Apr 24, 2024

ARCHIVED 2016-2017 Graduate Catalog

ARCHIVED 2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The courses listed herein have been approved by the faculty as authorized by the Board of Trustees. Prerequisites (if any) are noted following each course description.

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Accounting
	ACC 501 - Financial Accounting 3.00 credit hours Measurement and reporting of financial information, including revenue recognition, inventory valuation, depreciation theory, liability recognition, and corporate equity measurement. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	ACC 502 - Managerial Accounting 3.00 credit hours Development, analysis, and interpretation of accounting data for management decision-making. Topics include allocation of manufacturing overhead, budgeting, break-even and variance analysis, and methods of reporting costs that are essential to managerial decisions. Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of external and internal accounting reports is recommended. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	ACC 530 - Taxes I 3.00 credit hours Basic concepts of federal income tax laws and their application in individual taxation. Topics include gross income, excluded income, deductions (business, non-business, and employee), tax credits, depreciation, capital gains and losses, installment sales, nonrefundable credits and bad debts and losses. Students may not receive credit for both ACC 430 and ACC 530. Prerequisite(s): ACC 202. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	ACC 531 - Taxes II 3.00 credit hours Basic concepts of federal income tax laws and their application primarily to business entities. Topics include corporations, corporate distributions, partnerships, securities and retirement plans, administrative procedures and S corporations. Students may not receive credit for both ACC 431 and ACC 531. Prerequisite(s): ACC 430. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	ACC 540 - Advanced Accounting 3.00 credit hours A study of accounting principles concentrating on the preparation of consolidated financial statements and related topics. Students may not receive credit for both ACC 440 and ACC 540. Prerequisite(s): ACC 319. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	ACC 560 - Accounting for Not-For-Profits 3.00 credit hours A study of fund accounting as used by not-for-profit organizations such as government agencies, colleges, hospitals and charitable organizations. Students may not receive credit for both ACC 460 and ACC 560. Prerequisite(s): ACC 318. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	ACC 570 - Auditing and Attestation 3.00 credit hours A study of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, procedures used to examine clients’ financial statements and the auditors’ decision-making process. Additional topics include internal control environment, evidence-gathering procedures, sampling and the preparation of the auditors’ report. Students may not receive credit for both ACC 470 and ACC 570. Prerequisite(s): ACC 310, ACC 318 and BUS 241. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	ACC 590 - Seminar: Financial Accounting 3.00 credit hours Topics in financial accounting with an emphasis on emerging issues and the nature of financial accounting standard setting. Repeatable with different topic. Students may not receive credit for both ACC 490 and ACC 590. Prerequisite(s): ACC 318. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	ACC 599 - Independent Study 3.00 credit hours Designed for students who intend to conduct an introductory study of a topic not covered in regular coursework. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	ACC 601 - Financial Analysis and Control 3.00 credit hours Building upon financial and managerial accounting principles, we will study and perform financial statement analysis. Recent requirements to strengthen reporting controls will be explored. Other relevant topics will be discussed. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	ACC 692 - Special Topics 3.00 credit hours Topics will vary depending on faculty and student interests. Topics and prerequisites will be announced in advance. May be taken more than once with different content. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	ACC 693 - Independent Study 3.00 credit hours Designed for students who intend to conduct an advanced study of a topic introduced previously in a graduate course. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	ACC 696 - Thesis 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite(s): Approval of MBA Coordinator and faculty supervisor. Click here for the schedule of classes.
Computer Science
	CSC 501 - Foundational Concepts of Computer Science I 3.00 credit hours An introduction to the foundational concepts of computer science for students with little or no programming background. Topics include programming in the Java language, working with input, output, and assignment, as well as control mechanisms for selection and iteration. In addition, functions/methods, classes and objects, searching and sorting, arrays, and an introduction to graphical user interfaces are covered. Extensive programming is required. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 502 - Foundational Concepts of Computer Science II 3.00 credit hours This course, intended for students with prior programming experience, covers basic computer architecture, formal logic, and advanced programming topics including web-oriented programming in the Java language, object construction, inheritance and polymorphism, the Java API, and advanced GUI programming. Extensive programming is required. Prerequisite(s): CSC 501 or instructor consent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 510 - Mobile Applications Development 3.00 credit hours An introduction to creating applications that run on smart phones, tablets and other hand-held devices, using the Android platform. Topics include Android OS and device hardware; XML interfaces and themes; activities and fragments; services and multi-threading; the SQLite database; multimedia and an introduction to iOS; and Objective C. Students may not receive credit for both CSC 410 and CSC 510. Prerequisite(s): CSC 161 or CSC 502 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 515 - Web Applications 3.00 credit hours Development of web applications using various client-side and server-side web technologies on the Java EE and .NET platforms. Topics include: HTTP protocols, the Model-View-Controller design pattern, JavaScript, AJAX, Java Servlets, Java Server Pages, JSTL, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET web forms, JDBC and ADO.NET for database access and web applications security. Extensive programming required. Students may not receive credit for both CSC 415 and CSC 515. Prerequisite(s): CSC 161 or CSC 502 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 520 - Operating Systems I 3.00 credit hours An examination of approaches to computer system resource management. Topics include scheduling, memory management, file systems, I/O management, multiprocessing, security and protection. Programming may be required. Students may not receive credit for both CSC 420 and CSC 520. Prerequisite(s): CSC 161 and CSC 220; or CSC 502 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 525 - Computer Graphics 3.00 credit hours 2D and 3D graphical applications implemented in OpenGL. Includes graphics, display technologies and human factors. Extensive programming required. Students may not receive credit for both CSC 425 and CSC 525. Prerequisite(s): CSC 306. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 527 - Linux Programming 3.00 credit hours Fundamental concepts, library facilities and programing techniques that provide the foundation for application, systems, network and Internet programming on Linux and Unix systems. Course topics include the operating system kernel, process management, I/O, pipes, signals, sockets and shell programming. The course does not cover system administration. Extensive programing in C and C++ required. Students many not receive credit for both CSC 427 and CSC 527. Prerequisite(s): CSC 306; CSC 520 recommended. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 535 - Windows Game Programming 3.00 credit hours Design and development of Windows game software. Topics include computer graphics, networking, event-driven programming, the Windows API, XNA, modeling tools, graphics engines for games and an introduction to C#. Extensive programming in required. Students may not receive credit for both CSC 435 and CSC 535. Prerequisite(s): CSC 525 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 536 - Human Computer Interaction 3.00 credit hours Fundamental principles in the design, implementation and evaluation of human-machine interfaces with emphasis on human computer interaction. Topics include user psychology, theories of human learning and perception, audio and visual physiology, graphical user interfaces, task analysis and usability heuristics. Students may not receive credit for both CSC 436 and CSC 536. Prerequisite(s): CSC 160 or CSC 502 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 553 - Systems Analysis 3.00 credit hours Methods, techniques and tools to model and analyze systems. Topics include problem definition, the project life cycle, data acquisition, data flow and entity-relationship modeling, use cases and the use of project management CASE tools. Major project required. Students may not receive credit for both CSC 453 and CSC 553. Prerequisite(s): CSC 161 or CSC 502 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 560 - Database Systems 3.00 credit hours Data modeling, and database design and implementation with emphasis on the relational model. Includes SQL, PHP, JDBC, integrity, security, recovery and concurrency issues, and business applications of database systems. SQL, PHP and JDBC programming required. Students may not receive credit for both CSC 460 and CSC 560. Prerequisite(s): CSC 161 or CSC 502 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 564 - Data Mining 3.00 credit hours An introduction to data mining in the context of KDD (Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining), covering the three main phases of the KDD process: preprocessing, data extraction and data analysis. Includes data cleaning and preparation techniques; extraction methods such as deviation detection, classification, dependency modeling and clustering; statistical analysis; and visualization techniques. Students may not receive credit for both CSC 464 and CSC 564. Prerequisite(s): CSC 560 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 569 - Computer Networks 3.00 credit hours Exploration of data communications and computer networks. Topics include network architecture, TCP/IP protocols, wireless and mobile networks and network security. Includes hands-on lab activities and an introduction to network programming. Students may not receive credit for both CSC 469 and CSC 569. Prerequisite(s): CSC 220 or CSC 502 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 579 - Computer and Network Security 3.00 credit hours (Same as: CSC 479.) Theory and methods for developing and maintaining secure systems and applications. Topics include secure infrastructures, intrusion prevention and detection, viruses and anti-virus software, software security, authentication, cryptography and legal and ethical issues. Prerequisite(s): CSC 569 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 587 - Parallel Processing and Concurrent Programming 3.00 credit hours A course in hardware, software and language aspects of parallel computing, focusing on the development of effective parallel algorithms and their implementation on a variety of parallel architectures and interconnection networks. Students may not receive credit for both CSC 487 and CSC 587. Prerequisite(s): CSC 520 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 590 - Special Topics 3.00 credit hours A course covering a topic of current interest, such as eBusiness or mobile computing. Students may not receive credit for both CSC 490 and CSC 590. Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 599 - Independent Study 1.0 - 4.0 credit hours Designed for students who want to study a topic not covered in a regular course. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 615 - SOA and Web Services 3.00 credit hours Introduction to Service Oriented Architecture, Web Services and the creation of applications for large scale distributed computing environments. Topics include XML, SOAP, Web Services Description Language, REST, Java EE Web Services, ASP.NET web services and the Windows Communication Foundation. Repeats CSC 590 - Special Topics : XML Web Services. Prerequisite(s): CSC 515 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 662 - Database Programming 3.00 credit hours This course covers the fundamentals of database application development using various programming languages, such as PL/SQL, JDBC, and SQLJ. Includes physical data organization, Web interfaces, and various systems topics, such as transaction monitors, multi-database systems, and integration of database systems. Prerequisite(s): CSC 560 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 670 - Advanced Networking 3.00 credit hours Advanced topics in computer and data networking focusing on network architectures, with particular emphasis on wireless and broadband. Covers high level (transport and application layer) protocols and their support for Web services; network security; quality of service; and creation and analysis of network models. Includes hands-on lab activities. Prerequisite(s): CSC 569 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 692 - Special Topics 3.00 credit hours Topics will vary depending on faculty and student interests. May be taken more than once with different content. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 693 - Independent Study 1.0 - 3.0 credit hours Designed for students who want to do more advanced independent study of a topic previously covered in a regular graduate course. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 694 - Capstone Seminar 3.00 credit hours Working with users, students will apply what they have learned in their master’s program to design, develop and implement a large-scale web-based software project. The course will also include examination of ethical case studies from the technology field. Prerequisite(s): Final course in the program or approval of the Program Coordinator. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 695 - Master’s Project 3.00 credit hours Special one to two term project carried out under the guidance of a faculty advisor and a second reader. The results of the project are reported in a specified written form and presented orally. Detailed project guidelines are available from the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Prerequisite(s): Second year graduate status. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	CSC 697 - Internship 1.00-3.00 credit hours The course provides students with practical experience by applying computer science concepts and technical skills learned in the classroom. This course may be repeated for credit for up to three credit hours. Prerequisite(s): Completion of a minimum of nine credit hours of graduate coursework in the subject, approval of the CSC Program Coordinator and Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies. Click here for the schedule of classes.
Economics
	ECN 500 - Principles of Economics 3.00 credit hours Concepts relevant to the analysis of the economic environment of the business firm, including factors of supply and demand, elasticity, competition, unemployment, inflation, national income analysis, and resource allocation decisions by government, businesses, and households. Click here for the schedule of classes.
Education
	EDN 500 - Leadership for the 21st Century 3.00 credit hours Leadership for the 21st Century emphasizes the development of future school leaders, including the roles of principal, assistant principal, department chair, team leader and student coordinator. EDN 500 is a pre-admission course to either a master’s degree in Leadership and Administration for the certification of a future principal/assistant principal or a master’s degree in Teacher as Leader in Curriculum and Instruction for the teacher leader who desires a role in leadership from the classroom. Students will examine school culture, standards, organizations and the learning community, and the importance of increasing leadership capacity to achieve success in schools today. The course is designed to foster development and competencies in future leaders regarding decisions they will make about their practice and how those decisions will affect students, teachers and the community. Emphasis is given to the leader’s role in building a learning community, the development of human resources, defining school effectiveness, and the process of change. This course introduces the leadership standards as a foundation for the development and assessment of knowledge, dispositions and performance of successful school leaders. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 501 - Assessment Strategies for the Classroom 3.00 credit hours This course is designed to foster the essential link between learning and assessment. Emerging theory on performance-based assessment, brain research and curriculum-aligned assessment will be explored to better understand the fundamental nature of assessment. Students will be engaged in a systematic study of different methods of performance-based assessment. Teachers as leaders will examine ways to implement effective assessment practices throughout the school community. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 502 - Curriculum and Instructional Innovations 3.00 credit hours This course will familiarize participants with the rationale for integrated instructional design which successfully incorporates the use of learning styles, backward planning, higher-level thinking and cooperative learning. In order to provide relevance and application to the course, students will design an interdisciplinary curricular inquiry project which 1) integrates technology and the skills necessary for the 21st century and 2) accommodates a full range of student diversity. Response to Intervention (Rtl) and its impact on making curricular decisions will also be examined. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 503 - Teacher as Leader 3.00 credit hours An introduction to the complex issues and challenges of school as a professional community. Each teacher leader will identify the potential for building individual and/or organizational leadership capacity in order to maximize learning and continuous school improvement. The challenge of current education, issues, school ethics and the ability to implement change to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners will be addressed in this course. Teacher leaders will reflect on their own knowledge and skills to learn, lead and contribute to the learning culture of the school community. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 506 - Using Technology to Improve Instruction 3.00 credit hours This class focuses on understanding the use of instructional technology as thoughtful integration of technology into the teaching and learning environment. No extensive prior knowledge of technology is necessary. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 507 - Content Reading 3.00 credit hours Examines the current research, curricular goals and methods of teaching and integrating reading and language arts throughout content areas. Students will apply strategies for teaching reading within their specific disciplines. Content literacy in a standards-based curriculum and research-based best practices for teaching all readers-struggling, gifted, English-language learning and challenged-will be studied. Specific emphasis will be placed on the strategic use of literature in various content classes. The course is designed to provide teaching professionals strategies and practical knowledge to enhance student learning and competencies. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 509 - Using Multimedia in the Classroom 3.00 credit hours This course focuses on the integration of multimedia technology with elementary and secondary curricula. Students will examine multimedia as an effective pedagogical tool, then plan and design individual instructional multimedia projects for use in their own classrooms. Prerequisite(s): EDN 506 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 510 - The Classroom as a Learning Environment 3.00 credit hours This course will address all aspects of the classroom learning environment, including the physical, behavioral, social and psychological influences, as well as the instructional implications for fostering a community of learners and improved student learning. Principles of effective management, classroom organization, planning and instructional grouping strategies will be emphasized. Students will examine effective communication techniques for fostering positive relationships with and among students, parents and other school personnel. Students will plan for ways to enhance their own approach in the classroom, as well as strategies for assisting colleagues. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 515 - The Institutional and Political Environment of Schools 3.00 credit hours The governance of schools today is characterized by a fundamental shift in structure, organization and administration. This course will examine these changes and the political, social and business context in which school administrators make decisions. The course will include the historical foundations and evolution of schools as a social institution, as well as the issues that shape policy-making at the local school level. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 522 - Navigating Special Education and School Law 3.00 credit hours This course focuses on an analysis of selected general legal principles, case and statute law and lawmaking agencies that impact schools, educational leaders and subgroups such as English Language Learners and students with disabilities. Federal and state constitutions and statutes, and case law will be related to the responsibilities of teachers, principals, supervisors, central office administrators, superintendents and school board members. Candidates will become familiar with the significant legal issues affecting today’s delivery of educational services to all students, including students with disabilities and English Language Learners. Students will become informed about professional codes of ethics, the process and management of litigation, policy development at the district level and constitutional, statutory and regulatory provisions that bear on the operation of a school district. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 530 - Characteristics of Students with High Incidence Disabilities 3.00 credit hours Examines the identifying characteristics of students with mild to moderate disabilities (learning disabilities, communication disorders, emotional and behavioral disabilities, cognitive disabilities, autism, ADHD) as defined under the federal Individual with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. The Response-to-Intervention (RtI) process is studied along with the definitions of the different disabilities and incidence rates. Students may not receive credit for both EDN 430 and EDN 530. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 532 - Methods of Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities 3.00 credit hours Effective instructional methods, strategies, accomodations and modifications, in multiple content areas, as they relate to teaching K-12 students with high incidence disabilities in inclusive settings. Strategies to collaborate with colleagues and with parents/families of students with disabilities are also covered, including co-teaching, family-educator conferences and working effectively with paraprofessionals. Students may not receive credit for both EDN 432 and EDN 532. Prerequisite(s): EDN 530 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 533 - Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction 3.00 credit hours This course focuses on the development of a basic understanding of the philosophical basis of various curriculum models. It will also focus on the processes of curriculum planning, development and evaluation. The principal goal is to facilitate the student’s ability to recognize the relationships among the philosophical bases, curriculum and teaching and learning. The student will become acquainted with the underlying principles, effective practices and techniques appropriate for overall curriculum planning. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 534 - Leadership for Supervision and Instruction 3.00 credit hours This course is designed to examine the educational leader’s role as a facilitator of learning. The primary objective of the course is to explore the broad area of school reform through the lenses of supervision, pedagogy, assessment, standards and dilemmas that reform in these areas can create. There will be an emphasis on the concepts and skills of leadership that are required to enhance and extend student learning, including instructional supervision. The state requirements in teacher and principal supervision will be addressed in this course. Candidates will be required to participate in training by certified staff in accordance with the provisions of Section 24 A-3 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/24A-3). Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 536 - School, Home and Community 3.00 credit hours An interactive, participatory graduate course designed to explore the administrator’s role in the school, home and community relationship. Through discussion, interactive exploration, group analysis and networking, the student will experience ways to be an educational leader in this triad. Focus will be on parent and community involvement, communication with stakeholders, school-business partnerships, school board relations and additional areas of interest that involve the community as a key component. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 538 - Psychological Diagnosis of Educational Assessment of Children with Special Learning Needs 3.00 credit hours Prepares students in the field of education with knowledge, skills and experience related to: 1) diagnostic and educational assessment instruments and methods; 2) administration and scoring of diagnostic and educational assessments; 3) interpretation of assessment results; 4) data-based decision making regarding placement, instructional planning and evaluation of students with disabilities; and 5) communication of diagnostic and educational assessment results to colleagues and parents. Students may not receive credit for both EDN 434 and EDN 538. Prerequisite(s): EDN 530 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 551 - Foundations of Literacy Instruction 3.00 credit hours This course is designed to provide an overview of (1) the processes of reading and writing, and (2) the general learning and reading theories that support the literacy process. The major focus will be on connecting theory to practice and devising optimal instructional practices to facilitate reading and literacy learning at various developmental stages. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 552 - Language Development and Learning for Diverse Learners 3.00 credit hours Introduces students to a basic understanding of language acquisition and development from a socio-cultural perspective. Emphasis will be on examining (1) the interplay of language and culture, (2) hypotheses of language acquisition,(3) factors influencing English-as-a-second-language (ESL) learning, (4) major ESL instructional approaches, and (5) best practices and literacy resources appropriate for meeting the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse learners/English language learners (ELL). Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 562 - Reading Assessment Tools and Strategies 3.00 credit hours Students are introduced to an examination of the nature of the reading process and the tools and strategies used to evaluate reading development. Emphasis will be placed on the use of assessment to strengthen and extend the reading abilities of elementary and middle school students. Students may not receive credit for both EDN 462 and EDN 562. Prerequisite(s): EDN 551 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 563 - Diagnostic Reading Instruction 3.00 credit hours Students are introduced to the nature of literacy development and the learning difficulties children may face as they are developing as readers. The focus of the course will be on the interactive view of reading ability and disability, which suggests that reading is the process of constructing meaning through interaction between the reader, the text and the context of the reading situation. Students will be exposed to a variety of alternative teaching strategies and materials to help students solve their problems with reading. Emphasis will be placed on a holistic and ongoing approach to the diagnostic process and the relationship between diagnostic assessment and instructional planning. Students may not receive credit for both EDN 463 and EDN 563. Prerequisite(s): EDN 562 . Concurrent enrollment in EDN 564 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 564 - Field Experience in Diagnostic Reading Instruction 3.00 credit hours Students use a variety of alternative teaching strategies and materials while working with elementary/middle school students in a supervised practicum setting. Students conduct a multifaceted diagnostic assessment to identify individual reading abilities and difficulties and develop a plan for intervention based on assessment results. Emphasis is placed on applying techniques learned in EDN 562 and EDN 563. Students may not receive credit for both EDN 464 and EDN 564. Prerequisite(s): EDN 562 . Concurrent enrollment in EDN 563 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 590 - Special Topics 3.00 credit hours Topics and credit hours (1-3) will vary. Topics and prerequisites will be announced in advance. May be taken more than once with different content. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 599 - Independent Study 3.00 credit hours Designed for students who want to do introductory study of a topic not covered in a regular course. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 600 - Teaching Diverse Students 3.00 credit hours The aim of this course is to examine what it means to teach in an educational organization within a multicultural society. Specific focus will be on cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds, teacher awareness of and expanded meaning of culturally responsive pedagogy and examination of the school/classroom environment that leads to increased learning of all students. . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 606 - Using Advanced Technology to Improve Instruction 3.00 credit hours An exploration of the research and use of advanced technologies to aid learning. Students will explore promising advanced technologies and applications to determine how they can be used to effectively improve instruction. Prerequisite(s): EDN 506 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 610 - School Operations and Management 3.00 credit hours This graduate course is designed to focus on the use of leadership skills in the management function of the school principal. Students will learn about the day-to-day responsibilities as well as the general, longer-term responsibilities of the school principal. Care and maintenance of the school plant, operating the food service program, and the principal’s role in transporting students will be studied. Students will study the principal’s role in developing and managing a school budget. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 620 - Curriculum and Program Assessment 3.00 credit hours This graduate course is designed to increase the students’ understanding of curriculum and program assessment and the use of technology as a tool in pursuit of data driven decision-making. The course will focus on how to develop and assess curriculum and school programs. Students will gain an understanding of data collection and analysis and how to use that information in the decision-making. Using data collected through program assessment, students will learn how to use data to formulate a school improvement plan for the improvement of instruction, learning, and student achievement. Focus on the assessment of programs for English Language Learners, students with disabilities, gifted and struggling learners will be included in this course. Students will learn how technology can be used maximize the use of data in school curriculum and program assessment. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 630 - Schools as Learning Communities 3.00 credit hours This course is a study of the myriad and complex interactions that take place within a school community. The emphasis is on the school as a learning organization. It examines basis theories, attributes and functions of human organizations, issues related to motivation, the management of group dynamics and human relations, organizational change, and the nature of leadership within the school environment. The course considers the application of organizational theories, notably systems thinking, to central issues in K-12 education. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 652 - Child and Adolescent Literature for Instruction K-12 3.00 credit hours This course provides advanced studies in the major genres of literature to serve the reading needs of students from preschool through high school. The course is designed to provide teaching professionals the pedagogy, critical analysis, selection criteria and uses of multicultural literature. Participants will be able to concentrate on grade-appropriate literature for their particular interest/assignments in the field for partial requirements in this course. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 690 - The Educational Internship I 3.00 credit hours This course that provides extensive opportunities for leadership candidates to experience authentic field experiences and leadership development. During the internship students will be required to complete experiences working with all levels of students Pre K-12, including special education. Three internship projects require students to demonstrate proficiency in understanding and developing a school improvement plan, teacher professional development and evaluation and school-wide management of systems and resources. Each project includes a summative evaluation that will be conducted at the conclusion of each project. During the internship experience students will work in partnership with a North Central College faculty supervisor and a field administrator as a mentor. EDN 690 and EDN 691 are designed to allow students to complete all internship requirements of both courses within 12 months. Prerequisite(s): 1.) 12 credit hours; 2.) Leadership candidates are required by the State to successfully complete required training required for evaluation under 24A of the School Code [105ILCS 5/Art. 25-A-3] prior to the start of the internship; 3.) Graduate Coordinator Approval. Note: EDN 690 and 691 can be taken in any order. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 691 - The Educational Leadership Internship II 3.00 credit hours This course provides extensive time and support for students to observe, participate and learn about the role of school administrator. This course has been designed to complement Internship I in providing students an opportunity to hone administrative leadership skills via relevant field experiences while working in partnership with a school administrator and a faculty member. EDN 691 has been designed to help students apply and extend the field experiences of previous courses in the Educational Leadership program to future challenges in educational administration, particularly at the building level. Students will demonstrate the ISLLC Standards for Principals in discussions, field based projects and the refinement of an individual leadership portfolio. Students will identify and select representative artifacts that are aligned with the Standards for Principals as well as the SREB Critical Success Factors for principals. EDN 690 and EDN 691 are designed to allow students to complete all internship requirements of both courses within 12 months. Prerequisite(s): 1.) 12 credit hours; 2.) Leadership candidates are required by the State to successfully complete required training required for evaluation under 24A of the School Code [105ILCS 5/Art. 25-A-3] prior to the start of the internship; 3.) Graduate Coordinator Approval. Note: EDN 690 and 691 can be taken in any order. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 692 - Special Topics 3.00 credit hours Topics will vary depending on faculty and student interests. Topics and prerequisites will be announced in advance. May be taken more than once with different content. Prerequisite(s): None. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 693 - Independent Study 3.00 credit hours Designed for students who want to do advanced study of a topic previously covered in a regular course but not offered in another course. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 695 - Master’s Project 3.00 credit hours This course serves as the capstone course of the Educational Leadership Program. It will require the analysis, synthesis and application of all learning and coursework in the program, as well as the graduate’s own experiential knowledge to frame the educational issues and provide varied approaches to address those encountered by school administrators. The student will provide as a culminating requirement a leadership platform paper and a standards-based portfolio as evidence of leadership knowledge, dispositions and performance. This course is an alternative to EDN 696 and may serve as the final course in the program. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours, the MALS course is not required prior to the Capstone. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 696 - The Educational Leader 3.00 credit hours This course serves as the capstone course of the Educational Leadership Program. It will require the analysis, synthesis, and application of all learning and coursework in the program, as well as the graduate’s own experiential knowledge to frame the educational issues and provide varied approaches to address those encountered by school administrators. The student will provide as a culminating requirement a leadership platform paper and a standards-based portfolio as evidence of leadership knowledge, dispositions and performance. This is the final course for the Leadership and Administration program. Instructor permission required if this is not the last course in the program. Prerequisite(s): 30 credit hours. The MALS course is not required prior to the Capstone. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	EDN 697 - Teacher as Leader II: The Capstone Experience 3.00 credit hours This course serves as the capstone course in the Master’s Program in Curriculum and Instruction requiring the analysis and synthesis of all learning and coursework in the program. Collaborative field applications will occur to deepen the understanding of professional development as a critical component of effective learning communities. Teacher leaders will present a culminating and comprehensive professional portfolio of learning and leadership evidence reflective of the standards and field applications. This is the final course for the Teacher as Leader in Curriculum and Instruction program. Instructor permission required if less than 27 credits have been completed entering EDN 697. Click here for the schedule of classes.
Finance
	FIN 550 - Financial Management 3.00 credit hours A survey of the tools, concepts and models used in financial analysis. Specific topics include discounted cash flow analysis, capital budgeting, risk and return, valuation models, financial markets, statement analysis, mergers and acquisitions and multinational finance. Prerequisite(s): ACC 501 or ACC 502 ; ECN 500 ; BUS 541 recommended. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	FIN 599 - Independent Study 3.00 credit hours Designed for students who intend to conduct an introductory study of a topic not covered previously in a regular course. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	FIN 600 - Investments, Portfolio Analysis and Financial Planning 3.00 credit hours A broad survey of investments, portfolio analysis and financial planning. Topics include stock and bond market analysis and valuation; portfolio analysis and management; efficient markets; modern portfolio theory; and personal investment planning. Prerequisite(s): FIN 550 and BUS 541 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	FIN 610 - Personal Financial Planning 3.00 credit hours A broad-based course covering topics in personal financial planning and personal finance. Topics include the financial planning process, creating and evaluating personal financial statements, tax planning, insurance planning, investment planning, evaluation of credit sources and financial services, retirement planning, estate planning and investment advising. The course is intended for a wide audience including students interested in taking a first step toward careers in personal financial consulting, advising and financial services (financial planning, investment advising, personal banking), who already work in financial services fields and seek a greater understanding of personal financial topics to better serve clients, or who seek to better manage their own financial affairs. Prerequisite(s): FIN 550 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	FIN 635 - Advanced Financial Management 3.00 credit hours The analysis of long term strategic financial decisions. Topics include the cost of capital, capital budgeting, cash flow estimation, capital structure theory and policy, leasing, multinational finance, bankruptcy and reorganization, mergers and acquisitions. Prerequisite(s): FIN 550 and BUS 541 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	FIN 685 - International Finance 3.00 credit hours Theory and application in the realm of financial decision making in the international sphere. Topics may include the global financial environment, foreign exchange risk management, financing international transactions and asset management including short-term and long-term multinational corporate finance decisions. Prerequisite(s): FIN 550 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	FIN 692 - Special Topics 3.00 credit hours Topics will vary depending on faculty and student interests. Topics and prerequisites will be announced in advance. May be taken more than once with different content. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	FIN 693 - Independent Study 3.00 credit hours Designed for students who intend to conduct advanced study of a topic introduced previously in a graduate course. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	FIN 696 - Thesis 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite(s): Approval of MBA Coordinator and faculty supervisor. Click here for the schedule of classes.
International Business Administration
	IBA 535 - Globalization and the Manager 3.00 credit hours An introduction to the global business environment, focusing on the contemporary debates over the political, social and economic consequences of the globalization of markets and industries. Beginning with broader themes about globalization and its implications, the course proceeds to survey the macroeconomic, political and socio-cultural terrain of global business. Topics include the roles that politics and culture, interest rates and exchange rates, trade barriers and regional trade agreements, global institutions and international trade organizations, and emerging markets and political risk play in the global economy. Topics are examined from a social and ethical perspective. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	IBA 675 - International Business Strategy 3.00 credit hours This course provides the student with an understanding of how to develop an effective international business strategy. Moreover, it covers how strategy fits into the organization and the operation of a company or multi-company corporation. It will introduce students to the way in which a firm can achieve sustainable competitive advantage and develop the corporation internationally. It will enable students to evaluate the factors that need to be considered in analyzing a firm’s global external environment as well as the internal core competencies of a firm. Students will learn how to formulate the international strategy for a firm. Prerequisite(s): MGT 682 and IBA 535 Click here for the schedule of classes.
	IBA 690 - International Entrepreneurship 3.00 credit hours This course provides students with the intellectual and practical background to equip would-be international entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge to successfully set up their own international companies. Students will gain an understanding of the key differences between large companies and SMEs (small and medium enterprises), and learn to appreciate the role of start-up and international entrepreneurial activity from small manufacturers to large corporations. Students will work with an existing or new product in a new international market. In addition, the course will provide students with an understanding of the financing options available to start-up and developing companies, including government financing programs for international development. Finally, students will generate a comprehensive international business plan. Prerequisite(s): MKT 688 and IBA 535 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	IBA 694 - International Business Project 3.00 credit hours Students work in teams to provide solutions to a business problem or strategic project. The students may work with a company on a professional project or a series of case problems in order to provide strategic international options. The professional project delivers hands-on experience of the markets, economic policies and business practices of the country in which the company operates or wishes to operate. The business problem or strategy to complete the project, and communicate the results to the respective audience. Prerequisite(s): This should be completed during the last two terms of the student’s program - students should have already completed either IBA 675 or IBA 690 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
Leadership Studies
	MLD 525 - Theories and Models of Leadership 3.00 credit hours Students will study the theories and models of leadership, including situational leadership, trait and skill theory and servant leadership. Explores self-awareness through assessment tools, as well as strategies for personal, team and organizational leadership. Emphasis on application of theoretical concepts to actual leaders and leadership situations. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MLD 545 - Ethical Challenges of Leadership 3.00 credit hours An examination of the ways in which ethics provides the grounding for the practice of leadership. Attention given to how leadership involves use of a set of values and an ethical stance to engage followers. Leadership is defined as more than occupying an organizational position or wielding power. Topics covered include ethical systems, the nature of values, the reciprocal relationship between leaders and followers, the exercise of power and decision-making. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MLD 558 - Conflict Resolution 3.00 credit hours This course studies the prevailing theories and methods of conflict resolution from a variety of perspectives and in a number of settings-including interpersonal, business, cross-cultural and international. Special attention will be given to developing facilitative communication and negotiation skills. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MLD 565 - Global Leadership 3.00 credit hours Students in Global Leadership will explore the role of a leader in our expanding, culturally diverse world. Students will consider the effect of globalization on leadership, and define the characteristics necessary to successfully lead internationally. They will explore concepts such as nationalism, study international notions of power and justice and examine international regions and leaders within a wide range of contexts. The impact of cultural diversity and multi-cultural awareness will also be explored. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MLD 611 - Developing a Vision for a Social Impact Venture 3.00 credit hours This course surveys the current and historical landscape of social entrepreneurship and analyzes innovative, market-oriented approaches that address the world’s most challenging social issues. Students will engage with tools for personal reflection and assessment, and develop a vision for how their unique backgrounds, experiences and talents can intersect with global need. Learning will take place by engaging with the texts, case studies, group discussions, field experiences and guest speakers who have successfully launched social ventures. The course will culminate in an industry-standard “pitch competition” where unique venture ideas are shared and critiqued. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MLD 614 - Administration of Higher Education 3.00 credit hours This course studies the prevailing theories and research regarding the role of the administrator in American higher education. Students will examine the organizational and governance context in which the administrator operates and develop skills that will broaden their capacity to respond to the changing managerial and leadership needs in higher education. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MLD 618 - The Business of Sport 3.00 credit hours An introduction to the business of sport management, with a special emphasis on sport finance. This course provides students with an opportunity to study and learn skills relative to financial issues in sport management, including the basics of sport finance, how to obtain funds, entrepreneurial ventures, financial analysis, capital structuring, financial management, profit management and exit strategies. It is intended for students with an interest in sport business careers. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MLD 624 - College Student Development 3.00 credit hours An overview of college student development theory. This course is designed to give students the opportunity to study, critique and apply student development theories and models as they relate to teaching, advising and working with diverse college student population. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MLD 628 - The Science of Sport 3.00 credit hours Scientists use technology and other tools to examine a wide range of sport phenomena ranging from the measurement of baseball pitch velocity to the design of new football equipment to make the game safer. This course will allow you to understand and use some of these tools to examine athletic performance, perhaps even your own, and to investigate the design and production of sports equipment. Variable topics, such as the physics of sport performance, psychological aspects or the role of exercise and brain function for performance health and learning will be considered. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MLD 631 - Launching the Social Impact Venture 3.00 credit hours Social entrepreneurs often disrupt conventional business paradigms as they define new frontiers of valued creation and social impact. This course equips students to move an idea from concept to launch. Students will gain the practical knowledge needed to start a social venture, including an understanding of business entity models, traditional and non-traditional financing sources, how to evaluate risk and the creation and use of a business plan. Personal mentoring and connections to potential resources will give students the realistic prospect of launching a high-impact social venture. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MLD 634 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Higher Education 3.00 credit hours An examination of the legal and ethical issues relevant in college and university environments. Students will be introduced to the law as it relates to higher education and will be asked to critically examine the impact of legal issues on practitioners. Approaches for managing the ethical challenges of higher education administration are also explored. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	MLD 638 - The Social Significance of Sport 3.00 credit hours This course considers topics of historic and current cultural interest, such as the role of sport in the construction of race, gender, social class or ethnicity; the use of sport to achieve political ends; the socio-political purposes of urban and suburban sport spaces; the religious nature of sport; the globalization of sport as an economic and cultural function; and the role of sport in socialization processes. The seminars are intended to provide students with a greater understanding of the theoretical and practical roles of sport in society. Click here for the schedule of classes.

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Course Descriptions

ACC 501 - Financial Accounting

ACC 502 - Managerial Accounting

ACC 530 - Taxes I

ACC 531 - Taxes II

ACC 540 - Advanced Accounting

ACC 560 - Accounting for Not-For-Profits

ACC 570 - Auditing and Attestation

ACC 590 - Seminar: Financial Accounting

ACC 599 - Independent Study

ACC 601 - Financial Analysis and Control

ACC 692 - Special Topics

ACC 693 - Independent Study

ACC 696 - Thesis

CSC 501 - Foundational Concepts of Computer Science I

CSC 502 - Foundational Concepts of Computer Science II

CSC 510 - Mobile Applications Development

CSC 515 - Web Applications

CSC 520 - Operating Systems I

CSC 525 - Computer Graphics

CSC 527 - Linux Programming

CSC 535 - Windows Game Programming

CSC 536 - Human Computer Interaction

CSC 553 - Systems Analysis

CSC 560 - Database Systems

CSC 564 - Data Mining

CSC 569 - Computer Networks

CSC 579 - Computer and Network Security

CSC 587 - Parallel Processing and Concurrent Programming

CSC 590 - Special Topics

CSC 599 - Independent Study

CSC 615 - SOA and Web Services

CSC 662 - Database Programming

CSC 670 - Advanced Networking

CSC 692 - Special Topics

CSC 693 - Independent Study

CSC 694 - Capstone Seminar

CSC 695 - Master’s Project

CSC 697 - Internship

ECN 500 - Principles of Economics

EDN 500 - Leadership for the 21st Century

EDN 501 - Assessment Strategies for the Classroom

EDN 502 - Curriculum and Instructional Innovations

EDN 503 - Teacher as Leader

EDN 506 - Using Technology to Improve Instruction

EDN 507 - Content Reading

EDN 509 - Using Multimedia in the Classroom

EDN 510 - The Classroom as a Learning Environment

EDN 515 - The Institutional and Political Environment of Schools

EDN 522 - Navigating Special Education and School Law

EDN 530 - Characteristics of Students with High Incidence Disabilities

EDN 532 - Methods of Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities

EDN 533 - Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction

EDN 534 - Leadership for Supervision and Instruction

EDN 536 - School, Home and Community

EDN 538 - Psychological Diagnosis of Educational Assessment of Children with Special Learning Needs

EDN 551 - Foundations of Literacy Instruction

EDN 552 - Language Development and Learning for Diverse Learners

EDN 562 - Reading Assessment Tools and Strategies

EDN 563 - Diagnostic Reading Instruction

EDN 564 - Field Experience in Diagnostic Reading Instruction

EDN 590 - Special Topics

EDN 599 - Independent Study

EDN 600 - Teaching Diverse Students

EDN 606 - Using Advanced Technology to Improve Instruction

EDN 610 - School Operations and Management

EDN 620 - Curriculum and Program Assessment

EDN 630 - Schools as Learning Communities

EDN 652 - Child and Adolescent Literature for Instruction K-12

EDN 690 - The Educational Internship I

EDN 691 - The Educational Leadership Internship II

EDN 692 - Special Topics

EDN 693 - Independent Study

EDN 695 - Master’s Project

EDN 696 - The Educational Leader

EDN 697 - Teacher as Leader II: The Capstone Experience

FIN 550 - Financial Management

FIN 599 - Independent Study

FIN 600 - Investments, Portfolio Analysis and Financial Planning