuniqueorganizational requirementsofanon-profitasthey relate to governing documents, legal, and IRS requirements.

• Analyzethesourcesofdata,practices,andreportsassociatedwithfinancialmanagement.

• Utilize skills and strategies necessary to execute resourcedevelopmentandmarketing.

• ExecutepracticesthatenhanceBoardeffectivenessandleadership.• Understandthegeneralorganizationalconceptsandterminology

ofschooldistrictoperations.

Certificate Requirements(6 Courses: 18 CEUs)EFLX8010X Org.Planning&Leadership(3CEUs)EFLX 8020X Legal Requirements (3 CEUs) EFLX 8030X Financial Management (3 CEUs) EFLX8040X ResourceDev.&Marketing(3CEUs)EFLX 8050X Board Development (3 CEUs) EFLX8060X EducationalCollaboration(3CEUs)


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EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND COURSES

AUTISM EDUCATION CERTIFICATE Faculty Advisor: David Rago; (559) 256-4948; [email protected]

Coursesaretakenforcontinuingeducationunits(CEUs).CEUcoursesmay not be transferred to the Master of Arts in Teaching with a Special-izationinAutism.Thisprogramisofferedincohortsonly.

This CTC-approved certificate for the Education Specialist - AddedAuthorization is designed for those interested in finding out moreabout workingwith and teaching those that fall within the AutismSpectrum Disorder. The four course sequence is designed to provide thestudentwithanorientationtothetermsandthecharacteristicsinvolved, assessment and behavior management interaction strat-egies, a variety of teaching strategies, and train necessary skills incollaboratingwithparentsandfamiliesofthoseinthespectrum.ItisrequiredthatstudentscompleteIntroductiontoStudentswithAutismSpectrumDisordersfirstinthesequence.Eachcourseistwomonthslong. A bachelor’s degree is strongly recommended but not required for this program.

Certificate Requirements(4 courses; 16 CEUs)AEX 1810X IntroStudentsw/AutismSpect(4CEUs)AEX1820X Asses&BehavAppinAutism(4 CEUs) Prerequisite: AEX 1810XAEX 1830X Interven /Instrw/Autism(4 CEUs) Prerequisite: AEX 1810XAEX 1840X AutismCollabw/Parents&Fam(4 CEUs) Prerequisite: AEX 1810X

ACADEMIC EDUCATION COURSESHEDX 1101XIntrotoHealthEd:K-12(4.5quarterunits)

(This course satisfies the CTC health education requirements for aProfessional Clear under the Ryan Credential. This course does notgrantgraduatecreditandcannotbeusedasanelectiveinagraduateprogram. This course may not be used in place of HED 602 in programs undertheSanfordCollegeofEducation.)

EDX 1201X Computer Tech. in Classroom (4.5 quarter units) IHD 1203X FacilitatingOutcomes(4.5quarterunits)NBCX 1201X NBCT Prep (4.5 quarter units)PRLX 2100X PLA Assessment Port Develop (4.5 quarter units)

NON-ACADEMIC EDUCATION COURSEFFLX1900X FoundationsForLearning

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAMS AND COURSES

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONSenior Director: Francisco Martinez; (858) 309-3514; [email protected]

EMS Principal Instructor, San Diego: Cody Rogers, EMT-P; (858) 309-3504; [email protected]

EMS Clinical Coordinator, Fresno: John Mendoza, AEMT; (760) 979-8771; [email protected]

EMS Coordinator, San Jose: Scott Atkins, EMT; (530) 913-5770; [email protected]

This certificate of completion provides entry-level basic knowledge,essentialskills,andanunderstandingofemergencymedicalassistancein outpatient andemergency settings. Studentswill beprepared torespond in various types of emergencies that require urgent medical attentiontoassessemergencysituations,providecarethatcansavea life, and transport patients to a hospital. Studentswill learn howto respondquickly tohigh level emergencies suchasmotor vehicleaccident,heartattack,neardrowning,childbirth,poisoning,and lifethreatening injury. Graduates will havemet the national guidelinesforallareasoftheirdidacticandclinicalrequirements.Studentswillcomply with all levels of legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements for EMTs.

This Program meets the requirements of the U.S. Department of Trans-portationNationalEMSEducationStandards(NEMSES)andCaliforniaStateRegulations,Title22.Onsuccessfulcompletionofthiscertificatethe graduate is eligible to complete the NREMT-B exam. Successful completionwillallowtheindividualtoapplyfortheirstateEmergencyMedicalTechnician(EMT)cardandperformentry-levelEMTskillsasa member of technical rescue teams/squads or as part of an allied servicesuchasafireorpolicedepartment.EMTcertificatesareissuedby county/local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies. Contact youragencyforspecificrequirements.


• Conduct trauma and medical assessment and proper treatment ofpersonsafflictedwithmedicalandtraumaconditionsrequiringadvancedmedicalinterventionfollowingcurrentlyapprovedEMTpractices.

Admission RequirementsAge: An applicant must be 18 years or older on or before his/her grad-uation.Somestateandfederalagenciesrequirethatanindividualbe18yearsofagetobequalifiedforlicensureorcertification.High School Diploma/GED: Applicants must have a high school diploma from a regionally accredited high school with a high school GPAof2.0orequivalentGEDpriortostartingtheprogram.


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Additional FeesAftersuccessfullycompletingthiscourse,togainlicensureinthestateofCalifornia,thestudentisresponsibleforNationalRegistrytestappli-cationfees,licensurefees,anyadditionalfeesrequired,andanytravelexpensesnecessary to travel tooutof area testing, clinical, orfieldinternships.BasedonanassessmentbyadministrationinSeptember2012,thesefeesareofferedinrangesof:

DidacticUniform .................................................................. $75andup National Registry Exam .....................................................................$70 StudentTuitionRecoveryFund(STRF) ....................... $2.50per$1,000 California State Licensure .....................................................$75andup

For those registering in CentralCalifornia,pleasecheckwithyourlocalagency.

PrerequisitesHealthcareProviderLevelCPRcertificationisrequiredpriortothefirstdayofclass.Studentswithcriminalbackgroundissues(anyfelonyandsomemisdemeanors)shouldspeakwiththecertifyingauthoritypriortoenrollment.Statepublicsafetyregulationsprohibitcertificationofindividualswhohavepriorcriminalconvictions.

Clinical and Ambulance companies may require the following immuni-zationsinordertoconducttheirhospitalandambulanceclinical:

• Two-stepMantouxPPDtuberculosistestwhich,ifpositive,followwithnegativechestx-rayandHealthDepartment’sguidelinesfortreatment.

• Measles(rubellaandrubeola)andMumps:byapositivetiter,physician’s diagnosis of disease; or two doses of vaccine.

• Immunizations:Tdapgivenin2005orlater(tetanus,diphtheria,acellular pertussis).

• VaricellaImmunity:byatiter,physician’sdiagnosisofdisease;ortwo doses of vaccine.

• HepatitisBvaccinationorwaiverdeclining.

Recommended PreparationSince this is an accelerated program, students are recommended to complete coursework in advanced first aid or emergency medicalresponderpriortoenrolling.Workexperienceatthefirstresponderlevel is helpful.

ProgramRequirementsCourseNumberClockHours:

EMTX 2181X ........................................................................................ 84EMTX 2182X .....................................84 + 24 hours of clinical ride alongTOTAL ................................................................................................ 192

To receive a certificate of completion, studentsmust complete theprogram with a grade of at least 80 percent and complete 24-hours of clinical ride along. Student account must be paid in full and all program requirements must be met in order to receive the Emergency Medical TechnicianCertificateofCompletion.

Certificate Requirements (2 courses; 6 quarter units)EMTX 2181X EMT I Basic (3 quarter units) Prerequisite: BLS HCP (CPR) Cert

EMTX 2182X EMT II Basic (3 quarter units) Prerequisite: EMTX 2181X 1081X with a minimum grade of B

EMSX 1910X BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS - CPR Intended AudienceThis AHA approved course is recommended for healthcare profes-sionalswhoneedtoknowhowtoperformCPR,aswellasotherlife-savingskills,inawidevarietyofin-hospitalandout-of-hospitalsettings.*Obtaining an “instructor based” BLS for Healthcare Provider Card

is a prerequisite for gaining entrance into any California approved EMT training program, and is also a requirement for entry into many healthcare professions.

Features• Video based course ensures consistency• Instructorled,handsonclassformatreinforcesskillsproficiency• ProvidedstudentmanualcomeswithnewPocketReferenceCard, designedtoprovidequickemergencyinformationtotherescueratanytime

• Updated science based content

Course Content•Keychangesinbasiclifesupport,reflectingthenewsciencefromthe2015AmericanHeartAssociationGuidelinesforCardiopulmo-naryResuscitationandEmergencyCardiovascularCare

•Critical concepts of high-quality CPR•TheAmericanHeartAssociationChainofSurvival• 1-Rescuer CPR and AED for adult, child and infant• 2-Rescuer CPR and AED for adult, child and infant•Differencesbetweenadult,childandinfantrescuetechniques•Bag-masktechniquesforadult,childandinfant• Rescue breathing for adult, child and infant• Relief of chokingforadult,childandinfantCPRwithanadvanced

airway

EMSX 1920X BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS - CPR RENEWAL Intended AudienceBLStrainingisintendedforhealthcareprofessionals(certifiedornon-certified,licensedornon-licensed),including:• Physicians • Nurses • Paramedics


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• Emergency Medical Technicians •Respiratory,Physical,andOccupationalTherapists• Physician's Assistants • Residents or Fellows • Medical or Nursing Students in training • Aides, Medical or Nursing Assistants, and other Allied Health

Personnel

Inaddition,BLS training can beappropriateforfirstresponders,suchaspoliceofficersandfirefighters,aswellasforlaypeoplewhoseworkbringsthemintocontactwithmembersofthepublic,suchasschool,fitnesscenter,orhotelandrestaurantemployees.

Basic Life Support(BLS)isthefoundationforsavinglivesaftercardiac arrest. This video-based, Instructor-led course teaches both single-rescuerandteambasiclifesupportskillsforapplicationinbothin-facilityandprehospitalsettings.Thiscourseisdesignedforhealthcareprofessionalsandotherpersonnelwhoneedtoknowhow to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills.

InitialProvider Course requires approximately 4.5 hours to complete, includingskillspracticeandskillstesting.Thiscourseisapre-requi-site for entrance into the EMT Program.

Course Requirements• 2015 BLS for The Healthcare Provider Student Manual (provided)

Features•Updatedscienceandeducationfromthenew2015AHAGuidelines

Update for CPR and ECC • Instructor-led,hands-onclassformatreinforcesskillsproficiency• Emphasis on high-quality CPR including a team dynamics classroomactivity

• Video-based course with real world scenarios.

Course Topics and Skills Stations• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants•TheAHAChainofSurvival,specificallytheBLScomponents• Use of an AED•Effectiveventilationsusingabarrierdevice• Importance ofteamsinmulti-rescuerresuscitationandperfor-manceasaneffectiveteammemberduringmulti-rescuerCPR

• Relief of foreign-body airwayobstruction(choking)foradultsand infants EMSX 8000X ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) Intended AudienceThis course is recommended for healthcare professionals who either directorparticipateinthemanagementofcardiopulmonaryarrest


and other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergencyresponse,emergencymedicine,intensivecareandcriticalcare units.

Features•Courseuseslearningstationsforpracticeofessentialskillssimulated clinicalscenariosthatencourageActiveparticipation

• Hands-on classformatreinforcesskillsproficiency•Classroom-basedworks well for learners who prefer group interac-tionandinstructorfeedbackwhilelearningskills

Course Content•Keychangesinadvancedcardiovascularlifesupport,reflectingthenewsciencefromthe2015AmericanHeartAssociationGuidelinesfor Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency CardiovascularCare

• Basic life supportskills,includingeffectivechestcompressions,useofabag-maskdeviceanduseofan(AED)

• Recognitionandearlymanagementofrespiratoryandcardiacarrest•Recognitionandearlymanagementofperi-arrestconditionssuchassymptomaticbradycardia

• Airway management• Related pharmacology•Managementofacutecoronarysyndromes(ACS)andstroke•Effectivecommunicationasamemberandleaderofaresuscitation

team•EffectiveResuscitation Team Dynamics

8005X ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) RENEWAL Prerequisite: Current AHA PALS Provider certificationThis Course is a renewal oftheinitialPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course and intended for healthcare providers who have successfullycompletedanAHAapprovedPALSInitialProviderCoursewithintwoyears,andarelookingtorenewtheircertification.Thiscoursecantakeupto6.5hourstocomplete.* 5 CEUs and AHA ACLS provider card (good for 2 years) are

presented at the end of the course.

EMSX 8010X PEDIATRIC ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)Intended AudienceThe PALS Course is for healthcare providers who respond to emergen-cies in infants and children. These include personnel in emergency response,emergencymedicine, intensivecareandcriticalcareunitssuch as physicians, nurses, paramedics and others who need a PALS coursecompletioncardforjoborotherrequirements.



Features•Classroom-basedworkswellforlearnerswhoprefergroupinterac-tionandinstructorfeedbackwhilelearningskills’

• Co-branded with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)• Course uses learning stationsforpracticeofessentialskillssimulatedclinicalscenariosthatencourageactiveparticipation

• Hands-on class format reinforcesskillsproficiency

Course Content• 1 and 2-rescuer child CPR and AED use• 1 and 2-rescuer infant CPR•Cardiac,respiratoryandshockcasediscussionsandsimulations•Keychanges inpediatricadvanced lifesupport,reflectingthenewscience from the 2015 American Heart AssociationGuidelines forCardiopulmonaryResuscitationandEmergencyCardiovascularCare

• Management of respiratory emergencies•Resuscitationteamconcept• Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy•SystematicApproachtoPediatricAssessment• Vascular access

EMSX 8015X PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS) RENEWALPrerequisite: Current AHA ACLS Provider certificationThis course is a renewal of theinitialAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course and intended for healthcare providers who havesuccessfullycompletedanAHAapprovedACLSInitialProviderCoursewithintwoyears,andarelookingtorenewtheircertification.Thiscoursecantakeupto6.5hourstocomplete.* 5 CEUs and AHA ACLS provider card (good for 2 years) are provided

at the end of the course.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (NAEMT) APPROVED COURSES

EMSX 8020X PREHOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT (PHTLS) PROVIDERIntended AudienceThis 16-hour two day provider course is recommended for Emer-gency Medical Responders, EMTs, AEMTs, Paramedics, Nurses, Physi-cian assistants and Physicians. This is an onsite course complete with lectures,skillstationinstructions,andsummativeevaluations.

Course Requirements•8theditionofthePHTLSProviderManual(provided)•Completion of PHTLScoursepretest (sentwith registrationconfir-mation)

Course Topics and Skill Stations•Identifythemechanismofinjury• Identifylife-threateninginjuriesandtherelatedpathophysiology•Rapidlyassessmentandmanagementoftraumapatients•Performappropriateinterventions•AirwayManagementandVentilation•RapidExtrication•SpinalImmobilization• Pediatric Assessment• Pediatric Immobilization

EMSX 8025X PREHOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT (PHTLS) RENEWALIntended AudienceThis 8-hour one day refresher course is for individuals who have successfully completed the full PHTLS provider course (16-hour) within the past four years. This is an onsite course complete with lectures, skillstationinstructions,andsummativeevaluations.

Course Requirements•CurrentPHTLSprovidercertificate•8thedition of the PHTLS Provider Manual (provided)•CompletionofPHTLScoursepretest (sentwith registrationconfir-mation)

HEALTH PROGRAM

CLINICAL LAB SCIENCE DIDACTIC CERTIFICATEFaculty Advisor: Michael Myers; (858) 309-3496; [email protected]

TheClinicalLaboratoryScience (CLS)TrainingProgram isa full-time,post-baccalaureate one-year educational program that leads to acareerindiagnosticlaboratorymedicine.Thisprogramisaninternshipinaclinicalsettingconsistingoftwocomponents,adidacticcompo-nentandaclinicalpracticaltrainingcomponent.ThelecturecoursesrequiredforthisprogramareofferedthroughtheDivisionofExtendedLearning in special sessions to students accepted into the program. In thelearningenvironmentsofNationalUniversityanditsclinicalaffili-ates,participantsacquiretheacademicknowledge,technicalskills,andcriticalthinkingexperiencesnecessarytobecomeproficienthealthcareprofessionals.Participantsputtheirscientificknowledgeintopractice,andarepreparedtoperformlaboratoryproceduresrelatedtopatientdiagnosisandtreatment.Uponsuccessfulcompletionoftheprogram,participantsareawardedtheCLSTrainingProgramCertificateandarepreparedtotaketheCaliforniaCLSlicensingexam.Graduatesarealsoeligibletotakenationalcertificationexams.

Application and Admission ProcedureAdmission isbyapplicationonly.AminimumscienceGPAof2.75 isrequired.Transcriptsfromallschoolsattendedmustbeprovidedalong

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with3lettersofrecommendation.AresumeandaoneortwopageletterofinterestinCLSmustaccompanyotherapplicationmaterials.Applications are obtained from the program director. Applicationsmust be complete and applicants must meet all minimum require-mentstobeconsideredfortheprogram.Theadmissioncommittee,comprised of the program director and faculty involved in the program, reviews all eligible applicants for admission into the program. Topapplicantsarecontactedforascheduledinterviewbytheselectioncommitteeandtheeducationcoordinatorsfromtheclinicalaffiliates.Astandardizedsetofquestionsisaskedofallcandidatesandampletime is provided for the applicants to ask any questions that theymayhaveregardingtheprogram.Studentapplicationsareacceptedbytheprogramdirectorinconjunctionwiththeavailabilityofclinicalsiteplacements.Unlessotherwisespecifiedbytheprogramdirector,applicationswillbeacceptedstarting inAprilofeachyear,with theapplicationdeadlinebeingthe3rdweekofMay.SelectedstudentsareofferedinterviewsinJune.Aftertheinterviews,studentsareaskedtorankorder their clinical sitepreferences,andclinical sitesareaskedtorankordertheinterviewedcandidates.Thetwolistsarereconciledandoffersofpositions in theprogramata specific training sitearesenttoacceptedstudentsshortlyaftertheinterviewprocess.Studentsofferedpositionsmust confirmacceptanceviaemail. Training startsinSeptember.Workhoursvaryfromsectiontosectiondependingonthelaboratory.Typicalworkdaysbeginat7or7:30AMandendat3:30or 4 PM. Students are not required toworkweekends or holidays.Someclinicalsitesareabletooffersupplementalemploymentand/orastipendifsodesired,butitisNOTrequiredaspartofthetraining.


• DemonstratebasicknowledgeandtechnicalabilityessentialtothepracticeofClinicalLaboratoryScience.

• Interpret clinical significance, clinical procedures, and laboratorytest data accurately.

• Applyprinciplesandconceptsoflaboperationstoclinicaldecisionmaking.

• Complywithestablishedlaboratorysafetyregulationsandregulationsgoverning regulatory compliance related to lab/pathology services.

• Exhibitanalyticalandcriticalthinkingskillsnecessarytosucceedinlaboratory medicine.

• Practiceprofessionalismthroughethicalbehaviorandattitudes.

Degree RequirementsOne of the following:1. A Bachelor of Science Degree in CLS, or a Bachelor of Science Degree

inarelatedsciencethatcontainsthefollowingcoursework:• 18 semester or equivalent quarter hours of Biological Science with courses in Medical Microbiology, Hematology and Immunology• 16 semester or equivalent quarter hours in Chemistry with courses in Analytical Chemistry (Quantitative Analysis) and Biochemistry

• 3 semester or equivalent quarter hours in Physics Including instructioninPrinciplesofLightandElectricity

2. Apending application to Laboratory Field Services for a ClinicalLaboratory Scientist Trainee License (https://secure.cpshr.us/cltreg/cls_trainee_info.asp). Final acceptance for admission to the programiscontingentuponreceivingthislicense.

3. A signed Statement of General Health form from the student’s primary healthcare provider.

Requirements for the Major(8 courses; 36 quarter units)

CLSX6005X MicrobiologyDidacticLecturesPrerequisite: CLS 405 with a minimum grade of A Completion of B.S. degree in Biological Science or Clin-ical Laboratory Science. Within the degree require-ments, the student should have previously completed an Introductory Microbiology (with laboratory) and Clinical Microbiology CLS 405.

CLSX 6010X UrinalysisDidacticLecturesRecommended: Prior completion of: CLS 301 with a minimum grade of B Trainees would benefit from having previously taken and completed Introduction to Chemistry (with laboratory), Introduction to Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Microbiology to include Parasitology.

CLSX 6020X SerologyDidactic LecturesRecommended: Prior completion of: CLS 305 with a minimum grade of B Trainees would benefit from having previously taken and completed Introduction to Chem-istry, Biochemistry, Organic chemistry, Introduction to Immunology ( if available).

CLSX 6030X ChemistryDidacticLecturesRecommended: Prior completion of: CLS 301 with a minimum grade of B Trainees would benefit from having previously taken and completed Introduction to Chem-istry (with laboratory), Introduction to Bio-chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Quantita-tive Analysis.

CLSX 6040X Hematology DidacticLectureRecommended: Prior completion of: CLS 410 with a minimum grade of B Completion of B.S. degree in Biological Science or Clinical Laboratory Science. Within the degree requirements, the student should have previ-ously completed an Introductory Hematology course to include laboratory or similar, and the CLS 410 Clinical Hematology.

CLSX 6050X Blood BankDidactic LecturesRecommended: Prior completion of: CLS 305 with a minimum grade of B Students would benefit from



having taken the Upper Division CLS Biochemistry, CLS Immunology, and lower division Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Anatomy and Physiology.

CLSX 6060X Phlebotomy DidacticLecturesPrerequisite: Must have completed B.S. degree in Clinical Laboratory Science and currently accepted and enrolled in the National University Clinical Laboratory Scientist training programs.

CLSX 6070X Lab. Mgmnt. DidacticLecturesPrerequisite: Must have completed B.S. degree in Clin-ical Laboratory Science and currently accepted and currently enrolled in affiliate National University Clinical Laboratory Scientist 52 week California State licensed training program.

PREPARATION COURSES

CSET PREPARATION COURSESProgram Information: (858) 642-8600; [email protected]

These courses give a comprehensive overviewof all subjectmattercontent needed to pass the California Subject Examinations forTeachers (CSET). All courses have been created and will be facilitated bycredentialed,subject-matterexperts.CSETPreparationCoursesareself-paced and instructor led.The following courses do not grant credit:

EDX 1905X CSET English Prep CourseEDX 1912X CSET Science Prep CourseEDX 1913X CSET Social Science Prep CourseEDX 1925X CSET Math Prep Subtest I: Algebra and Number TheoryEDX 1927X CSET Math Prep Subtest II: Geometry, Probability and StatisticsEDX 1929X CSET Math Prep Subtest III: Calculus and History of Math EDX1920X CSETMultipleSubjectPrepCourse

U.S. CONSTITUTION & RICA PREPARATION COURSESEDX1938X U.S.ConstitutionPrepCoursewithExaminationEDX 1940X RICA Prep Course

TRANSFER CREDIT

PRIOR LEARNING TRANSFER CREDITTheknowledgethatyouacquiredoutsidetheclassroomisextremelyvaluable.NationalUniversity has a process for turning this learningfrom professional experience into academic credit. The following degree programs accept prior learning credits:• BachelorofScienceinInformationTechnology•BachelorofPublicAdministration•BachelorofScienceinCriminalJusticeAdministration• Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency

Management

To learn more, call NationalUniversity’s Division of Extended Learning at (858) 642-8600.

UC SAN DIEGO EXTENSION PARTNERSHIPStudentswhohavecompletedtheProfessionalCertificateinSustain-ableBusiness Practices atUC SanDiegoExtension, can applyup tonine (9) units of credit toward the requirements of earning a Master of ScienceinSustainabilityManagementatNationalUniversity.Inordertoapplythenineunitsofcredit,studentsmustpasstwoproficiencyexamsadministeredthroughNationalUniversity'sDivisionofExtendedLearning. Upon passing SUSX 6001X, students will earn credit for SUS 601. Upon passing SEMX 6005X, students will earn credit for SEM 605. Tolearnmore,callNationalUniversity'sDivisionofExtendedLearningat (858) 642-8600.

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Professional Development Training

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TEACHER DEVELOPMENT SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSESSelf-paced Online Courses are designedtosatisfyteacherCEUrequirements for career advancement.

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NationalUniversityPolytechnic Institute

National University Polytechnic Institute (NUPI) offers a certificateprograminMarineTechnology.NUPI’sfour-weeklongcourseformatoffers convenient educationand training in these rapidly expandingfields. NUPI facilities are located in San Diego and accelerated bydesign.Withclasses taughtbyexperienced facultyutilizing state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratory equipment, you will continue tobuildandstrengthentheskillsyouneedforprofessionalgrowthortobegin a new career.

All students are responsible for following all policies and procedures asoutlinedintheNationalUniversityGeneralCatalogincludingunder-graduate admission requirements.

General Manager: Bill Hyder (858) 309-3501; [email protected]: (800) 432-3483; [email protected]; nupolytech.org

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN MARINE TECHNOLOGYProgram Director: Bill Hyder; (858) 309-3501; [email protected]

The Professional Certificate in Marine Technology is a commercialdiving program that provides the student with the technical diving skills needed for entry into the offshore and inland diving industryas marine technicians and commercial divers. The program is a fast paced immersion into surface supply and SCUBA diving, and includes air and helium-oxygen elements, diving safety, professional workhabits,underwaterworkskills,anddivingscienceneededtobecomea commercial diver. Students will develop problem solving, team building,andcommunicationskillsappropriatewiththisprogram.

Aftercompletionofthecoretraining,studentswillselectoneofthefollowingconcentrations:

DIVE MEDIC TECHNICIANThe Dive Medic concentration prepares students in the medicalaspects of diving and advanced training in hyperbaric medicine. Dive medics are respected professionals who perform regular work asdivers and, when necessary, respond to medical emergencies on the job.GraduatewithaDiveMedicconcentrationandyouwillbetrainedasaDiveMedicTechnician,qualifiedforworkasa“tender”anddivemedic forunderwater job sites inlandandoffshore.This concentra-tionalsoqualifiesyoutotaketheEmergencyMedicalTechnician-Basic(EMT-B) exam.

UNDERWATER INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTINGThe Nondestructive Testing concentration prepares students toconduct a number of advanced underwater inspection and testingtechniques important for insuring the quality of underwater construc-tion.Theprogramisdesignedtoprovidestudentswiththeknowledge,skills,andabilities toperformavarietyof inspections to locateand

determinetheconditionofstructures,pipes,andcomponentsrangingfromsteelbuildings,subseapipelinesandplatforms,toenginepartsandcomponents.StudentsaretrainedinavarietyofNondestructiveTestingMethods(NDT)toinspectmetalsandwelds, inparticular,aswell as non-metallic materials. Students will be trained to American Society forNondestructive Testing (ANST) Level 1 and Level II stan-dards inUltrasonicTesting(UT),MagneticParticleTesting(MT),DyePenetrantTesting(PT),andVisualTesting(VT).

Admission Program RequirementsAge: An applicant must be 18 years or older on or before his/her gradu-ation.Somestateandfederalagenciesrequirethatanindividualbe18yearsofagetobequalifiedforlicensureorcertification.

Medical Physical Examination: The applicant must submit a complete divephysicalexaminationtoNUPIaspartoftheiradmittancepackage.Thisphysicalexaminationmustbeperformedbya licensedmedicalpractitionerusingtheAssociationofDivingContractorsInternational(ADCI)guidelinesandtheirapprovedphysicalexaminationforms.Theapplicantmustpassall sectionsof thephysicalexamandbewithinbody fat standards according to ADCI guidelines. Once enrolled, students must stay within the standards according to ADCI guidelines.

Drug Policy: This commercial diving program has a zero tolerancedrug policy. Students will be required to pass a drug screening test at acertifiedlabaspartofthephysicalexamination.Duringthecourse,studentswillbesubjecttorandomdrugtestingandmaybetestedatanytimeifastudent issuspectedofbeingunderthe influenceofacontrolled substance.

SCUBA Certification: StudentsdonotneedaSCUBAcertificationpriortostartingtheprogrambutitisstronglyrecommendedthatstudentsobtain a certification before starting. Students who do not have aSCUBAcertificationwillberequiredtoenrollinaSCUBAopenwatercourse certified by a recognized SCUBA certification agency (NAUI,PADI,etc.)thatmustbecompletedaweekpriortothestudentbegin-ning the inland diving and SCUBA course.

High School Diploma/GED: Applicants must have a high school diploma from a regionally accredited high school with a high school GPA of 2.0 orequivalentGEDpriortostartingtheprogram.Applicantswhohavea GED or do not meet the minimum high school GPA of 2.0 will be requiredtotaketheAccuplacerpriortostartingtheprogram.StudentswhodonotmeetminimumadmissionrequirementsmaybeadmittedunderProbationaryAdmissionstatus.PleaseseetheAcademicInfor-mationforUndergraduateDegreeProgramssectionoftheUniversitycatalogforadditionalinformation.

Dress Code/Personal Protective Equipment: The Professional Commer-cial Diving program requires the use of specific personal protectiveequipmentandgarments.Individualcourseswillhavespecificrequire-ments.

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Program InformationTest of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Examination: Students entering the commercial diving program will be required to take the TABE examination during the orientation twoweeks prior to the start ofclass. The exam will assess basic competencies in reading, mathe-matics,language,andspelling.Studentswhodonotmeettherequiredminimumscoresmaybesubjecttoaremediationplantoimprovebasiccompetencies.StudentswillalsoberequiredtotaketheexitTABEtestduringthefinalcourseoftheprogram.

Divers Log Book: It is each student diver’s personal responsibility to maintainanapprovedDiver’sLogBook.Futureemployersusetheselogs to verify experience, dives, and academic training for hiring and promotion within the diving industry. The Diver’s Log Book mustcontainapersonalpassport-sizephotowhichisembossedtothepage.EachstudentisresponsibleforkeepingtheDiver’sLogBookcurrentand accurate. Instructors will verify dives and will sign stamp each entrywiththeofficialNUPIstamp.

International Requirements: Manycountrieshaveuniqueregulationsforthetrainingofcommercialdivers.Additionaltrainingaftergradua-tionmayberequiredifyouplantoworkinternationally.Pleasecheckthequalifications,certifications,workpermit regulations,and immi-grationrequirementsof theparticularcountrybeingconsidered.Beawarethatforeignimmigrationlawsmayrestrictorpreventyoufromworkingoverseas.Itishighlyrecommendedthatstudentsapplyforapassportpriortocompletingtheprogram,andensureyouhavetheneededimmunizations.

Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC Card): Students enrolled in the Professional Commercial Diving program shouldreviewtheinformationontheTransportationSecurityAdmin-istration (TSA)website regarding TWIC card requirements and eligi-bility. Most students entering the commercial diving industry will be required to have a TWIC card prior to employment. The TSA has strict requirements on the criteria that must be met for TWIC card eligibility. All students are advised to become familiar with the requirements. For moreinformation,gotowww.tsa.gov/twic.

Abackground checkmust be passedprior to enrolling in anyDiverMedicconcentrationcourse.

Note: Students are advised that, due to the nature of the program, classstartandendtimesmaybesetoutsidenormalUniversitysched-ules.Moreinformationwillbeprovidedatthetimeoforientation.

Grading Information: The commercial diving program uses the following grading system:

Definition:

A ................. Outstanding Achievement B ................. Commendable Achievement C ................. Marginal Achievement D.................UnsatisfactoryAchievement F .................. Failing I .................. Incomplete

All PMTX courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C. All EMTX courses must be passed with a minimum grade of B.

Program FeesTuition ..................................................................$354perquarterunit

Student fees for materials and supplies ..................................... $2,000

Feesarerequiredtobepaidpriortoattendingthefirstclassofthecoretraining. Non-standard gear will need to be purchased separately by thestudent,suchaswetsuit,fins,scubamask,etc.Student’sfeesmaybefinancialaideligible.

CertificatesUponsuccessfulcompletionoftheProfessionalCertificateinMarineTechnology program students will receive:

• CertificateofCompletionasCommercialDiver• AssociationofCommercialDivingEducators(ACDE)Card• AssociationofDivingContractorsInternational(ADCI)Card• Diver Medic Technician (DMT) Card-Only Diving Medic Technician

students are eligible to receive DMT card. Students must submit applicationtotheUniversity,whichwillthenbemailedtotheNationalBoardofDivingandHyperbaricMedicalTechnology(NBDHMT) who will mail the student their DMT card

• Basic Life Support(BLS)/cardiopulmonaryresuscitation(CPR)Card• ForkliftOperationsCertificate• KMDSIHelmetandBandMaskOperator/UserTraining• RiggingCertificate• UnderwaterWet&TopsideWelding-ShieldedMetalArc• DAN O2• Emergency Medical Responder (NDT)• EMT(DMT)&NDTletters(UTIandII,LiquidPenetrantIandII,

MagneticParticleIandII,VisualTestingIandII)

Student account must be paid in full and all program requirements mustbemetinordertoreceiveCertificateofCompletionforProfes-sionalCertificateinMarineTechnology.


• Dive and tend using surface supply or SCUBA underwater breathing apparatuses in either air or mixed gas modes to perform under-watertaskssafely.

• Performdecompressionsafelyunderavarietyofsituations.• Apply formulas associated with decompression and medical

aspects of diving.• Assessmedicalneedsofdiversandprovideappropriatefirstaid

and recompression treatment for diving illnesses.• Work effectively as a dive teammember to achieve goals of a

planneddivingjobandunderwatertasks.



• Demonstratesafeoperationwhileworkingasanoutsidetender,insidetender,communicationsoperator,and/orlogkeeper.

• Planadivingjobutilizingallavailabledata.• Cut and weld steel properly.

Certificate Requirements(16 courses; 44 quarter units)

Studentsmustcompleteallcorecoursesaswellasoneconcentrationfromthefollowing:DivingMedicTechnician,Underwater InspectionTechnology.

Physical Fitness Course for Divers(1 course; 0 quarter units)

All students will be enrolled in the Physical Fitness Course throughout theentireprogram.Thecourseisdesignedtoteachthestudentproperlifestyleandaroutineofexercisethatisneededtobeacommercialdiver. This course will be offered through the Division of ExtendedLearning for no academic credit.

PMTX 1900X Physical Fitness&Nutrition(0quarterunits) Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Certificate in Marine Technology

Certificate Core Requirements(11 courses; 29 quarter units)

PMTX2110X CommercialDivingOrientation(3quarterunits)Prerequisite: Diving Physical Examination, Corequisite: PMTX 2120X, PMTX 1900X

PMTX 2120X DivingPhysics&AirDecomp.(3quarterunits)Prerequisite: Diving Physical Exam, Corequisite: PMTX 2110X, PMTX 1900X

PMTX 2130X Medical Aspects of Diving (3 quarter units)Prerequisite: Diving Physical Examination, PMTX 2110X with a minimum grade of C, and PMTX 2120X with a minimum grade of C, Corequisite: PMTX 2140X, PMTX 1900X

PMTX 2140X Decomp.Chamber&ForkliftOp.(3quarterunits)Prerequisite: Diving Physical Examination, PMTX 2110X with a minimum grade of C, PMTX 2120X with a minimum grade of C, Corequisite: PMTX 2130X, PMTX 1900X

PMTX 2150X Com. SCUBA&InlandDiving(3quarterunits)Prerequisite: SCUBA card, Basic First Aid & CPR card, PMTX 2120X with a minimum grade of C, PMTX 2140X with a minimum grade of C, Corequisite: PMTX 2155X PMTX 1900X

PMTX 2155X Intro to Surface Supplied Diving (2 quarter units)Prerequisite: Diving Physical Examination, SCUBA card, First Aid & CPR card, PMTX 2130X with a minimum grade of C, PMTX 2140X with a minimum grade of C, Corequisite: PMTX 2150X, PMTX 1900X

PMTX 2160X DivingOperationsI(2quarterunits)Prerequisite: PMTX 2150X with a minimum grade of C, PMTX 2155X with a minimum grade of C, Corequisite: PMTX 2250X, or PMTX 2200X, PMTX 1900X

PMTX 2165X Diving OperationsII(2quarterunits)Prerequisite: PMTX 2160X with a minimum grade of C, Corequisite: PMTX 2210X, or EMTX 2181X, PMTX 1900X

PMTX 2170X DivingOperationsIII(3quarterunits)Prerequisite: PMTX 2165X with a minimum grade of C, Corequisite: PMTX 2220X, or EMTX 2182X, PMTX 1900X

PMTX 2180X Rigging Fundamentals (3 quarter units)Prerequisite: PMTX 2170X with a minimum grade of C, Corequisite: PMTX 2230X, or PMTX 2280X, PMTX 1900X

PMTX 2190X UnderwaterCutting&Welding (2 quarter units)Prerequisite: PMTX 2180X with a minimum grade of C, Corequisite: PMTX 2240X, or PMTX 2290X, PMTX 1900X

Students must choose one of the following concentrations:

CONCENTRATION IN DIVER MEDIC TECHNICIAN (DMT)This concentration provides entry-level basic knowledge, essentialskills,andanunderstandingofemergencymedicalassistanceinoutpa-tientandemergencysettings.Studentswillbeprepared to respondtovarioustypesofemergenciesthatrequireurgentmedicalattentiontoassessemergencysituations,providecarethatcansavealife,andtransportpatients toahospital. Studentswill learnhowto respondquickly to high level emergencies such as motor vehicle accident,heartattack,neardrowning,childbirth,poisoning,andlifethreateninginjury.Inaddition,studentswilllearnhowtoevaluate,recognizeandperform hyperbaric chamber treatments of diving illness disorders and toperformadvancedmedicalskillsinhyperbaricconditionsfollowingcurrenthyperbaricclinicalandcommercialdivingpracticesasadivingmedical technician.Graduateswillhavemet thenational guidelinesforallareasoftheirdidacticandclinicalrequirements.Studentswillcomply with all levels of legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements for EMT’s and DMT’s.

DMT CERTIFICATIONOnsuccessfulcompletionofthisconcentration,thegraduateiseligibletoapply forDiverMedicTechnician (DMT) certification through theNationalBoardofDiving&HyperbaricMedicalTechnology.Forcertifi-cation,theindividualmustsuccessfullycompletetheDMTcertificationexamination.

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EMT CERTIFICATIONOnsuccessfulcompletionofthisconcentration,thegraduateiseligibletocompletetheNREMT-Bexamandsuccessfulcompletionwillallowthe individual to apply for their state EMT card and perform entry-level EMTskillsasamemberoftechnicalrescueteams/squadsoraspartofanalliedservicesuchasafireorpolicedepartment.EMTcertificatesare issued by county/local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agen-cies.Contactyouragencyforspecificrequirements.

• Clinical and ambulance companies may require the following immunizationsinordertoconducttheirhospitalandambulanceclinical:

» Two-stepMantouxPPDtuberculosistestwhich,ifpositive,followwithnegativechestx-rayandHealthDepartment’sguidelines for treatment.

» Measles(rubellaandrubeola)andMumps:byapositivetiter,physician’s diagnosis of disease; or two doses of vaccine.

» Immunizations:Tdapgivenin2005orlater(tetanus,diphtheria,acellular pertussis).

» VaricellaImmunity:byatiter,physician’sdiagnosisofdisease;or two doses of vaccine.

» HepatitisBvaccinationorwaiverdeclining.


• Conduct trauma and medical assessment and proper handling ofpersonsafflictedwithmedicaltraumaconditionsrequiringadvancedmedicalinterventionfollowingcurrentlyapprovedEMTpractices.

• Evaluate,recognize,andperformrecompressionhyperbaricchamber treatments of diving illness disorders and to perform advancedmedicalskillsinhyperbaricconditionsfollowingcurrenthyperbaricclinicalandcommercialdivingpracticesasaDiverMedic Technician (DMT).

Requirements for the Concentration(5 courses; 15 quarter units)

PMTX2200X UnderwaterInspection&Survey(3quarterunits)Prerequisite: PMTX 2150X with a minimum grade of C, PMTX 2155X with a minimum grade of C, Corequisite: PMTX 2160X, PMTX 1900X

EMTX 2181X EMT I Basic (3 quarter units)Prerequisite: BLS HCP (CPR) Cert, Corequisite: PMTX 2165X

EMTX 2182X EMT II Basic (3 quarter units)Prerequisite: EMTX 2181X with a minimum grade of B, Corequisite: PMTX 2170X

PMTX 2280X Advanced Diving Medicine (3 quarter units)Prerequisite: EMTX 2260X with a minimum grade of B, EMTX 2270X with a minimum grade of B, Diving Physical Exam, Corequisite: PMTX 1900X, PMTX 2180X

PMTX 2290X Advanced Hyperbaric Medicine (3 quarter units) Prerequisite: PMTX 2280X with a minimum grade of C, Corequisite: PMTX 2190X, PMTX 1900X

*Please Note: Allrequiredimmunizations must be completed before students may complete their ride-along hours.

CONCENTRATION IN UNDERWATER INSPECTION TECHNOLOGYInthisconcentrationthestudentwilllearntheoretical,practical,andindustry-specificknowledgeasaninspector-level(ASNTLevelIIcapa-bility in visual, liquid, penetrant, magnetic particle, and ultrasonictestinginunderwaterandtraditionalsettings.


• Performvisual,liquidpenetrant,magneticparticle,andultrasonictesting.

Requirements for the Concentration(5 courses; 15 quarter units) The following are recommended elective courses that could beselected as needed to reach a total of 48 quarter units.

PMTX 2250X Emergency Medical Responder (3 quarter units)Prerequisite: PMTX 2155X with a minimum grade of C, PMTX 2150X with a minimum grade of C, Corequisite: PMTX 2160X , PMTX 1900X

PMTX 2210X MT/PT II (3 quarter units)Prerequisite: PMTX 2160X with a minimum grade of C, PMTX 2250X with a minimum grade of C, Corequisite: PMTX 2165X, PMTX 1900X

PMTX 2220X UltrasonicTestingI (3 quarter units)Prerequisite: PMTX 2210X with a minimum grade of C, Corequisite: PMTX 2170X, PMTX 1900X

PMTX 2230X UltrasonicTestingII(3 quarter units)Prerequisite: PMTX 2220X with a minimum grade of C, PMTX 2170X with a minimum grade of C, Corequisite: PMTX 2180X, PMTX 1900X

PMTX2240X VTII/UnderwaterInspection(3quarterunits)Prerequisite: PMTX 2180X with a minimum grade of C, PMTX 2230X with a minimum grade of C, Diving Physical Exam, Corequisite: PMTX 2190X, PMTX 1900X


UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTANCY Faculty Advisor: Consolacion Fajardo; (916) 855-4137; [email protected]

Designedforstudentswhowishtoprepareforentryintotheaccountingprofessionandmaybeconsideringoneoftherecognizedprofessionalaccounting designations other than the Certified Public Accountant(CPA). CPA Exam candidates should consider the B.S. in Accountancy or Master in Accountancy which provide much greater in-depth prepa-rationfortheCPAExam.CPAExamcandidatesinCaliforniamusthavecompleted24semesterunits (36quarterunits) inaccountingortaxand 24 semester units (36 quarter units) in business which includes businesslaw,mathematics,statistics,computerscience,andinforma-tionsystems.

Students who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree, a second baccalaureate degree, or a master’s degree can apply some or all of theacademiccreditsawardedinthecertificateprogramtowardthatdegree, depending upon its requirements and providing the course-worktakenisatthesamelevelasthedegreeprogram.

Before taking any of the courses in the Certificate in Accountancyprogram,studentsarestronglyadvisedtocontactafull-timeaccountingfaculty member for a brief interview to review the student’s career objectivesandprovideguidanceastothecoursestobeselected.

Certificate Prerequisite(1 course; 4.5 quarter units)

Available to both undergraduateandgraduatestudents.Beforetakinganyotheraccountingcoursesinthisprogram,studentsmustcompleteACC 201 or its equivalent within two years with a grade of “C” or better,unlesstheyreceiveanequivalentgradeonanaccountingapti-tude exam.

ACC 201 Financial AccountingFunds.


ToreceiveaCertificate inAccountancy,studentsmustcompleteanysixundergraduatecourseswiththeprefixACCforwhichtherequiredprerequisite has been successfully completed. It is strongly recom-mendedthatstudentsconsultwithfull-timeaccountingFacultyAdvisorat(916)855-4137beforeenrollingintheCertificateinAccountancy.

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELINGFaculty Advisor: Donald Posson; (702) 531-7832; [email protected]

TheCertificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling is designed to meet California state standards for certification of alcohol and drugabuse counselors. This program is approvedbyCAADAC’s educationfoundationCAFoundationforAdvancementofAddictionProfessionals.

This program may not meet the requirements for certification inotherstates.Forcomplete informationontheCAADACcertification,or toorderaCAADACHandbookvisit,www.caadac.orgorcall (916)368-9412.


• Establishprofessionalrelationshipswithdiverseclientswithalcohol and drug abuse and/or dependence issues.

• Demonstrateentrylevelcounselingskillsinworkingwithindividuals,groups,andfamiliesrelativetoalcoholanddrugabuse and/or dependence issues.

• Assess and diagnose clients using DSM IV-TR alcohol and drug abuse and dependence criteria.

• Develop a treatment plan based on a biopsychosocial assessment oftheindividual’sstrengths,weaknesses,problems,andneeds.

• Develop case management plans for clients that bring services, agencies, resources, or people together with a planned frameworkofaction.

• Evaluatetheeffectivenessoftreatmentapproaches.• Provideclienteducationtoindividuals,groups,andfamilieson

alcohol and drug abuse and dependence.• Interact with counselors and other professionals in regard to

client treatment and services.• Adhere to established professional codes of ethics and standards

ofpractice

Certificate RequirementsToreceivethecertificate,studentsmustcompleteatleast45quarterunits,31.5ofwhichmustbetakeninresidenceatNationalUniversityandcompletea255hourpracticumexperienceworkingwithclientsatanapprovedpracticumsite.Refertothesectiononundergraduateadmissionrequirementsforspecificinformationregardingapplication,placementevaluationandmatriculation.

Upon application, students must sign the ADC Student Agreementbeforebeginningtheircoursework.Studentsmustobtainmalpracticeinsurancepriortobeginningtheirworkwithclients.StudentsattendlivepracticumclassesoneSaturdayamonthduringthesevenmonthclinical practicum at a National University campus. Students mustattendlive internetclasssessions.Studentswillhavetheirchoiceofattendingeither the live internetsessionor reviewingtherecordingofthesessionafterwards.Studentsmusthaveaheadsetwithamicro-phone that plugs into the USB port on the computer.

Prerequisites for the Certificate(1 course; 4.5 quarter units)SOC 100* Principles of Sociology

Prerequisite: ENG 100 and ENG 101

*MaybeusedtomeetaGeneralEducationrequirement.

Undergraduate, AcademicCertificates

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Certificate Requirements(10 courses; 45 quarter units)PSY100 IntroductiontoPsychologyADC 205 Intro to Substance Abuse

Prerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100

ADC 215 Physiology of Substance AbusePrerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100

ADC 225 Law and EthicsPrerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100

ADC 235 Case ManagementPrerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100

ADC 245 Individual Counseling IPrerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100, ADC 205

ADC 255 Individual Counseling IIPrerequisite: ADC 245

ADC265 Group&FamilyCounselingPrerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100

ADC275 Personal&ProfessionalGrowthPrerequisite: PSY 100, SOC 100

ADC285 PracticuminSubstanceAbusePrerequisite: Satisfactorily complete 5 courses in the major and Program lead faculty approval

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Faculty Advisor: Jack Hamlin; (858) 642-8405; [email protected]

ThesuccessfulcompletionoftheADRcertificateprogramwillprovidestudents with the necessary skills to become effective negotiators,mediators,andfacilitators.Theseskillsareinhighdemandinthebusi-ness community, local, state, and federal governments, and neighbor-hoodcommunities.

Students who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree or a second baccalaureate degree can apply some or all the academic credits awardedinthecertificateprogramtowardthatdegree,assumingtheymeet the GPA and other requirements of that degree program.

Employmentandvolunteeropportunitiesexistformediatorsinboththe private and government sectors such as:

• Ombudspersonforacorporationoruniversity• Education,teachingandtraining• Human Resources Departments• U.S. Military• StateMediationandConciliationService(SMCS)


• State of California Department of Fair Employment and Housing• SanDiegoCityAttorney’sOffice• FederalMediationandConciliationService• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)• MediationandArbitrationPrivatePractice• Small Claims Courts• NonprofitOrganizationsandCommunityMediationPrograms• RestorativeJusticeProgram

Certificate Requirements(6 courses; 27 quarter units) ToreceiveaCertificateinAlternativeDisputeResolution,studentsmustcompletefourcoursesforthemajorandtwoelectivesfromthecourses listed below.ADR400 AlternativeDisputeResolutionADR405 NegotiationFundamentalsADR410 FacilitationFundamentalsADR415 MediationFundamentals

ElectivesChoose two of the following:ADR420 Communication&ConflictADR425 IssuesinConflictManagementADR 430 Ethics and Neutrality

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BASIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Faculty Advisor: Bernadette Baum; (858) 642-8404; [email protected]

The Certificate in Basic Human Resource Management is designedto provide fundamental knowledge and skills for students seekingentry-levelandsupervisorypositions inthefieldofhumanresourcemanagement. The program provides a basic knowledge of the foundations of managing human resources, including recruitment,selection, retention, compensation, development, and legal compli-anceintheworkplace.Thecertificateprogrampreparesstudentsforexpanded opportunities in diverse industries. Students will obtainvaluableknowledgeand skills inhuman resourcemanagement thatwill enable them to contribute to theongoingprocess of attractingandretainingindividualswhowillassistinfurtheringanorganization’sinterest in achieving its mission.


• Comprehendthevariousfunctionsofhumanresourcemanagement.• Identifyanddescribethestagesofthehumanresourceplanning

process.


• Describekeyissuesinthemotivationandcompensationofemployees.

• Explain human resource assessment as it relates to the mission of anorganization.

• Recognizecommonconcernssurroundingemployerliabilityinthework-place.

• Interpret employment laws and explain their impact on an organization.

• Applyresearchtechniquestothepreparationofwrittenassignments.


The following are recommendedelectivecoursesthatcouldbeselected as needed to reach a total of 48 quarter units.

HRM 200 Intro to Basic Human Resources HRM210 StaffingandDevelopment

Prerequisite: HRM 200

HRM220 CompensatingEmployeesPrerequisite: HRM 200

HRM 230 Legal Aspects of Basic HRMPrerequisite: HRM 200

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BASIC SALES AND MARKETING Faculty Advisor: Mary Beth McCabe; (858) 642-8412; [email protected]

This program encompasses the foundations of themost importantareasinsalesandmarketingincludingthefundamentals,advertising,consumer behavior and personal selling. Students will obtain valuable knowledge and skills in marketing and customer service to pursueentryandmid-levelpositionsinawiderangeoffieldsandindustries.


• Comprehendthevariouselementsofthesalesandmarketingfieldsandapplythemtoreal-lifesituations.

• DescribehowtheInternetischangingmarketingforallbusinesses.

• Identifymarketsegmentsandtargetmarkets.• ComprehendthebasicmarketingconceptsandthefourPs:Price,

Promotion,PlaceandProduct.• Recognizetheimportanceofunderstandingcustomerneedsand

expectationsaswellascustomerservice.• Distinguishthekeycomponentsofadvertisingandtheirimpactto

the business• Demonstrate the ability to use on-line resources to research and

preparewrittenandoralassignments.


MKT200 BasicMarketingMKT210 IntrotoConsumerBehavior

Prerequisite: MKT 200

MKT220 IntrotoPersonalSellingPrerequisite: MKT 200

MKT230 BasicAdvertisingConceptsPrerequisite: MKT 200

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION Faculty Advisor: James Guffey; (916) 855-4109; [email protected]

This certificate provides studentswith an overview of some of themostimportantpillarsofthecriminaljusticefield.Studentswillgaininsightintotheprinciples,problemsandsolutionsofsupervisionandmanagementofpersonnelinthecriminaljusticeagencies,theissuesandtheoriessurroundingthefieldofcorrections,anunderstandingofthebehavioral,psychological,sociologicalmotivationalfactorsofcrim-inalityandfinally,astudyoftheintricacieswithinthejudicialprocessofcriminaljustice.

Thiscourseworkandtheaccompanyingcreditsmaybetransferredtoappropriate degree programs if all other requirements for admission to a degree program are met.

Certificate Requirements(4 courses; 18 quarter units) CJA340 CorrectionsCJA 446 CJ Management and Leadership CJA 431 CriminologyCJA351 Courts&theJudicialProcess

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FINANCE Faculty Advisor: Farhang Mossavar Rahmani; (858) 642-8409; [email protected] Thiscourseworkandtheaccompanyingcreditsmaybetransferredtoappropriate degree programs if all other requirements for admission are met.

A certificate in Finance is designed for studentswho are interestedin strengthening their business acumen, acquiring analytical skills,or supplementing their financial background. Career opportunitiesinclude three interrelated areas: financial institutions, investments,andfinancialmanagement.


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Expertiseinfinanceisasoughtafteranduniqueskill.Thiscertificateprepares students for managerial responsibilities in organizationssuch as banks, insurance companies, securities firms, commercial,andnot-for-profitorganizations.Thefourcoursesthatcomprisethiscertificateprovideabroadyetcomprehensiveknowledgeoffinancialmanagement.

Uponsuccessfulcompletion,studentswillhaveacquiredcriticalskillsin the analysis of accounting,market, and economic data. Thiswillpreparethemforexpandedopportunitiesindiverseindustries.

Certificate Prerequisites(5 courses; 22.5 quarter units) ACC201 FinancialAccountingFunds.ACC202 ManagerialAccountingFunds.

Prerequisite: ACC 201

FIN 310 Business FinancePrerequisite: ACC 201

FIN 442 InvestmentsPrerequisite: FIN 310 and FIN 440

FIN443 WorkingCapitalManagementPrerequisite: FIN 310

Certificate Prerequisites(4 courses; 18 quarter units) FIN440 FinancialInstitutions

Prerequisite: FIN 310

FIN444 RiskManagement&InsurancePrerequisite: FIN 310

FIN446 InternationalFinancialMgmtPrerequisite: FIN 310

FIN 448 Seminar in FinancePrerequisite: FIN 310, FIN 440, FIN 442, FIN 443, FIN 446

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HOSPITALITY AND CASINO MANAGEMENT Faculty Advisor: Michael Pickett; (909) 919-7631; [email protected]

ThecourseworkandaccompanyingcreditsmaybetransferredtotheBBA programs if all other requirements for admission are met.

Certificate Requirements(6 courses; 27 quarter units) HCM400 PrincofHosp&CasinoAcctHCM 410 Hospitality and Gaming LawHCM420 HospitalityandCasinoMktHCM430 PrinofHosp&CasinoStaffing

HCM440 CulturalDiversity&HospMgtHCM450 NativeAmTribalCommDevelopm

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Faculty Advisor: Bernadette Baum; (858) 642-8404; [email protected]

ThiscertificateisdesignedforthosewhowishtogaintheknowledgeandskillsinHRMwhichareappropriateforprofessionalandsupervi-sorycareersinthefieldofhumanresourcemanagement.

Certificate Requirements(4 courses; 18 quarter units) HRM409B SurveyinHRM&ODHRM432 Recruit,Selection,Promo,RetHRM433 Pay&BenefitAdmin,&HRTechHRM439 Legal,Reg,&LaborRelationC

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT Faculty Advisor: Debra Bowen; (858) 642-3527; [email protected]

This certificate program offers students interested in technologyrelatedcareerstheopportunitytodeveloptheprofessionalexpertisetoapplyandmanagetechnologyinavarietyofsituations.Withthiscertificate, students can pursue careers in fields such asmarketing,informationmanagement,customerservice,datamanagement,andsales. Students who later want to pursue a baccalaureate degree can apply someor all of the credits awarded in the certificateprogramtoward their degree assuming they meet the GPA and other require-ments of that program.

Certificate Prerequisite(1 course; 4.5 quarter units) ITM210 IntroductiontoIT

Certificate Requirements(5 courses; 22.5 quarter units) ITM320 InformationTechnologyManagementITM 340 IT Clients Using MS WindowsITM420 LocalAreaNetworksITM430 WideAreaNetworks

Prerequisite: ITM 420

ITM440 DatabaseConcepts&DataModel

Elective(1 course; 4.5 units)



Choose one of the following:

ITM 345 IT Servers Using Linux

orITM434 WirelessLANAdministration

orITM470 InformationSecurityManagement

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MARKETING Faculty Advisor: Mary Beth McCabe; (858) 642-8412; [email protected]

Thiscourseworkandtheaccompanyingcreditsmaybetransferredtoappropriate degree programs if all other requirements for admission aremet.Toreceivecertification,studentsarerequiredtosuccessfullycomplete four courses and achieve a passing grade on a comprehen-sive test covering these four areas.


MKT302A MarketingFundamentalsMKT420 PrinciplesofConsumerBehavior

Prerequisite: MKT 302A

MKT434 IntrotoMarketResearchPrerequisite: MKT 302A

MKT443 IntroductiontoAdvertisingPrerequisite: MKT 302A

SUBJECT MATTER AUTHORIZATION IN INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS FOR SINGLE OR MULTIPLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL HOLDERSFaculty Advisor: Igor Subbotin; (310) 662-2150; [email protected]

HoldersofaSingleorMultipleSubjectTeachingCredentialissuedbytheCaliforniaCommissiononTeacherCredentialing(CTC)mayaddaSubjectMatterAuthorizationinIntroductoryMathematics.Introduc-torysubjectsauthorizetheholdertoteachthesubjectmattercontenttypicallyincludedincurriculumguidelinesandtextbooksapprovedforstudyingrades9andbelow.Ateacherwithanintroductoryauthoriza-tioncanteachaclassinwhichthecurriculumisforgrades9andbelow(but the students in the class may be in grades 10-12).

Foradditionalinformationoncredentialrequirements,pleaseseetheSanford College of Education Credential Information section of thecatalog.


• Employreasoningskillsandeffectivestrategiesforsolvingproblems

• Uselanguageandmathematicalsymbolstocommunicatemathematicalideas

• Employ algebra and number theory ideas

Program RequirementsAn applicant will qualify for an Introductory Mathematics SubjectMatter Authorization upon the completion of 48 quarter units ofnon-remedial collegiate coursework as specified. The introductorysubjectmatterauthorization(includedwithinthefortyeightquarterunits) requires a minimum of four quarter units (or three semester units) in eachof the specific content areas listedunder the subjectbelow:

IntroductoryMathematicsrequirementsinclude:• Algebra• Advanced Algebra• Geometry• ProbabilityorStatistics• DevelopmentoftheRealNumberSystemorIntroductionto

Mathematics.

As both algebra and advanced algebra are required, there are several options available to meet both areas. The requirement is algebracontentattwodifferentlevels.

An individual completes a college algebra course; the “advanced” course may be another level of algebra such as linear algebra. An individual may not use another college algebra course, an elementary algebra course, or the same level algebra course completed at another college or university.

An individual completes a college or other level algebra course (other than elementary algebra); the “advanced” course may be a “higher” level math course such as trigonometry or calculus.

Coursesincalculuswillclearthespecificcourserequirements(oneforeach content area being cleared) in algebra, advanced algebra, geom-etry, and development of the real number system but the applicant muststillhavetherequired48quarterunits.Note:Calculuscourseswillnotcleartheprobabilityandstatisticscontentarea.

If the applicant has only one or two courses in calculus and no course workinalgebra,geometry,orrealnumbersystems,theapplicantwillneedtoeithersubmitcoursedescriptionssothatitcanbeconfirmedwhether or not those areas were covered by the calculus course(s) or completeadditionalcourseworkintherequiredcontentareas.

Personalenrichment-typemathematicscoursesarenotacceptable.

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Onemathematics-basedcomputercourseisacceptableasadditionalunits toward the required 48 quarter units.

The following courses are strongly recommended to satisfy therequirements for the Introductory Mathematics authorization. Thelisted sequences are general, and are subject to change depending on the applicant’s transcript and choice. ALL APPLICANTS must submit his/her transcript (s) via an Admissions or Credential Advisor forfacultyevaluationbeforestartinganycoursework.ThetranscriptwillthenbeanalyzedbytheMathematicsLeadFacultyandanappropriatesequence will be identified and communicated to the applicant inwritingandplacedinthestudent’seducationalrecord.

INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT AREAS ALGEBRA AND ADVANCED ALGEBRA(3 courses; 7.5-12 quarter units)

Sequence 1MTH204* MathematicsforScience

Prerequisite: MTH 12A and MTH 12B or Accuplacer test placement

andMTH215* CollegeAlgebra&Trigonometry

Prerequisite: Accuplacer test placement evaluation or MTH 12A and MTH 12B

orMTH 216A* College Algebra I (3 quarter units)


andMTH 216B* College Algebra II (3 quarter units)

Prerequisite: MTH 216A

or

Sequence 2MTH215* CollegeAlgebra&Trigonometry


The following are required:Course workmust be college level mathematics or higher. Algebracourses must be for credit, applicable towards a degree, and, if completed at the community college level, transferable to a four-year institution to be acceptable.Note: Elementary algebra coursesmaynot be used tomeet these requirements. If the course in questionistitledelementaryalgebraorsimilar thenthestudentwillneedtosubmitacoursedescription/syllabustoverifytheacceptability.

or

MTH 216A* College Algebra I (3 quarter units)Prerequisite: Accuplacer test placement evaluation or MTH 12A and MTH 12B

andMTH 216B* College Algebra II (3 quarter units)

Prerequisite: MTH 216A

MTH 220* Calculus IPrerequisite: Accuplacer test placement or MTH 216B, or MTH 215

Geometry(1 course; 4.5 quarter units)MTH301* FundamentalsofMathematicsII

Prerequisite: MTH 209A, or Accuplacer test placement evaluation

orMTH 311 Topics from Geometry

Prerequisite: Accuplacer test placement or MTH 216B or MTH 215

Probability and Statistics(1 course; 4.5 quarter units)MTH210* ProbabilityandStatistics


DEVELOPMENT OF THE REAL NUMBER SYSTEM OR INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICS(1 course; 4.5 quarter units)

MTH 209A* Fundamentals of MathematicsIPrerequisite: Accuplacer test placement evaluation or MTH 12A and MTH 12B

orMTH 411 Number Theory

Prerequisite: MTH 216B or MTH 215 or MTH 301

Elective Course Requirements(5-6 courses; 22.5-27 quarter units)

The following are recommendedelectivecoursesthatcouldbeselected as needed to reach a total of 48 quarter units.MTH 220* Calculus I

Prerequisite: Accuplacer test placement , or MTH 216B, or MTH 215

orMTH 221 Calculus II

Prerequisite: MTH 220



MTH 222 Calculus IIIPrerequisite: MTH 221

MTH 223 Calculus IVPrerequisite: MTH 222

MTH317 MathematicalModelingPrerequisite: MTH 215 or MTH 216A and MTH 216B and MTH 210

MTH325 DiscreteMathematicsPrerequisite: MTH 215 or MTH 216A and MTH 216B

MTH410 TechnologyinMathEducationPrerequisite: MTH 215 or MTH 216A and MTH 216B or MTH 301

MTH412 HistoryofMathematicsPrerequisite: MTH 215 or MTH 301 or MTH 216A and MTH 216B

MTH418 StatisticalAnalysisPrerequisite: MTH 210 and MTH 220

MTH 435 Linear AlgebraPrerequisite: MTH 220 and MTH 325 or CSC 209 and CSC 310

MTH417 FoundationsofGeometryPrerequisite: MTH 216A and MTH 216B or MTH 215 and MTH 311

*MaybeusedtomeetaGeneralEducationrequirement.

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Graduate, AcademicCertificates

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTANCY Faculty Advisor: Russell Parkman; (858) 642-8462; [email protected]

The Certificate of Accountancy program is designed for studentswhowishtoprepareforentryintotheaccountingprofessionandforemployment opportunities in private, government, or not-for-profitentities.ThosedesiringtopreparefortakingtheCPAorCMAexamsshould consider the B.S. in Accountancy or Master of Accountancy programs.StudentstakingACC630MandACC631MneednottaketheACC 604 in the MBA program.


ToreceiveaCertificate in Accountancy, students must complete the following six courses from the Master of Accountancy program courses for which the required prerequisite has been successfully completed.ACC657 AccountingInformationSystems

Prerequisite: ACC 601M

ACC640M AccforGov’t&NFPEntitiesPrerequisite: ACC 601M

ACC630M CostAccountingPrerequisite: ACC 601M

ACC631M AdvancedManagerialAccountingPrerequisite: ACC 630M

ACC610M FinancialAccountingIPrerequisite: ACC 601M

ACC611M FinancialAccountingIIPrerequisite: ACC 610M

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSISFaculty Advisor: William Matthew; (661) 864-2367; [email protected]

The six-course sequence in applied behavior analysis is designed to prepare candidates for the national certification examination spon-sored by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). UponsuccessfulcompletionofNationalUniversity’ssixcoursesequence,thecandidatewillreceiveacertificateofcompletionfromNationalUniver-sity,butthis isnotprofessionalcertificationbytheBehaviorAnalystCertificationBoard (BACB) anddoesnot entitle candidates to claimtheyareBoardCertifiedBehaviorAnalysts(BCBAs).InformationaboutbecomingcertifiedthroughtheBACBcanbefoundatwww.bacb.com.

Required CBA Learning Module SubscriptionStudentsarerequiredtopurchaseasubscriptiontotheCBALearningModuleSeriesfromBehaviorDevelopmentSolutions(BDS)atwww.behaviordevelopmentsolutions.com.Thisprogramisinadditiontothe

requiredtextbook(s),andwillbeusedthroughouttheprogram.ThecurrentcostofthisprogramisofferedatasubstantialdiscounttoNUstudents.


• Evaluatedataandinformationfromappliedbehavioranalysisprocedures,andsynthesizeingraphic,textual,andoralformats.

• Integrateoverallpracticeguidelines,codeofethics,andlawsinapplied behavior management.

• Critiquerelevantresearchliteratureanduseidiographicresearchmethods to solve behavior problems.

• Usemultipledatasourcesandpointsofviewinthedesign,implementation,andevaluationofanalyticgoals.

• Applymethodsofappliedbehavioranalysistopractice.

Certificate Requirements:QualifyingtotaketheNationalBoardCertifiedBehaviorAnalystexamrequiresthatcandidatesmustdo1500hoursofSupervisedFieldwork,supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). NationalUniversity does not provide this supervision. Candidates for admission totheABACertificateProgrammusthaveabachelor'sdegree.

Requirements for the Certificate (6 courses; 27 quarter units) ABA 600 Basics of Behavior Analysis

ABA 601 Assessment in ABAPrerequisite: ABA 600 with a minimum grade of B

ABA 602 Processes of ABAPrerequisite: ABA 601

ABA603 ApplicationsofABAPrerequisite: ABA 602

ABA604 AdvancedApplicationsPrerequisite: ABA 603

ABA 606 Ethics for Behavior Analysts

Optional Elective (1 course; 4.5 quarter units) ABA607 ABAIntensivePracticum

Prerequisite: Permission of Program Lead Faculty

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN AUTISM Faculty Advisor: David Rago; (559) 256-4948; [email protected] This certificate is designed for those interested in finding outmoreabout workingwith and teaching those that fall within the AutismSpectrum Disorder. The four course sequence is designed to provide thestudentwithanorientationtothetermsandthecharacteristicsinvolved, assessment and behavior management interaction strat-



egies, a variety of teaching strategies, and train necessary skills incollaboratingwithparentsandfamiliesofthoseinthespectrum.ItisrecommendedthatstudentscompleteEXC621firstinthesequence.

Credentialed teachers interested in this certificate to enhance theirknowledgeofteachingthoseinthefield,shouldcontactaCredentialProgram Specialist.

Professionals in other fields such as social work, nursing, and childdevelopment can also complete the coursework for professionalgrowthunitsoraNationalUniversitycertificate.


• DemonstrateknowledgeofthebackgroundandorientationofthetermsincludedintheAutismSpectrumDisorder(ASD)category.

• Demonstrate an understanding of federal and state laws, legislationandjudicialdecisionsregardingchildrenwithautism.

• Demonstratecompetenceinrecognizingbehaviorsandutilizingassessmentsthatidentifychildrenashavingautism.

• Demonstrate competence and understanding in using behavioral analysistomanageandchangebehaviorsofchildrenwithautism.

• Demonstrateunderstandingofdifferingevidence-basedprogramstrategiesforteachingstudentswithautism.

• Demonstratethecompetencetoorganizeastructuredclassroom,to collect relevant data on behavioral outcomes, and to implementidentifiedevidence-basedstrategiesforaclassthatincludes students that fall within the spectrum.

• Demonstrateskillsneededforworkingcollaborativelywithinand across systems that serve children and families and with professionals from diverse disciplines.

Certificate Requirements(4 courses; 18 quarter units) EXC621 IntroStudentsw/AutismSpectEXC622 Assess&BehavioralAppinAutEXC623 Intervention/Instr.w/Aut.EXC624 AutismCollabw/Parents&Fam.

Requirements for the Certificate• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally accredited

college or university with an overall grade point average of 2.5 orbetter,orwhereagradepointaverageof2.75orhigherasachieved in the last 90 quarter units.

• PossessavalidEducationSpecialistMild/Moderate,DeafandHard-of-Hearing, Physical and Health Impairment, or Visual Impairmentcredential.

• MeetwithaCredentialProgramSpecialistwithin30daysofenrollmenttoobtaincertificationapplicationprocedures.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BEST PRACTICES Faculty Advisor: Lynne Anderson; (858) 642-8330; [email protected]

TheBestPracticesprogramimplementsresearch-basedpracticesthataccelerate student achievement. It involves the following effectiveteaching practices: vocabulary development, comprehensive strate-gies,acceleratedEnglishLanguageLearning,higherlevelquestioning,differentiated and targeted instruction, student engagement strat-egies, cooperative learning grouping strategies and standard-basedinstruction.Alongwithlearningthestrategieslistedabove,candidateswillbetaughthowtocreatemultidisciplinarystandards-basedlessonplans. They will learn how to target research-based strategies to close the achievement gap.

Candidates will do a video-streaming analysis of specific strategies.Candidates will develop a repertoire of strategies to become a trainer of trainers.


• IntegrateBestPracticesforStandards-basedinstructionacrosscontent areas.

• UseBestPracticeteachingStrategiesacrossthecurriculum.• ApplytotheirteachingtheframeworkofTeach,Practiceand

ApplyusingBestPracticeTeachingstrategies.• ImplementBestPracticeteachingstrategiesforthedevelopment

of vocabulary, math, reading comprehension and interdisciplinary learning.

• IntegrateBestPracticesinmultimedia-interactiveclassroominstruction.

• Demonstratearepertoireofdifferentiatedinstructionalstrategiesfor assessment and grouping.

Certificate Requirements(4 courses; 18 quarter units) MAT670 TheoryBestPracticeTeachingMAT671 ApplBestPracticeStratinClMAT674 DifferentiatedInstructionMAT675 21stCenturyMultimedia&Tech

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CLINICAL INFORMATICS Faculty Advisor: Gina Piane; (858) 309-3474; [email protected] TheGraduateCertificateinClinicalInformaticsisdesignedforindivid-ualswithadvancedhealthcareorinformationtechnology(IT)knowl-edgeandskillstoacquirecorecompetenciesthatsupportthecollec-tion,management,retrieval,exchangeand/oranalysisofinformationinelectronicforminhealthcareandpublichealthorganizations.Theprogramofstudyincludescourseworkrelatedtodatastructuresandanalysis,health informationsystemsandtechnologies,planningandprojectmanagement,stafftraining,legalandethicalissuesincluding

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confidentiality,privacyandsecurityandhealthinformationtechnologyleadership. This program will be most relevant for health care or IT professionalsseekingrapidcareeradvancementortransitiontoclin-ical IT.


• Evaluate health data management technologies and methods to improvethequality,efficiency,equityandsafetyofhealthcarepracticeandorganization

• Develop and implement policies and technologies to protect data integrityandvalidity,includinginformationprivacyandsecuritypolicies and procedures

• Collaborateintheplanning,realizationandevaluationofstrategies for improving healthcare delivery and achieving institutionalstrategicinitiativesusinginformationsystemsandtechnologies

• Evaluateprinciplesandpracticesinhealthinformationtechnologystaffdevelopment,technologyadoptionandchangemanagementinahealthcareorganization

• Evaluateahealthcareorganization’sprocessesandsystemstoensure compliance with ethical, legal and regulatory mandates andprofessionalstandardsofhealthinformationtechnology

Certificate Requirements(8 courses; 36 quarter units) HCA 600 U.S. Healthcare System HTM 552 EHR Meaningful UseCIS601 InformationSystemsStrategiesHTM520 HealthInformationExchangeHCA626 HealthcareInformationSystemsHCA622 QualityAppraisal&EvaluationHTM 660 System Management and Planning

HCA 670 Healthcare Leadership

CERTIFICATE IN E-TEACHING & LEARNING Faculty Advisor: Cynthia Schubert-Irastorza; (858) 642-8339; [email protected]

The e-Teaching and Learning Certificate is designed to meet thegrowing need for quality online instructors in PK - 16, communitycolleges,andcorporations.Thespecializationfocusesonlearningandapplyingeffectivestudent-centeredonlinepedagogicalstrategiesandresearch-based Best Practices. Course content includes the historyandevolutionofdistancelearning,theuseofinteractivemediatools,thedevelopmentof online curriculum that adheres to theNationalStandardsforQualityOnlineTeaching,andtheaccurateevaluationofstudentlearningoutcomesusingmultipleassessmentstrategies.Uponcompletion of this Certificate, candidateswill be prepared to teacheffectivelyintheonlinelearningenvironment.

The fourcoursee-TeachingCertificate sequence isdesigned tohelpcandidatescultivatetheskills,knowledgeanddispositionsrequiredforsuccessful online course development, delivery and assessment. Given theexponentialgrowthinonlineeducation,aCertificateintheareaofe-Teaching and Learning will improve candidate teaching performance, increasestudentlearningandenhanceemploymentopportunities.


• Analyzeprofessionalstandards,trends,andissuesintheonlineenvironment.

• Demonstratetheuseofactiveteachingandassessmentstrategiesfor the online environment.

• Applyevidencebasedbestpracticesresearchintheonlineteaching environment.

Certificate Requirements(4 courses; 18 quarter units) ETL680 Introductiontoe-TeachingETL682 ActiveTeachingandLearningETL684 DifferentiatedOnlineInstructETL 686 Designing Instr Materials

Prerequisite: ETL 680, ETL 682 and ETL 684

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Faculty Advisor: Susan Gilbert; (310) 662-2163; [email protected]

TheEarlyChildhoodEducationCertificateprogramhasbeendesignedto include the competencies and guidelines as established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)AdvancedProgramstandards.Thecertificateisalsostructuredtomeetthe State of California Child Development Permit Matrix requirements foremployment inpre-schoolsettingshowever itdoesnotconferaStateofCaliforniateachingcredentialorlicense.

Non-residents of California; military personnel or their dependents; andinternationalstudentsshouldcontacttheDepartmentofEduca-tionofthestateinwhichtheyresideorintendtoreside,ortheMinistryofEducationofthecountryinwhichtheylive,todeterminespecificrequirementsforemployment.Stateorcountryspecificcoursework,in addition to the certificate program,maybe required to obtain apermit, licenseor credentialnecessary for employment. Candidatesassumetheresponsibilityfordeterminingandmeetingtheserequire-ments.Thefourcoursesequencespecializinginearlychildhoodeduca-tion isdesigned topreparecandidateswith teachingexperience formeetingtheuniqueneedsofteachingchildrenfrombirthtoage8.


• Analyzeandevaluateeffectiveearlychildhoodpracticeusingcriticalthinkingskills,activeself-reflectionandprofessionalstandards.



• Analyzeandarticulatetheimpactoftheory,standardsandcurrentresearchinEarlyChildhoodpractice.

• Applyandintegrateevidence-basedpracticesincurrentworksituationstoincreaselearning,growthanddevelopment.


All Early Childhood Education coursework has a field experiencecomponent.ECE 650 The Early Childhood TeacherECE 651 Current Issues in ECEECE652 CognitionandtheYoungChildECE653 BestECETeachingPractices

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Faculty Advisor: Cynthia Sistek-Chandler; (858) 309-3457; [email protected]

ThisgraduatecertificateisdesignedforindividualswishingtodeveloptheirknowledgeandskillsforintegratingtechnologyinaPK-12educa-tionalsetting.Thefourcoursesequencewillprovidethestudentswithhands-on activities to develop a portfolio of digital work. Studentswill develop competency with contemporary web tools and online systems.


• Integrateinterdisciplinaryconnectionbetweenevidencebasedtechnologiesformultimediainstruction

• Use teaching strategies to accommodate learners in an online or blended environment.

• Participateinonlinecommunitybuildingandweb-basedinteractiveactivities

• Assesstheeffectivenessandefficiencyofmultimediacoursewareandinternetresourceforuseininstructionanddeliverysystem

• Examinethecriticalissuesinvolvedindesigningeffectivedistanceeducationalprograms

• Design web-based courses using web page design authoring tools


Studentsneedtotake EDT 671 as the last class in the sequence.EDT605 EducationTheory&TechnologyEDT 610 Teaching OnlineEDT660 Multimedia&InteractiveTech.EDT 671 Curriculum for Online Learning

Prerequisite: EDT 605and EDT 610 and EDT 660

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FORENSIC AND CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONSFaculty Advisor: Ismail Sebetan; (858) 642-8419; [email protected]

The Certificate in Forensic & Crime Scene Investigation (FCSI) isdesignedtoprepareindividualstoenterthefieldofforensic&crimesceneinvestigationandforthosecurrentlyinthefieldaslawenforce-mentpersonnel,criminalinvestigators,evidencetechnicians,forensicnurses, prosecutors, attorneys, judges and other members of themultidisciplinary team involved in criminal investigationwhowouldliketofurtherdeveloptheirskillsandexpertise.


• Demonstrate understanding of basic human anatomy, component ofdeathinvestigationandtechniquesusedforanalysisofdiseasesandtrauma,andidentificationofunknowndeadbodies.

• Differentiatethecharacteristicfeaturesofthevarioustypesofviolent death with the circumstances under which those deaths occur and to meaningfully interact with the forensic pathologist andmedico-legaldeathinvestigators.

• Demonstrate and describe the basic principles and the role of crimesceneinvestigatorsinforensicandlegalprocedures.

• Identify,collect,transport,preserve,andexplaintheevidentiaryvalue of physical evidence including chain of custody.

• Explainandusetheinvestigativetechniquesutilizedintheprocessing,andinterpretationofevidenceofcomputerandmultimedia(video,image,audio)forensics,andtheapplication ofthefieldinboththecriminalandcivilarenas.

• Analyzetheconstitutionaltensionsbetweentheinterestsofsociety, on the one hand, and the rights of individuals, on the other,inconnectionwithvariouscriminalproceduresandcontexts.

• Demonstrateunderstandingoffrictionridgeskindifferentialdevelopmentandhowitappliestotheclassificationoffingerprintsandthemethodologyusedinforensicindividualization.

Degree RequirementsStudents who wish to pursue a master’s degree can apply some or all theacademiccreditsawardedinthecertificateprogramtowardtheMFS degree, assuming they meet the GPA and other requirements of that degree program.

Certificate Requirements(7 courses; 31.5 quarter units)

FSC620 AdvancedCriminalistics

FSC 621 Digital Evidence

FSC 622 Law and Criminal Procedure

FSC 623 Fingerprint Analysis

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FSC 630 Forensic Pathology I

FSC 642 Forensic Pathology II

FSC647 CrimeSceneInvestigation

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH COACHING Faculty Advisor: Patric Schiltz; (858) 309-3476; [email protected]

Thiscertificateisdesignedforintegrativehealthprofessionalsseekingtoextendandimprovetheirabilitytocoachpatientsthroughlifestyleand health changes. Potential students include physicians, nurses,chiropractors, nutritionists, pharmacists, acupuncture practitioners,naturopathy practitioners, physical fitness trainers, weightmanage-ment coaches, and physical therapists, among others.

Foradmissiontothegraduatecertificateprogram,studentsmustmeetall requirements for admission to a graduate degree program. For inte-grativepractitionersandotherinterestedindividualswhoareprofes-sionally prepared and licensed, but may not have completed a bach-elor’sdegree,sixoftheeightcoursesareofferedinpartnershipwiththeDivisionofExtendedLearningandmaybetakenfornonacademiccredit.Pleaseseefrontsectionformoreinformationonnon-academiccoursework.


• Demonstrate an understanding of coaching the “whole person”.• Recognizehowtouseself-awarenesstoolstofacilitatepersonal

development and growth in self and in coaching clients.• Evaluate health coaching models and methods.• Demonstrateknowledgeofthecoachingrelationship.• Beabletodiscussthethreephasesoftransition:endings,neutral

zone,andnewreality;recognizehowtouseexercises/toolstofacilitatetransitionthroughcoaching.

• Demonstrateanunderstandingofthecoreskillsofmotivationalinterviewing and when to use it, as well as why it is important for health coaching.

• Demonstrateknowledgeofemotionalintelligenceandsocialintelligence.

• DemonstrateanunderstandingoftheuseofEQassessmenttoolsandhowassessmentresultsareusefulinthecoachingpractice.

• Practicecorecoachingcompetencieswithclients.• Write a project focused research paper, which results in the

developmentofacoachingapplication,toolortrainingmethod.• Describethekeyelementsofhealingenvironments.• Demonstrateunderstandingoftheelementsandimplicationsof

holisticstressmanagement.• Differentiatebetweenallopathicandcomplementaryand

integrativehealthcarepractices.

Certificate Requirements(8 courses; 36 quarter units) To receiveaCertificate in Health Coaching, students must complete the eight courses listed below. These include the six core courses, a practicumexperiencethatrequiresstudentstocomplete120hoursofcoaching, and an independent study course that required a project-fo-cused research paper.IHC 600 Intro to Complementary Healing IHC 610 Self as CoachIHC 615 Fundamentals of Health Coaching IHC620 TheCoachingRelationshipIHC635 MultipleIntelligencesinHealIHC 630 Advanced Health Coaching Semin IHC632 PracticuminHealthCoachingIHC 640 Independent Study

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH INFORMATICSFaculty Advisor: Linda Macomber; (858) 309-3495;[email protected]

Innovations in information and communication technologies areem-poweringandtransforminghealthcare.Meetingsignificanthealth-care challenges and demands for quality, value, access, and connec-tivity requires new more collaborative inter-professional, patient/citizen-focused, and technology-enabled approaches. The GraduateCertificate in Health Informatics supports students interested inaddressing these challenges and advancing their careers at the inter-sectionoftechnologicalinnovationandhumanhealth.

Studentsacquireanddevelopaprofessionalportfoliotodemonstratecompetencies needed to contribute to the development, adoption,and progress of technology applications into healthcare delivery. Inadditiontohealthcareprofessionalssuchasnurses,physicians,phar-macists, therapists, and lab scientists, this certificate also providesvalue for those with broader backgrounds including informationsystems and computer technologies, business, the sciences, law, engi-neering, and liberal arts.

Graduatesthenqualifyforpositionsworkingasanalysts,coordinators,projectmanagers,andspecialistscontributinginhealthcaredelivery,andwithconsultingfirms,health insurancecompanies,governmentagencies,andbusinessesprovidinginnovativeproductsandservicestothe over 3 trillion-dollar US and the larger global healthcare industry. Upon completion of this four-course four-month certificate, thosewhowishtocontinuetheireducationandfurthergrowintoleadershiprolesinhealthinformationtechnologycanalsouseallofthesecoursecreditstowardstheirinformaticsmaster’sdegree.




• Communicateinnovativetechnologyapplicationsandhealthinformationsystemsolutionstostakeholdersofthehealthcareecosystem

• Evaluatetheeffectiveadoptionofinformationandcommunicationtechnologiesinhealthcareorganizationsusingeffectiveprojectmanagement,inter-professionalteams,andleadershippractices

• Analyzehealthtechnologies,languages,standards,andmethodsthatimprovesystemsinteroperability,communications,andpatient-centeredcarecoordination

• Evaluatebestpracticesthatadvancethehealthofindividualsandpopulationsthroughtechnology-enabledimprovementsincaredeliveryquality,efficiency,safety,access,andvalue

Certificate Requirements(4 courses; 18 quarter units) HTM 552 EHR Meaningful UseHTM 660 System Management and PlanningHTM520 HealthInformationExchangeHTM680 HealthInformaticsCaseStudy

Prerequisite: HTM 660, and CIS 601, and HCA 600, and HTM520, HTM 552, COH 611, HCA 622, HCA 626

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Faculty Advisor: Juan Espana; (858) 642-8448; [email protected]

Thiscourseworkandtheaccompanyingcreditsmaybetransferredtoappropriate degree programs if all other requirements for admission are met.

This certificate program is designed for students who are eitheremployed by a multinational company or interested in pursuing acareerininternationalbusiness.Expertiseinthisfieldisinhighdemandthroughout the world. The four courses included in this certificateprovideacomprehensiveoverviewoftradeprinciplesandpracticesaswellasabroadknowledgeofglobalmarkets.Uponsuccessfulcomple-tionofthiscertificate,studentswillhavedevelopedskillsenablingthemtomatchmarketswithgoodsandservicesfromaglobalperspective.

NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHER LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE Faculty Advisor: Ronarae Adams; (858) 642-8352; [email protected]

TheSanfordCollegeofEducationandtheNationalUniversityNBPTSProfessional Teaching Development Center (PTDC) provide the followingservices,opportunitiesandprogramoptionsfornew,prac-ticing,andaccomplishededucators:

• Support and Assistance for NBCT Candidates and School Districts• Access to Candidate Support Providers (CSPs) and NBCT Faculty• MasterofArtsinTeaching,MasterofScienceinInstructional

Leadership,MasterofArtsinAccomplishedCollaborativeLeadership

• FivecourseCertificateProgram• TeachersLeaderandProfessionalDevelopmentOpportunities• NetworkingandCelebrationofAccomplishments

Thefive-courseNBCT Leadership sequence is thoughtfully designedtodevelopaprofessionalteacherleadershipportfoliothatalignswithrequirements and submission dates outlined by theNational Boardfor Professional Teaching Standards. The courses meet the needs of several groups of teachers:

• Those who want to improve their teaching and prepare themselvestoachieveNationalBoardCertificationnoworsometimeduringtheircareer.

• ThosewhoareactiveNBCTcandidatesandwanttoearngraduatelevelcreditastheydeveloptherequiredportfolioinresponsetoNBPTS submission guidelines.

• Those who have achieved NBCT and want to earn graduate credit astheydevelopanNBCTLeadershipPortfolio.

• NewteacherswhowanttoexperiencetheNBCTportfolioprocessinadvanceofsubmittingforfullcandidacytotheNBPTS.


• Demonstrate the ability to focus on student learning through a systematicstudyandreflectionofone’sownteachingpracticesandthroughsharedknowledgegainedfrompurposefullyformedprofessionallearningcommunities

• Demonstrateacommitmenttoeducatingallstudentsbyexaminingcross-culturaleducationalissuesandrelatingthosetoenhancingstudent learning

• Demonstrateknowledgeofhowtoteachstudentsbyeffectivelyaccessing and using research based learning theories, assessment strategies, teaching models, technology, and classroom manage-ment strategies to educate all learners

Certificate Requirements(5 courses; 22.5 quarter units) NBC680 QualityTeachingandLearning

or NBCX 1201X NBCTNBC 681 Membership in Learning Communi NBC 682 Videotape AnalysisNBC683 StudentWorkandAssessmentsNBC639 LeadershipPortfolio

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT Faculty Advisor: Shekar Viswanathan; (858) 309-3416; [email protected]

Fromsmallcompanies togiantglobal institutions,projectmanagersare fueling much of the successful development of exciting busi-ness enterprises. Talented and knowledgeable project managerscommand the best assignments, salaries, other compensation, andbonuses. They are the future leaders and entrepreneurs. Good project managersarenotbornbutarenurturedfromacombinationofexpe-rience,time,talent,andtraining.Successfulprojectsdonothappenspontaneously;theyrequirepreparation,planning,andorganization.This certificate program is designed to provide systematic trainingto studentspursuing aprojectmanagement certificationofferedbyProjectManagement Institute. To earn this certificate, students arerequiredtotakethefollowingcoursesintheorderspecifiedbelow:

Certificate Requirements(5 courses; 22.5 quarter units) ENM 601 Project Management Principles ENM602 Risk,Contracts,andLegalIssPME 601 Advanced Project Management

Prerequisite: ENM 600, ENM 601, ENM 602, and ENM 603

PME602 SkillsManagementPME 604 Project Financing ManagementPrerequisite: ENM 600, ENM 601, ENM 602, and ENM 603

READING CERTIFICATE (ADDED AUTHORIZATION) Faculty Advisor: Marilyn Moore; (858) 642-8301; [email protected]

TheReadingCertificate (AddedAuthorization)authorizes theholdertoassessstudentreadingandprovidereadinginstructioninresponsetothoseassessments.ReadingCertificateholdersarealsoauthorizedto develop, implement, and adapt the reading content curriculum and assistclassroomteachersintheseareas.HoldersoftheCertificatemayperform the above services at one or more school sites at the grade levelsauthorizedbytheirprerequisiteteachingcredential.

Requirements for the Certificate• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally accredited

college or university with an overall grade point average of 2.5 or betterwasachieved,orwhereagradepointaverageof2.75orhigher was achieved in the last 90-quarter units.

• Possessavalidteachingcredential.• MeetwithAdmissionAdvisortoenrollintheReadingCertificate

(AddedAuthorization)program.• MeetwithCredentialProgramSpecialistwithin30daysof

enrollmenttoobtainreadingcertificationapplicationprocedures.Thispacketprovidesdetailontheadditionalrequirementsforthecertificatelistedbelow.

• Nocourseworkisacceptedfromanotheruniversityforthisprogramandnosubstitutionsareallowed.

• Candidates must maintain a 3.0 GPA. “D” and “F” grades are not accepted. Candidates are also required to upload assignments intheReadingSpecializationelectronicPresentationPortfolioinBlackboard.


• Showknowledgeabouttheoriesandresearchrelatedtoeffectivereadingandlanguageartsinstruction.

• Conductindividualizedinformalliteracyassessmentsforstrugglingreaders at early and intermediate levels including English language learners.

• PrepareaReadingSpecializationFieldStudyProposalwithrecommendationsforinstructionalinterventions,basedonindividualizedinformalliteracyassessments.

• Design and conduct tutorial, small group, and whole-class languageartsinstruction.

• Implementresearch-basedtheory,assessment,andinstructionalstrategies.

• Utilizetheabilitytoincorporateinstructionaltechnologyintolanguageartsinstructions.

• Communicate plans for tutorial, small group, and whole-class languageartsinstructiontoprincipalandotherschoolpersonnel,includingassessment-basedrationale.

• Communicateresultsofindividualizedinformalassessmentstoparents.

• MakedecisionsaboutwhatALLstudentsneedtosucceed(SocialJustice).

• Portrayaprofessionalimage,modelintegrity,andreflectcontinuouslyonactionsandinteractions.

Certificate Requirements(4 courses; 18 quarter units) MAT 645 Dev. Fluency in ReadingMAT 646 Comprehension StrategiesMAT 647A Lang Arts Assess and Instruc I

Prerequisite: MAT 645 and MAT 646

MAT647B* FldSt:LagArtAssess&InIIPrerequisite: MAT 645, MAT 646, and MAT 647A

Note: At the end of each course, candidates must have their instructor sign off on the competency verification eForms. These verificationeForms must be completed for each course before applying for the certificate.

Candidates must maintain a 3.0 GPA. “D” and “F” grades are not accepted.



Completion Requirements for the Certificate• Provideverificationofthreeyearssuccessful,full-timeteaching

experience in any grade or subject, preschool through adults. A letterorotherappropriatedocumentationbythecandidate’semployermayprovideverification.AcceptableexperiencedoesNOT include student teaching, internship teaching, or teaching while holding an emergency permit. This experience may also be gained outside of California.

• Provideacopyofateachingcredentialvalidforaminimumof12months and have a non-delinquent student account balance.

• Foreachcourse,providecompetencyverificationformssignedoffon by each course instructor.

• Aftersuccessfulcompletionoftherequiredcourseworkandacompletedcredentialpacket,theregionalreadingcertificatecoordinatorwillreviewthepacketforfinalapproval.Onceapprovalisobtained,pleaseseeyourCredentialAdvisortoapplytotheCTCforthecertificate.Avalidcreditcardfortheonlineapplicationfeeisrequired.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING MATHEMATICSFaculty Advisor: Zhonghe Wu; (714) 429-5144; [email protected]

Designed to improve thequalityofmathematics teaching in gradesK-9, courses focus on the pedagogy ofmathematics and the devel-opmentofbalanced instructional programs thatmeet theneedsoftoday’sdiversestudents.Basedon theNationalCouncilofTeachersof Mathematics Principles and Standards, course content includesresearch-basedstrategiesfordevelopingcurriculumandinstructionalmaterials, delivering instruction, conducting scholarly investigation,integratingtechnologyandevaluatingstudentperformance.Specificcourse materials focus on contemporary issues and challenges in teaching mathematics, algebra and number theory, geometry andmeasurement,probabilityandstatistics.

Content prepares teacher credential holders and/or candidates fortheCSET1and2FoundationalLevelMathematicsExam.Inordertobesuccessfulinthisprogram,potentialcandidatesshouldhavebasicmathematicsknowledgeandskills(equivalenttoCSETmultiplesubjectandPraxisIIelementaryeducation)orabove.

ThefourcourseCertificatesequenceisdesignedtopreparecandidateswiththenecessaryskills,knowledgeanddispositionsformeetingtheuniquechallengesofteachingMathematicsinelementaryandmiddleschools.Giventhedemandforqualifiedteachersinthisarea,aCertif-icateinTeachingMathematicswillimprovecandidateteachingperfor-mance, increase student learning and enhance employment opportu-nities.


• Analyzecurrentprinciples,stateandnationalstandards,trendsandissuesinteachingMathematicsingradesK-9

• Demonstrate the ability to develop a balanced program of mathe- maticsinstructionthatincludesconceptualunderstanding,proceduralfluencyandproblemsolvinginAlgebra,Geometry,Statistics,ProbabilityandNumberTheory

• Applyevidence-basedbestpracticesresearchinthedeliveryandevaluationofabalancedmathematicseducationprogram

Certificate Requirements(4 courses; 18 quarter units) MAT 635 Contemporary Issues/Challenges MAT 636 Teaching Algebra/Number Theory

Prerequisite: MAT 635

MAT 637 Teaching Geometry/MeasurementPrerequisite: MAT 635, MAT 636

MAT 638 Teaching Probability/StatsPrerequisite: MAT 635, MAT 636, MAT 637

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN US EDUCATION IN A GLOBAL CONTEXTFaculty Advisor: Peter Serdyukov; (858) 642-8332; [email protected]

ThesecoursesaredesignedforK-12teachers,especiallythosewhoteach in the social sciences, foreign and second languages, language arts,mathandscience.Withafocusonglobaleducation,contentofferedinthisprogramwillprovidepracticingeducatorswithadvancedviewsonUSschoolpracticesbasedonanalysesofinter-nationaleducationalsystems.Studentswillgainknowledgeofissuesaffectingeducation,includingsocio-economics,culture,technology,aswellasinnovativeapproachesinteachingandlearning.Inaddition,studentswillincreaseskillsinimplementingeffectiveapproachesandstrategies that address the needs of contemporary school environ-mentsanddiversestudentpopulations.Educationaladministrators,policymakersandinternationalstudentswouldalsobenefitfromparticipationinthisprogram.


• Analyzetheinterdependenceamongsocio-economic,political,geographicandtechnologicalfactorsatbothnationalandgloballevelsandappraisetheirimpactoneducationandeducationalsystems.

• Analyzethewaysinwhichcultural,religiousandlinguisticfactorsaffectcountries’choicesofeducationalsystemsandeducationalpriorities

• Evaluatevariousinternationaleducationaltheoriesandpracticesusingresearchandpersonalexperiencesinordertomakeimprovements to current school environments.

• Synthesizenewknowledgeofinnovativeinternationaleducationalsystems,educationaltheoriesandpractices,anddeveloppracticalrecommendationsforimprovingteachingandlearninginUSschools

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• Designeffectiveorganizational,technologicalorinstructionalapplicationstoaddresschallengesintheUSprofessionaleducationalenvironment

Certificate Requirements(4 courses; 18 quarter units) MAT620 MultidimensionalEducationMAT621 ImpactofCulture&Language

Prerequisite: MAT 620

MAT622 ComparativeEdSystemsPrerequisite: MAT 621

MAT623 TransformativeEdPracticesPrerequisite: MAT 622


CoursePrefix/Subject Area Index

EXTENDED LEARNING PREFIX/ SUBJECT AREA INDEX

Prefix Subject Area Page

ADRX .................AlternativeDisputeResolution ................................ 39

AEX ....................AutismEducation ..................................................... 39

CLSX ...................Clinical Lab Science .................................................. 39

EBX ....................ExecutiveBusiness ................................................... 40

EDI .....................Online Personal Enrichment .............................. 15, 50

EDX ....................EducationandInstructionTech ............................... 41

EFLX ...................EducationFoundationLeadership ........................... 41

EGX ....................Online Personal Enrichment .............................. 15, 50

EMSX/EMTX .....Emergency Medical Technician ............................... 42

ETG ....................Online Personal Enrichment .............................. 15, 52

FFLX ...................FoundationsforLearning ......................................... 43

HEDX .................HealthEducation...................................................... 43

HSCX ..................Online Career Training ....................................... 16, 52

HSX ....................Online Career Training ....................................... 16, 54

IHD ....................InstituteHardofHearing ......................................... 43

NBCX .................NationalBoardCertification .................................... 43

NPLX ..................Non-ProfitLeadership .............................................. 43

PDX ....................Professional Development ................................15 - 17

PLX ....................Paralegal ................................................................... 44

PMTX .................Professional Marine ................................................. 45

PRLX ..................Prior Learning Assessment ...................................... 47

SEMX .................Sustainability Energy Management ......................... 47

SUSX ..................Sustainability Management ..................................... 47

TEDX .........Teacher Professional Development ............................ 17, 47

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Course Descriptions

ADRX – ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

ADRX 8000X ADR Part I (.8CEU’s/6MCLEHours),$300This is a two-part survey course focused on theintroductiontoAlternativeDisputeResolutionprocesses.InADRPart1,thestudent will be exposed to the history of ADR intheUnitedStatesanditsapplicationinaglobalsetting,includingADRinothercultures. The student will receive an overview of such ADRprocessesasNegotiations,Mediation,Arbitration,FacilitationandHybridprocesses.

ADRX 8005X ADR Part II (.8CEU’s/6MCLEHours),$300This introductory course, is the second of two courses which will provide students with a broad understanding of ADR. The courses willcoverNegotiation,Mediation,Arbitrationhow each is used, and the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The course utilizesroleplays,simulations,andcasestudies.

ADRX 8010X Conflict Diagnosis & Mgmt (.8CEU’s/6MCLEHours),$300Thiscoursewillexploreworkplace,inter- personalandteamconflictdynamicsandmethodsforeffectivecommunicationin suchconflictsituations.Participantswill learncommunicationskillsforresolving suchconflictsforthemselves,betweenothers and within a team or group, and strategiesforpreventingordefusingrisingconflict.Additionally,participantswilllearnhowtointegrateconflictresolutionintovariousorganizationalcultures.

ADRX 8015X Negotiation Fundamentals (.8CEU’s/6MCLEHours),$300Anintroductoryinteractivecoursedesignedfor students and the business professional todeveloptheverbalandanalyticalskillsrequiredtoperformeffectivelyasanegotiatorinconflictsituations.Studentswillparticipateinnegotiatingexercises,andlearndifferentnegotiatingtechniquesthroughsimulations,videos, and case studies.

ADRX 8020X Mediation & Facilitation (.8CEU’s/6MCLEHours),$300Anintroductoryinteractivecoursedesignedfor students and business professionals

todeveloptheskillsrequiredtoperformeffectivelyasamediator.Studentswillbeintroducedtodifferentmediationstylessuchasfacilitative,transformative,andevaluativemethods.Thecourseutilizesnegotiatingprinciples, videos, and case studies.

AEX – AUTISM EDUCATION

AEX 1810X Intro Students w/Autism Spect. (ASD)4.0CEUs;$525Thiscourseisanoverviewofautismspec-trum disorders (ASD) and introduces the historicalbackgroundofthetermautism,andanoverviewofpotentialtreatmentsusedwhenworkingwiththosewithASD.Bythe end of this course, students will be able todemonstrateknowledgeandskillsinthefollowingareas:thedefinitionandcharac-teristicsoflearnerswithautismspectrumdisorders; possible causes and prevalence ofautism;thelawandrightsandresponsibil-itiesofthoseteachingthosewithexceptionalneedsasitrelatestoplacementandworkingwithparents;screeningandclassificationofthosewithASD;andtheaccommodationsandmodificationavailablewhenteachingtheseindividuals.Thisclassorganizestheportfoliothatstudentspreparebycomple-tionoftheAutismCertificate.

AEX 1820X Assess & Behavioral App in Aut4.0CEUs;$525Prerequisite: AEX 1810X

This course focuses on the empirical bases fortheassessmentandtreatmentofautism.This course will provide the student with skillsfortheassessmentofstudentswithautismspectrumdisorders.Theresearchliteraturesupportstheefficacyofbehavior-ally based (Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA) approachesinthetreatmentofautism.Thiscourse will provide the student with an overviewoftheABAapproachtotreatingautismandhowABAfitswithinanoveralltreatmentparadigmforautism.Legalandethical issues will be discussed, as well as the involvement of paraprofessionals, agencies, and parents in the assessment and treat-ment of students.

AEX 1830X Intervention/Instr. w/Autism4.0CEUs;$525Prerequisite: AEX 1810X

The course is designed to provide the studentwithrelevantstrategies/instructionalmethods that are appropriate for young children(Pre-K-5)withemphasisondevel-opmentofcommunicationskills,andolderchildren (Grades 6-12) that include strategies oninclusionwithgeneraleducationstan-dardsaswellasthosethatincludelifeskillscurriculum.Allinterventionstrategiesaretaughtaccordingtotheirultimatesuccessin a full-inclusive environment. Assignments willcontributetoamultipleportfoliopiece(fortheAutismCertificateportfolio)thatstudentscanreferbacktowhenworkingwithindividualizedprogramsforstudentswith ASD.

AEX 1840X Autism Collab w/ Parents & Fam4.0CEUs;$525Prerequisite: AEX 1810X

This course explores various contemporary communicationstrategiesspecialeducationteachers and other service providers may usetoeffectivelysupportandservicethefamilies of children and adult children with Autism.Courseactivitiesandfieldexperi-ence provide an opportunity for students togainspecificskillsandfoundationalknowledgeforeffectiveproblemsolving,decision-making,andcollaborationwithparents, professionals, and agencies when implementingaserviceplan.

CLSX – CLINICAL LAB SCIENCE

CLSX 6005X Microbiology Didactic Lectures Prerequisites: CLS 405 Completion of B.S. degree in Biological Science or Clinical Lab-oratory Science. Within the degree require-ments, the student should have previously completed an Introductory Microbiology (with laboratory) and Clinical Microbiology CLS 405.

TheClinicalMicrobiologyDidacticLecturesare designed to reinforce and strengthen thepracticalin-laboratorytraineeexperi-ence. Areas in Clinical Microbiology that will covered are aerobic and anaerobic organisms,parasitology,antibioticsensitivity


Course Descriptions

testingandanalysisofresults,yeast,fungi,and Mycobacteriology.

CLSX 6010X Urinalysis Didactic Lectures Recommended: Prior completion of: CLS 301 Trainees would benefit from having previously taken and completed Introduction to Chemistry (with laboratory), Introduction to Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology to include Parasitology.

TheUrinalysisDidacticLecturesare designed to reinforce and strengthen thepracticalin-laboratorytraineeexperi-encebyprovidingdidacticlecturesubjectsthatcoveressentialareasinurinalysissuchas clinical microscopy, chemical analysis, crystalanalysis,andanalyticalskills..

CLSX 6020X Serology Didactic Lectures Recommended: Prior completion of: CLS 305 Trainees would benefit from having previ-ously taken and completed Introduction to Chemistry , Biochemistry, Organic chemistry, Introduction to Immunology (if available).

ClinicalSerologyrotationconsistsofawiderange of laboratory disciplines such as Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and MolecularDiagnostics.Theobjectiveoftherotationistoprovidethestudentwiththebasicskillsneededtoperformarangeofdiagnosticserologicaltestsindependently,accurately,andefficiently.ThestudentwillalsoacquireknowledgeoflaboratorymanagementandQualitycontrolproce-dures.

CLSX 6030X Chemistry Didactic Lectures Recommended: Prior completion of: CLS 301 Trainees would benefit from having previ-ously taken and completed Introduction to Chemistry (with laboratory), Introduction to Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Quantitative Analysis.

Analysisandevaluationofpracticallabo-ratory hands-on procedures complement andreinforcethetheoreticalknowledgethestudent has acquired. At the conclusion of theseriesandthepracticallaboratoryrota-tion,thestudentwillhaveacquiredpracticalexperienceinclinicalthechemistrysufficienttoperformdiagnosticchemicaltestsinanefficientandaccuratemanner.

CLSX 6040X Hematology Didactic Lecture Recommended: Prior completion of: CLS 410 Completion of B.S. degree in Biological Science or Clinical Laboratory Science. Within the degree requirements, the student should have previously completed an Introductory Hematology course to include laboratory or similar, and the CLS 410 Clinical Hematology.

ClinicalHematologyDidacticLecturesforClinicalLaboratoryScientistTraineespresentspractical,technicalmaterialtocomplimentand reinforce the Hematology Laboratory trainingexperience.Thedidacticlectureseries is required by Laboratory Field Services aspartofthe52weekCLStrainingprogram.

CLSX 6050X Blood Bank Didactic Lectures Recommended: Prior completion of: CLS 305 Students would benefit from having taken the Upper Division CLS Biochemistry, CLS Immunology, and lower division Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Anatomy and Physiology.

TransfusionMedicineDidacticlecturesrein-forceandareacompaniontothepracticallaboratoryexperiencerotationforTransfu-sionMedicine. Thelectureswillcoverawiderangeofpracticallaboratoryproceduresfocused on Transfusion Medicine subjects. At thefinishofthelecturesandthelaboratoryrotation,thestudentwillbeabletofunctionindependently,accurately,andefficientlyin the discipline of Transfusion Medicine techniques.

CLSX 6060X Phlebotomy Didactic Lectures Prerequisites: Must have completed B.S. degree in Clinical Laboratory Science and currently accepted and enrolled in the Na-tional University Clinical Laboratory Scientist training programs.

PhlebotomyDidacticlecturescoverbasicphlebotomyskillsandtechniquesandrelatedknowledgeneededforentrylevelcompe-tence in phlebotomy, as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

CLSX 6070X Lab. Mgmnt. Didactic Lectures Prerequisites: Must have completed B.S. degree in Clinical Laboratory Science and currently accepted and currently enrolled in affiliate National University Clinical Laboratory Scientist 52 week California State licensed training program.

Providesinsightandpracticalapplicationofmanagementtechniques,explorationoffinancial,personnel-relatedissues,andoper-ationalmarketingissuesaffectingtheclinicallaboratory.

EBX – EXECUTIVE BUSINESS

EBX 1902X Strategic Issues in Global Finance and Trade$300Thiscourseexaminesthelatestfinancialproblemsfacinganinternationallyorientedcompany. This course includes the structure andoperationsoftheinternationalfinancialsystem, foreign exchange rates and foreign exchangeriskmanagement.

EBX 1904X Leadership in the 21st Century$300Thiscourseanalyzesthecurrentanddevel-oping theories of leadership, individual and groupbehavior,andorganizationaltheorywithinthecontextofthehighlycompetitiveglobalmarketplace.

EBX 1906X Strategic Management$300Thiscourseanalyzestoday’sbusinessenvi-ronment and the pervasiveness of change. Course topics focus on element of strategic planning.Continuousanddiscontinuouschange,organizationalredesign,andessen-tialskillsnecessaryformanagerstoinitiatecorporateandorganizationstransformations,mergersandacquisitionswillbecovered.

EBX 1908X Global Business$300This course reviews the latest development inglobaleconomic,politicalandculturalpatternsaffectinginternationalbusiness.Thecourse also reviews the latest theories and practicesintheareaofstrategicmanage-ment for global business.

EBX 1910X Trends in Applied Organizational Development$300Thiscourseprovidesanintroductiontomodelingformanagerialdecisionmaking,emphasizingtheformulation,solution,andlimitationsoflinearprograms,networkmodels, integer programs, non-linear

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Course Descriptions

programs,simulationandqueuingmodelsfortacticalandstrategicbusinessdecisions.To facilitate understanding and communica-tionofthevariousmodelsdiscussedinclass,thecoursewillmakeextensiveuseofspread-sheet-based modeling and constrained optimizationtools.

EDX – EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONTECH

EDX 1201X Computer Tech. in Classroom4.5quarterunits;$795Comprehensive overview of computer technologyintheeducationalenvironment.Course addresses computer terminology, the Internet,andimpactoftheuseofdifferentcomputermodalities.Includeslearningtheo-riesandhands-onpractice.SatisfiestheCTCtechnology requirement for a professional clearRyancredentialandthepreliminarySB2042credential.

EDX 1905X CSET English Prep Course$355Thisinformative,intensivecourseisdesignedtofamiliarizestudentswithavarietyofproven strategies for passing the Single Subject English CSET. All subtest content will be covered.

EDX 1912X CSET Science Prep Course$355Thisinformative,intensivecourseisdesignedtofamiliarizestudentswithavarietyofproven strategies for passing the Single Subject Science CSET. All subtest content will be covered.

EDX 1913X CSET Social Science Prep Course$355Thisinformative,intensivecourseisdesignedtofamiliarizestudentswithavarietyofproven strategies for passing the Single Subject Social Science CSET. All subtest content will be covered.

EDX 1920X CSET Multiple Subject Prep Course$355Thisinformative,intensivecourseisdesignedtofamiliarizestudentswithavarietyofprovenstrategiesforpassingtheMultipleSubjectCSET. All subtest content will be covered.

EDX 1925X CSET Math Prep Subtest I: Algebra and Number Theory$195Thisinformative,intensecourseisdesignedtofamiliarizestudentswithsubjectmatterneeded to pass Subtest I (test code 211) for theSingleSubjectTeachingCredentialinMathematics.Testtakingstrategiesarealsoprovided. Course content for each domain of Subtest 1 includes:

NUMBER AND QUANTITY (SMR Domain 1) 0001 The Real and Complex Number Systems (SMR 1.1) 0002 Number Theory (SMR 1.2)

ALGEBRA (SMR Domain 2) 0003 Algebraic Structures (SMR 2.1) 0004PolynomialEquationsandInequalities (SMR 2.2) 0005Functions(SMR2.3)0006 Linear Algebra (SMR 2.4)

EDX 1927X CSET Math Prep Subtest II: Geometry, Probability and Statistics$195Thisinformative,intensecourseisdesignedtofamiliarizestudentswithsubjectmatterneeded to pass Subtest I (test code 212) for theSingleSubjectTeachingCredentialinMathematics.Testtakingstrategiesarealsoprovided. Course content for each domain of Subtest 2 includes:

GEOMETRY (SMR Domain 3)0001 Plane Euclidean Geometry (SMR 3.1)0002 Coordinate Geometry (SMR 3.2)0003 Three-Dimensional Geometry (SMR 3.3)0004TransformationalGeometry(SMR3.4)

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (SMR Domain 4)0005 Probability (SMR 4.1)0006Statistics(SMR4.2)

EDX 1929X CSET Math Prep Subtest III: Calculus and History of Math$195Covers all the topics on Calculus and History ofMathbasedontheSubjectMatterrequirements for CSET Single Subject Mathematics.

EDX 1938X U.S. Constitution Prep Course with Exam$150This course is designed to help students pass theU.S.Constitutionexam,arequirementfortheCaliforniateachingcredential.Priortotakingtheexam,studentswillreviewessentialelementsoftheU.S.Constitution;analyzethemeaning,amendmentsandjudicialinterpretation;andexaminetheBillof Rights and framers’ intents. Student will takeU.S.Constitutionexamattheconclusionof the course.

EDX 1940X RICA Prep Course$195Thisintensiveonlinecourseisspecificallydesigned to help prepare current and future teacherstopassthenewRICAWrittenExam-ination.Itisatestpreparationclassonlyandisnotasubstitutefortherequiredreadingandreadinginstructionclasses.

EFLX – EDUCATION FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP

EFLX 8010X Org. Planning & Leadership 3CEUs;$400WhenparticipantscompletethisCoreAreathey will have an understanding of strategic planningprinciples,programevaluation,volunteer management, liaison and support oftheschooldistrict,constituentalliance,balancingthefourentitiesofprograms,administration,developmentandmarketing/publicrelations.

EFLX 8020X Legal Requirements3CEUs;$400WhenparticipantscompletethisCoreAreathey will have an understanding of the uniqueorganizationalrequirementsofanon-profitastheyrelatetogoverningdocu-ments, legal and Internal Revenue Service requirements,donorrequirements,giftrestrictions,ethicalconsiderations,andbasichuman resource issues.

EFLX 8030X Financial Management 3CEUs;$400WhenparticipantscompletethisCoreAreathey will have an understanding of the uniqueorganizationalneedsofapublic


Course Descriptions

educationfoundationnon-profitastheyrelatetothefinancialmanagementsystems,functionsandevaluationsystems.Thisincludes endowment management, invest-ments,audits,giftmanagement,reportingand analysis.

EFLX 8040X Resource Dev. & Marketing 3CEUs;$400WhenparticipantscompletethisCoreArea they will have a comprehensive understandingofthecriticalcomponentsofresourcedevelopmentandmarketingincluding terminology, strategies and techniquesnecessarytomaximizethefinancialresourcesavailableforaneducationfoundation.

EFLX 8050X Board Development 3CEUs;$400WhenparticipantscompletethisCoreAreathey will have an understanding of the uniqueorganizationalneedsofapubliceducationfoundationnon-profitastheyrelate to the development of a governing Board.ThisincludesrelationshipwiththeSchoolDistrict,theSchoolBoard,cultivation,recruitment,orientation,evaluation,giving/participationandcelebrations.

EFLX 8060X Educational Collaboration 3CEUs;$400WhenparticipantscompletethisCoreAreathey will have an understanding of the formalandinformalorganizationalstructureof most school districts in the United States. These understandings will be as related to:curriculumandinstruction,personnelmanagement,financialandlegalissues,communityrelationsandgovernance.

EMSX – EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

EMSX 1910X Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) – CPRCourseFee-$50withBLSProviderManualProvided(KearnyMesa/SouthBay) $45withBLSProvidedManualProvided(Fresno) The Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers(BLS) Classroom Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionalstheabilitytorecognizeseverallife-threatening emergencies, provide CPR,

useanAED,andrelievechokinginasafe,timelyandeffectivemanner.Thiscourseisfor healthcare professionals who need to knowhowtoperformCPR,aswellasotherlifesavingskills,inawidevarietyofin-hos-pitalandout-of-hospitalsettings.

EMSX 1920X Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers – CPR Renewal CourseFee-$50withBLSstudentmanualprovided(KearnyMesa/SouthBay)$45withBLSstudentmanualprovided(Fresno) The BLS Renewal Classroom courses teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life supportskillsforapplicationinbothprehospital and in-facility environments, with afocusonHigh-QualityCPRandteamdynamics. These principals are taught for all age groups; Adult, Pediatric and Infant. This course also covers various topics related to BasicLifeSupportsuchas,chockingforallage groups, rescue breathing and advanced airwayventilations.

EMTX 2181X EMT I Basic3quarterunits;$733.50Prerequisite: BLS HCP (CPR) Cert IntroductiontothebasicsofEmergencyMedical Technician requirements; including medicalandtraumaskills,basicanatomy and physiology as related to EMT requirements. Student will learn to properly assessthesickandinjured,asrelatedtocommunicable diseases and trauma. Student willlearnpracticalskillsofBasicLifeSupport(BLS),takingbloodpressures,pulses,respira-tory rates, lung sounds, and complete body checks,administrationofoxygenandtheuseof various adjuncts to assist in the manage-ment of an injured person’s airway.

EMTX 2182X EMT II Basic3quarterunits;$733.50Prerequisite: EMTX 2181X with a minimum grade of B. ContinuationofEmergencyMedicalTechni-cianskills,includingadvancedfirstaidskills:bandaging,splinting,andspinalimmobili-zationtechniques,andpropermethodsofmovingandtransportingtheinjuredandill. Trauma and psychiatric emergencies are alsocovered,aswellasallskillsrequiredbyCalifornia Title 22 state and county scope ofpractice.Studentswillbetestedon

assessmentofthesickandinjured,bloodpressures, pulses, respiratory rates, lung sounds,completebodychecks,properbandagingandwoundcare,splinting,andspinalimmobilizationtechniques.Studentswill perform ambulance ride along for clinical observations.

EMSX 8000X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) CourseFee-$180withACLSstudentmanualprovided(KearnyMesa) $170withACLSstudentmanualprovided(Fresno) This AHA approved course is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that high-lights the importance of team dynamics and communication,systemsofcareandimme-diate post-cardiac-arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacol-ogy.Inthiscourse,skillsaretaughtinlarge,group sessions and small, group learning and testingstationswherecase-basedscenariosare presented.

*10 CEUs and AHA ACLS provider card (good for 2 years) are presented at the end of the course.

EMSX 8005X Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal CourseFee-$145withACLSstudentmanualprovided(KearnyMesa) $95withACLSstudentmanualprovided(Fresno) Prerequisite: Current AHA PALS Provider certification

This Course is a renewal of theinitialPediat-ric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course and intended for healthcare providers who have successfully completed an AHA approved PALSInitialProviderCoursewithintwoyears,andarelookingtorenewtheircertification.Thiscoursecantakeupto6.5hourstocomplete.

*5 CEUs and AHA ACLS provider card (good for 2 years) are presented at the end of the course.

EMSX 8010X Pediatric Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (PALS) CourseFee-$180withPALSstudentmanualprovided(KearnyMesa) $170withPALSstudentmanualprovided(Fresno)

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This AHA approved course is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that uses a series of simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematicapproachtopediatricassess-ment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms,effectiveresuscitationandteamdynamics. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriouslyillorinjuredchildren,resultinginimproved outcomes.

* 13 CEUs and PALS provider card (good for 2 years) are presented at the end of the course.

EMSX 8015X Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) RenewalCourseFee-$145withPALSstudentmanualprovided(KearnyMesa) $95withPALSstudentmanualprovided(Fresno) Prerequisite: Current AHA ACLS Provider certification

This Course is a renewaloftheinitialAdvancedCardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course and intended for healthcare providers who have successfully completed an AHA approved ACLSInitialProviderCoursewithintwoyears,andarelookingtorenewtheircertification.Thiscoursecantakeupto6.5hourstocomplete.

* 5 CEUs and AHA PALS provider card (good for 2 years) are presented at the end of the course.

EMSX 8020X PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) ProviderCourseFee-$245withPALSstudentmanualprovided(KearnyMesa) $260withPALSstudentmanualprovided(Fresno) NAEMT's Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)isrecognizedaroundtheworldastheleadingcontinuingeducationprogramforprehospital emergency trauma care. The mission of PHTLS is to promote excellence in traumapatientmanagementbyallprovidersinvolved in the delivery of prehospital care throughglobaleducation.PHTLSisdevelopedbyNAEMTincooperationwiththeAmericanCollegeofSurgeons'CommitteeonTrauma.TheCommitteeprovidesthemedicaldirectionand content oversight for the PHTLS program.

* 16 CEUs and provider card (good for 4 years) are presented at the end of the course.

EMSX 8025X PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Refresher CourseFee-$155withPALSstudentmanualprovided(KearnyMesa) $160withPALSstudentmanualprovided(Fresno) Prerequisite: Current PHTLS provider certifi-cate or wallet card.

The renewal PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Course is an 8 hour course for indi-viduals who have successfully completed the respectivePHTLSprovidercoursewithin the past four years.

* 8 CEUs and NAEMT provider card (good for 4 years) are presented at the end of the course.

FFLX – FOUNDATIONS FOR LEARNING

FFLX 1900X Foundations for Learning$60CourseFeeTheorientationisdesignedtoprovidestudents with an overview of the online NationalUniversitycollegeexperience.Thisself-paced course will prepare students for success in their courses and it will also help students to evaluate their readiness to succeedinanonlineclassroomsetting.StudentswillbeinstructedonNationalUniversity policies and student resources through a series of virtual lectures, self- assessments,readings,andactivities.Studentsenrolledinthisorientationmustsuccessfullycompleteallassignedactivitiesandquizzes.

HEDX – HEALTH EDUCATION

HEDX 1101X Intro Health Ed: K-124.5quarterunits;$795This is an introductory study of a coordinated school health program. Health problems and issues are addressed at developmen-tallyappropriategradelevels(K-12)usingtheHealthFrameworkforCaliforniaPublicSchools in the following areas: mental and emotionalhealth,personalhealth,consumer

andcommunityhealthinjurypreventionand safety, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, nutrition,environmentalhealth,familyliving,individual growth and development and communicable and chronic diseases.

IHD – INSTITUTE HARD OF HEARING

IHD 1203X Facilitating Outcomes4.5quarterunits;$795 Thiscoursewillprovideknowledgeandresourcesrelatedtofacilitatingtheacqui-sitionoflanguage,learning,speech,signlanguage,and/orlistening,amplificationtechnologies,andcommunicationfacilitationstrategies.

NBCX – NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION

NBCX 1201X National Board Certification Preparation4.5quarterunits;$795NBCTeacherPreparationprovidesnewandactiveNBCTcandidateswithayearlong,comprehensive approach to support and assistance.Allaspectsofthecertificationprocess are explored while candidates developastrong,fundamentalfoundationandincreasedcompetenceinidentifyingandincreasingcontentandinstructionalknowl-edge,application,andarticulationofskillsand approaches.

NPLX – NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP

NPLX 1900X Basics of Fundraising $1,550*In Basic of Fundraising, students will explore thecurrentstateofthenonprofitsectorandbegintoidentifytheirpositionwithinit.Studentswilladdressopportunitiesandgapsin the areas of development while consid-eringethicalandorganizationalfactors.Thiscourse will provide students with an insider’s perspectivetowhatitmeanstobeafund-raiserwhileexaminingthenecessaryskillsofdevelopmentworkintoday’ssociety.Agentleintroductiontofinancialmanagementwill be integrated and thread throughout all classes that follow.


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NPLX 1905X Cause Selling$775*This course is designed to increase students’ knowledgeandapplicationofcauseselling.Cause Selling will be explored through demonstrationofamixedmediaapproach;emphasizingtheadvancestechnologycanoffer.Specifically,studentswilllearnaboutnegotiationandsalestechniquesthatareapplicabletothenonprofitsectorbutarenotoftenutilized.Throughanalyzingthesituationaleffectivenessofdifferentstylesofselling,studentswillbeabletopractice,apply,andtroubleshoot“makingtheask”scenarios. Students will be equipped with techniques for when the donor says “no” andultimatelygainadvantageovermoretraditionalapproachestononprofitfund-raising.

NPLX 1910X Major Gifts $1,162.50*MajorGiftsprovidesfundraisersanddevelopment professionals with the understandingandskillstocreateasharedvisionamongstakeholders,attractandretainresources, and gain the ability to execute an integratedplanthroughoutone’sorganizationandthecommunity.Utilizingtechnology,networking,andsocialmedia,thiscoursewill enhance students’ ability to lead developmentinitiativesthatmaintainafocusontheorganizationalpurpose.Accountingandlegalsubjectmatterexpertisewillbesharedanddelineatetheresponsibilitiesofafundraiseringarneringmajorgifts.

NPLX 1920X Planned Giving $1,162.50*Inthefinalcourse,studentswillincreasetheir capacity for leadership in others, and foster the ongoing sustainability and success oftheirorganizationsthroughdevelopment.Practicaltoolsaimedatcultivatingtheorganization’scontinualdevelopmentplanwill contribute to their professional toolbox. Acquisitionofskillsfocusedonacohesivevision, strong community development and maintainedstakeholderanddonorengage-ment will be explored. A comprehensive understanding of the broader aspects of leadingthedevelopmentofanonprofitorganizationandfundraisinginitiativeswillconcludeintheculminationofthisprogram.

*Note: Special pricing is available for Non- Profitorganizations.Formoreinformation,please call an Admissions Advisor at (844) 225-6681.

NPLX 7010X Cause Sales Fundamentals (CEUs):$795This course teaches the importance of usinggoodrelationship-buildingtacticsasthecornerstoneofeffectivefundraising.Featured topics include individual and team fundraising,anddevelopmentpracticeinamulti-culturalworld.Groundedinindustry- approved ethical standards of fundraising, the courseoffersadetailedexaminationofdonorbehaviorandcommunicationstylesandthefactorsandmotivationsthatinfluencedonorsinthephilanthropicdecision-makingprocess.Inaddition,studentswillgainagreaterunder-standingofone’sownsolicitationstylewhilehoningthetoolstonavigatevariousattributesofbehavior,versatilityasacommunicationtool,genderstyledifferences,andeachdonor’s unique context.

NPLX 7020X Cause Sales Practice(CEUs):$795BuildingontheknowledgegainedinCauseSellingI,thissequentialcoursefocusesonpreparationfor“theask.”Coursecompo-nents include methods and tools for donor prospecting,qualification,andconstituentrelationshipmanagement(CRM);develop-mentoftheuniquevaluespropositiontoconnect each donor with the cause; tech-niques for engaging the donor in meaningful dialogue,marryingeffectivequestioningwithequallyeffectivelistening;andskillsforhandlingobjections.Studentswilllearnaboutthe“askingframeofmind”,thevariousfunctionsinvolvedwith“theask”,timingoftheask,andcreativesolicitationapproaches,aswellasmotivationalfactorsandgoal-set-tingforfundraisers.Thisisanexperientialcourse,andparticipantswillengageinrole-playandsimulationinordertodeveloptheirpractice.

PLX – PARALEGAL

PLX 1000X Torts4.5quarterunits;$595Examines the fundamental principles of thelawofintentionaltorts(e.g.,battery,

assault,falseimprisonment,intentionalinflictionofemotionaldistress);negligence(standardofcare,breachofduty,causation,and damages); strict liability; the torts of nuisance,defamation,invasionofprivacytorts; and the defenses to each of these torts. Also addresses the concepts of prod-ucts liability and vicarious liability.

PLX 1001X Leg Res Wrtg-Briefing/Analysis4.5quarterunits;$595Developslegalresearchskillsthroughfocused exercises using print and computer-izedresearch.Exposesstudentstoprimaryandsecondarylegalauthorities,withanemphasisonconstitutionsandstatutes.Developswritingskillsbyanalyzingandbriefingcourtopinions,draftingletters,andexamining the purposes and uses of a legal memorandum.

PLX 1002X Contracts4.5quarterunits;$595Examines basic contract principles, including formation,validity,defensestoformation,rightsofthirdparties,performance,breach,remedies,anddamages.Emphasizescaseanalysisandapplicationofprinciples,andcoverscodesectionsfromArticle2oftheUniform Commercial Code and the Restate-ment Second of Contracts.

PLX 1003X Leg Res Wrtg-Legal Memo4.5quarterunits;$595Developslegalresearchskillsthroughfocused exercises using print and computer-izedresearch.Exposesstudentstoprimaryandsecondarylegalauthorities,withanemphasisonlegislativehistory,adminis-trativematerialsandloose-leafservices.Developswritingskillsbyexaminingdifferentparts of the legal memorandum, including questionspresented,briefanswers,state-ments of fact, and conclusions.

PLX 1005X Computers & the Law4.5quarterunits;$595Teaches computer technology as a tool to assistthelegalprofessionalinthepracticeoflaw.Utilizeslecture,groupdiscussion,andhands-on computer use. Using the latest softwarefortimeandbilling,casemanage-ment,docketingcontrol,andlitigationsupport, students complete legal projects with assignments in the computer lab.

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Studentslearnhowtoeffectivelyevaluatevendor products, and design and manage a litigationdatabaseproject.Alsocoveredaretelecommunicationsandcomputer-assistedresearch,andethicalconsiderations,suchassoftwarepiracy,misuseofsoftwareanddatabases,security,andprotectingclientdata.

PLX 1804X Foundations of Property Law4.5CEUs;$595Examines real property law, including inter-ests in land, landlord/tenant, easements, and conveyances.CreditgrantedasContinuingEducationUnitonly.

PLX 1806X Legal Writing Project4.5CEUs;$595Prerequisites: PLX 1001X, and PLX 1003X

Allows students the opportunity to prepare alegalwritingworkproductusingbothprintand online legal resources. Credit granted as ContinuingEducationUnitonly.

PLX 1807X Litigation Essentials4.5CEUs;$595Covers civil procedure in both state and federalcourtsandcivillitigationstrategies.Emphasizestheparalegal’sroleindiscovery,pre-trial, and trial proceedings. Includes discussion of various forms of discovery, such asdepositions,interrogatories,anddemandsforproductionofdocuments,andintroducesjudgments and the appellate process. Credit grantedasContinuingEducationUnitonly.

PLX 1808X Essentials of Corporate Law4.5CEUs;$595Examinestheformation,operation,anddissolutionofvarioustypesofcorporateentities.Introducesstudentstocommoncorporatedocuments,securities,andmergersandacquisitions.CreditgrantedasContinuingEducationUnitonly.

PLX 1809X Essentials of Criminal Law4.5CEUs;$595Covers criminal law and procedure, including crimesandtheirdefenses,constitutionalprotections,andcriminallitigationpractice.CreditgrantedasContinuingEducationUnitonly.

PMTX – PROFESSIONAL MARINE TECHNOLOGY

PMTX 1900X Physical Fitness & Nutrition0 quarter units; No feeCorequisites: For all PMTX and EMTX Courses

Focusesonpersonalphysicalfitness required of each individual to perform as aprofessionaldiver.Instructionwillbeprovidedonnutrition,aerobicandcardiovascular exercise, and maintaining personalphysicalfitnessfordiving.Thiscoursewilllastthedurationoftheprofessional diving program.

PMTX 2110X Commercial Diving Orientation3quarterunits;$1,062Prerequisites: Diving Physical Examination Corequisites: PMTX 2120X , PMTX 1900X

Introductiontocommercialdivinganddivingscience, the various types of commercial diving, the diver’s role in the industry, and safety policies, principles and procedures relatedtosafedivingoperations.

PMTX 2120X Diving Physics & Air Decomp.3quarterunits;$1,062Prerequisites: Diving Physical Exam Corequisites: PMTX 2110X, PMTX 1900X

Coversthephysicaleffectsofworkingunder-water on the diver’s body by factors such as air, sound, and light, with detailed emphasis onpressureandtemperatureandcalculationof formulas to solve diving problems related tophysics.Theeffectsofgasesusedindiving,gaslawsrelatedtodivingandcomputationoftheinteractiveeffectsoftemperatureandpressure, and air decompression theory are included.

PMTX 2130X Medical Aspects of Diving3quarterunits;$1,062Prerequisites: Diving Physical Exam., PMTX 2110X, and PMTX 2120X. Corequisites: PMTX 2140X PMTX 1900X

Initialinstructiononbasicanatomyandphys-iologyofthebodyrelatedtodiving,partic-ularlythesystemsaffectedbyhyperbaricorhydrostaticpressure.Learntorecognize,prevent, and provide care for diving related disorders.

PMTX 2140X Decomp. Chamber & Forklift Op.3quarterunits;$1,062Prerequisites: Diving Physical Exam, PMTX 2110X, PMTX 2120X Corequisites: PMTX 2130X, PMTX 1900x

Instructionsinoperationofastandardoffshoredeckdecompressionchamberandperformanceofdutiesofoutsidetender,insidetender,logkeeper,communicationsoperator,andtheuses,types,construction,safety, and care of hyperbaric chambers and their ancillary equipment. Students are required to demonstrate competency in safe chamberoperationandtheabilitytomakeschematicdrawingsofdivingsystemsandchambersandsafelyoperateaforklift/lifttruck.

PMTX 2150X Com. Scuba & Inland Diving3quarterunits;$1,062Prerequisites: SCUBA card, Basic First Aid & CPR card, PMTX 2130X PMTX 2140X Corequisites: PMTX 2155X, PMTX 1900X

DiveusingSCUBAinvariousconfigurations,tend,supervise,keeplogrecordsofdives,operate radios (through water), and operate decompressionchambers.InstructionusingSCUBA diving to perform commercial diving workunderwaterbysuccessfullycompletinga series of in-water projects.

PMTX 2155X Basic Surface Supply Diving2quarterunits;$708Prerequisites: Diving Physical Exam, SCUBA card, First Aid & CPR card, PMTX 2130X, PMTX 2140X Corequisites: PMTX 2150X, PMTX 1900X

Instructiononbasicskillsofairandmixedgas surface supply lightweight diving, funda-mentalconcepts,terminology,andpracticalskillsofseamanship,linehandling,rigging,andunderwaterworkproceduresandthefundamentals of line (rope) and wire rope classification,composition,anduse.Propertyinganduseofknotsandtheirpracticalapplicationbydivers,workingloadlimit(WLL) for rope, wire, and rigging hardware, aswellastocalculatetheratioandmechan-icaladvantageofblockandtacklearecovered.


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PMTX 2160X Diving Operations I2quarterunits;$708Prerequisites: PMTX 2155X , PMTX 2150X Corequisites: PMTX 2200X, or PMTX 2250X, PMTX 1900X

Usessurfacesupplydivingtoperformworkunderwaterbycompletingaseriesofin- waterprojectstodevelopunderwaterworkskillsandconfidence.Studentsdive,tend,supervise,keeplogsofdives,operateradios,andoperatedeckdecompressionchambers.Underwater students solve problems in decompression, rigging, and maintenance and are introduced to the use of tools used bydivers.Studentsrefinetheirknowledgeandskillsofsafeuse,pre-divechecks,basicpre- and post-dive maintenance of dive gear, equipment, and air systems.

PMTX 2165X Diving Operations II2quarterunits;$708Prerequisites: PMTX 2160X, PMTX 2200 or PMTX 2250. Corequisites: PMTX 2210X, or EMTX 2181X, PMTX 1900X

Designed to challenge each student’s ingenuity,motivation,andabilitytoworktogether.Theclassmustworktogetherasanoperationalteaminasimulatedcommercialdivingevolutionutilizingallofthesafety,planning, rigging, and other team and industrialskillstheyhavegainedinordertoaccomplishtheassignedprojecttasks.

PMTX 2170X Dive Operations III3quarterunits:$1,062Prerequisites: PMTX 2165 & PMTX 2210X or PMTX 2260X, Corequisites: PMTX 2220X or EMTX 2182X, PMTX 1900X

Designedtobuildupontheknowledge,skills,andabilitiesdevelopedthroughthetwopreviousdiveoperationscourses,students will be challenged with projects that require careful analysis and problem solvingtechniques.Workingunderwaterinlowviabilityconditions,studentswillbetested on their ability to properly communi-catethestatusandconditionoftheprojectwhilemaintainingfocusoncompletingthetasksinasafeandeffectivemanner.

PMTX 2180X Rigging Administration3quarterunits;$1,062Prerequisites: PMTX 2170X & PMTX 2220X or PMTX 2270X Corequisites: PMTX 2230X,or PMTX 2280X, PMTX 1900X

Students will be instructed on several aspects of rigging including using tuggers and crane for mechanical advantage IAW API RP 2D standards.Theywillbeabletoidentifywhat rigging is appropriate for performing variousriggingtasks.Variouspracticalskillsof seamanship, line handling and underwater workproceduresandplanning.Learnthefundamentalsofrope;includingnaturalfiberlines,syntheticropeandwirerope.StudentswillattendtheKirbyMorgan(KM)operatorand user course to learn how to rebuild severaldifferentKirbyMorgandivehatsandknowthefunctionsandimportanceofallworkingparts.Umbilicalrebuildswillalsobeperformed during this course.

PMTX 2190X Underwater Cutting & Welding 2quarterunits;$708Prerequisites: PMTX 2180X & PMTX 2230X or PMTX 2280X Corequisites: PMTX 2240X, or PMTX 2290X, PMTX 1900X

Thisisahighlyspecializedcoursedesignedto prepare students to obtain high quality ShieldedMetalArcWelding(SMAW)skillsboth above and below the water line. The course follows the guidelines in accordance with AWS D3.6M 2010 standards. The training is designed to equip students with theskillsnecessarytoproducehighqualityfilletwelds.Studentswillbeintroducedto all the relevant theory associated with the SMAW welding process, together with relevantsafeworkingpractices.Thiscourseemphasizestheperformanceofhighquality,defect-free, wet welds by the student while preparing the student diver/welder to obtaina(3F)verticalweldercertificationinaccordancewiththetestingandacceptancecriteriaofAWSD3.6,specificationsforunder-waterwelding,classBfilletwelds.

PMTX 2200X Underwater Inspection & Survey3quarterunits;$1,062Prerequisites: PMTX 2150X,, PMTX 2155X Corequisites: PMTX 2160X, PMTX 1900X

Introductoryinstructioninthetheoryandpracticeofconventionalandunderwatersurveyinspectionusingvisual,magneticparticleandultrasonictestingtechniques.Studentslearnsetupandcalibrationtech-niquesandtestingprocedures.Practicalexperience is gained on a variety of test piecesaswellasknowledgeintheprocessofidentifying,evaluating,andcatego-rizingdiscontinuitieswithrespecttotheiracceptanceorrejectioninaccordancewithindustry codes and standards.

PMTX 2210X MT/PT II3quarterunits;$1,062Prerequisites: PMTX 2160X ,PMTX 2250X Corequisites: PMTX 2165X, PMTX 1900XExtensiveinstructioninthetheoryandpracticumoftopsideandunderwatersurveyinspectionsusingthemagneticparticleprocessandtopsideinspectionusingtheliquidpenetrateprocess.Gainknowledgeintheprocessofidentifying,evaluating,andcategorizingdiscontinuitieswithrespecttotheiracceptanceorrejectioninaccordancewith industry codes and standards.

PMTX 2220X Ultrasonic Testing I 3quarterunits;$1,062Prerequisites: PMTX 2210X Corequisites: PMTX 2170X, PMTX 1900X

Coversboththeoryandpracticaltechniquesusedinultrasonicinspections,set-upandcalibrationtechniquesofA-Scanpresenta-tionsandeffectsoflocation,size,andshapeofdiscontinuities,andfloodedmember,corrosion,anderosioninspection.

PMTX 2230X Ultrasonic Testing II3quarterunits;$1,062Prerequisites: PMTX 2220X, PMTX 2170X Corequisites: PMTX 2180X PMTX 1900X

Coversultrasonicshearwaveinspectiontheoryandtheset-upandcalibrationforshearwaveinspectionusingaDistanceAmplitudeCorrection(DAC)curveor80percentFullScreenHeight(FSH)flaweval-uationtechnique.Studentsgainpracticeinspectingawiderangeofplateandpipeweldswithknowndiscontinuities.Studentsalsolearntoidentify,evaluate,andcatego-rizediscontinuitiesastotheiracceptanceorrejectioninaccordancewithvariousindustrycodes and standards.

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PMTX 2240X VT II/Underwater Inspection3quarterunits;$1,062Prerequisites: PMTX 2180X, , PMTX 2230X, Diving Physical Exam Corequisites: PMTX 2190X, PMTX 1900X

Fundamentalsofvisualtestingtoinclude:visuallimitations,inspectorresponsibilities,codes and standards, weld joint geometry, welding terminology, welding/ NDT symbols, mechanicalandchemicalpropertiesofmetals,destructivetesting,metallurgy,weldprocesses,andweld/basemetaldiscontinu-ities.Learntouseandmaintainavarietyofvisual enhancing test equipment to include, but not limited to, assorted measuring tools, cathodicpotentialmeters,stillphotog-raphy cameras, and closed circuit television systems.

PMTX 2250X Emergency Medical Responder3quarterunits;$1,062Prerequisites: PMTX 2155X, PMTX 2150X Corequisites: PMTX 2160X, PMTX 1900X

Basicsofafirstresponderadvancedfirstaidskillsneededbycommercialdiversworkinginoffshoreandinlanddivingremoteareasincluding near drowning, water rescue and extraction,hypothermiaincidents,marineanimalbitesandstings,andmethodsoftransport from vessels. Also includes the basics of Emergency Medical Responder requirements; including medical and trauma skills,basicanatomyandphysiologyasrelated to EMR requirements. Student will learn to properly assess and begin treatment ofthesickandinjured,includingcognitiveandpracticalskillsofHealthcareProviderLevelCPR,takingbloodpressures,pulses,respiratory rates, and the use of simple adjuncts to assist in the management of an injuredperson’sairway.AdditionalEmer-gencyMedicalResponderskills,includingadvancedfirstaidskills:bandaging,splinting,andspinalimmobilizationtechniques,andsafe methods of moving the injured and ill whileawaitingahigherlevelofmedicalcare.Trauma and psychiatric emergencies are also covered.

PMTX 2280X Advanced Diving Medicine3quarterunits;$1,062Prerequisites: EMTX 2260X , EMTX 2270X, Diving Physical Exam.

Corequisites: PMTX 2180X, PMTX 1900X

Divingmedicalrequirementsandtheskillsnecessary to become a commercial diver medictechnician.Recognizeandmanagedivingdecompressionillness;withspecificfocusonbarotrauma,decompressionsick-ness, arterial gas embolism, pulmonary over inflationsyndromeconditions,breathinggasdisorders, hypothermia, and near drowning arecovered.Studentwillconductpracticalchambertreatmentstohonenecessaryskillsfor recompression treatment and chamber nursing support.

PMTX 2290X Advanced Hyperbaric Medicine3quarterunits;$1,062Prerequisites: PMTX 2280X Corequisites: PMTX 2190X, PMTX 1900X

Includesadvancedmedicalskillsneededbycommercialdivingmedictechnicians.Skillsincludeparenteraladministrationofmedi-cation,aseptictechniquesandsterilefields,IVadministration,catheterization,advancedwound care and suturing, advanced emer-gency airway care and endotracheal intuba-tion,andemergencythoracentesis.Studentsintroducedtoadministrationofclinicalhyperbaric oxygen therapy, monoplace and multi-placechamberrequirements.Studentswillconductpracticalchambertreatmentsfor recompression treatment and chamber nursing support. Student must complete 40 hoursofERclinicalobservations.

PRLX – PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

PRLX 2100X PLA Portfolio Development4.5quarterunits;$775Accelerated course that will help students identifyareasofleaningtheymaywanttohave evaluated for college-level equivalency. The course will also guide students through thepreparationandcompilationofallcompo-nentsrequiredfortheevaluation ofaportfolioofpriorlearningthrough LearningCounts.org. Included in this instructor ledcourseisonefreeportfolioassessment.

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.

SEMX – ENERGY MANAGEMENT EXAMINATION

SEMX 6005X Energy Management ExaminationThisproficiencyexamisspecificallyforUCSDExtension students who have completed theirSustainabilityBusinessPracticescertificationwithanoverallgradeofBorhigher. If successfully completed, this exam willserveasacoursesubstitutionforSEM605, Energy Management, in the Master of Science Sustainability Management program atNationalUniversity.

The exam will be online, administered throughBlackboard,twohoursinduration,andopenbook.Aminimumscoreof80%isrequiredtopasstheproficiencyexam;theexamcanonlybetakenonetime.Recom-mendedreadingsfromthetextbookandonline references are included in the supple-mental material that should be reviewed beforetakingtheexam.

SUSX – SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT EXAMINATION

SUSX 6001X Introduction to Sustainability Examination ThisproficiencyexamisspecificallyforUCSDExtension students who have completed theirSustainabilityBusinessPracticescerti-fication with an overall grade of B or higher. If successfully completed, this exam will serve asacoursesubstitutionforSUS601,Intro-ductiontoSustainability,intheMasterofScience Sustainability Management program atNationalUniversity. The exam will be online, administered throughBlackboard,twohoursinduration,andopenbook.Aminimumscoreof80%isrequiredtopasstheproficiencyexam;theexamcanonlybetakenonetime.Recom-mendedreadingsfromthetextbookandonline references are included in the supple-mental material that should be reviewed beforetakingtheexam.


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TEDX – TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

TEDX 1823X Info & Interventions4CEUs;$460Covering history of the disorder, accepted methodstoassessandidentifystudentswiththe disorder, and various methods, medica-tionsandstrategiescurrentlyusedtotreatthe disorder, this self-paced online course willhelpteachersachieveabetterunder-standingofADDandinterventionstrategiestofacilitatepositivestudentchange.

TEDX 1824X Advanced Classroom Mgt3CEUs;$310This course is geared primarily for professionals serving children and youth presentingbehaviorproblemsintheschoolor community. This course focuses on cogni-tiveandcognitive-behavioralinterventions(oftenlumpedtogetherundertherubric“socialskills”)withanemphasisonteachingstudents how to change and manage their own behavior.

TEDX 1825X Educational Assessment3CEUs;$310This course is designed to further develop the conceptualandtechnicalskillsrequiredbyteacherstohelpthemidentifytheireduca-tionalgoals,andimplementmeaningfulinstructionalstrategiesforeffectivelearningby students with special needs. The focus of this course will therefore be on assessment forinstructionalprogrammingaddressed.

TEDX 1826X Traumatized Child3CEUs;$310This course helps teachers, counselors, andeducationalpersonnelgainstrategiestoreachandteachstudentsaffectedbystress,trauma,and/orviolence.Partic-ipants learn the signs and symptoms of stress and trauma and explore how stress, violence,andtraumaaffectastudent’slearning,cognitivebraindevelopment,andsocial-emotionaldevelopment.

TEDX 1827X Teaching Diversity3CEUs;$310This course is designed to give you the knowledge,toolsanddispositionstoeffec-tivelyfacilitateadiverseclassroom.Thiscoursewillhelpyouunderstandandidentify

differencesinapproachestolearningandperformance,includingdifferentlearningstyles and ways in which students demon-strate learning.

TEDX 1844X Behavior is Language4CEUs;$460This online course gives teachers a new perspectiveonstudentbehaviorandeffectivetoolstofacilitatepositivestudentchange.Participantswilllearnbehavioraltechniquesandinterventionstrategiesthatquelldisruptivebehavior,reducepowerstruggles while increasing classroom control, reduceworkload,andhelppreventburnout.

TEDX 1845X Violence in Schools3CEUs;$310Thisonlinecoursegivesteachersabetterunderstanding of school violence, the motivationsbehindtheuseofviolenceandspecificstrategiestominimizetheoccur-rence of violence in a school and community. Thecorrelationandimpactofthemedia,community and family upon violence will be investigated.

TEDX 1846X Learning Disabilities4CEUs;$460This online course describes diverse theo-reticalapproachestohandlinglearningdisabilitiesandlaysthefoundationforappro-priateassessmentandevaluation.Itcoversprogramplanningandimplementation,stressestheimportanceofaclose,positivepartnership with parents/caregivers, and explores methods for ensuring the home-schoolaxisiseffectiveandmeaningful.

TEDX 1848X Drugs & Alcohol in Schools3CEUs;$310This online course teaches about alcohol, drugsandtheirinfluencesintheclassroom.Learn what students may be experiencing through their own use or from the use of persons close to them and the biolog-ical, psychological and social factors that comprisethediseaseofaddiction.

TEDX 1849X Autism & Asperger’s Disorder3CEUs;$310Thisonlinecourseprovidesinformationonthecharacteristicsofthedisorder,learningstyles associated with the disorder, commu-nicationweaknessesandvariousintervention

strategies that have proven to be successful whenworkingwithstudentswithAutismspectrum disorders.

TEDX 1868X Inclusion3CEUs;$310Thisinteractiveonlinecoursehelpsspecialand general educators to understand inclu-sion,aneducationalreformmovementthatadvocateseducatingstudentswithdisabili-tiesinthegeneraleducationclassrooms.Thiscoursewillalsohelpteachersidentifytheirrole in providing special services to students educated in inclusive classrooms.

TEDX 1871X Understanding Aggression4CEUs;$460This online course includes topics on violence, aggression in the classroom, youth gangs, sports and television, drugs and alcohol, and “hot spots” that tend to breed aggression/violence. School personnel become more aware of causes of aggression and ways to evaluate and intervene before it turns to violence.

TEDX 1872X Talented & Gifted3CEUs;$310Thisonlinecourseprovidesinformationonthehistoryofexceptionalchildreninrelationtoeducation,currentlaw,andacceptedmethods for referral, assessment, and iden-tification.Itcoversmajorprogrammodelsandmethodsofdifferentiatinginstructiontomeet the rate and level of learning of those studentsidentified.

TEDX 1879X Working with Abused and Neglected Children3CEUs;$310Thisonlinecourseteacheshowtorecognizesignsofphysicalabuse,emotionalabuse,sexualabuse,physicalneglectandemotionalneglectinchildren.Participantsexplorespecificfactorsthatexistinfamilieswhoabuse or neglect their children. This course meets the child abuse and neglect educa-tionalrequirementsinmoststates.

TEDX 1880X Infant & Toddler Mental Health3CEUs;$310This online course gives educators an understanding of infant and toddler mental health, child development, and strategies to promotepositiverelationshipswithchildren

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andfamilies.Itprovidesinformationthatwillhelpthelearnerunderstandandidentifytheir role as a child care provider, educator, and early childhood professional.

TEDX 1881X Reading Fundamentals #13CEUs;$310Thisonlinecourse,oneffectivereadinginstruction,wasdesignedtogiveback-ground on Reading First as it applies to the NoChildLeftBehindfederallegislation.Thecourse discusses the research that supports scientifically-basedresearchasitappliestophonetically-basedinstruction,assessment,andevaluation.

TEDX 1882X Reading Fundamentals #23CEUs;$310This online course is designed to lay the foundationforeffectivereadinginstructionandtoteachabouttheelementsofeffectiveinstructionandtheimportanceofreadinginstruction.

TEDX 1883X Reading Fundamentals #34CEUs;$460This online course will focus on learning to read,readingtolearn,andanintroductionto reading assessment. As part of these keyareasofreadinginstruction,thefiveelementsofeffectivereadinginstructionwillbehighlighted,includingdefinitions,implica-tionsforinstructionandfuturedirections.

TEDX 1884X Early Childhood: Fmly-Centrd Srvcs3CEUs;$310Family-Centered Services covers four chapters.Thefirstchaptertakesanin-depthlookatthedefinitionandapplicationoffamily-centered services. The second and third chapters are designed to improve your understanding of the complexity of families. Thefinalchapteremphasizesparenteduca-tion,interagencycollaboration,andbuildingcommunitiesofcare.

TEDX 1885X Early Childhood: Observtn & Asmnt4CEUs;$460This course is designed to help educators, para-professionals and child caregivers observe and assess various aspects of chil-dren’sdevelopmentandprograms.Partici-

pants will learn the components necessary forstrongobservationskillsandwilldiscoverhow to apply course learning to each student’sparticularenvironmentandneeds.

TEDX 1886X Early Childhood: Program Planning4CEUs;$460Program Planning will cover planning and implementingacomprehensive,research-based curriculum for young children. We will discuss what curriculum is, and iden-tifyguidelinespresentedbytheNationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren (NAEYC). We will review the steps forcreatingcurriculum,planningaschedule,andcreatinglessonplans.

TEDX 1887X Early Chldhd: Tpcl & Atypcl Dvlpmnt4CEUs;$460Thiscoursewillpresentanintroductionto the study of child development from conceptiontoage6includingastudyofchild development chronologically and a discussion of the newly-delivered infant. Thecoursewillalsocoverthetimeofearlychildhood that was called the magic years by Selma Fraiberg.

TEDX 1888X Harassment, Bullying & Cyber-Intimidation3CEUs;$310Harassment,BullyingandCyber-Intimidation inSchoolwilldiscussdefinitionsandthepersonal,social,andlegalramificationsassociated with sexual harassment, bullying, andcyber-intimidation.Wewillthenexplorepreventativestrategiesaswellashowschoolstaffcanaddresstheseissueswhentheyoccur.

TEDX 1889X Teaching Math Conceptually3CEUs;$310The course incorporates strategies for teachingconceptsconstructivelyandcontextually. The goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying concepts of various math topics and explore the principles of teaching those concepts to learners. This course will focus on the topics ofnumbersense,basicoperation,andfractions.

TEDX 1890X Ethics and Safety for Our Schools4CEUs;$460Aninteractivecomputer-basedinstructioncourse,whichisapreventioncoursedevel-oped to help educators reduce and eliminate violationsofethicsandprofessionalconductcodes.Thecourseisintendedtokeepethicalteachers ethical and to be a part of a larger school district plan to protect the district’s teachers,staff,andstudents.

TEDX 1891X Why DI? An Intro to Differentiated Instruction4CEUs;$460Thisisaninteractivecomputer-basedinstructioncourse,designedtogivestudentsanunderstandingoftheframeworkofandneedforcreatingsupportivelearningenvi-ronmentsfordiverselearningpopulations.Itwillalsoprovideconnectionstoavarietyof concepts, variables, and resources that willassistpractitionersinaligningtheirownprofessionalpracticeswiththosefoundinthedifferentiatedclassroom.

TEDX 1892X Reading & Writing in Content Area3CEUs;$310Reading&WritinginContentAreaoffersinstructioninteachingreadingandwritinginvarioussubjectmatterfieldsatthesecondary level. The material stresses the skillsofvocabularybuilding,comprehen-sion,andwriting,aswellasmethodsformotivatingadolescentstoreadandwrite.Thecoursealsoprovidesinformationonrecognizingreadingdifficulties,assessingtextbooks,andtheintegrationofreadingstrategies within a content area. The strategies taught are aligned with the Praxis Reading Across the Curriculum test guide andtheReadingintheContentAreanationalstandards.

TEDX 1893X Ethics & Safety in Education3CEUs;$310Ethics&SafetyinEducationisapreventioncourse developed to help educators reduce andeliminateviolationsofethicsandprofessional conduct codes. The course is intendedtokeepethicalteachersethicalandto be a part of a larger school district plan toprotectthedistrict’steachers,staff,and


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students. The course’s central premise is that the vast majority of ethics and boundary violationsoccurringinschoolstodayarebeingcommittedbycompetentandethicaleducators who, for reasons to be discussed, aremakingverypoordecisionsduringsusceptibleperiodsintheircareers.Allprofessionalshavethepotentialtocommitanethics/boundaryviolation.Understandingandaddressingeducators’violationpoten-tialbeforeaviolationoccursisessentialinprotectingstudents,careers,andtheteaching profession’s integrity.

TEDX 1894X Under & Implem Cmmn Core Stds4CEUs;$460TheorganizationofthecoursecoverstherationaleforanddesignoftheCommonCore State Standards, the “Common Core Mind-set”practitionersneedforsuccessfulimplementation,andwhatspecificactionscanbetakenfordeeperimplementationacrosssettings

TEDX 1895X Try DI!: Plan & Prep Diff Ins4CEUs;$460TryDI!isdesignedtoprovideyouanopportunitytolearnaboutaninstructionalframework,DifferentiatedInstruction(DI),aimedatcreatingsupportivelearningenvironments for diverse learning popula-tions.Studentswillbepresentedamethodfor self-assessment of the extent to which theircurrentinstructionalapproachreflectstheperspective,principles,andpracticesoftheDIapproach.Thecoursereflectsanapproach that aligns the principles of DI with thepracticesofDI.Theconceptofa“theoryofaction”willalsobeprovidedwithinaDIcontext. The course has also been designed to introduce students to a range of strategies associated with a DI approach. Strategies included in this course have been selected onthebasisthattheyareeffectiveinthewidestpossiblerangeofeducationalK-12settings.ThiscoursefollowsWhyDI?:AnIntroductiontoDifferentiatedInstruction,which addressed the What, Why, and Who ofaclassroomthatreflectsaDIapproach.ThefocusofTryDI!:Planning&PreparingaDifferentiatedInstructionProgramisontheWhen, Where, and How of the DI approach.

ONLINE PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

EGX 1958X Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 $100In this course, you'll master all the basics ofMicrosoftWord.You'lllearnhowtoadd,move through, and edit text; move words from one part of your document to another; workontwoormoredocumentssimul-taneously;changethesizeorappearanceoftext;changemarginsandtabsettings;automaticallycenter,rightalign,justify,andindent text; use tools such as the grammar checker,spellchecker,andthesaurus;andsave,retrieve,copy,organize,andprintyourdocuments.

EGX 1959X Introduction to Networking$100Learnthefundamentalsofnetworkingandprepare for a career in a new and fast-growingfield.

EGX 1960X Introduction to Microsoft Word 2011 for MAC$100Now you can learn to use Word 2011, the versionspecificallydesignedtoworkwithApple's popular Macintosh computers. Whether you're new to Word or you're familiar with Word for Windows, you'll quicklymastertheprogram'suserinterfaceandbeabletocreatepagesfromyourfirstlesson.Inaddition,you'lllearnhowtoeasilytransfer documents between Word 2011 forMacandanyversionofMicrosoftWordrunning on Windows so you can share docu-mentswithfriendandcoworkerseffortlessly.

EGX 1961X Introduction to PC Security$100Security expert teaches the fundamentals of PCandnetworksecurity.

EGX 1962X Introduction to QuickBooks 2014$100Gain control of your business as you learn tousethispowerfulaccountingsoftwaretocreateandprintinvoices,trackyourpayablesand receivables, and more.

EGX 1963X Introduction to QuickBooks 2015$100Learnhowtoquicklyandefficientlygaincontroloverthefinancialaspectsofyourbusinessusingthispowerfulsoftwareprogram.

EGX 1964X QuickBooks 2015 for Contractors$100Contractorshavemanyuniquebookkeepingneeds, so we've designed this course from thegroundupspecificallyfortheconstruc-tionindustry.

EGX 1965X Keyboarding$100Learn how to touch-type or improve your existingtypingskillsusingKeyboardingPro5.

EGX 1966X Wireless Networking$100Industry expert shows you how wireless networkingworks,aswellashowtoplan,deploy,andconnecttowirelessnetworks.

EGX 1967X Mac, iPhone, and iPad Programming$100Learn to create Mac, iPhone, and iPad apps andprogramsusingObjective-CandtheXcode compiler.

EGX 1968X A to Z Grant Writing$100Learnhowtoresearchanddeveloprelation-shipswithpotentialfundingsources,orga-nizegrantwritingcampaigns,andprepareproposals.

EGX 1969X Achieving Success with Difficult People$100Learn how to have more successful rela-tionshipswithdifficultbosses,co-workers,students,neighbors,orrelatives.

EGX 1970X Building Teams That Work$100What are the secrets to managing successful teamsintheworkplace?Explorecommuni-cationtechniquesandproblem-solvingskillsthatwillhelpyougetyourteamontrackinnotime.

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EGX 1971X Creating Classroom Centers$100Learn how to create engaging, easy-to-main-tainclassroomcenteractivitiesthatboostindependent learning while increasing small groupinstructiontime.

EGX 1972X Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health(16 contact hours) $100Inthiscertificateprogram,you'llgainaholisticoverviewofcurrentfoodandnutri-tionissuesandtheirimpactonphysical,social,emotional,andspiritualhealth.

EGX 1973X Effective Selling $100Learnthesecrettoconvertingapotentialcustomer into a long-term asset. Find out howtolaythegroundworkforrepeatbusi-ness and your future success.

EGX 1974X Empowering Students with Disabilities$100Explorecommondisabilitiesyou’llencounterin the classroom and master techniques for promotingacademic,behavioral,andsocialskillsinstudentswithspecialneeds.

EGX 1975X Fundamentals of Supervision and Management $100Learnthepeopleskillsrequiredtomotivateand delegate, and learn tools for solving problemsandresolvingconflicts.

EGX 1976X Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II$100Learnhowtobeaneffectivemanagerorsupervisor. Master the basics of communi-catingeffectively,andlearntoolsfordevel-opingyourowninterpersonalskills.

EGX 1977X How to Make Money From Your Writing$100Youreallycanmakemoneywithyourwriting.Whetheryouwanttocreateyourown business, add to your income, supple-mentyourretirement,orboostwhatyou'reearningasawriter,you'llfindthehowto'shere.

EGX 1978X Individual Excellence$100Mastertwelvecareer-enhancingskillsincludinggoalsetting,timemanagement,personalorganization,andcreativity.

EGX 1979X Introduction to Interior Design $100Explore a career in interior design as you learn how to transform any room into a beautifulandfunctionalspace.

EGX 1980X Introduction to Natural Health and Healing$100Learn how to promote wellness, balance, and health in all aspects of your daily life.

EGX 1981X Keys to Effective Communication$100Lostforwords?Don'tbe!Learntobuildrapport, trust, warmth, and respect through conversation.

EGX 1982X LSAT Preparation – Part 2 US$100Improve your reading comprehension and logicalreasoningskills,anddiscoverprovenapproachesforselectingcorrectexamanswers (course 2 of 2).

EGX 1983X Managing Customer Service $100Becomeindispensabletoanyorganizationbyunderstandinghowtoidentifyandmeetcustomer needs.

EGX 1984X Marriage and Relationships: Keys to Success$100Gettingmarriedisjustthefirststep!Learnhowtobuildasolidfoundationforahealthypartnership that will last far beyond "I do."

EGX 1985X Managing Life as a Single Parent $100Youloveyourkidsmorethananythingintheworld,butbeingasingleparentishardwork.Whether you're single by choice or because ofdivorce,loss,orseparation,thisonlineparentingcoursewillhelpyoumanageyourlifemoreeffectively,fromstreamliningyourdailyroutinesanddealingwithchallengingbehaviorsathometohandlingconflictswithyourexandmakingdecisionsaboutdating

EGX 1986X Mastering Your Digital SLR Camera$100Takeyourphotographytothenextlevelwithyour digital SLR camera by learning how to masterlenses,apertures,shutterspeed,exposuresettings,andmore.

EGX 1987X Navigating Divorce$100Learnhowtonavigatethelegal,financial,emotional,andinterpersonalwatersofthedivorce process and emerge grounded and healthy.

EGX 1988X PMP® Certification Prep 1$100Learn how to prepare for the Project ManagementInstitute'sprestigiousPMP®certificationexam.Masterthefirstsevenchapters of A Guide to the Project Manage-mentBodyofKnowledge(PMBOK®,Guide),5thedition—theessentialresourceforthePMP®certificationexam.Findoutaboutthe10ProjectManagementKnowledgeAreas,fiveProcessGroups,and47projectmanage-ment processes. Raise your project manage-mentIQbydiscoveringtipsandtechniquesrelatedtothequestionsyou'llencounteronthe PMP® exam.

EGX 1989X PMP® Certification Prep 2$100Preparetotake—andpass—theProjectManagementInstitute'sPMP®certificationexam. Master chapters seven through 13 of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge,themostessentialresourceforthePMP®certificationexam.Learnallaboutthe10ProjectManagementKnowledgeAreas,fiveProcessGroups,and47projectmanagement processes. Raise your project managementIQbydiscoveringtipsandtechniquesrelatedtothequestionsyou'llencounter on the PMP® exam

EGX 1990X Project Management Fundamentals$100Gaintheskillsyou'llneedtosucceedinthefast-growingfieldofprojectmanagement.


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EGX 1991X Six Sigma: Total Quality Applications $100Learn to apply the elements and methods of Six Sigma to achieve the highest possible quality.

EGX 1992X Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring$100Discoversmallbusinessmarketingstrategiesthatcanhelpyouattractattention,wooyourtarget audience, grow your customer base, andexpandyourprofits—allforlittleornomoney.

EGX 1993X Spanish for Medical Professionals$100LearnmedicalSpanishquicklyandeasily,honingyourbasicconversationalskillsandmasteringkeyhealthcarewordsandphrases.

EGX 1994X Spanish for Medical Professionals II$100BuildonyourfoundationofSpanishforhealthcare providers by learning medical terminology and phrases from a variety of medicalfieldsaswellasSpanishgrammar.

EGX 1995X Start Your Own Small Business $100Stop dreaming and learn how to start your own successful small business.

EGX 1996X Starting a Consulting Practice$100Find out how you can earn income by sharing yourtrainingorknowledgewithothers.

EGX 1997X Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My! $100Learnhowtomakewiseinvestmentdeci-sions so that you have enough money to live comfortablythroughyourretirement.

EGX 1998X Supply Chain Management Fundamentals $100Master the fundamentals of supply chain managementandprepareforinternationallyrecognizedcertificationexaminations.

EGX 1999X Teaching Adult Learners$100Learn powerful techniques for reaching andmotivatingadultlearnersintoday’sstudent-centered classroom.

ETG 1900X Total Quality Fundamentals$100Learn the basics of total quality manage-ment.

ETG 1901X Creating a Successful Business Plan $100Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financingandlong-termsuccess.

ETG 1929X GRE Preparation – Part 2 (Quantitative) US $100Learnavarietyofusefultechniquesfortack-lingthequantitativereasoningsectionsofthecomputerizedGRE;revisedGeneralTest(Course 2 of 2).

ETG 1930X Speed Spanish I $100Learn six easy recipes to glue Spanish words together into sentences, and you'll be engaginginconversationalSpanishinnotime.

ETG 1931X Speed Spanish, II $100Follow-up to our popular Speed Spanish course. Several new recipes help you continuebuildingfluency.

ETG 1932X Accounting Fundamentals II $100Giveyourselfskillsthatareinhighdemandbyexploringcorporateaccountingwithaveteran instructor.

ETG 1938X Understanding the Human Resources Function $100Learn to handle basic human resource func-tionstoensurethebestpossibleresults.

ETG 1939X LSAT Preparation – Part 1 US $100Learn about law school entrance procedures, developinganalyticalreasoningskills,andimprovingyourtest-takingskills(course1of2).

ETG 1946X Administrative Assistant Fundamentals$100Preparetotakeadvantageofthemanynewjobopportunitiesinhealthcare,legalservices, and other industries.

ETG 1949X Professional Sales Skills $100Discover how to begin a successful and rewarding career in sales.

ETG 1954X Beginning Writer's Workshop$100Get a taste of the writer's life and improve yourwritingskillsinthisintroductiontowritingcreatively.

ETG 1958X Write Your Life Story $100Learn how to create and distribute an inspi-rationalandprofessionalautobiographyforfamily, friends, and others.

ETG 1966X Assisting Aging Parents $100Be prepared to handle the challenges you and your parents will face in the coming years,whilelearningtocherishthetransition.

ETG 1973X Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business $100An experienced entrepreneur teaches you howtodevelopthemotivation,discipline,andcreativitytoquityourjobandbeyourown boss.

ETG 1977X Effective Business Writing$100Improve your career prospects by learning howtodeveloppowerfulwrittendocumentsthatdrawreadersinandkeepthemmoti-vatedtocontinuetotheend.

ETG 1980X Leadership $100Gaintherespectandadmirationofothers,exertmorecontroloveryourdestiny,andenjoy success in your professional and personal life.

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ETG 1996X Marketing your Business on the Internet $100DevelopanInternetmarketingplanforyourbusinessthatincorporatesSEO,advertising,email, social media, and more.

ETG 1997X Accounting Fundamentals$100Gainamarketablenewskillbylearningthebasicsofdouble-entrybookkeeping,financialreporting,andmore.

ETG 1998X Real Estate Investing $100Buildandprotectyourwealthbyinvestinginreal estate.

ONLINE CAREER TRAINING

HSCX 1907X Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology 300hours;$2295Thisnationallyrecognizedprogramcombinesthe Medical Billing and Coding program with 60 hours of medical terminology training to giveyouacompetitiveedgeinthehealth-carefield.

HSCX 1910X Clinical Dental Assistant 240hours;$2295The Clinical Dental Assistant Online Training Programwillprovideyouwiththeskillsyouneedtobecomeadentalassistant.Afteryou've completed this program, you’ll be readytopursuecertificationasadentalassistant by passing the radiology and infec-tioncontrolportionsoftheDentalAssistingNationalBoardexamination.

HSCX 1932X Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding 300hours;$2295Get the training you need to become an AdministrativeMedicalSpecialist(AMS),amedicalreceptionist,ascheduler,aninsur-ancespecialist,oradiagnosticorproceduralcoder.

HSCX 1933X Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology 360hours;$2795Thisnationallyrecognizedprogramcombines

theAdministrativeMedicalSpecialistprogram with training in medical billing and coding and medical terminology to give you acompetitiveedgeinthehealthcarefield.

HSCX 1934X Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office 2010 Master 380hours;$2295Get the training to become an administra-tiveprofessional,andpreparetobecomeacertifiedMicrosoftOffice2010Masteratthesametime.

HSCX 1935X Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist 2010 460hours;$2695Getthetrainingtobecomeanadministrativeprofessional,andpreparetobecomeacerti-fiedMicrosoftOfficeSpecialist2010(MOS)atthesametime.

HSCX 1936X Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office 2013 Master 445hours;$2295TheAdministrativeProfessionalwithMicrosoftOffice2013MasterprogramteachestheskillsstudentsneedtobecomeasuccessfuladministrativeprofessionalandpreparesstudentstouseMicrosoftOffice2013 programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, andOutlook.

HSCX 1937X Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist 2013 455hours;$2695TheAdministrativeProfessionalwithMicro-softOfficeSpecialist2013trainingprogramteachestheskillsrequiredtobecomeasuccessfuladministrativeprofessionalandpreparesstudentsfortheMicrosoftOfficeSpecialistCertificationExams77-418,77-425, and 77-426 (Word), 77-420, 77-427, and 77-428 (Excel), 77-422 (PowerPoint), 77-423(Outlook),and77-424(Access).

HSCX 1938X Certificate in Gerontology 44hours;$150Earnacertificateprovingyouhavetheskillsrequired to meet the health care needs of a rapidlyagingpopulation.

HSCX 1940X Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management 12hours;$84Thiscertificateprovidesanoverviewofthe

mechanismsofpain,themultidisciplinarymethods of assessment, management, and treatment of pain, which include adults, children, and the elderly with cancer related and non-cancer related pain.

HSCX 1941X Certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing 25hours;$259Enhanceyourprofessionalmarketabilitybyrecognizingtheimpactspiritualvaluesandbeliefs have on health and healing.

HSCX 1943X Certified NationalPharmaceutical Representative 90hours;$2095Learntheskillsnecessarytobecomeacerti-fiedpharmaceuticalsalesrepresentative.The program covers pharmacology, medical terminology,physiology,andregulationsforsellingpharmaceuticals.

HSCX 1944X Certified Personal Trainer 62hours;$1295Prepare for an in-demand career as a personaltrainerasyouearnanationally- recognizedW.I.T.S.Certificationandgainreal-life experience in an internship.

HSCX 1945X Chartered Tax Professional 180hours;$2195Learn to prepare individual tax returns for almostallU.S.taxpayers!Withthisinno-vativeprogram,youcanstartworkingandearningmoneywhilecompletingyourprogram.

HSCX 1946X Child Development Associate Training 120hours;$1150WiththecertificateprograminChildcare&EducationofferedatSmartHorizonsCareerOnline High School, you can pursue your ChildDevelopmentAssociate(CDA)certifica-tionandlaunchyourcareerinchildcare.

HSCX 1947X Child Development Associate Training Renewal 45hours;$799FulfillyourrenewalrequirementforChildDevelopmentAssociate(CDA)certificationasyouworkatyourownpaceinaflexible,self-directed online learning environment.


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HSCX 1948X Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management 360hours;$2395Thisprogramcoverseverythingfromfinancingtoleadership.You'lllearnthekeystobusinessplanning,communicationskills,marketing,andmanagement.Ifyou'veeverthought about owning your own business, thisprogramcanhelpmakethatdreamcometrue!

HSCX 1949X Event Management and Design 300hours;$2295From planning to pyrotechnics, the Event Management and Design Online Training Program will teach you everything you need toknowtocreateeventsthataretrulyspecial.

HSCX 1950X High School Diploma with General Career Preparation 750hours;$1595Earn your high school diploma and prepare toenterthejobmarketasyoumasterskillsvalued by today's employers.

HSCX 1951X High School Diploma with Office Management Training 750hours;$1595Earn your high school diploma online as you prepareforacareerasanofficemanager,receptionist,datainputspecialist,orcustomerservicerepresentative.

HSCX 1952X Human Resources Professional 120hours;$2095Mastertheskillsyouneedtogainanentry-levelpositioninhumanresourcesandpreparetotakethePHR(ProfessionalinHumanResources)certificationexam.

HSCX 1953X Microsoft Excel 2010 Certification Training 95hours;$895Build and validate your business computer skillsusingMicrosoftExcel2010soft-ware with this comprehensive, perfor-mance-basedcertificationpreparationprogram.

HSCX 1954X Medical Billing and Coding 240hours;$2095With the Medical Billing and Coding (MBC) program,you'llgaintheskillsyouneedtoenteroneofthefastest-growingfieldsin

allied health as a medical billing specialist, medicalcoder,ormedicalofficemanager.

HSCX 1955X Microsoft Excel 2013 Certification Training 95hours;$895TheMicrosoftExcel2013CertificationTraining program prepares students for the MicrosoftOfficeSpecialist(MOS)Certifica-tionExam77-420.

HSCX 1956X Microsoft Office 2010 MasterCertification Training 300hours;$1995LearnbasictoadvancedskillsinMicrosoftWord,Excel,PowerPointandOutlook2010whileyouprepareforMicrosoftOfficeSpecialist(MOS)certification.

HSCX 1957X Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Certification Training 82hours;$1095This SharePoint 2010 training program preparesyoutotaketheMicrosoftCerti-ficationExam77-886inordertoachieveacertificationasaMicrosoftOfficeSpecialist.

HSCX 1958X Mobile and Desktop Web Developer 460hours;$3295Students who successfully complete this career course will have developed a solid backgroundinallofthelatesttechnologiesassociated with web development for both desktopandmobileenvironments,andatthe very end of the program, students will be abletobuildtraditionalandmobilewebsites.

HSCX 1959X Payroll Practice and Management 80hours;$2095Becomeknowledgeableinallfacetsofpayrollrulesandregulations,andjoinoneofthefastest-growingcareerfieldstoday.

HSCX 1960X Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks 2013, Software Included 140hours;$1895This program teaches students how to masterprofessionalbookkeepingusingQuickBooks2013software.

HSCX 1961X Physical Therapy Aide 150hours;$2195Mastertheskillsyouneedtobeginacareeras a physical therapy aide.

HSCX 1964X Six Sigma Black Belt 200hours;$2995Learntheessentialcomponentsforunder-standing this unique and growing career field,includingsearchengineoptimization,pay-per-clickmarketing,andWebsitecopy-writing.

HSCX 1965X Video Game Design and Development 500hours;$2295Usingacomprehensiveandanalyticalapproach to game engine architectures, thisprogramteachesyouhowtoeffectivelydesign and develop games.

HSCX 1966X Web Applications Developer 360hours;$2695Mastertheskillsyouneedtocreatedynamicdatabase-driven websites using the latest technologies.

HSCX 1967X Web Design Professional 350hours;$3295The Webmaster course prepares students withtheskillsandknowledgeneededforsuccessful careers in the Web development. Webapplicationsareavitalpartofcommu-nicationontheInternet,andWebdevelopersare in high demand in large and small compa-niesandorganizations.

HSCX 1968X CompTIA™ Certification Training: A+, Network+, Security+ 420hours;$3495ThisprogramprovidesstudentswithskillsetsinCompTIA™A+,CompTIA™Network+,andCompTIA™ Security+. Students will prepare for industry exams that are desirable for IT professionalsandpracticeininteractivelabswhere they can gain simulated experience. The program prepares students for the following exams: CompTIA A+ Exams220-801, 220-802,CompTIANetwork+ExamN10-006CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-401.

HSX 1909X Cisco® CCNA® Certification Training150hours;$2295The Cisco CCNA Online Training Program willgiveyoutheessentialknowledgetoinstall,configure,operate,andtroubleshootmedium-sizeroutedandswitchednetworkswhile preparing you for the 100-101 ICND1 and 200-101 ICND2 Cisco exams or the single 200-120 CCNA exam.

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HSX 1917X Records Management Certificate 180hours;$1895This comprehensive program will help you establish a successful records management program,includingelectronic,magnetic,andpaper media.

HSX 1919X Travel Agent Training 250hours;$2095Learnthebasicskillsneededtooperateacomputerreservationsystemforairlines,travel agencies, cruise lines, hotels, or as a home-based agent, and get started in a careerinthetravelindustry!

HSX 1921X Search Engine Marketing 250hours;$2195Learntheessentialcomponentsforunder-standing this unique and growing career field,includingsearchengineoptimization,pay-per-clickmarketing,andWebsitecopy-writing.

HSX 1925X HVAC Technician 265hours;$4095TheHVACRCertifiedTechnicianprogramisacomprehensive online training that encom-passesheating,ventilation,airconditioning,andrefrigeration.

HSX 1926X Veterinary Assistant 170hours;$2295This program will prepare you to become a productivememberofaveterinaryteam.

HSX 1927X Administrative Dental Assistant 150hours;$2095Learnhowtoperformtheadministrativetasksessentialformanagingthebusinessaspectsofadentalpractice.

HSX 1931X Certified Bookkeeper 140hours;$2295TheCertifiedBookkeeperOnlineTrainingProgramhelpsprofessionalbookkeepersearnprestigiousAmericanInstituteofProfes-sionalBookkeepers(AIPB)certification.

HSX 1932X CompTIA™ A+ Certification Training 230hours;$1995CompTIAA+certificationistheindustrystan-dardforvalidatingtheskillsofentry-levelcomputer technicians. It opens the door to anexcitingcareerincomputertechnology,

anded2gosonlineprogrammakestrainingconvenientandinteractive.

HSX 1935X Six Sigma Green Belt 100hours;$2195The Six Sigma Green Belt Online Training Program encompasses all aspects of running a Six Sigma Green Belt business, including management, service delivery, design, produc-tion,andcustomersatisfaction.

HSX 1944X Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep80hours;$2195Thisprogramwillutilizeyourexistingknowl-edge of medical terminology and healthcare sciences.IncreaseyourcodingskillsandpreparetotaketheofficialcertificationexamtobecomeaCertifiedCodingSpecialist.

HSX 1953X Certified Wedding Planner 340hours;$1895This comprehensive program covers every-thing an aspiring wedding planner needs to knowtogetstartedinthebusiness.Whetheryouplanonworkingpart-timeorfull-time,thisprogramwillprovidealltheknowledgeyouneedtoworkasaprofessionalweddingplanner or start your wedding planning business.

HSX 1959X Medical Terminology 60hours;$1095Gettheeducationyouneedtogetstartedinthemedicalfield.Thisprogramwillteachyouproper medical terminology and spelling.

HSX 1963X Freight Broker/Agent Training 150hours;$2195Becomeapartoftheexcitingtrucking,freightlogistics,andtransportationindustries!Thisprogram will teach you everything you need toknowtostartyourownfreightbusinessorbecome a freight agent.

HSX 1965X ICD-10 Medical Coding 200hours;$2095Prepare for the future of medical coding by mastering the steps for using the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS to code medical diagnoses and procedures.

HSX 1982X Pharmacy Technician 330hours;$2295Pharmacy technicians support licensed phar-

macistsinprovidinghealthcaretopatients.Traintoenterthisrapidlygrowingfieldwiththis respected online program.

HSX 1988X Technical Writing 80hours;$2095This program is designed for anyone who wishestodeveloptheirtechnicalwritingabilitiestoaprofessionallevel.You'lllearnresearchmethods,audienceconsiderations,style,draftingandrevisiontechniques,howtoworkinacollaborativeenvironment,andmore.

HSX 1999X Grant Writing 300hours;$2595Learn to write grant proposals that get fundedinthisnationallyrecognizedGrantWritingonlinetrainingprogram.

UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

*Please refer to Academic Tuition Rates for course fees.

ACCOUNTANCY

ACC 201 Financial Accounting Funds.Asurveyofbasicaccountingtheoryandtheapplicationofaccountingprinciples,thiscourse includes the recording and summa-rizationofbusinesstransactionsintheformoffinancialstatementsundertherulesofgenerallyacceptedaccountingprinciples(GAAP). It is designed for students who havelittleornopriorknowledgeoffinancialaccounting,thiscoursecorrespondstoPrin-ciplesofAccountingIatothercolleges.

ACC 202 Managerial Accounting Funds.Prerequisites: ACC 201

This course is an overview of the use of financialaccountingandcostaccountingdataforthedesignandpreparationofreportstoaidmanagementinorganizing,directing,controlling,anddecision-makingfunctions.Thetopicsincludethefunda-mentalsofcostaccounting,budgetingandresponsibilityaccountingforcostandprofitcenters.


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ACC 300 Applied Tech for AccountantsPrerequisites: ACC 201

Emphasis on the design and internal control perspectivesofaccountinginformationsystems, including systems analysis, decision supportsystems,systemimplementation,andtheauditofmanagementinformationsystems.

ACC 410A Intermediate Accounting IPrerequisites: ACC 201

Oftenreferredtoas“IntermediateAccounting,”ACC410A,B,andCcoverasubstantialportionoftheU.S.accountingstandardsknownasGAAP(generallyacceptedaccountingprinciples).Inpartic-ular, ACC 410A entails a more in-depth and detailedstudyoftheprincipalfinancialstate-ments,accountingconcepts,revenueandexpenserecognition,andaccountingforcash,receivables,andinventories.

ACC 410B Intermediate Accounting IIPrerequisites: ACC 410A

Oftenreferredtoas“IntermediateAccounting,”(SeeACC410Aforaseriesdescription.)ACC410Bcoversaccountingforplant, property and equipment, intangible assets, leases, current and long-term liabil-ities,andstockholders’equityandretainedearnings.

ACC 410C Intermediate Accounting IIIPrerequisites: ACC 410B

Oftenreferredtoas“IntermediateAccounting,”(SeeACC410Aforaseriesdescription.)ACC410Ccoversearningsper share, investments, deferred income taxes,pensions,accountingchangesanderrors,preparationofthestatementofcashflows,andfulldisclosureswithemphasisonsegmentandinterimreporting.

ACC 431 Advanced AccountingPrerequisites: ACC 410C

Anexaminationofadvancedconceptsofaccountingforbusinesscombinations,withemphasisontheconsolidationofparent/subsidiary balance sheet and income state-mentreporting.Italsocoversaccountingfortheformation,operation,andliquidation

ofpartnerships,aswellasspecialreportingrequirementsformultinationalentities.

ACC 432A Taxation-IndividualPrerequisites: ACC 431

Anintroductiontothetheoryandpracticeoffederalincometaxationofindividuals,includingincome,deductions,exemptions,credits,capitalgains,depreciation,anddeferredcompensationplans.Asacourserequirement, students prepare Form 1040 income tax returns.

ACC 432B Taxation-BusinessPrerequisites: ACC 432A

Anintroductiontothetheoryandpracticeoffederalincometaxationofpartnerships,subchapter S, and subchapter C corpora-tions.Studentslearntheuseoftaxresearchpublications.

ACC 433A Managerial Accounting IPrerequisites: ACC 201

Astudyofcostaccountingprinciplesandproceduresincludingfixed,variableandmixedcosts,break-evenpointanalysis,jobordercosting,processcosting,standardcosting,activitybasedcosting,varianceanal-ysisforvariableandfixedcosts,budgeting(staticandflexiblebudgets),andpreparationofvariableandabsorptioncostingstatements.

ACC 433B Managerial Accounting IIPrerequisites: ACC 433A

AcontinuationofManagerialAccountingI,thiscoursecoversadditionalmanage-rialaccountingtopicsfordecision-makingincluding relevant costs, balanced scorecard, value added and non-value added costs, allocationsofindirectcostsusingdirect,step,andreciprocalmethods,allocatingjointcost,mainandby-productcosting,determi-nationofEconomicOrderQuantity(EOQ),accountingforspoilage,transferpricing,performance measurement, and capital budgetingtechniques.

ACC 434 Government and Nonprofit AcctPrerequisites: ACC 201

Astudyofthespecializedaccountingprinciplesapplicable to state and local governments andothernon-profitorganizations,withan

emphasisonfundaccountingprinciplesusedintherecordingofassets,liabilities,equity,revenues and expenditures. Also covers the analysisandinterpretationoffinancialstate-mentsofsuchgovernmentalandnon-profitentities.

ACC 435A Auditing IPrerequisites: ACC 431

Astudyoffinancialstatementauditsinaccordancewithauditingstandardspromulgatedbyauthoritativebodies.Topicsinclude planning of the audit engagement, auditor’s responsibility for fraud, review ofinternalcontrols,gatheringsubstantiveevidenceusinganalyticalproceduresandtest of account balances for the revenues, acquisitionandexpenditures,andinventoryprocesses.

ACC 435B Auditing IIPrerequisites: ACC 435A

AcontinuationofACC435A,thiscoursefocuses on sampling plan and techniques, gatheringsubstantiveevidenceforcashand investment cycle, long-term debts and owners’equity,andcontingentliabilities.Italsocoversauditworkpapers,auditopin-ions,attestationservices,compilationandreviews, and auditor’s legal liability associ-ated with an audit engagement.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELING

PSY 100 Introduction to PsychologyAsurveyofthefieldofpsychologythatprovidesanoverviewofthescientificprinciples and theories in psychology. Topics include: biological psychology, abnormal behavior,motivation,emotion,sexuality and gender, and personality theory.

SOC 100 Principles of SociologyPrerequisites: ENG 100 and ENG 101

Criticalintroductiontobasicsociologyconcepts.Examinationofmajortheoreticalperspectivesandresearchmethods.Topicsinclude:economicstratification,race,gender,family,deviance,complexorganizations.

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ADC 215 Physiology of Substance AbusePrerequisites: PSY 100 and SOC 100

Asurveyofdrugclassificationsandmedicalcomplicationsoftheiruse,andthebasicmechanismsofdrugabsorption,metabolism,distribution,andelimination.Mechanismsoftolerance, dependence, and withdrawal are emphasized.Alsocoveredisanoverviewofbrain systems involved in drug use, abuse, and dependence.

ADC 225 Law and EthicsPrerequisites: PSY 100 and SOC 100

This course explores the ethical and legal issues related to substance abuse counseling. Topicsincludelawsrelatedtoconfidenti-ality,mandatedreporting,scopeofpractice,informedconsent,andrecordkeepingas well as ethical systems and standards. Studentswillpracticetheapplicationofstandards in a case study format.

ADC 235 Case ManagementPrerequisites: PSY 100 and SOC 100

The12CoreFunctionsrelatedtotheassess-ment and management of client progress while in chemical dependency treatment are covered.Skillsrelatedtointakeassessment,diagnosis, treatment planning and devel-opingeffectivereferralswillbetaughtandpracticed.Conceptsrelatedtopsycho- education,specialpopulations,prevention,and community outreach will be discussed.

ADC 245 Individual Counseling IPrerequisites: PSY 100, SOC 100 and ADC 205

Focus on the major theories and techniques of substance abuse counseling. Emphasis will beonstrategiesrelatedtoassistingclientsinacceptingthediagnosisofsubstanceabuseand the early stages of recovery. Consider-ationsforworkingwithspecialpopulationswill be discussed. Students will use case studies to apply techniques.

ADC 255 Individual Counseling IIPrerequisites: ADC 245

Thiscoursefocusesontheapplicationofthe counseling techniques learned in ADC 245. Students will be expected to role-play techniques with volunteer(s) in their profes-sional/social environment and submit videos

of those sessions for discussion. Discussion of assessment techniques for clients with other psychiatric disorders will be covered.

ADC 265 Group & Family CounselingPrerequisites: PSY 100 and SOC 100

This course examines group counseling and familysystemstheoriesrelatedtoworkingwith substance abuse clients and their families.Studentswilllearntheapplicationof these theories through the use of video sessions and case studies.

ADC 275 Personal & Professional GrowthPrerequisites: PSY 100 and SOC 100

This course examines two inter-related concepts of counseling: personal awareness and growth with professional growth. This course is designed to assist students to begin the process of becoming aware of their personal issues and how those may impact theirworkwithclients.

ADC 285 Practicum in Substance AbusePrerequisites: Satisfactorily complete 5 cours-es in the major, and Program lead faculty approval

Atwo-partfieldpracticuminwhichstudentsworkinanapprovedpracticumsitedoing255 hours of substance abuse counseling. Theyalsoparticipateinanacademicseminarwheretheydiscusstheirfieldwork.Thiscourse is a minimum of 6 months in length.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

ADR 400 Alternative Dispute ResolutionThis introductory course will provide students with a broad understanding of ADR.ThecoursewillcoverNegotiation,Mediation,Arbitrationhoweachisused,and the advantages and disadvantages of eachmethod.Thecourseutilizesroleplays,simulations,andcasestudies.

ADR 405 Negotiation FundamentalsAnintroductoryinteractivecoursedesignedfor students and the business professional todeveloptheverbalandanalyticalskillsrequiredtoperformeffectivelyasanego-tiatorinconflictsituations.Studentswill

participateinnegotiatingexercises,andlearndifferentnegotiatingtechniquesthroughsimulations,videos,andcasestudies.

ADR 410 Facilitation FundamentalsAninteractive,introductorycoursedesignedfor students and business professionals to develop an understanding of group dynamics anddecisionmakingasabasisforlearningthe roles, processes and techniques of group facilitation.Thecourseutilizesroleplays,simulations,andcasestudies.

ADR 415 Mediation FundamentalsAnintroductoryinteractiveandentertainingcourse designed for students and business professionalstodeveloptheskillsrequiredtoperformeffectivelyasamediator.Studentswillbeintroducedtodifferentmediationstylessuchasfacilitative,transformative,andevaluativemethods.Thecourseutilizesnegotiatingprinciples,roleplays,videos,andcase studies.

ADR 420 Communication & ConflictThiscoursewillexploreworkplace,inter-personalandteamconflictdynamicsandmethodsforeffectivecommunicationinsuchconflictsituations.Participantswilllearncommunicationskillsforresolvingsuchconflictsforthemselves,betweenothersandwithin a team or group, and strategies forpreventingordefusingrisingconflict.Additionally,participantswilllearnhowtointegrateconflictresolutionintovariousorganizationalcultures.

ADR 425 Issues in Conflict ManagementThis course will explore the nature of cultural differencesinvariousconflictsituations.Throughtheexaminationofvariousculturalperceptions,participantswilllearnhowtoapplyconceptsofculturalfluencyinavarietyofconflictingculturalscenarios,andemploypersonal,interpersonalandintergroupskillstobridgeculturaldifferencesandachievemutu-allybeneficialoutcomes.Studentswillpartic-ipate in role plays, videos, and case studies to enhance their understanding of these issues.

ADR 430 Ethics and NeutralityThis course explores the behavior of media-tors, arbitrators and other neutrals to avoid conflictsofinterestandperceivedpartiality.


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Through case study and role playing the participantwilllearnappropriatebehaviorthat improves the quality of the process, enhances competency and promotes accep-tanceofandconfidenceinADRprocesses.Students will be introduced to topics such as howtoremainimpartialduringamediation,avoidingconflictsofinterest,qualityoftheprocess,competency,confidentialityandpromotingpublicconfidenceinthemedia-tionprocess.

BASIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

HRM 200 Intro to Basic Human ResourcesIntroductory overview of basic human resourcemanagementactivities.Variousfunctionsofhumanresourcemanagementareexploredincludingplanning,staffing,training,compensation,motivation,employeedevelopment,benefits,performanceeval-uation,discipline,healthandsafetyissues,employer-employeerelationships,andcompliance with employment laws.

HRM 210 Staffing and DevelopmentPrerequisites: HRM 200

Explorationofthebasicaspectsofthehuman resource planning process, including recruitment,selection,retention,anddevel-opmentofemployees.Specialattentionisgiventothestrategicdirectionofanorganizationinassessingitshumanresourceneeds.

HRM 220 Compensating EmployeesPrerequisites: HRM 200

Overview of the fundamentals of wage andsalaryprograms.Benefitprogramsandrelatedemployeeincentiveprogramsareexplored.Linkingperformancetomonetaryand non-monetary rewards will be reviewed. UtilizingHRtechnologytoincreaseefficiencyinpayandbenefitsadministration,aswellasaligningHRwithorganizationalactivitieswillbe highlighted.

HRM 230 Legal Aspects of Basic HRMPrerequisites: HRM 200

Introductiontothewidespectrumoflegalconcerns that human resource managers

faceintheworkplace.Emphasisonemploy-mentdiscriminationlawsastheyrelatetotheemployer-employeerelationship.EEOmethodsofliabilitypreventionareexamined.Integrated into the course are aspects of ethicalconsiderationsforHRmanagers.

BASIC SALES AND MARKETING

MKT 200 Basic MarketingIntroductiontocontemporarymarketinganditsapplicationinthemarketingimplemen-tationprocess.ItplacesspecialfocusontheuseofthefourP’s(Price,Promotion,ProductandPlace)aswellasmarketopportunities,productdevelopment,promotionplanning,pricing decisions, and channels of distribu-tion.

MKT 210 Intro to Consumer BehaviorPrerequisites: MKT 200

A study of the dynamics of human behavior and how it relates to the purchasing decision, this course provides a general view of the differentfactorsthatinfluencetheconsum-er’sdecision-makingincluding,personality,social groups, culture, values structure, perceptionandlearning.

MKT 220 Intro to Personal SellingPrerequisites: MKT 200

Overview of the elements of success in sales, including researching products and compet-itors,handlingobjections,makingsalesthrough in-person interviews or over the phone,identifydifferenttypesofcustomersand how to sell best to each type, and selling tocorporations.

MKT 230 Basic Advertising ConceptsPrerequisites: MKT 200

Introductiontotheprinciplesofadvertisingwhere students learn how to select and usethevariousadvertisingmediatomeetspecificmarketingproblemsandopportu-nities.Itencompassesanoverviewofradio,television,printmedia,outdooradvertising,and media budgets.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION

CJA 340 CorrectionsAnintroductiontothefieldofcorrectionsandthecorrectionscontinuum.Topicsinclude contemporary theories of punish-ment,correctionsandrehabilitation,local,state,federalandmilitaryconfinementfacilitiesandcommunityalternativestoincarceration.

CJA 351 Courts & the Judicial ProcessA study of concepts and theories regarding theutilization,organizationandmanage-mentofthejudicialprocess.Criticallyreviewsthe issues of fair trial, speedy trial, free press, calendar control, judicial responsibility and newtechnology.Studentsanalyzetherolesof the legal actors, problems of lower, trial andappellatecourtsandthedistributionofjudicial powers.

CJA 431 CriminologyThis course exposes the students to the basic tenetsofcriminalbehavior,thecausativeandcontributory factors of behavior. It explores the general personality, intellectual and socialperspectivesofcriminalbehavior.

CJA 446 CJ Management and LeadershipAnanalysisoftheorganizationandmanage-mentofcriminaljusticeagencies.Discussesprinciplesofsupervisionandmotivationofpersonnel, management problems and solu-tions,decision-makingandadministrationofpolicies and procedures.

FINANCE

FIN 310 Business FinancePrerequisites: ACC 201

This course is a survey of the basic principles andconceptsusedinthefinancialmanage-ment of a business enterprise addressed fromboththeoreticalandpracticalstand-points. Topics include money and capital markets,financialmanagementofworkingcapital,capitalbudgetingandfixedassetmanagement, cost of capital, and short-term andlong-termfinancingbymeansofdebtand equity capital.

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FIN 440 Financial InstitutionsPrerequisites: FIN 310

Anexaminationofthenatureandroleoffinancialinstitutionsintheeconomy,topicsincludemoneymarketsandcapitalmarkets,the Federal Reserve System and monetary policy,thecommercialbankingsystem,thriftinstitutions,insurancecompanies,pensionfunds, investment companies, and other majorfinancialinstitutions.

FIN 442 InvestmentsPrerequisites: FIN 310 and FIN 440

Asurveyofprinciplesandpracticesinthefieldofinvestments,thecoursecoversthevaluationofcorporatesecuritiesofmulti- nationalanddomesticcorporations,portfoliotheory,andthemeasurementofportfolioperformance.Emphasizestheroleofreturnandriskinvaluingstocks,bonds,options,andinconstructingportfolios.

FIN 443 Working Capital ManagementPrerequisites: FIN 310

Acourseemphasizingthemanagementofcurrentassetsandcurrentliabilities,itcoversplanningafirm’soveralllevelofliquidity,stressing cash management and credit poli-cies. Also discussed are selected topics such asbankrelations,factoring,andsecuredinventoryfinancing.

FIN 444 Risk Management & InsurancePrerequisites: FIN 310

Ananalysisoftheriskmanagementprob-lems in the business enterprise, the course emphasizesmethodologyforriskanalysis,insuranceprinciplesandpractices,tech-niquesforriskandlosscontrol,insuranceunder-writing,andrating.Italsoincludesproduct liability, property damage, and bodilyinjuryinbusinesssituations.

FIN 446 International Financial MgmtPrerequisites: FIN 310

Anexaminationoftheinternationalaspectsofcorporatefinanceandinvesting,thecourse covers balance of payments, foreign exchange with emphasis on exchange rate determination,exchangerisk,hedging,andinterestarbitrage,internationalmoneyandcapitalmarkets,internationalfinancing,andinternationalbanking.

FIN 448 Seminar in FinancePrerequisites: FIN 310, FIN 440, FIN 442, FIN 443 and FIN 446

This is a capstone course for students specializingintheareaoffinance.Itexposesstudentstoawiderangeoffinancerelatedtopics,includingissuesaffectingthecurrentfinancialenvironmentofbusinessfirms.Thecourse integrates material from previous coursestakeninthefinanceconcentra-tionandintroducesthetopicsofcapitalbudgetingandtheprocessofobtaininglong-term funds.

FORENSIC AND CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS

FSC 620 Advanced Criminalistics This class surveys physical evidence with an introductiontotheoperationofaforensicscience laboratory and an overview of many oftheanalyticaltoolsusedinthecriminalis-ticslaboratory.Principlesofchainofcustody;androleofforensicscientistasexpertwitness.

FSC 621 Digital Evidence Thiscoursewillprovidebroadperspectiveontheory,techniqueandpracticeofdigitalevidenceinvestigation.Differenttypesof digital related crime, including fraud, stalking,identitytheft,andinternetrelatedcrimes. Chain of custody and current legal issues on digital evidence.

FSC 622 Law and Criminal Procedure Thiscourseisanexaminationofthefounda-tionforunderstandingConstitutionallaws.ThecoursewillcovervarioussectionsoftheConstitutionandhowlawenforcementofficialsmayobtainevidence,andconductasearchandseizure.

FSC 623 Fingerprint Analysis Introductiontobasicprinciplesandtech-niquesoffingerprintsasappliedtocrimescenes,forensicevidence,identification,andcourtpresentation.Methodsofrecogni-tion,propercollectionofknownandlatentfingerprints,processing,classificationandcomparison.Courtroompresentationswillbe discussed.

FSC 630 Forensic Pathology I Forensic terminology, anatomy, and phys-iology of the human body with emphasis on the understanding of the underlying pathology of sudden, unexpected deaths encountered in forensics, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), methods personal identificationanddifferenttypesofinjurieswiththeircharacteristicfeaturesandmecha-nisms of death.

FSC 642 Forensic Pathology II Prerequisite: FSC 630 Thescientifictechniques used in Medicolegal investigationsofregionalinjuriesanddeath,firearminjuriestransportationinjuries,phys-ical injuries, trauma and disease, child abuse, sexual assaults, diagnosis of rape, pregnancy, abortionanddelivery.Infanticide,asphyxialand drug deaths. Forensic medical evidence and records for the court.

FSC 647 Crime Scene Investigation A comprehensive study of the techniques and procedures used for approaching and protectingthecrimescene,surveyanddocumentation,detailedsearchofthescene,initialevidencecollectionandpackaging,processing the scene for latent prints and maintaining the chain-of-custody. The legal andscientificprinciplesofcrimescenesearchesandseizures.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

HRM 409B Survey in HRM & ODThe course provides an overview of human resourcesmanagementandorganizationaldevelopmentactivitiesincludingemployment,interviewing,careersystems,compensation,benefits,training,organizationalchange,performanceevaluation,disciplineandemployeeassistance,laborrelations,affirma-tiveactionandequalemploymentopportu-nityconsiderations,andhealthandsafety.

HRM 432 Recruit, Selection, Promo, RetThis course is designed to explore all aspects ofreviewingthestrategicdirectionofanorganizationandhowitrelatestoassessingandfillingjobs,frominitialhiringthrough

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subsequent placement,promotion,andretention.Itwillincludetechniquesfordeterminingstaffingneeds,recruiting,screening,assigning,evaluating,assessing,andpromoting.Anexplorationofoptionsforemployeedevelopmentandretentionin changing economy is provided. Also reviewed are special concerns regarding regulations,employeeattitudes,andunionrepresentation.

HRM 433 Pay & Benefit Admin, & HR TechThis course reviews the fundamentals of wage and salary programs, including the developmentofjobdescriptions,performingjobevaluations,conductingsalarysurveys,adjustingpaystructures,consideringareadifferentials,andrelatingpaytoperfor-mance.Benefitprogramsandrelatedemployeeincentiveandserviceprogramsarealsocovered.Waystolinkperfor-mance to both monetary and non-mon-etary rewards will be reviewed, including profitsharing,bonusplans,stockoptions,awards and special rewards for managerial personnel.Legislativerestraintsandtaxtreatments are discussed and behavioral theories are highlighted as they apply in thisarea.Theincorporationoftechnologyas it relates to Human Resource Manage-mentSystemsthatincreasesefficiencyinpay,benefitsadministration,andaligningHRwithorganizationalactivitiesarealsocovered.Thesynthesisofpay,benefitsadministrationandHRtechnologyintegratestheselection,developmentandadministrationofpracticalprogramsandsystemsforattracting,moti-vating,andretaininghuman resources.

HRM 439 Legal, Reg, & Labor Relation CAnintroductionto the wide spectrum of legal and regulatory concerns that human resourcesmanagersfaceintheworkplace(EEOlaws,affirmativeaction,compliancerequirements,preventionofemployment- relatedliability).Thecoursetiesinthedevel-opment,aims,structureandfunctionoflaborandemployerorganizations,examinestherelationshipoflaborandmanagement,andbargainingandresolutionofemployer- employee issues.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

ITM 210 Introduction to ITThiscourseprovidesanintroductiontoInformationTechnology(IT)infrastructureconceptsandapplicationsinanintegratedinformationsystemenvironment.Thiscoursefocuses on understanding the importance of ITforvarioustypesofITapplicationswithinanorganization.Topicsinclude:overviewofhardware,software,dataresources,tele-communicationsandnetworks.Thecourse provides an overview of “what” IT is andhowtoapplyITinvariousorganizations.

ITM 320 Information Technology ManagementAnintegratedperspectiveonhowtomanage,planandintegrateinformationtechnology resources. Provides an overview oftheconceptsofmanaginginformationtechnologies and covers the topics of infor-mationtechnologiesplanning,informationforecastingandinformationprocessing.Project management concepts and processes arealsoreviewedandappliedtospecificinformationtechnologyinitiativesandtasksrelatedto(1)Desktoptechnology,processingandadministration,(2)networkinformationtechnology, processing and administra-tionand(3)databasesystemstechnology,processingandadministration.

ITM 340 IT Clients Using MS WindowsThiscourseprovidesasolidframeworkintotheconceptsandimplementationofWindowsClientOperatingSystems.Topicsincludeunderstandingofthedesktopprocessingofinformationtosupportorganizationaldecision-makingandstra-tegic planning. This course introduces the client server architecture and focuses on thedesktoproleastheclientconnectedtodatabasesystemsandnetworksystemsthatare required to meet and support real-world projectsandvariousITinitiatives.Hands-onlabs are included.

ITM 345 IT Servers Using LinuxThiscourseprovidesasolidframeworkintotheconcepts,installation,andconfigurationofserverOperatingSystem(OS).Topicsincludeunderstandingofthedesktopenvironments

used in the server environment. This course describes ways of exploring and under-standing of the OS. It demonstrates the systemadministrationtasksandhowtheyareusedtoprovidesupportformultipleusers. This course also describes issues related to security and shows how to auto-matetasksthroughshellscripting.

ITM 420 Local Area NetworksNetworkmanagementprinciples,practicesandtechnologiesformanagingnetworks,systems,applicationsandservices.Thiscoursereviewsthelatestcomputernetworktechnologies, such as ATM, Gigabit, Ethernet, andFiberOpticconnections.Thiscoursebuilds on LAN basics from ITM 230, including howtoimplementLANsolutionssuchasFDDI, Fiber Channel and Gigabit Ethernet and WANtechnologysuchasSwitchedMulti-Megabit Data Service and Frame Relay. This course also covers integrated high- performance router and switch technologies.

ITM 430 Wide Area NetworksPrerequisites: ITM 420

Overview of the management tools neces-sary to understand the WAN hardware andsoftwareforclientserverarchitecturetechnology. This course focuses on the instal-lationandmanagementoftheWANandtheconnectivitytoothersystemsandnetworks.The emphasis of this course is on hands-on learning:howtoinstall,configureandimple-mentthenetwork.

ITM 434 Wireless LAN AdministrationFundamentalconceptsofwirelessnetworkadministration.Thefocusison802.11stan-dardwirelesssolutionsincluding:fundamen-tals of 802.11 WLANs; radio frequency funda-mentals; antennas; RF math and system operatingmargin;RFpoweroutputregula-tions;wirelessLANoperation;802.11anal-ysesandtroubleshooting;andsitesurveying.ThiscourseprovidesthebasicpreparationfortheCertifiedWirelessNetworkAdminis-tration(CWNA)exam.

ITM 440 Database Concepts & Data ModelAnintroductiontotheconceptsofdatamodelingandrelationaldatabases.Coversthe methodologies for building a logical model,techniquesfororganizingand

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designingrelationaldatabasesandpracticalapproaches to transform logical models toastablerelationaldatabase.Introducesfundamentaldatabaseandapplicationdevel-opment concepts and techniques. Given databasedesignandapplicationrequire-ments, students design, construct and test a personal computer database and associated applicationcomponents.

ITM 470 Information Security ManagementThis course covers the managerial aspects of informationsecurityoncomputernetworks.Security is becoming of utmost importance. This course prepares the student to manage from start to end all aspects of securing anetwork.Thiscourseisdividedintosixsectionscoveringvariousaspectsofplanningandimplementingsecuritypolicies.Itstartswithdefiningwhatsecurityis,ittalksaboutthe security triad, CIA, followed by security managementpractices.Securitymodelsandarchitecturesfollowedbybusinesscontinuityplanning and disaster recovery are discussed. Thiscourseincludeslaws,investigations,ethics,andoperationsecurity.

MARKETING

MKT 302A Marketing FundamentalsThiscourseistheintroductiontocontem-porarymarketingtheoryanditsapplicationinthemarketingimplementationprocess.Itplacesspecialfocusonidentifyingmarketopportunity, product development, promo-tionplanning,pricingdecisions,andchannelsofdistribution.

MKT 420 Principles of Consumer BehaviorPrerequisites: MKT 302A

A study of the dynamics of human behavior and how it relates to the purchase decision, the course provides an in-depth view of the manyfactorsthatinfluencetheconsumer’sdecision-makingprocessincludingperson-ality, social groups, culture, values structure, perception,andlearning.Coursematerialisrelatedtomarketstrategydevelopmentthroughlecture,case,andfieldstudy.

MKT 434 Intro to Market ResearchPrerequisites: MKT 302A

A course that gives the student an over-viewandpracticalapplicationofcontem-

porarymethodsforgathering,analyzing,andpreparingmarketresearchforuseinmarketingdecisionmaking.Itfocusesondefiningorganizationalinformationneedsand designing appropriate research methods toobtainit.Specifictopicareasincludequal-itativeandquantitativeresearchmethods,secondaryresearch,internalmarketintelli-gence systems, and data analysis.

MKT 443 Introduction to AdvertisingPrerequisites: MKT 302A

Asurveyofeffectiveadvertisingtechniquesinmultiplemedia(virtual,visual,radio,tele-vision)andadvertisingcampaignallocationmethods.

SUBJECT MATTER AUTHORIZATION IN INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS FOR SINGLE OR MULTIPLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL HOLDERS

MTH 204 Mathematics for SciencePrerequisites: MTH 12A and MTH 12B, or Accuplacer test placement

Areviewofbasicmathematicsprinci-ples, including main algebra concepts, for business,probabilityandstatistics,physical,natural, and social sciences for non-math-ematicsmajors.ThiscourseprovidesthenecessaryskillstobesuccessfulinMTH210,MTH 215, SCI 104 and SCI 104A, SCI 101 and SCI 101A, SCI 102, SOC 100 and SOC 260.

MTH 209A Fundamentals of Mathematics IPrerequisites: Accuplacer test placement evaluation or MTH 12A and MTH 12B

A study of the real number system and its subsystems, ancient and modern numera-tionsystems,problem-solvingandsimplenumber theory. Includes teaching mate-rials and discussion of today’s professional organizations.Thisisacontentcourse,notamethods course.

MTH 210 Probability and StatisticsPrerequisites: Accuplacer test placement evaluation or MTH 12A and MTH 12B

Anintroductiontostatisticsandprobabilitytheory. Covers simple probability distribu-tions,conditionalprobability(BayesRule),independence, expected value, binomial distributions,theCentralLimitTheorem,

hypothesistesting,samplingandanal-ysisofvariance.AssignmentsmayutilizetheMiniTabsoftware,ortext-accompa-nyingcourse-wareSTATDISKforDOSPCs.Computers are available at the University’s computerlab.Calculatorwithstatisticalfunctionsisrequired.

MTH 215 College Algebra & TrigonometryPrerequisites: Accuplacer test placement evaluation or MTH 12A and MTH 12B

Examines higher degree polynomials, rational,exponentialandlogarithmicfunctions,trigonometryandmatrixalgebraneededformorespecializedstudyinmath-ematics,computerscience,engineeringandotherrelatedfields.Computerand/or graphing calculator use is highly recom-mended.

MTH 216A College Algebra I(3 quarter units)Prerequisites: Accuplacer test placement evaluation or MTH 12A and MTH 12B

Thefirstpartofacomprehensivetwo-monthtreatment of algebra and trigonometry preliminarytomorespecializedstudyinmathematics.Thecoursecovershigherdegreepolynomials,rationalfunctions,expo-nentialandlogarithmicfunctions,transfor-mationsandthealgebraoffunction,matrixalgebraandbasicarithmeticofcomplexnumbers.

MTH 216B College Algebra II(3 quarter units)Prerequisites: MTH 216A

The second month of a comprehensive two-month treatment of algebra and trigonometry;thiscourseisacontinuationof MTH 216A. Topics include trigonometric functions,analytictrigonometryandapplica-tion,parametricequations,matrixalgebra,sequences and series, and applied problems. Graphing calculator may be required.

MTH 220 Calculus IPrerequisites: Accuplacer test placement or MTH 216B or MTH 215

(Cross listed and equivalent to CSC208) An introductiontolimitsandcontinuity.Exam-inesdifferentiationandintegrationconceptswithapplicationstorelatedrates,curvesketching,engineering

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MTH 221 Calculus IIPrerequisites: MTH 220

Adiscussionofdifferentiationandintegra-tionconceptsofthenaturallogarithm,expo-nentialandinversetrigonometricfunctionsandapplicationstovolumesofrevolution,workandarclength.Coversimproperinte-gralsandhighlightsideasandcontributionsof Natpier, Huygens and Pascal. Graphing calculator is required.

MTH 222 Calculus IIIPrerequisites: MTH 221

A study of sequences, Taylor Polynomials, infiniteseries,andtestsforconvergence,and the power series. An overview of ordi-narydifferentialequations;theinitial-valueProblem;exactnessandintegratingfactors;andBernoulliandhigher-orderequationswithforcingfunctions.Graphingcalculatorisrequired.

MTH 223 Calculus IVPrerequisites: MTH 222

Astudyoffunctionsofseveralvariables:extremaandLagrangeMultipliers,withapplicationtotoday’soptimization-problemsin engineering, business, and ecology. Vector algebraandspacegeometry;Kepler’sLawswithapplicationtosatelliteorbitalvelocityproblemsandtherendezvousphenomenon,iteratedintegralsandapplications,theJacobiantransformationwillbestudied.Agraphing calculator is required.

MTH 301 Fundamentals of Mathematics IIPrerequisites: MTH 209A or Accuplacer test placement evaluation

ThiscontinuationofMTH209Aincludesconcepts of measurement, geometry, proba-bilityandstatistics,elementarysyntheticandEuclidean Geometry. Computer program-ming in BASIC is introduced. Methods are incorporated whenever possible. However, both MTH 209A and MTH 301 are content/concept courses as prescribed by State regulations,notmethodscourses.Calculatormay be required.

MTH 311 Topics from GeometryPrerequisites: Accuplacer test placement or MTH 216B or MTH 215

A survey of main concepts of Euclidean geometry with the emphasis on the

axiomaticapproach,constructions,logicofproof, and some ideas from non-Euclidean geometry including historical aspects. A study of axioms of Euclidean Geometry, inference rule, some basic theorems of Euclidean Geometry, and rigorous proofs will beoffered.

MTH 317 Mathematical ModelingPrerequisites: MTH 215 or MTH 216A and MTH 216B and MTH 210

Anintroductorytomathematicalmodeling,utilizingavarietyofdiverseapplicationsfromphysical, biological, business, social, and computersciences.Discussthelimitations,aswellasthecapabilities,ofmathematicsas applied to understanding of our world. Teachesproblemidentification,modelsofsolutionsandmodelimplementation.Graphing calculator is required.

MTH 325 Discrete MathematicsPrerequisites: MTH 215 or MTH 216A and MTH 216B

(Cross listed and equivalent to CSC331) This course studies combinatory and graph theoryasthetheoreticalfoundationfortoday’sadvancedtechnology.Itanalyzesalgorithms, logic, circuits, number bases, and proofs.Ampleapplications(graphs,countingproblems, Turing Machines, codes) examinethe ideas of Euler, Boole, Floyd, Warshall, Dijkstra,ChurchandTuring,Shannon,Bernoulli. Graphing calculator is required. Students may not receive credit for both MTH 325 and CSC 331.

MTH 410 Technology in Math EducationPrerequisites: MTH 215 or MTH 216A and MTH 216B or MTH 301

ComputerTechnologyintheMathematicsClassroom. An overview of the computer-basedtechnologyinthemathematicsclass-room. Evaluates graphing calculators, and computersoftwaresuchasMaple,ScientificWorkplace,Geometer’sSketchpad,MiniTab,SPSS, and others to determine their value in illuminatingconceptsinthecurriculum.

MTH 411 Number TheoryPrerequisites: MTH 216B or MTH 215 or MTH 301

Anexaminationoffundamentalconceptsofnumbers, including divisibility, congruencies,

thedistributionofPrimes,Pythagoreantriples, the Euclidean Algorithm, the Funda-mentalTheoremofArithmetic,Diophantineequations,andGoldbach’sconjecture.Emphasizesactivestudentinvolvementinposingandtestingconjectures,formulatingcounter examples, logical arguments and proofs.

MTH 412 History of MathematicsPrerequisites: MTH 215 or MTH 301 or MTH 216A and MTH 216B

Examines currents in the development of mathematicsandthroughoutancientEgypt,Babylon, China, and the Middle East. It studiesmath’sinfluenceonsocietythroughthe major events of Europe, contemporary developments,andsomeprojectionsintothefuture, including the women and men who playedkeyrolesinevolutionofmathematics.

MTH 417 Foundations of GeometryPrerequisites: MTH 216A and MTH 216B or MTH 215 and MTH 311

A discussion of fundamental ideas and processes common to Euclidean and Non- EuclideanGeometries:projective,affineandmetric geometry. Examines the interplay betweeninductiveanddeductivereasoningand formal and informal proof. Addresses usesinscience(transformations,scaling),art(Escher-typetessellations,projections),architecture(three-dimensionalfigures)andcomputer science (fractals, computer-aided design).

MTH 418 Statistical AnalysisPrerequisites: MTH 210 and MTH 220

Anexaminationofstatisticalapplicationsto business, computer science, psychology, education,socialsciences,andmathematicswith fundamental concepts of probability distribution,mathematicalmodelsrelatingindependent and dependent random vari-ables,hypothesistestingandexperimentaldesign. Includes fundamental analysis of variance,variousdistributionsandmethodsof regression, analysis and scaling.

MTH 435 Linear AlgebraPrerequisite: MTH 220 and MTH 325

Anexaminationofsystemsoflinearequa-tionsandmatrices,elementaryvector-spaceconceptsandgeometricinterpretations.

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Discussesfinitedimensionalvectorspaces,linearfunctionsandtheirmatrixrepresen-tations,determinants,similarityofmatrices,innerproduct,rank,eigenvaluesandeigen-vectors, canonical form and Gram-Schmidt process.Computersoftwarewilldemon-stratecomputationaltechniqueswithlargermatrices. Graphing calculator or appropriate softwaremayberequired.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

*Please refer to Academic Tuition Rates for course fees.

ACCOUNTANCY

ACC 601M Foundations of Financial AccountingBasicfinancialaccountingtheory,includingtherecordingofbusinesstransactionsandpreparationoffinancialstatementsusing“generallyacceptedaccountingprinciples”(GAAP).Analysisandinterpretationoffinancialdatatoassistusersintheirdeci-sion-making.Spreadsheetsandaccountingsystemsoftware.

ACC 610M Financial Accounting IPrerequisites: ACC 601M

ThefirstcourseinacomprehensivethreecoursesequencecoveringasubstantialportionofU.S.financialreportingprinciplesknownasGAAPincludinganin-depthreviewoftheconceptualframeworkandprincipalfinancialstatements.Emphasisonrevenueandexpenserecognition,togetherwithaccountingforcurrentassets.

ACC 611M Financial Accounting IIPrerequisites: ACC 610M

The second course of a comprehensive three-coursesequencecoveringasubstantialportionofU.S.financialreportingprinciplesknownasGAAP,accountingfortangibleassets, natural resources and intangible assets,currentandlong-termliabilities,leases, and shareholder equity.

ACC 630M Cost AccountingPrerequisites: ACC 601M

Thefirstcourseinatwocoursesequence.Tracking,recording,andanalyzingcostsassociatedwiththeproductsoractivitiesofanorganization.Costterminology,costmeasurementconcepts,costaccumulationsystems,accumulatingandallocatingover-head costs using various cost drivers.

ACC 631M Advanced Managerial AccountingPrerequisites: ACC 630M

The second course in a two course sequence. Measurement, analysis, and use ofaccountinginformationformanagementdecision-making.Variablecostingandinventorymanagement,capitalbudgetingandoperationalbudgetingdecisions,andperformance measurement and control of cost/profit/investmentcenters.

ACC 640M Acc for Gov’t & NFP EntitiesPrerequisites: ACC 601M

Accountingprinciplesusedbygovernmentalunitsandnon-profitorganizations.Conceptsoffundaccountingandtheanalysisandinterpretationofthefinancialstatements.

ACC 657 Accounting Information SystemsPrerequisites: ACC 601M

Study of the design and internal control perspectivesofaccountinginformationsystems, including systems analysis, decision supportsystems,systemimplementation,andtheauditofmanagementinformationsystems.

APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

ABA 600 Basics of Behavior AnalysisOverview of the major components –phil-osophical as well as applied – of Applied Behavior Analysis. Major topics include func-tionalbehavioralassessmentandanalysis,single-subject research design, basic princi-plesofbehaviorshapingandreduction,howtoachievebehavioralgeneralizationandmaintenance,aspectsofstimuluscontrolanditsrelationtothethreetermcontin-gency model, discrete trial training, and aversive control.

ABA 601 Assessment in ABAPrerequisites: ABA 600

Introductiontothephilosophyofbehav-iorism and the basic tenets of applied behavior analysis. Focuses on behavioral assessmentandobservation,andtimeseriesresearch design and its use in the scien-tificevaluationofbehavior-environmentrelations.StudentsarerequiredtopurchaseaoneyearsubscriptiontotheCBALearningModule Series from Behavior Development Solutions(BDS).SeeProgramDescriptionformore details.

ABA 602 Processes of ABAPrerequisites: ABA 601

Focuses on the fundamental aspects of behaviorchangestrategiesandtactics,suchasstimuluscontrolandthenatureofreinforcingandaversivestimuliandtheirproperties,andhowthesepropertiesinflu-ence behavior change processes. Basic and appliedempiricalresearchdemonstratingthese strategies are covered. Students are requiredtopurchaseaoneyearsubscriptionto the CBA Learning Module Series from BehaviorDevelopmentSolutions(BDS).SeeProgramDescriptionformoredetails.

ABA 603 Applications of ABAPrerequisites: ABA 602

ContinuationofABA602,andcoversthecomplex aspects of behavior change strat-egies that are built upon the fundamental behavioral principles. Detailed examples of behavior change strategies from the basic and applied research literature are covered. Major topics covered include verbal behavior,generalizationandmaintenance,contingencycontracting,andself-manage-ment. Students are required to purchase a oneyearsubscriptiontotheCBALearningModule Series from Behavior Development Solutions(BDS).SeeProgramDescriptionformore details.

ABA 604 Advanced ApplicationsPrerequisites: ABA 603

Examinesfunctionalassessmentandfunctionalanalysisprocedureswithafocusonmentalhealthandeducationalsettings.Emphasis is on providing students with an understanding of both procedural and

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conceptual issues surrounding evidence-basedinterventiondesignforpersonswithsevere behavior problems. Students are requiredtopurchaseaoneyearsubscriptionto the CBA Learning Module Series from BehaviorDevelopmentSolutions(BDS).SeeProgramDescriptionformoredetails.

ABA 606 Ethics for Behavior AnalystsOverview of the major issues in the ethical useofappliedbehavioranalyticpractices.Students will be exposed to scenarios and case studies which impact the ethical and legal treatment of persons receiving behavior change treatments. This course meets the ethics requirements established bytheBehaviorAnalystCertificationBoard.Students are required to purchase a one yearsubscriptiontotheCBALearningModule Series from Behavior Development Solutions(BDS).SeeProgramDescriptionformore details.

ABA 607 ABA Intensive PracticumPrerequisites: Permission of Program Lead Faculty

Thispracticumisdesignedtoprovidestudents with frequent, direct, on-site supervision of applied behavior analysis activities.ThepracticumisdesignedtomeettheBehaviorAnalystCertificationBoardcriteriaforanintensive,750hr.practicumexperience.

AUTISM

EXC 621 Intro Students w/Autism SpectrumThis course includes history, terms, law, rights of parents, and issues regarding service and programs. Students will develop under-standing of successful teaching environment for students with ASD.

EXC 622 Assess & Behavioral App in AutismCourse focuses on empirical bases for assessment and treatment. Overview of ABA approach w/in overall treatment paradigm forautism.Includesschools,agencies&professionals in discussion.

EXC 623 Intervention/Instr. w/AutismProvides student with relevant strategies for younger(emphasisoncommunication)andolderstudents(emphasisoninclusion&Life

Skills).Interventionsaretaughtaccordingtosuccess in environment.

EXC 624 Autism Collab w/Parents & Fam.Strategiestobuildsupportiverelationshipswithfamilies.Developsknowledgeandskillsforsensitivecommunication.Helpstoassistfamilies in managing short and long term issues.

BEST PRACTICES

MAT 670 Theory Best Practice TeachingCoverstheoriesandresearchonBestPractices ineducation.BestPracticeresearchoneffectiveschoolsemphasizes:classroominstructionalpractices,classroommanage-ment,schoolorganizationandplanning,strategiesforlinguisticallyandculturallydiverse students to access the core curric-ulum,instructionalleadership,teachingenvironment, teaching strategies, peer assistance, peer review process and parent and community support.

MAT 671 Appl Best Practice Strat in ClUponcompletionofthiscourse,partici-pantswillpossesstheknowledge,skillsandabilitiesidentifiedintheCaliforniaStandardsfor the Teaching Profession. The emphasis is ondevelopingarepertoireofBestPracticeTeaching Strategies that can be applied to classroominstructionandassessmentofdiverse learners.

MAT 674 Differentiated InstructionParticipantsinthiscourselearnhowtoincrease student achievement by improving the match between the learner’s unique characteristicsandvariouscurriculumcomponents;howdifferentiationinvolveschanges in the depth or breadth of student learning;andhowdifferentiationisenhancesthrough the use of appropriate classroom management,pre-testing,flexiblesmallgroups,tieredassignments,targetteaching,and the availability of appropriate resources.

MAT 675 21st Century Multimedia & TechStudents in this course will learn how to inte-grate,differentiate,alignandindividualizeinstructionusingtechnologyandmultimediatechnologies.

CLINICAL INFORMATICS

HCA 600 U.S. Healthcare SystemUS healthcare system overview, including terminology, components of healthcare deliverysystems,financing,personnel,regulation,deliveryandconsumers.Consid-erationoftheeffectsofpublicpolicyonservices.

HCA 622 Quality Appraisal & EvaluationPrerequisites: HCA 600, HCA 610, HCA 620 and COH 606

Theoreticalandpracticalframeworkstofacilitatethecontinuousimprovementofqualityinhealthcareorganizations.Includesdatacollection,dataplanningandevaluation.Introducesmultipleapproaches,includingstrategy and outcome measurement. Team development,analyticalstatistics,andprocessknowledgearecentralthemes,alongwithculturetransformation.

HCA 626 Healthcare Information SystemsPrerequisites: HCA 620

Effectivedataandinformationtechnologyutilizationtoimproveperformanceinhealthcareorganizations:includinginformationsystems,databasesandanalyticaltoolstostructure,analyzeandpresentinformation;legalandethicalissuesaffectingmanage-mentofhealthcareinformation.

HCA 670 Healthcare LeadershipPrerequisites: HCA 624

Concepts of leadership related to current healthcareorganizations.Communications–includingpublicrelations–teambuilding,negotiation,andconflictresolutionconsidered.Strategic aspects such as vision, viewpoint, and mission included. Managing uncertainty emphasized.

HTM 520 Health Information ExchangeHealthdatastandards,sources,representation,terminologies, vocabularies and ontologies tosupportinteroperabilityofinformationwithinandbetweenhealthcareorganiza-tions.Healthinformationsecuritypractices,privacy,confidentiality,andmanagementofpatientrights.Clinicaldataandprocessmodelingformedicaldecisionmaking.Policydevelopmentanddocumentationforexchangeofhealthinformation.

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HTM 552 EHR Meaningful UseIntroduces electronic health record (EHR) andcommunicationsystemsincludingtheapplicationofMeaningfulUsecriteriatooptimizequalityandeffectivenessofpatientcareandimprovecarecoordination.Explorecaredeliveryinnovationsacrossmultiplecaresettingsandspecialtiesusingapatient- centric model.

HTM 660 System Management and PlanningHealthcareinformationtechnologylifecyclemanagement and strategic planning; organi-zationandmanagementofinformaticssupportstaffandotherhealthcareprofessionalstooptimizethevaluefromhealthinformationtechnologyimplementation.

CIS 601 Information Systems StrategiesExplorationofthemergerofInformationSystems with legal, ethical, cultural, human resources, business philosophies and organi-zationalstructures.LearnthestrategicroleISprofessionalsplayinthemodernwork-placeenvironment and the role telecommuni-cationsplaysinthemodernworkplace,networkedenvironment.

E-TEACHING AND LEARNING

ETL 680 Introduction to e-TeachingTracestheevolutionofonlinelearningtoitscurrent state. Course content includes the legal, ethical and behavioral issues as well as the professional standards required for the deliveryofexemplaryonlineinstruction.

ETL 682 Active Teaching and LearningExploresthecharacteristicsoftheeffectiveonlineteacher,thedistinguishingfeaturesofonline learners, and how these two elements converge in the design and development of active,student-centeredlessons,courses,andmultipleassessmentsintheonlinelearning environment.

ETL 684 Differentiated Online InstructExamines the strategies required for adaptinginstructionandassessmenttotheindividual needs of diverse learners in a widespectrumofeducationalenvironments.Coursecontentfocusesontheapplicationofcurrenteffectiveonlinepracticesfor

increasing the instructors’ competency in responding appropriately to students’ diverse learning needs.

ETL 686 Designing Instr MaterialsPrerequisites: ETL 680, ETL 682 and ETL 684

Designanddevelopeffectiveinstructionalmaterials for use in online courses. Create acommunitywhocollaborativelyproduceengaginginteractiveonlineproducts.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ECE 650 The Early Childhood TeacherExaminesthecriticalroleoftheearlychildhoodteacher.Opportunitiestoreflectuponbeliefs,analyzecurrentrole,recog-nizestrengthsanddevelopaplantomoveforward that strengthens and supports their professional growth. Addresses NAEYC/NCATE Advanced Standard 5: Growing as a professional.

ECE 651 Current Issues in ECEFocuses on current issues on early childhood. ParticularattentionpaidtothetransitiontoKindergarten.Multipleperspectivesconsid-ered. Addresses NAEYC/NCATE Advanced Standard1:PromotingChildDevelopmentand Learning, Standard 2: Building Family andCommunityRelationships,Standard4: Teaching and Learning and Standard 5: Growing as a professional.

ECE 652 Cognition and the Young ChildDeepenunderstandingofthecapabilitiesofyoungchildrenthinkingskills.Focusisoncurrentresearch.Opportunitiestoexaminelearning research in light of current educa-tionalreformeffortsanddeveloppracticalapplication.AddressesNCATE/NAEYCAdvancedStandard1:Promotingchilddevelopment and learning and Standard 5: Growing as a professional.

ECE 653 Best ECE Teaching PracticesFocusonresearchbasedeffectiveteachingstrategies for young children. Examines opportunitiesforintegratingcurriculumacrosscontentareas.Closeattentionpaidto balancing standards and Developmen-tallyAppropriatePractice(DAP).AddressesNCATE/ NAEYC Advanced Standard 4, Teaching and Learning, Sub standards 4B. 4c, and 4d.

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

EDT 605 Education Theory & TechnologyThis course provides a comprehensive view of curricular issues facing teachers and instructors as the role of technology stimulateschangeinteachingmethodologywithintheclassroominstructionalsetting.Topicsfocusoncognitionandlearningandusingtechnologytosupportconstructivistlearning, building technology-supported learningcommunities,student-directedresearchprojects,andusingcollaborativecommunicationtoolsbothamongstudentsand between students and their mentors.

EDT 610 Teaching OnlineThis comprehensive course covers principles andstrategiesforconductingonlinelessonsin a variety of online teaching environments including hybrid courses, with a primary focus on how teaching strategies have evolvedinordertofitthenewmediumofonline learning. Students survey theories andapplicationsofonlinelearningandteaching. Special focus is given on the use oftheInternetforimplementingdistanceeducationsystemsforadultlearners.Thecourse covers hands-on tools such as web page design authoring tools and videoconfer-encing technology. Career paths in the arena ofonlineteachingwillalsobeinvestigated.

EDT 660 Multimedia & Interactive Tech.Anoverviewoftheuseofmultimediaandinteractivetechnologiesintheeducationalenvironment, focusing on design and productionofmultimediaproducts.Studentswill develop media literacy via exposure to web-based conferencing, art programs, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, image scanning andediting,aswellasvideoandsounddigitization.

EDT 671 Curriculum for Online LearningPrerequisites: EDT 605, and EDT 610 and EDT 660

A comprehensive course on how to design curriculum that will be implemented in an online teaching environment. Students use an online course management and authoring systemtodesignacourseforuseinK-16,public or private.

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FORENSIC AND CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS

FSC 620 Advanced Criminalistics This class surveys physical evidence with an introductiontotheoperationofaforensicscience laboratory and an overview of manyoftheanalyticaltoolsusedinthecriminalisticslaboratory.Principlesofchainofcustody;androleofforensicscientistasexpert witness.

FSC 621 Digital Evidence Thiscoursewillprovidebroadperspectiveontheory,techniqueandpracticeofdigitalevidenceinvestigation.Differenttypesof digital related crime, including fraud, stalking,identitytheft,andinternetrelatedcrimes. Chain of custody and current legal issues on digital evidence.

FSC 622 Law and Criminal Procedure Thiscourseisanexaminationofthefounda-tionforunderstandingConstitutionallaws.ThecoursewillcovervarioussectionsoftheConstitutionandhowlawenforcementofficialsmayobtainevidence,andconductasearchandseizure.

FSC 623 Fingerprint Analysis Introductiontobasicprinciplesandtech-niquesoffingerprintsasappliedtocrimescenes,forensicevidence,identification,andcourtpresentation.Methodsofrecogni-tion,propercollectionofknownandlatentfingerprints,processing,classificationandcomparison.Courtroompresentationswillbe discussed.

FSC 630 Forensic Pathology I Forensic terminology, anatomy, and phys-iology of the human body with emphasis on the understanding of the underlying pathology of sudden, unexpected deaths encountered in forensics, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), methods personal identificationanddifferenttypesofinjurieswiththeircharacteristicfeaturesandmecha-nisms of death.

FSC 642 Forensic Pathology II Prerequisite: FSC 630 Thescientifictechniques used in Medicolegal investigationsofregionalinjuriesanddeath,

firearminjuriestransportationinjuries,phys-ical injuries, trauma and disease, child abuse, sexual assaults, diagnosis of rape, pregnancy, abortionanddelivery.Infanticide,asphyxialand drug deaths. Forensic medical evidence and records for the court.

FSC 647 Crime Scene Investigation A comprehensive study of the techniques and procedures used for approaching and protectingthecrimescene,surveyanddocumentation,detailedsearchofthescene,initialevidencecollectionandpackaging,processing the scene for latent prints and maintaining the chain-of-custody. The legal andscientificprinciplesofcrimescenesearchesandseizures.

HEALTH COACHING

IHC 600 Intro to Complementary HealingIntroductiontocomplementaryandhealingpracticesandopportunitiestoexplorethesepractices.TheculturalcontextofhealingtraditionsandspecificpracticessuchasChinese medicine, energy healing, mindbody healing, healing environments, spirituality and healing, naturopathy, homeopathy, manualtherapies,andintegrativenutritionwill be examined.

IHC 615 Fundamentals of Health CoachingCoaching fundamentals, including: coaching models,relationships,contexts,principlesandpractices.Studentswilldemonstratelearning through reading of primary texts, virtual discussions of ideas presented in read-ingsandrelatedwebsites,andapplicationofmaterialviawrittenwork.Studentswillrelated past experiences to their future role as health coach.

IHC 630 Advanced Health Coaching SeminOpportunity to explore advanced topics in health coaching. Students will demonstrate learning through assignments including: reading of primary texts, virtual discussions andapplicationoflearnedmaterialviawrittenwork.Studentswillacquireadepthofknowledgeandunderstandingofwaystoserve their clients as health coach.

IHC 635 Multiple Intelligences in HealProvides student with a clear understanding ofandappreciationforemotionalsocialintelligence.Studentswillcraftanindividualemotionalcompetencydevelopmentplan.They will leave the course with a depth of knowledgeconcerningemotionalandsocialintelligence and the ways in which they can develop these competencies in themselves and in their coaching clients.

IHC 640 Independent StudyOpportunity to focus on a health coaching topic of interest. Students propose an area for study with faculty guidance and deter-mine a topic. The outcome is a project focused research paper which results in the developmentofacoachingapplication,toolor training method.

HEALTH INFORMATICS

HTM 520 Health Information ExchangeHealth data standards, sources, represen-tation,terminologies,vocabulariesandontologies to support interoperability of informationwithinandbetweenhealthcareorganizations.Healthinformationsecu-ritypractices,privacy,confidentiality,andmanagementofpatientrights.Clinicaldataand process modeling for medical decision making.Policydevelopmentanddocumenta-tionforexchangeofhealthinformation.

HTM 552 EHR Meaningful UseIntroduces electronic health record (EHR) andcommunicationsystemsincludingtheapplicationofMeaningfulUsecriteriatooptimizequalityandeffectivenessofpatientcareandimprovecarecoordination.Explorecaredeliveryinnovationsacrossmultiplecaresettingsandspecialtiesusingapatient-cen-tric model.

HTM 660 System Management and PlanningHealthcareinformationtechnologylife-cycle management and strategic planning; organizationandmanagementofinformaticssupportstaffandotherhealthcareprofes-sionalstooptimizethevaluefromhealthinformationtechnologyimplementation.

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HTM 680 Health Informatics Case StudyPrerequisites: HCA 600, HTM 660, CIS 601, HTM 520, HTM 552, COH 611, HCA 622 and HCA 626

Healthinformaticscasestudyrequiringanalysis and synthesis of complex human, financial,andtechnicalresourcesforthestrategicuseofinformationtechnologyinahealthcareorganization.Studentsstudybestpracticecasestudiesandmakerecommendationsconsideringorganiza-tionaldynamicsandtechnicalandmarketknowledgeinasimulatedhealthcareenvironment.

NATIONAL BOARD TEACHER LEADERSHIP

NBC 639 Leadership PortfolioThis course is designed to provide class-roomeducatorstheknowledgeandskillsrequired to understand and evaluate research relevant to their roles as profes-sional educators. Teachers will develop a professionalportfoliothatincorporatesknowledge,understanding,andevalu-ationofresearchprovidingevidenceofmeetingNBPTScertificatestandardsbyperformance-based assessments. Course is eligible for an “IP” grade.

NBC 680 Quality Teaching and LearningThis course will provide students with an overview that leads to clear inter-pretationsandunderstandingofthevariouscomponentsandinterconnectionsthatshapeandinfluencethequalityofteaching, student learning, professional development and leadership in our schoolsandcommunities.

NBC 681 Membership in Learning

CommuniThis course will guide students in the reviewofresearchandarticlesthatfocusonthedefinitions,featuresandsignifi-canceoflearningcommunitiesinschools,classrooms,andassociations.

NBC 682 Videotape AnalysisThis course will provide students with extendedtimeandopportunitiestoexplore and comment on accomplished

teachingpracticesrelatedtotheNBCTstan-dardsintheirfieldsofexpertise.

NBC 683 Student Work and AssessmentsThis course will provide students with oppor-tunitiestoreviewresearchandcommentarythat guide and shape decisions and judg-mentswemakewhendeterminingthelevelsofprogressstudentsaremakingtowardachievingacademicgoals,andtoidentifyelementsofourpracticethatcontributetosuccessful learning outcomes.

NBCX 6001X National Board Certification Preparation4.5quarterunits;$795NBCTeacherPreparationprovidesnewandactiveNBCTcandidateswithayearlong,comprehensive approach to support and assistance.Allaspectsofthecertificationprocess are explored while candidates developastrong,fundamentalfoundationandincreasedcompetenceinidentifyingandincreasingcontentandinstructionalknowl-edge,application,andarticulationofskillsand approaches.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

ENM 601 Project Management PrinciplesFocus on fundamentals of engineering projectmanagementandtools,inparticular,MicrosoftProjectandprovidesguidelinesforwhat project managers need to have in order tosucceed.Introductiontoprojectnegotia-tion,projectmanagerselectionandprojectauditingandterminating.

ENM 602 Risk, Contracts, and Legal IssFocusonrisks,contractsandlegalissuesrelated to project management. Covers materialsontheoriesofriskmanagement,costestimation,pricingcompetitivebids,riskallocation,andincentivecontractdesign,evaluationofthreatsandopportunities,andportfoliomanagement.

PME 601 Advanced Project ManagementPrerequisites: ENM 600, ENM 601, ENM 602 and ENM 603

Introductiontothein-depththeoryandpracticeinvolvedinthedesignandmanage-ment of projects. It guides students through Concept,Study,Design,andImplementation.

Thelatestdevelopmentsinthefieldsuchasintricateframeworkoforganizationalbehavior and structure, global project management, project management maturity model will be covered.

PME 602 Skills ManagementFocusonmodernconceptsandpracticalguidelinesforleadingpeopleeffectivelyandconfidentlytowardschallengingprojectandorganizationalobjectives.Theconceptsbehinddealing with diverse project teams, issues of delegation,empowerment,accountability,control,commitment,organizationallinkages,alliances and intricacies of matrix management will be studied.

PME 604 Project Financing ManagementPrerequisites: ENM 600, ENM 601, ENM 602 and ENM 603

Discussionofessentialconceptsinfinancerelated to project management such as accountingstatementsandtheirinterpreta-tion,forecasting,riskandreturn,timevalueofmoney,projectbudgeting,andprojectfinancemanagementsuchasworkingcapital,cashflowmanagement,accountreceivablesandinventoryandglobalfinancemanage-ment.

READING

MAT 645 Dev. Fluency in ReadingResearch-based analysis of English phonology, morphology and orthography, withattentiontoteachingstudentstobecomeproficientreadersthroughrecog-nizingsound-printrelationships.Incorporatescurrent approaches to phonemic awareness, explicitphonicsinstruction,recognitionofhigh-frequencywordsandspellingpatternsforbothEnglishspeakersandEnglishlanguage learners.

MAT 646 Comprehension StrategiesProvidesaninvestigationofmeaning-makingat both the local (discourse) and global (generalknowledge)levels.Coversresearch-based models of discourse processing and representationconstruction.Introducesstrategies to promote guided reading, independentreading,andstudyskillsinall content areas, using the concepts of connectingbackgroundexperienceandapplying self-monitoring strategies.


MAT 647A Lang Arts Assess and Instruc IPrerequisites: MAT 645 and MAT 646

Develops the ability to assess the strengths andneedsofstudentsinreading,writing,andoracythroughmultiplemeasures.Includes classroom-based formal and informal, group and individual assessment. Alsoemphasizesassessment-basedinstruc-tion,particularlyearlyinterventionstrategiesusingflexiblegrouping,smallgroups,andone-on-one tutoring.

MAT 647B Fld St: Lag Art Assess & In IIPrerequisites: MAT 645, MAT 646 and MAT 647A

Thisfield-experiencecourseisthefourthcourseoftheReadingspecializationcoursesequence.Itservestoofferthecandidatethe opportunity to implement research-basedtheory,assessment,andinstructionalstrategieswithadiversestudentpopulation.Candidatesmustcompleteafieldexperiencerequiringassessmentandinstructionofstudents, including non-readers and English LanguageLearners.CandidatesworkwithEnglish Language Learners and struggling readers at early and intermediate levels in one-on-one, small group and whole class settings.Thefieldexperiencecomponentofthiscourseisasupervisedapplicationoftheoreticalconceptsinapracticalsetting.

TEACHING MATHEMATICS

MAT 635 Contemporary Issues/ChallengesProvidesadvancedstudyinmathematicseducationwithemphasisoncontemporaryissuesandchallengesconfrontingK-12math-ematicseducationattheK-12levels.Focusonapplyingthemathematicsprinciplesandstandards to improve curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment, technology usage and equity.

MAT 636 Teaching Algebra/Number TheoryPrerequisites: MAT 635

ProvidesK-9advancedstudyinteachingandlearning algebra and number theory content. Presentseffectivestrategiesandmodelsofinstructiontoimprovepedagogyandassess-mentinmathematicsclassrooms.

MAT 637 Teaching Geometry/MeasurementPrerequisites: MAT 635 and MAT 636

ProvidesK-9advancedstudyinteachingand learning geometry and measurement content.Presentseffectivestrategiesandmodelsofinstructiontoimprovepedagogyandassessmentinmathematicsclassrooms.

MAT 638 Teaching Probability/StatsPrerequisites: MAT 635, MAT 636 and MAT 637

ProvidesK-9advancedstudyinteachingandlearningprobabilityandstatisticscontent.Presentseffectivestrategiesandmodelsofinstructiontoimprovepedagogyandassessmentinmathematicsclassrooms.

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