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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Course Descriptions
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Accounting
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ACT 510 Fraud Examinations in Society 3 Credits
This course provides for an in-depth understanding of forensic accounting and fraud examination. The course approach is to visit the key strategic principles necessary to understand various legislative, administrative, and other societal remedies that have emerged in response to white-collar crime and investigates public and private sources that provide information on current issues in forensic accounting and fraud examination combined with case studies to establish a foundation for the student to understand the workings of securities fraud, pension fraud, environmental crimes, anti-trust violations, bribery, money laundering, and corporate governance.
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ACT 520 Forensic Accounting and Fraud Prevention 3 Credits
This course introduces students to fraud detection and deterrence and provides the tools necessary to combat fraud by focusing on basic fraud schemes, information and evidence gathering, criminal and civil prosecution and criminology and ethics.
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ACT 526 Special Topics- Accounting 3 Credits
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Graduate Accounting [ACT] that reflect specific topics of study that are not part of the standard University curriculum. All Special Topics courses are identified by a three-digit numeric designation [ACT _26]. The first digit indicates the level of graduate study for a particular course, while the numeric designation of “26” indicates that the course is a Special Topics course. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the Instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course, as well as any additional clearance requirements as determined by the Division of Business and Information Management.
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ACT 530 Auditing for White Collar Crime and Employee Fraud 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to financially motivated nonviolent crimes and examines the various types of white collar crimes that exist in society and how law enforcement identifies and investigates these crimes committed for illegal monetary gain.
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ACT 535 Analysts Notebook 3 Credits
i2® Analyst’s Notebook® is a visual intelligence analysis environment that can optimize the value of massive amounts of information collected by government agencies and businesses. With an intuitive and contextual design, it allows analysts to quickly collate, analyze and visualize data from disparate sources while reducing the time required to discover key information in complex data. i2 Analyst’s Notebook delivers timely, actionable intelligence to help identify, predict, prevent, and disrupt criminal, terrorist, and fraudulent activities.
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ACT 540 Computer Forensics 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and issues of computer forensics; aspects of computer and cybercrime; methods to uncover, protect, exploit, and document digital evidence; tools, techniques, and procedure to perform computer and cybercrime investigation. The course will also provide an in-depth study of digital evidence preservation, digital forensic techniques and data analysis. This course will introduce the topics of computer crime and computer forensics.
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ACT 550 Tax Fraud 3 Credits
This course introduces the student to tax fraud schemes, tax preparer fraud, tax compliance and enforcement and tax aggressiveness and accounting fraud. Criminal and
regulatory matters associated with tax evasion, tax perjury, aiding and assisting federal tax crimes are also covered. A solid foundation in tax theory will also be examined.
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ACT 560 Business Ethics and Forensic Accounting 3 Credits
This course emphasis how allegations of fraud should be investigated to meet requirements of civil and/or criminal court procedures. A complete survey of the appropriate laws and the enforcement and regulatory agencies targeted toward this specialized crime problem will be made.
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ACT 580 Financial Statement Analysis and Fraud 3 Credits
The course will focus on two elements: Financial Statement Analysis and Financial Statement Fraud. Financial Statement Analyses will focus on analyzing the financial statements including analyzing the balance sheet, the income statement and the statement of cash flows, ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, common size analysis, and trend analysis. Financial Statement Fraud analyses will study issues that allow financial statement fraud to occur, including the study of adequate internal controls. Students will build the fraud ratios to give students practical applications and experiential learning opportunities.
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ACT 640 Legal Aspects of Fraud with Interviewing Techniques 3 Credits
This course emphasis how to strategically plan and execute effective interviews that are both skillful and ethical and examines recent legal issues related to interviewing in a fraud environment. Students will improve their ability to ask the right questions and detect deception in interviews.
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ACT 660 Auditing and Attestation 3 Credits
Understanding the independent auditor’s attest function is important in the forensic and fraud detection scenario. Topical coverage includes audit objectives and planning, evidence gathering, internal control (achieving and evaluating) and audit procedures, all set against the backdrop of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards. Problems of independence, ethics, and legal liability are introduced. The application of various audit tools is integrated throughout the course.
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ACT 680 Capstone 3 Credits
This course allows students to integrate prior course work and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of forensic accounting and fraud detection. The master thesis is a Strategic Business Analysis and requires students to assess an organization’s ability to detect and deter fraudulent practices and examines the organization’s code of conduct with an ethical emphasis.
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Athletic Training
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ATR 505 Advanced Functional Anatomy 3 Credits
This course presents a comprehensive overview of the musculoskeletal system as it relates to the upper extremity, lower extremity, neck and trunk. The anatomy is then related to athletic injury and illness. The student will be expected to identify and perform palpations of all bony and soft tissue structures. This course will give the student a basic understanding how anatomy, movement, function and injury are related.
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ATR 530 Therapeutic Modalities 4 Credits
Critical study of the physical and physiological techniques and problems associated with the safe and effective clinical use of therapeutic physical agents (including massage, heat, cold, hydrotherapy, and electricity). Critical thinking is emphasized by development of clinical rationales and problem solving.
Prerequisite(s): Take ATR 500 and ATR 505
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ATR 540 Therapeutic Exercise I 4 Credits
In this course, students engage in a critical study of the physical and physiological techniques and problems that are associated with the safe and effective use of therapeutic physical agents, manual therapy and exercise techniques in the rehabilitation of common injuries related to the physically active. The development of clinical rationales, problem solving, and critical thinking skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): ATR 500 and ATR 505
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ATR 545 Therapeutic Exercise II 4 Credits
In this course is a continuation of ATR 540. In this course, students engage in a critical study of the physical and physiological techniques and problems that are associated with the safe and effective clinical use of therapeutic physical agents for the development of therapeutic rehabilitation of sport related injuries to the upper extremity, hip and spine (including massage, heat, cold, hydrotherapy, and electricity), manual therapy techniques, and exercise in the rehabilitation of common injuries related to the physically active. The development of clinical rationales and problem solving skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): ATR 540
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ATR 550 Lower Extremity 4 Credits
In this demanding hybrid course, the student gains a working knowledge of the techniques that are involved in preparing for competition as well as the evaluation of orthopedic and medical conditions related to the physically active. The goals of the class are to provide the student with up-to-date understanding of the proper evaluation of the lower extremity and lumbar spine. As a measurable outcome of this course, the student must demonstrate success outcomes (70% or higher) on all exams and written assignments. Other topics of study include but are not limited to environmental considerations and the psychology of athletes.
Prerequisite(s): ATR 500 and ATR 505
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ATR 560 Upper Extremity 4 Credits
The goals of this course are to provide the student with a thorough understanding of orthopedic evaluation as well as common athletic injuries related to the upper extremity. Other topics of study include, but not limited to, specific conditions related to the head/ neck, thorax region, and upper extremity, systematic evaluation procedures, differential diagnosis, and documentation procedures. As a measurable outcome of this course, the student must demonstrate success outcomes (70% or higher) on all exams and written assignments.
Prerequisite(s): ATR 550
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ATR 570 Pharmacology and Pathology 3 Credits
The student is introduced to non-orthopedic related pathologies. Signs and symptoms of diseases and illness related to all of the body’s organs and systems will be discussed, along with treatment and appropriate referral. Covered topics will also include assessment procedures for general medical conditions and disease prevention. An overview of injury, healing and immunity followed by a critical look at pharmacology and its relationship to sports and exercise will be presented. The course will also focus on integrating pharmacologic concepts into clinical practice, including how supplements affect exercise performance. Drug testing and prescription guidelines are also studied.
Prerequisite(s): ATR 530 , ATR 540 and ATR 545
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ATR 598 Athletic Training Practicum 1 2 Credits
A clinical course whereby students participate in hands on learning experiences at various athletic training facilities. The student will be required to complete a minimum of 200 hours of field experience during the semester. Mandatory weekly meetings are a part of this course as well as daily completion of an hour’s log and weekly completion of goal sheets. Throughout their practicum experience the student will make time to practice, demonstrate, and become proficient in selected skills, identified in the CAATE Educational Standards, which have been covered in the ATR 500 and ATR 505 courses. The proficiencies and grading procedures are outlined on the course syllabus. Students will utilize ATrack to chart their progress at their clinical site.
Additional fees apply
Prerequisite(s): ATR 500 and ATR 505
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ATR 599 Athletic Training Practicum 2 2 Credits
A clinical course whereby students participate in hands on learning experiences at various athletic training facilities. The student will be required to complete a minimum of 200 hours of field experience during the semester. Mandatory weekly meetings are a part of this course as well as daily completion of an hour’s log and weekly completion of goal sheets. Throughout their practicum experience the student will make time to practice, demonstrate, and become proficient in selected skills, identified in the CAATE Educational Standards, which have been covered in the ATR 530, ATR 540 and ATR 550 courses. The proficiencies and grading procedures are outlined on the course syllabus. Students will utilize ATrack to chart their progress at their clinical site.
Additional fees apply
Prerequisite(s): ATR 530 , ATR 540 , ATR 550 and ATR 598
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ATR 626 Special Topics in Sports Medicine 1 Credit
This course will provide both advanced information pertaining to topics in sports medicine as well as orthopedic surgery, and research. Service learning is also incorporated into this course. Students will also create a unique mechanism to blend professional and civic service together to provide the community, church, or a school with a relevant and meaningful contribution. This course may also encompass relevant trips associated with the Athletic Training Profession to include but not limited to conferences, exposure to various allied health professions, as well as, non- traditional athletic training settings. This course will also assist in the preparation of the NATA-BOC Examination.
Additional fees apply
Prerequisite(s): ATR 500
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ATR 675 Administration and Professional Prep 3 Credits
This course focuses on management concerns in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine. Students who have attained senior status in the Athletic Training Program examine such topics as financial issues. This course prepares seniors to seek employment at different types of athletic training facilities. This course will emphasize both management and professional preparation as it relates to the athletic training profession. Topics will include financial issues, design of facilities, and management of sports medicine teams, medical records, insurance issues, pre-participation physicals, and emergency care planning. Additionally, a strong emphasis on professional preparation to include collegial projects, interview preparation, as well as research critiques and discussion are covered in this course. Students will also create a unique mechanism to blend professional and civic service together to provide the community, church, or a school with a relevant and meaningful contribution. Additional topics of study include understanding the psychosocial aspects of being a professional, legal issues, licensure, and actual NATA-BOC exam preparation.
Prerequisite(s): ATR 598
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ATR 680 Athletic Training Research I 1 Credit
In this demanding course, the student gains a working knowledge of the importance of pursuing quality research in athletic training. The goals of the class are to provide the student with up-to-date understanding of the skills necessary to critically review and use evidence in clinical practice. Other topics of study include, but not limited to, concepts of diagnostic accuracy and clinical prediction rules, and the theoretical foundation of clinical outcomes in athletic training. As a measurable outcome of this course, the student must demonstrate success outcomes (70% or higher) on all exams and written assignments.
Prerequisite(s): ATR 598
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ATR 685 Athletic Training Research II 1 Credit
In this course, the student gains a working knowledge of basic research design and methods in athletic training. The goals of the class are to provide the student with an understanding of the skills necessary to complete the data collection process and to apply the appropriate statistical analyses to test a hypothesis. Other topics of study include, but not limited to, research ethics, commonly used measures in athletic training research, and the institutional review board application and submission process. As a measurable outcome of this course, the student must demonstrate success outcomes (70% or higher) on all exams and written assignments.
Prerequisite(s): ATR 680
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ATR 690 Athletic Training Research III 3 Credits
In this course, the student gains a working knowledge of research dissemination in athletic training through the completion of a scientific manuscript. The goals of the class are to provide the student with an understanding of the skills necessary to successfully complete each section of a manuscript (introduction, methods, results, discussion) and to effective present results in the forms of tables and figures. Other topics of study include, but not limited to, the peer review and journal submission process, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and preparing for professional research presentations. Students will also be provided the opportunity to serve as a research peer-mentor to lower-level athletic training students. As a measurable outcome of this course, the student must demonstrate success outcomes (70% or higher) on all exams and written assignments.
Prerequisite(s): ATR 685
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ATR 698 Athletic Training Internship I 3 Credits
A clinical course whereby students participate in hands on learning experiences at various athletic training facilities. The student will be required to complete a minimum of 300 hours of field experience during the semester. Mandatory weekly meetings are a part of this course as well as daily completion of an hour’s log and weekly completion of goal sheets. Throughout their practicum experience the student will make time to practice, demonstrate, and become proficient in selected skills, identified in the CAATE Educational Standards, which have been covered in the ATR 545 and ATR 560 courses. The proficiencies and grading procedures are outlined on the course syllabus. Students will utilize ATrack to chart their progress at their clinical site.
Additional fees apply
Prerequisite(s): ATR 545 , ATR 560 and ATR 599
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ATR 699 Athletic Training Internship II 3 Credits
A clinical course whereby students participate in hands on learning experiences at various athletic training facilities. The student will be required to complete a minimum of 300 hours of field experience during the semester. Mandatory weekly meetings are a part of this course as well as daily completion of an hour’s log and weekly completion of goal sheets. Throughout their practicum experience the student will make time to practice, demonstrate, and become proficient in selected skills, identified in the CAATE Educational Standards, which have been covered in the ATR 570 and ATR 675 courses. The proficiencies and grading procedures are outlined on the course syllabus. Students will utilize ATrack to chart their progress at their clinical site.
Additional fees apply
Prerequisite(s): ATR 698
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Biology
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BIO 503 Advanced Parasitology and Mycology 2 Credits
This study of parasites and fungi which are responsible for disease in humans emphasizes morphology, life cycles, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and diagnosis. The major emphasis is on the appropriate methods of collection and handling of specimens, laboratory techniques and the microscopic appearance of the diagnostic stages of human parasites. Review of current scientific literature and advanced laboratory practice issues will also be covered.
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BIO 515 Advanced Parasitology and Mycology Laboratory 1 Credit
This laboratory course includes procedures for the recovery and identification of parasites and fungi from specimens. Advanced laboratory practice procedures will also be covered.
Concurrent with BIO 503
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BIO 520 Advanced Hematology 3 Credits
This course provides an in-depth study of the physiology and regulation of the hematopoietic system, and the genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the pathophysiology of selected anemias, leukemia and lymphomas. Utilization of appropriate laboratory tests for screening, diagnosis, monitoring, and determining prognosis are discussed and applied through clinical scenarios and case studies. Review of current scientific literature and advanced laboratory practice issues are also covered.
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BIO 523 Advanced Immunology 2 Credits
Course covers in-depth concepts in cellular, humoral, and molecular immunology. Emphasis is on techniques in clinical immunology as it relates to clinical applications, diagnostic and therapeutic testing of immune-mediated diseases in autoimmunity, pregnancy, anaphylaxis and allergy, immunotherapy and immunotoxicology, transplantation, cancer immunology and immunodeficiency. Review of current scientific literature and advanced laboratory practice issues will also be covered.
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BIO 524 Advanced Immunology Laboratory 1 Credit
This course runs concurrently with BIO 323, Immunology, and is designed to introduce students to immunological principles by direct use of both modern and classical laboratory techniques. Selected laboratory investigations include serologic testing, serial dilutions, agglutination reactions, precipitation tests, radial immunodiffusion tests, immunoglobulin quantification, flow cytometry, and ELISA techniques. Advanced laboratory practice procedures will also be covered
Concurrent with BIO 523
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BIO 525 Advanced Hematology Laboratory 1 Credit
This laboratory course is an in-depth look into more advanced hematology laboratory procedures to include the student to those procedures which are performed in the clinical laboratory. The course will focus on enhancing quality control analysis and method validation skills, and utilizing statistical tools to monitor and improve quality testing processes in the medical laboratory.
Concurrent with BIO 520
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BIO 530 Advanced Clinical Microbiology 3 Credits
The course provides an in-depth review of topics to enhance scientific/technical and management skills for laboratory professionals working in and/or managing a clinical microbiology department. Topics include, but are not limited to, molecular methods/applications, bioterrorism, biofilms, outcomes assessment, updates in virology, parasitology, informatics in clinical microbiology, automation/rapid methods, antibiotics resistance testing, and advanced case studies in microbiology.
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BIO 535 Advanced Clinical Microbiology Laboratory 1 Credit
This laboratory course is an in-depth look into more advanced biochemical testing, selective culturing techniques, special stains, methods of assaying antibiotic sensitivity or resistance, and case studies involving unknown microorganisms for identification.
Concurrent with BIO 530
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BIO 540 Advanced Immunohematology 3 Credits
The course provides an in-depth study of the structure, biochemistry, and function of red blood cells, hemoglobin and blood group systems that serves as the foundation for enhancement of skills in the identification and resolution of complex antibody and compatibility testing problems and the provision of appropriate and safe blood components and products for transfusion. Therapeutic indications for transfusion, transfusion requirements in special situations, and the pathophysiology and investigation of adverse transfusion reactions are also examined.
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BIO 545 Advanced Immunohematology Laboratory 1 Credit
A detailed study of human blood groups including laboratory aspects of blood banking with special reference to theoretical and clinical applications. Emphasis will be placed on antibody identification and advanced problem solving techniques.
Concurrent with BIO 540
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BIO 546 Advanced, Education and Laboratory Information Systems 1 Credit
This integrative seminar examines issues which are related to laboratory management, administration, budgetary controls, personnel evaluation, long-range planning, communication, medical ethics, and problem solving. Education methodology, including establishing goals and objectives and methods of testing and/or measurement of outcomes, is also taught. Laboratory information systems are studied to include topics on operational characteristics and the workflow of a laboratory information system (LIS), data information interchange between computers, and the technology associated with LIS. Review of current scientific literature and advanced laboratory practice issues are also covered.
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BIO 550 Advanced Clinical Biochemistry 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide updates in advanced topics in clinical chemistry to enhance scientific/technical skills and management skills for laboratory professionals working and/or managing a clinical chemistry department. Issues concerning specific advanced topics in clinical chemistry that will be discussed include but are not limited to: updates on cardiac and tumor marker, eGFR, automation and POCT, Diabetes, Monoclonal Proteins, Vit D Deficiency, TDM, Lab Error, and advanced case studies in clinical chemistry.
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BIO 555 Advanced Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
An examination of technical concepts and skills utilized to ensure quality in the medical laboratory. The course will focus on enhancing quality control analysis and method validation skills, and utilizing statistical tools to monitor and improve quality testing processes in the medical laboratory. The quantitative and qualitative procedures used in this clinical laboratory emphasize the principles of analysis, recognition of normal ranges, handling of patient data, quality control management, principles of spectrophotometry, fluorometry, potentiometry, discrete analysis, electrophoresis, and chromatography.
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BIO 564 Advanced Molecular Diagnostics 2 Credits
The course provides an in-depth review of the theory of molecular techniques such as nucleic acid hybridization, amplification, sequencing, and genotyping. In addition, the application of these techniques in the diagnosis, monitoring, therapeutic decision-making, and prediction of genetic, hematopathological, infectious, and malignant diseases is discussed. Topics to be discussed include but are not limited to: advanced methods in sequencing and automation, pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine, and case studies in molecular oncology, hematopathology, genetics, and infectious diseases. Review of current scientific literature and advanced laboratory practice issues will also be covered.
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BIO 565 Advanced Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory 1 Credit
In this laboratory course, students are taught to examine and analyze the performance of various techniques that are utilized for the extraction, handling, amplification, detection, and storage of DNA and RNA. Basic laboratory procedures of quality control, proper documentation, and reporting of results from molecular diagnostic tests are also emphasized. Advanced laboratory practice procedures will also be covered.
Concurrent with BIO 564
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BIO 570 Advanced Hemostasis, Urinalysis and Body Fluids Lecture 2 Credits
This course provides an in-depth study of the physiology and regulation of hemostasis, and the genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the pathophysiology of selected disorders of hemostasis and body fluids. Review of current scientific literature will also be covered.
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BIO 575 Hemostasis, Urinalysis and Body Fluids Laboratory 1 Credit
The purpose of this course is to enable the student to acquire an advanced understanding of the hemostasis, urinalysis and body fluid laboratories. Utilization of appropriate laboratory tests for screening, diagnosis, and monitoring therapy will be discussed and applied through clinical scenarios and case studies. Advanced laboratory practice issues will also be covered.
Concurrent with BIO 570
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BIO 593 Advanced Clinical Microbiology and Immunology 2 Credits
Advanced practical experience and didactic information in a clinical microbiology laboratory utilizing diagnostic techniques in the identification of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. As well as serologic techniques.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 570 /BIO 575 , BIO 523 /BIO 524 , BIO 540 /BIO 545 , BIO 520 /BIO 525 , BIO 530 /BIO 535 and BIO 550 /BIO 555 .
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BIO 597 Infection Prevention 3 Credits
This course will encompass bloodborne pathogens transmitted in the work environment: patient to healthcare worker, healthcare worker to patient, and patient to patient. It will apply current scientifically accepted infection control principles as appropriate to the specific work environment and provide ethical principles required for professional infection control conduct required by law.
Prerequisite(s): Baccalaureate degree with appropriate pre-requisite courses (microbiology and clinical microbiology).
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Business and Organizational Leadership
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BOL 500 The Challenges of Leadership 3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to theories of leadership, grounded on extant literature and research, which will inform and guide students in their personal lives and professional practice as leaders. The course will examine primary styles of leadership and the best practices and principles who have utilized strategic planning for identifying and evaluating contemporary challenges and developing effective and innovative solutions for further research in a Capstone project. Students will also learn the process for reflective-leadership practice through the creation of an individual reflective portfolio and leadership practice plan, which will help them to identify applicable theories and assess their potential for leadership development skills, which will be further developed during the course of the curriculum.
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BOL 515 Performance Management 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with the understanding of how leaders plan and implement effective performance management systems in order to ensure motivated and engaged employees who contribute to a positive organizational culture and are dedicated to providing their organization with sustainable competitive advantages. Topics include: strategic considerations regarding performance management and the performance management process, linking the performance management process to the organization’s strategic plan; implementation, assessment, and measurement of employee behaviors; multisource feedback systems; the skills needed to become true performance management coaches; and the development of incentive and professional growth plans
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BOL 520 Effective Leadership and Change Management 3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to impart the theories, concepts, and more important, the practical applications necessary for leaders to guide individuals, work units, and organizations to the achievement of goals. In broad terms, effective leaders need to be able to 1) motivate the growth and productivity of individuals, work groups, teams and organizations; and 2) create, recognize, and act upon opportunities and situations consistent with the mission and goals of their respective organizations. Concepts, models, and current theories in organizational development will be explained. Personal integrative leadership development will be stressed. The role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership will be explored. A Capstone project proposal must be completed and approved by the Program Director by the conclusion of this course, and will be reflected in the student’s final grade.
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BOL 526 Special Topics in Business and Organizational Leadership 3 Credits
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Business and Organizational Leadership [BOL] that reflect specific topics of study that are not part of the standard University curriculum. All Special Topics courses are identified by a three-digit numeric designation [BOL 5_6]. The first digit indicates the level of graduate study for a particular course, while the numeric designation of “26 or 36” indicates that the course is a Special Topics course. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the Instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course, as well as any additional clearance requirements as determined by the School of Business.
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BOL 530 Strategic Planning and Budgeting 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the concepts, varied procedures, and tools used in organizational strategic planning. It addresses the fundamentals of the strategic alignment of people, resources and processes to the business vision, mission, and purpose of the organization. Students will select their organization/industry strategic planning project that will be used for the Capstone Seminar.
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BOL 536 Special Topics in Business and Organizational Leadership 3 Credits
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Business and Organizational Leadership [BOL] that reflect specific topics of study that are not part of the standard University curriculum. All Special Topics courses are identified by a three-digit numeric designation [BOL 5_6]. The first digit indicates the level of graduate study for a particular course, while the numeric designation of “26 or 36” indicates that the course is a Special Topics course. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the Instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course, as well as any additional clearance requirements as determined by the School of Business.
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BOL 540 Social And Ethical Responsibility of Leadership 3 Credits
Students will analyze the social responsibility, ethical, and philosophical thought processes that guide the practice of leadership. The moral development of social responsibility and ethical practices will be discussed in depth through an introduction of challenging examples of ethical dilemmas. Students will keep a journal (an Individual Reflective Portfolio, or IRB) of their reactions to discussions and develop their own code of ethics for their individual practice settings. A research paper or project regarding related issues is an integral part of the course.
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BOL 560 Public Policy and Administrative Law 3 Credits
Students will learn the relevance of public policy and administrative law to leaders of organizations and to students who are developing themselves as leaders. Specific policies and laws relating to leaders will be emphasized. Case studies involving legal issues will be used for class discussion. The interrelationships between what is legal and what is ethical will be explored.
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BOL 580 Knowledge Management 3 Credits
This course will enable students to utilize information, data, and the intellectual assets of employees to implement critical functions. Through the evaluation of the critical function processes, knowledge within the organization will be evaluated for present, short, and long term usage and future applications. The impact on decision making, services, and product development will be studied to sustain the organization’s competitive edge. A research project related to course content is an integral part of the course.
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BOL 600 Capstone 3 Credits
This course is a culminating experience designed to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate mastery in the field of organizational and strategic leadership. The Capstone Project will be based on rigorous independent research and reflect the integration of theory and practice. The “deliverable” for this course can be: the creation of a new business model, a strategic plan or analysis, or a new program or service for a local nonprofit; but it must have socially or ecologically redeeming value in the Franciscan tradition. Students will meet with the instructor weekly in this seminar to discuss the progress of their projects and seek additional guidance. In addition to writing a scholarly paper that clearly documents their research, students will present their findings in the form of an oral presentation and defense of the project’s major conclusions and recommendations to faculty and peers at the end of the semester. Project sponsors, representatives of partnering organizations, or family members of students are welcome to attend this presentation. Written documentation of the project will be filed in the School of Business.
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Counseling
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COUN 500 Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling 3 Credits
This course demonstrates the foundational principles of pastoral clinical mental health counseling by integrating the holistic understanding of persons with foundational clinical skills. Aspects of the course provide the students with an ability to distinguish both the unique features as well as overlaps among pastoral counseling, traditional therapies and mental health counseling, as well as being able to articulate their own pastoral focus. Themes such as the history and evolution of pastoral and mental health counseling and consultation; paradigms providing structure and context for these dimensions; and contemporary issues, such as commitment to advocacy, multicultural competence, and use of technology will factor into the paradigms.
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COUN 505 Theology for Pastoral Identity 3 Credits
Engaging the major questions formed from their theological/spiritual foundations, students develop a critical integration which they then apply through case studies and a contemplative theological reflection process. Through this process, they discern, evaluate, and articulate their pastoral/spiritual identity and scriptural interpretation for ministry.
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COUN 510 Counseling Theories 3 Credits
This course provides the psychological foundations for Pastoral Clinical Mental Health Counseling in an orientation to the major classic and contemporary theoretical approaches to counseling, consultation, and advocacy. The groundwork of training in skills and techniques that are necessary for therapeutic interactions is established.
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COUN 555 Perspectives on the Human Person 3 Credits
This course will introduce students to an inter-faith and inter-disciplinary process of examining and engaging human beings and the human condition. Students will begin to develop an integrated understanding of human beings from theological, social, cultural, and psychological contexts. Students will also explore the following questions: 1) “What does it mean to be human?” 2) “How do people change?” 3) “How do people grow?” 4) “How do people heal?” and 5) “How do pastoral counselors facilitate these processes?” Students will also explore specific counseling practices that holistically assess and engage the human condition.
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COUN 700 Psychopathology 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the broad spectrum of adult psychopathology as contained in the DSM-5. Emphasis is placed upon using the initial diagnostic interview in pastoral counseling to elicit the information necessary to gain a holistic understanding of issues that lead to clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
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COUN 710 Marriage and Family Counseling 3 Credits
This course presents a survey moving to a comparison of various theories currently employed in the field of marriage and family therapy, including systems theory. Additional topics, such as family of origin, blended families, familial abuse, loss, bereavement, divorce, as well as multicultural and ethical issues, are also addressed. Assigned readings, lectures, movies, case-studies, group presentation, and reflection on students’ own family and relationship experiences are addressed as they may impact their training and practice as professional counselors.
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COUN 720 Human Growth and Development 3 Credits
This course examines human development across the lifespan, including childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and late adulthood. Multiple influences, such as systemic and environmental factors, will be discussed. Counseling implications related to human growth and development will be addressed.
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COUN 730 Ethics and Professional Issues 3 Credits
This course reviews professional and ethical issues in the field of pastoral and clinical mental health counseling. Drawing primarily from the ACA Code of Ethics, along with a consideration of other professional codes and pastoral themes, the course will cover a broad range of topics essential to the counseling profession. These include the development of an ethical decision making system, protection of client confidentiality, maintenance of proper records and documentation, and other legal concerns. Key components of the counseling identity will be addressed, such as professional integrity, certification and licensure, multicultural sensitivity, and advocacy.
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COUN 740 Pre-Clinical Preparation and Orientation 3 Credits
This initiation to the clinical sequence may be begun once the prescriptions of completing the pre-requisite courses has been met. Its content focuses on skills needed to begin clinical work, including doing intakes, establishing a therapeutic frame and relationship, clinical assessment, formulating clinical notes and evaluation, and use of supervision. By the end of the course, students are expected to have secured a clinical site for practicum, have obtained personal liability insurance, and completed or be in the process of personal therapy (minimum of 12 sessions). A passing grade in this course (P) must be earned before registration into the clinical sequence (COUN 750 , COUN 770 , and COUN 771 can be initiated.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 500 , COUN 510 , COUN 700 , COUN 710 and COUN 730
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COUN 750 Clinical Practicum 3 Credits
This course requires a clinical placement with a case load totaling 100 clinical hours in one semester, 40 of which need to be direct client contact. Along with the clinical work, the student meets with a faculty led seminar class to process clinical work and refine other necessary skills such as clinical notes and treatment planning. Particular attention will also be paid to the integration of clinical assessment skills in clinical practice. Audio and/or video recording of clinical work is a requirement.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 500 , COUN 505 , COUN 510 , COUN 700 , COUN 710 , COUN 720 , COUN 730 and COUN 740
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COUN 760 Groups: Theory and Practice 3 Credits
This class surveys the theories of group counseling and group work. Areas of focus include group process and development, therapeutic interventions in group settings, and qualities of skilled group leaders. Attention will be given to group formation, types of groups, and creating new groups. Ethical and multicultural considerations of group counseling and group work will be discussed. Students will engage in direct experiences of group membership during the course.
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COUN 770 Internship I 3 Credits
This course, along with the second internship, involves an advanced clinical placement with a caseload totaling 600 clinical hours across the two semesters, 240 of which equal direct client service. It focuses on the integration of spirituality into clinical assessment and work. Along with the class meetings and weekly on-site supervision, the student also meets with an individual programmatic supervisor for a minimum of eight hours across the two semesters. Video or audio recording is a required element of the course.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 500 , COUN 505 , COUN 510 , COUN 700 , COUN 710 , COUN 720 , COUN 730 , COUN 740 and COUN 750
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COUN 771 Internship II 3 Credits
This course, along with the first internship, involves an advanced clinical placement with a caseload totaling 600 clinical hours across the two semesters, 240 of which equal direct client service. The focus of this final clinical course is on advanced skill and insight, such as integrating psychodynamic processes. Along with the class meetings and weekly on-site supervision, the student also meets with an individual programmatic supervisor for a minimum of eight hours across the two semesters. Video or audio recording is a required element of the course.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 500 , COUN 505 , COUN 510 , COUN 700 , COUN 710 , COUN 720 , COUN 730 , COUN 740 and COUN 750
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COUN 780 Clinical Assessments 3 Credits
This course will focus on the implementation of evaluative processes and measures to assess through bio-psycho-social-spiritual and cultural lenses client growth and/or dysfunctionality. Emphasis will be placed on advanced understanding of people from diverse backgrounds, affirming and respecting their strengths and differences. The course is built on the identification, analysis, and implementation of empirically-based assessment tools that have incorporated statistically valid and reliable studies, as well as other schemas for assessing and understanding human behavior. Reliance on proven measures drawn from the DSM-5 and ICD-10 and the integration into the clinical process will be emphasized.
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COUN 781 Career Counseling 3 Credits
Theories and techniques relating to career development over the life span are analyzed. A review of governmental resources, computer guidance systems, and career agencies as well as a variety of online resources is included.
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COUN 782 Research Methods 3 Credits
Students are provided with an overview of basic statistics, types of research and design, ethics and multicultural issues in the use of human subjects testing, and comprehension of research literature, with an emphasis on the student becoming an informed consumer of research. To facilitate the needs of the adult learner, this course provides instruction with Neumann University On-Line Learning.
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COUN 785 Addiction Counseling 3 Credits
This course examines multiple topics within the field of addiction counseling, including the etiology, prevalence of different kinds of addiction, including process and cross-addictions, approaches to diagnosing, and theoretical approaches to strategies and techniques of individual, group, and family therapy perspectives. This course equips students to use various strategies and techniques of counseling within sessions, including developing the ability to integrate spirituality into the recovery process.
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COUN 786 Multicultural Counseling 3 Credits
This course introduces the student to the ethical practice of integrating and addressing multicultural and cross cultural issues in the counseling and therapeutic process. Students involved in this course are invited to analyze their personal, systemic, and professional worldviews as they move to also examine the social, cultural, racial, ethnic, spiritual, religious and gender forces that shape and impact clients’ identities and clinical issues. Students will learn to develop and apply theoretical and practical aspects of multicultural sensitivity and multicultural competency in their therapeutic encounters and professional endeavors.
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COUN 789 Trauma and Crisis 3 Credits
This class provides an overview of topics within trauma and crisis intervention, including how counselors can work with individuals who have experienced crisis and/or trauma. The class will offer background on areas such as crisis sequence, crisis management, trauma-informed counseling, community-based resources, and risk assessment and prevention. Ways to address specific crisis and trauma events, such as natural disasters or childhood abuse will be discussed. The class will address potential emotional, relational, behavioral, and spiritual repercussions of crisis and trauma. Attention will be given to how counselors may be impacted by working with individuals who have experienced crisis and/or trauma.
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COUN 799 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Credits
This capstone seminar allows students to formulate and articulate their own personal integration of psychology and theology both in theory and in practice. In a final Integrative Paper of five chapters, modeled on the membership paper of AAPC, each student presents a clinical case as interpreted through his/her own psychological and theological models. The final interview allows for a dialogic, consultative process.
Prerequisite(s): All major course work. (COUN 770 /COUN 771 : Practicum may be taken simultaneously with PCC 799.)
Pass/Fail
Graded as Pass/Fail (P/F) only.
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Cybersecurity
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CBR 500 Advanced Cybersecurity Management 3 Credits
This course introduces the application and management of mechanisms for Cybersecurity and information assurance in computing, communication, and organizational systems. The course helps students design secure systems, develop policies, assess threats and vulnerabilities, and monitor/report security issues (i.e., automated routines, ad-hoc assessments, and KPIs). Topics include information security standards and frameworks, security controls and operations, risk management, data inventory, retention, data loss prevention (DLP), disaster recovery practices and standards, email compromise, cryptography, using artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and ultimately secure disposal. Students are also made aware of the importance of security organizations (i.e., SACS, ISSA, InfraGard, CSA, etc.).
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CBR 510 Cyber Law and Cyber Ethics 3 Credits
This course explains the legal and policy issues associated with the Internet, including a full range of legal topics such as jurisdiction, intellectual property, contracts, taxation, torts, computer crimes, online speech, defamation, and privacy. Development of research and presentation skills required by cybersecurity professionals will be incorporated.
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CBR 520 Administration and Network Security 3 Credits
This course focuses on the principles and foundations of building secure network systems both on-premise and in the cloud (i.e., focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure). Students will compare and analyze network architectures and protocols to create secure infrastructures that withstand or recover from the most sophisticated cyber-attacks. Topics include:
· Access control and authorization methods.
· Access rights management.
· Endpoint security.
· Firewalls.
· Intrusion prevention/detection.
· Network access control.
· Security monitoring.
· Wireless security.
Securing the cloud (i.e., on-premise, shared security, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS)
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CBR 530 Digital Forensics and Incident Response 3 Credits
This course is designed to build advanced skills to identify, counter and recover from threats to hosts and networks using recognized standards such as NIST 800-61. Students will learn how to:
- Detect how and when a breach occurred.
- Identify compromised and affected systems.
- Perform damage assessments and determine what was stolen or changed.
- Contain and remediate incidents.
- Develop key sources of threat intelligence.
- Hunt down additional breaches using the knowledge of the adversary.
- Use well-known formal guidelines (i.e., Daubert standard) for developing a forensic investigation.
- Use DRP and BCP planning to recover from an incident.
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CBR 540 Advanced Penetration Testing 3 Credits
This course introduces the application and management of mechanisms for Cybersecurity and information assurance in computing, communication, and organizational systems. Topics include malware and social engineering, vulnerability assessments, network security, authentication, intrusion detection, basic cryptography, data obfuscation, standard information security tools, building custom tools using Python, and network forensics. The course is structured to gain the knowledge necessary to understand common exploits and provide recommendations that address the root causes of vulnerable networks/applications.
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CBR 550 AI, Governance, Risk, and Compliance 3 Credits
This course details the requirements to govern and maintain a technical enterprise properly. Topics include Corporate Governance, IT Governance and Strategies, Operational Risk, Compliance (GRC) Technology and Tools, and International Guidance. This course will focus on how GRC decisions affect the business and how to use basic best practices/standards/frameworks to complement the business’s agility needs.
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CBR 555 In-Depth Cybersecurity 3 Credits
This course provides a detailed, hands-on introduction to many of the successful cybersecurity professional’s tools, technical competencies, and methodologies. Students will be immersed in the cyber-security discipline through a combination of intense coursework, real-world problems, and hands-on experience combatting the latest cyber-attacks.
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CBR 560 Systems Security Management 3 Credits
This course provides a working knowledge of the proper safeguarding of operating systems and related components. Filled with Information Assurance topics, this course offers a solid base for system administrators and technical managers.
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CBR 565 Cybercrime and Investigations 3 Credits
This course addresses the comprehension and application of Computer Forensic Investigations. Students will evaluate and synthesize technical and legal issues concerning digital evidence. Students will apply various skills and techniques combined with numerous investigative software tools to analyze seized electronic devices, media, and volatile data.
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CBR 570 Cyber Threat Intelligence 3 Credits
This course discusses the fundamental concepts and tools of modern cyber threat intelligence. Students learn how to collect data to help them better understand threats, take appropriate action to stop an attack, and protect the company’s network and endpoints from future attacks. Students will become familiar with the cyber threat intelligence lifecycle, common intelligence formats, and standard cyber threat intelligence technologies (i.e., NIST, NISTIR 8374, ISO/IEC 27001, TAXII servers, SIEM’s, etc.).
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CBR 575 In-Depth Cryptographic Concepts 3 Credits
Students will be introduced to cryptography attack algorithms, procedures, and corrective measures, including encryption algorithms, hashes, and usage scenarios for corporate and personal applications. Students will be required to understand and implement industry-standard cryptographic tools.
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CBR 580 International Terrorism and Cyber Warfare 3 Credits
This course will introduce students to terrorism history, criminal and terrorist motivations, methods of influence, fraud, digital network analysis, and strategies to analyze dark networks. The students will understand the underpinnings of the current and past terror movements and methods currently employed to detect, disrupt, and recover from a radical event.
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CBR 585 Advanced Cloud Security 3 Credits
This class discusses the latest cloud computing architectures and components, threat modeling, database security, application security, and vulnerabilities specific to cloud solutions. Topics include:
- Cloud-specific application security issues.
- Cloud-specific threats and vulnerabilities.
- Cloud governance frameworks.
- Cloud security architectures and strategies.
- Challenges organizations face when implementing a shared cloud-based security model using On-Premise vs. Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
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CBR 590 Cybercrime Intelligence and Cyberwarfare 3 Credits
T.B.A.
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Doctor of Education
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EDU 700 Leadership in Education 3 Credits
Students examine the school administrator’s perspective on personnel administration. Students are taught the purposes, processes, planning procedures, and policies that are utilized in administering a school’s personnel program. Knowledge and skills are applied to performance- based evaluation procedures and the implementation of staff orientation processes. Effective communication skills with personnel, parents, and community members are also stressed. In addition, this course covers personnel matters which are governed by statutes under the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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EDU 705 Ethics and Educational Leadership 3 Credits
Students will develop the ability to apply a variety of ethical reasoning approaches, informed by the mission and values of Neumann University, to analyze ethical dilemmas that challenge educational leaders. Through personal reflection and an analysis of case studies, students acquire the ability to develop and assess their responses to ethical dilemmas, such as making policy decisions, maintaining communication with community members and district administrators, as well as dealing with staff and student relations. This reflection on ethical concerns serves as a foundation for other topics that will be raised and discussed throughout the Doctor of Education program.
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EDU 710 Seminar in RISES Values 3 credits
Students will expand and refine an understanding and application of the Neumann University RISES values and belonging concepts in pre-K through 12 school system and beyond. Students will read and work through cases that highlight multiple and complex concepts. Through multiple modes of experiential learning, students will broaden their awareness, increase their ability to engage in strategic planning, and prepare to demonstrate ethical leadership and decision-making. By course completion, students will improve their ability to serve school stakeholders and affect positive change through various strategies for implementation in coordination with Culturally Relevant Sustaining Education (CRSE) competencies and NU RISES values.
Topics include instructional materials and resources; the make-up and roles of administration, staff, and faculty; students and families; strategies, initiatives, programs, and implications; and categorical complexities (e.g., race, gender, and socio-economic status).
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