ACCOUNTING

ACC-210 Introduction to Accounting
A conceptual introduction to basic accounting principles and financial statements. Consideration is given to accounting for merchandising concerns, current assets, long-term assets, liabilities, and equity accounts. A brief overview of internal control and selected complex accounting topics is also presented. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

ACC-220 Managerial Uses of Accounting
An exploration of how accounting information can be used as a management tool. Examines cost behavior patterns, cost classifications, and the problem-solving functions of accounting as they pertain to planning, control, evaluation of performance, special decisions, and long-range planning. The interpretation and uses of published financial statements, cash flow, and the effects of inflation are also considered. Prerequisite: ACC-210. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

ACC-302 Cost Management
An introduction to procedures and systems used to monitor, report and control cost information. Addresses cost determination in various settings to include the new manufacturing environment and the service sector. Topics include cost systems, activity based costing, cost control, variable costing, standard costs, and cost allocation. Prerequisite: ACC-220 and CIS-185.
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

ACC-310 Accounting Theory and Concepts I
The first upper-level course in a comprehensive sequence in financial accounting. The conceptual framework, content, and structure of financial statements, present value concepts, current assets, current liabilities, property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and non-current liabilities are studied. These topics are discussed in the context of professional standards and fundamental accounting concepts. Prerequisite: ACC-210. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

ACC-311 Accounting Theory and Concepts II
A continuation of 310; professional standards and fundamental accounting concepts are stressed. Long-term investments, stockholders’ equity, earnings per share, inter-period income tax allocation, accounting changes, revenue recognition methods, pension leases and cash flows analysis are also covered. Prerequisite: ACC-310. [3 credits]
S1 W 1:00-4:00 (May 14-August 6)
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

ACC-320 Accounting Information Systems
Explores the needs of the organization to gather, process and report accounting information to interested users. Examines qualities of data for decision usefulness, the importance of internal control and applications of appropriate technology. Prerequisite: ACC-310. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

ACC-325 Fraud Examination and Business Forensics
This course is designed to introduce students to the prevalence of fraud and fraudulent financial reporting in all forms of business, including the many methods used by employees and managers to perpetrate fraud. Topics will include: the motivation of individuals to commit fraud, various types of fraud schemes perpetrated in the workplace, as well as the various tools and techniques that are used to investigate, detect and prevent fraud. Prerequisite: ACC-210. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

ACC-400 Principles of Auditing
The role of the independent certified public accountant in the audit of financial statements is examined. Topics include the audit environment, professional standards, audit methodology, and report preparation. A practice case is used to demonstrate and emphasize specific audit techniques. Prerequisites: ACC-302 and ACC-310. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

ACC-405 Accounting Problems and Practice I
Topics include business combinations and financial reporting requirements for a variety of entities. Disclosure and SEC reporting issues are considered. Prerequisite: ACC-302, 311. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

ACC-406 Accounting Problems and Practice II
Explores special issues in financial reporting, including the linkage between accounting methods and company policy, equity valuation, bond ratings and other decision areas. Serves as an integrative capstone, applying financial statement and data analysis tools to a variety of accounting settings. Prerequisite: ACC-405 or permission
of department chair. [3credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

ACC-410 Fundamentals of Federal Taxation
Fundamental tax concepts applicable to individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, and gifts are considered from a tax compliance and planning perspective. Preparation of individual and corporate tax returns is included. Prerequisite: ACC-310. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

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AMERICAN STUDIES

AMS-211 Sports in American Life
Literary, sociological, and psychological views of sports in 20th-century American life are examined, focusing on sports as a symbol and reflection of our ideals and tensions. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 1:00-4:00

AMS-214 Special Topics in American Studies: Spoleto Festival
Studies in specialized areas of American culture, including travel courses to New Orleans and Spoleto USA.  [3 credits]
Please refer to Study Abroad and Domestic Travel Programs section for more information.

AMS-214 Special Topics in American Studies: American Drama
An exploration of American drama required attendance at six plays in New York (some scheduled on Sunday or on a few Wednesday evenings).  The emphasis is on the experience of seeing drama, not merely reading it.  Genres include comedy, tragedy and musical theater with a mix of classics and new plays.  The course includes talk-backs with stars, writers, and production managers following performances; attendance at these symposia is mandatory.  Class discussion will cover all aspects of drama and its relationship to American society, Broadway versus off-Broadway, opera versus the musical, and the function of writers, directors, and actors.  An additional payment of approximately $200 will be required to cover the cost of performances in New York. Trips to New York are required.[3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

AMS-214 Special Topics in American Studies: Hip Hop and American Culture
This course asks students to study and evaluate the current state of hip hop, and to explore the development of hip hop music and culture from block parties in 1970s Bronx neighborhoods through hip hop's current position as the biggest-selling music in the Untied States and  one of the most influential music forms in the world.  Is hip hop dead, as Nas asserts on his 2006 album or does hip hop continue to evolve and diversify into new forms, some thirty years into its history?

The course will survey hip hop scholarship, contextualize hip hop within African American culture, and study the ways that white rappers, women MC's, Southern rappers, Latino rappers, etc, develop new forms of hip hop style and credibility in response to the original model hip hop as black, male, urban music.

AMS-250 America and the Future
Examines the projections of the American future in terms of the past and present. Emphasizes American studies methodologies, drawing upon philosophical, literary, environmental, and other varieties of futuristic speculations. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

AMS-338 The Social Impact of Rock and Roll
Explores rock and roll music as a communication medium of American popular culture. The focus is on both how rock and roll music has influenced, and is influenced by, society. It addresses the origins, development and impact of rock music in relation to some of the critical cultural dynamics that provided not only its context, but also much of its content. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

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ART-105 Design
Basic concepts of composition, form, texture, value, and color in two-dimensional design are explored. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

ART-120 Art and Society: The Visual Experience in Human History
Masterpieces of architecture, painting, and sculpture are related to their historical periods, providing an appreciation for and understanding of the vital interaction of art and society. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 9:00-12:00

ART-204 Fundamentals of Painting
Introduces students to the materials and techniques of oil or acrylic painting. Emphasis on experimentation and the development of individual expression in a variety of subject matters. [3 credits]
S1 M/T/W/TH 1:00-4:00 (May 12 – June 2)

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BED-445 Cooperative Work Experience for Education Majors
A minimum of 300 hours of a supervised occupational experience or a supervised internship program in an approved work station or institution. The experience is coordinated and supervised by a qualified coordinator of occupational education. A series of activities are designed to relate job and intern experiences to the student’s future role as an employee or a professional teacher. The student will be evaluated by the supervising employer and the University supervisor. [3 credits]
S1 TBA

BIO-115 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Animals
An introductory biology course focusing on animal form and function. Evolution, genetics, physiology and ecology are emphasized. [4 credits]
S1 M/T/W/TH 10:00-11:30

BIO-115L Principles of Biology Lab
Taken concurrently with BIO-115
S1 M/W 1:00-4:00

BIO-117 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Diversity, and Biology of Cells
An introductory biology course focusing on basic cell biology. Cell diversity and function, genetics and biotechnology are emphasized. [4 credits]
S2 M/T/W/TH 10:00-11:30

BIO-117L Principles of Biology Lab
Taken concurrently with BIO-117
S2 M/W 1:00-4:00

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BUS-400 Strategic Management and Policy
This capstone course for seniors in business administration provides a framework for problem identification, analysis, and decision making within the organization. Students are given the opportunity to integrate and apply previously acquired knowledge of accounting, decision sciences, economics, finance, marketing, management, and statistics. Case studies, critical incidents, and other appropriate techniques are utilized. Prerequisites:  [84 credits], CIS-185, ACC­210, ACC-220, MKT-200, MGT-201, FIN­300, MSD-340, BUS-300, CIS-485. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 1:00-4:00
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30 (at Burlington County College in Mt. Laurel)
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

BUS-491 Business Administration Internship
An internship course with a business firm or government agency that provides the student an opportunity to apply classroom work in a supervised employment setting. Requirements include a journal of activities, oral or written reports to the internship director, and a final paper presented to and evaluated by the internship director. Evaluation will also include a report by the company/agency on the intern’s performance. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and junior standing. [3 credits]
S2 TBA

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CHEMISTRY

CHE-120 Principles of Chemistry
For students who have successfully completed one year of high school chemistry. This systematic study of the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry covers atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometric relationships, including solution and oxidation-reduction reactions, and molecular structure. Prerequisite: high school chemistry, CHE­100 or permission of the instructor. [3 credits]
S1 M/T/W/TH 10:00-11:30

CHE-121 Principles of Chemistry Laboratory
For students concurrently taking Chemistry 120. Experiments involve gravimetric, volumetric, and spectrophotometric quantitative analysis.  [1 credit]
S1 M/T/W 1:00-4:00

CHE-122 Introduction to Chemical Systems
A continuation of Chemistry 120. For students majoring in the sciences but may be taken by others. Chemical systems in which the study of kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibrium, and radiochemistry are emphasized. Prerequisites: CHE-120, MTH-105 or higher. [3 credits]
S2 M/T/W/TH 10:00-11:30

CHE-123 Quantitative Methods Laboratory
Usually taken concurrently with Chemistry 122. Primarily for students majoring in the sciences. A number of quantitative classical and instrumental methods of analysis are used to determine thermodynamic properties and reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHE-121. [1 credit]
S2 M/T/W 1:00-4:00

CHE-211 Organic Chemistry I
The structure, chemical properties, and methods of preparation of the more important classes of carbon compounds are studied, with an emphasis on the relationship of structure, stereochemistry, and conformation to chemical reactivity. Prerequisite: CHE­122. [3 credits]
S1 M/T/W/TH 10:00-11:30

CHE-213 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
For students concurrently taking Chemistry 211. An introduction to the methods of experimental organic chemistry, emphasizing modern procedures for the preparation, isolation, purification, analysis, and characterization of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHE-123. [1 credit]
S1 M/T/W 1:00-4:00

CHE-214 Organic Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 211, emphasizing the mechanism of organic reactions, structural interpretations of properties, preparations, and identification of organic compounds. The use of infrared, ultraviolet, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy for elucidating structures of organic molecules is discussed. Prerequisite: CHE-211. [3 credits]
S2 M/T/W/TH 10:00-11:30

CHE-216 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
For students concurrently taking Chemistry 214. Lab experience in separation, purification, and identification of organic mixtures similar to that encountered in organic syntheses or natural product isolation is provided. Students use ultraviolet, infrared, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometric methods to elucidate the structure of unknown organic compounds assigned to them. Prerequisite: CHE-213. [1 credit]
S2 M/T/W 1:00-4:00

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CIS-270 Telecommunications
This course provides an introduction to business data communications and networking. The Internet and OSI models are discussed. Network technologies include local area networks, backbone, wide area networks, and the Internet. Introduction to network design, security, and network management are also provided. Prerequisite: CIS-185. [3 credits]
S2 Online Course

CIS-485 Management Information Systems
The course focuses on the use and management of information systems and technology for the strategic and operational advantage of the firm. Students learn the business value of information resources of a firm, which include a variety of hardware, software and communications technologies. Additionally, students experience the implications of enterprise integration with hands-on experience using SAP R/3. Prerequisite: CIS-185. [3 credits]
S1 Online Course
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30
S2 Online Course

CIS-491 Summer Computer Information Systems Internship
This is an honors course that provides the student with approximately two months of supervised employment with participating companies. Students are given a variety of information technology experiences. They are required to complete a term paper and to make an oral presentation to the faculty. Pass/fail. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. [3 credits]
S1 TBA

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CMP-125 Research Writing
Introduces students to the process of library research and documented writing. Emphasis will be on the refinement of critical reading, thinking, and writing strategies applied to multiple sources and documented papers. Prerequisite: CMP-120. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

COMMUNICATION

COM-102 Introduction to News Writing
Provides a cross media approach to factual journalistic print, audio, and graphic formats. Emphasizes the basics of gathering, organizing and communicating information for print and electronic media. Utilizes a multimedia computer lab to introduce students to word-processing, desktop publishing, audio digitizing, graphical information display, and Internet software. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

COM-105 Mass Media Communication
Provides a detailed investigation and analysis into the nature, history, scope, adequacy, and limitations of mass communication and examines the reciprocal influence of the media on culture and society. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 9:00-12:00

COM-106 Writing for the Communication Professions
Provides students with written communication writing strategies and tools. Applies theory and practice in mass media communication to targeted audiences. Emphasizes the critical role writing plays in the communication workplace and provides an opportunity to evaluate and respond to real life writing samples and situations. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 9:00-12:00

COM-107 Persuasive Writing for the Media
Introduces students to interviewing and persuasive writing techniques for print and electronic public relations and advertising formats. Teaches techniques for creating effective digital audio-visual aids and working with digital audio and video. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 1:00-4:00

COM-205 Theories of Persuasion
Analyzes the motivations that lead individuals and audiences to beliefs and actions and the techniques of achieving objectives through persuasion. Attention, interest, empathy, ethos, fear, and techniques of speakers, and those who use persuasion professionally are studied. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

COM-212 Publication Design
Explains theories and techniques of graphic arts in print media layout and design. Provides an understanding of the use of typography and art as design elements in newspapers, advertisements, newsletters, and brochures. Directs students to apply these concepts to the creation of published materials using Macintosh desktop publishing techniques. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

COM-230 Radio and Television Communication
Examines the field of electronic communication and its role in society. Scrutinizes the history, technology, structure, and regulation of broadcasting including issues, trends, and the impact of new communication technologies. Introduces basic principles of effective communication in broadcast writing and producing. [3 credits]
S1 Online Course

COM-233 Writing for Broadcast
This course is an introduction to diverse and highly structured writing styles and formats used in writing for broadcast. With focus on effective and creative writing using broadcast style, students will be exposed to the fundamentals of writing dramatic and non-dramatic material for radio and television including station IDs and liners, public service announcements and commercials, news and public affairs programs, and short dramatic and documentary scripts. Through lectures, case discussions, in-class assignments, and critiques, emphasis will be on the practical application of basic rules and conventions common to broadcast writing from copy preparation to on-air delivery. Prerequisite: COM-107.  [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

COM-240 Public Relations
Introduces current theories and practices of public relations, with emphasis on facilitating two-way communication with various publics. Explores approaches to public relations problems by critically analyzing case studies and applying theories and techniques to realistic situations. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

COM-290 Professional and Strategic Speech
Improves communication skills of business majors to compete successfully in the corporate world. Provides students with practical information necessary for effective communication in various business and professional settings. Covers communication processes, principles, and models in the modern organization. Class assignments are given with emphasis on developing a knowledge and practical understanding of informative, persuasive, and impromptu presentations. Limited to students enrolled in business administration. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

COM-301 Communication Law
Critically examines the legal limits and privileges affecting freedom of expression, especially in publishing, advertising, film, telecasting, and cyberspace. Places particular emphasis on the historical and philosophical foundations of the freedoms and limitations of communication in the United States. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

COM-302 Communication Ethics
Analyzes internal and external pressures on the communication professional including economic, cultural, social, and political pressures, assesses the philosophical and practical basis for responding to such pressures, evaluates contemporary media responses to these pressures, identifies those that are of laudable quality and why, and provides guidance as to how individuals and organizations can think and react ethically. Issues addressed include censorship, confidentiality, conflicts of interests, minority and ethnic groups, privacy, sensationalism, and self-criticism. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 9:00-12:00

COM-316 Feature Writing
Focuses on problems and requirements of newspaper, magazine, public relations, and freelance nonfiction writing. Students write features designed for acceptance in selected media and learn marketing techniques. Prerequisite: COM-102, English writing concentration, or permission of instructor. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

COM-328 Sitcoms and American Culture
This course will provide an overview to the unique and highly structured form of the American television situation comedy. The primary focus will be on history and development with in-depth study of situation comedy themes, characters, and settings. Through lectures, case discussions, in class assignments, and class projects, students will examine the social and cultural meanings and implications of this incredibly popular and durable genre of programming. [3 credits]
S1 Online Course

COM-390 Communication and Society: The American First Lady in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries
This course will examine the women who have served as First Lady of the United States from 1900- 2008. Speeches, statements, press relations and public relations will be analyzed as the class explores the ceremonial, political and advocacy roles played by the presidential spouse. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

COM-491 Internship in Communication
Places qualified students in a professional area related directly to their communication training. For example, students may intern in a communication position on a newspaper, at a radio or television station, in a public relations agency, or with a political party or private business appropriate to their interest. A minimum of 50 hours of internship per credit is required. Written reports and supervisor evaluations are used to analyze and evaluate the experience. For journalism and communication majors only, primarily juniors and seniors. No more than two internships are permitted for each student; exceptions may be made. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA or permission of instructor. [1-4 credits]
S2 TBA

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ECONOMICS

ECO-200 Principles of Macroeconomics
A collective view of income receiving and spending sectors of the national economy, including households, businesses, and governments. Problems: What determines the level of output, income, and employment achieved by the economy? What determines the growth of national output and employment? National income accounting, income and employment theory, monetary system, general price level, business cycle, government policies designed to provide for full employment, price stability, and economic growth are covered. Prerequisite: MSD-104 or MTH-100S or passing grade on math placement exam. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

ECO-201 Principles of Microeconomics
Market price systems are analyzed. The nature and characteristics of consumer and producer behavior, the theory of pricing in competitive and noncompetitive markets, and determination of the distribution of output are evaluated. Welfare, social control, monopoly, and income inequality are explored in the light of price theory. The role of the United States in the world economy is explored. Prerequisite: MSD-104 or MTH-100S or passing grade on math placement exam. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

ENGLISH LITERATURE AND WRITING

ENG-210 Major American Authors
An introductory course focusing on major American poets, novelists, essayists, and playwrights. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 9:00-12:00

ENG-228 Black American Literature
A survey of writings by black Americans, presented historically from early slave narratives through emancipation, reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance, and literature from the 1930s to the present. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

ENG-303 Creative Writing: Poetry
A workshop analyzing the techniques of poetic expression, with a focus on the student’s original experiments in traditional and contemporary verse forms. Prerequisite: completion of composition requirements or permission of instructor. [3 credits]
S2 Online Course

ENG-304 Creative Writing: Fiction
Students write original fiction and analyze the techniques of writing fiction in discussion of both their own drafts and published examples of the form. Prerequisite: completion of composition requirements or permission of instructor. [3 credits]
S1 Online Course

ENG-345 Romantic Literature, 1780-1830
A seminar on literature in England from 1780-1830, emphasizing a close study of the poetry of Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, Byron, and Keats. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

ENG-353 Contemporary American Literature
A seminar on American literature from 1945 to the present. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 9:00-12:00

ENG-365 Short Fiction
A close reading of short fiction from a variety of cultures, with attention to the various genres of short fiction: short-short, short story, long story, and novella. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

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FINANCE

FIN-300 Introduction to Finance
An introduction to the environment, concepts, and techniques of financial management. Topics include forms of business organization, taxes, analysis of financial performance, financial planning, financial markets and interest rates, time value of money, bond and stock valuation, risk and return, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and international financial management. Prerequisites: ACC-210 and junior standing. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 1:00-4:00
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

FIN-307 Financial Markets and Institutions
An introduction to the organization and behavior of financial markets and institutions in the economy. The factors determining security prices and interest rates in the money and capital markets are analyzed. In addition, market returns, institutional portfolio choices, the regulatory environment and monetary policy are examined. Prerequisites: ECO-200 and junior standing. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30 [Burlington County College, Mt. Laurel]

FIN-308 International Finance
Financial management in the international environment. Topics include balance of payments accounting and adjustments, foreign exchange and country risk management, and the evaluation of foreign investment opportunities. Prerequisite: FIN­300. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30
S2 M/W 1:00-4:00

FIN-312 Investments
The fundamentals of investing in stocks, bonds, and other negotiable instruments are covered. Major topics include trading on securities markets, mutual funds, international investing, margin accounts, short sales, determinants of securities prices, and investment risks. Stock options, financial futures, convertible securities, and implications of taxes on investment decisions are also discussed. Prerequisite: FIN-300.  [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

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GENDER STUDIES

GND-200 Introduction to Women’s Studies
An interdisciplinary investigation of traditional and contemporary gender roles, and of women’s status, identity, and potential. Required for minor. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

GND-311 Gender and Communication
This course focuses on interactive relationships between gender and communication in contemporary American society. It connects theory and research with practice to explore multiple ways communication in families, schools, media, and society in general creates and perpetuates gender roles. It is designed to heighten students’ awareness of how we enact socially created gender differences in public and private settings and how this affects success, satisfaction, and self-esteem. [3 credits]
S1 Online Course

GEOLOGICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND MARINE SCIENCES: GEOSCIENCES

GEO-113 Environmental Geology
A study of the interaction between humans and their environment. Topics discussed include earthquakes, floods, landslides, volcanism, water supply, and mineral and energy resources. Considers the application of geology to community planning to demonstrate the application of geologic information toward a better future for society. Intended for non-science majors.  [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

HISTORY

HIS-150 World History to 1500
A survey of people and their cultures, focusing on the two major historical traditions [Western and East Asian] from pre-history to the moment when they merged into a single strand, during the century 1550 to 1650. The varying political events, institutions, technologies, and cultures of the East and West are highlighted. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 9:00-12:00

HIS-151 World History Since 1500
Major developments in world history from the 16th century on are considered, with an emphasis on the impact of ideas and influences from Asia and the New World upon European culture and society and the European impact upon Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Prerequisite: HIS-150. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 9:00-12:00

HIS-208 U.S. I: American History from European Settlement through Reconstruction
A survey of American history from the early 17th century through 1877. Among the topics covered will be settlement and regional differences, the American Revolution and the formation of a national government by 1787. The beginning stages of industrialization, the rise of democratic and reform politics, westward expansion, the debate over slavery and growing sectional tensions through the Civil War and Reconstruction will be major themes in the 19th century. Included will be discussions of African Americans, Native Americans, and women. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

HIS-281 The Modern Middle East
Examines political, economic, social, and cultural developments in the Near East, from the rise of the Ottoman Empire to the present, stressing the impact of contacts with the West in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the emergence of the contemporary Arab World, Israel, Turkey, and Iran. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

IND-210 Global Encounters
3 credits
This course provides students with an exposure to foreign cultures consisting of both travel and study components. A travel free is required. No foreign language skills are required unless otherwise indicated. Please see Study Abroad and Domestic Travel Programs section for more information. [3 credits]

ITALIAN

ITA-100 Italian I
An introduction to spoken and written Italian. The main emphasis is on basic grammar principles, vocabulary, and conversation. Practice in language laboratory supplements class work. Prerequisite: placement test if Italian has been studied elsewhere. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

ITA-101 Italian II
A continuation of Italian 100. The remain­der of the basic grammar is covered. Increasing emphasis on reading and writing. Much attention will be given to oral Italian. Prerequisite: ITA-100 or placement test. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

LAW AND JUSTICE

LAW-150 Introduction to Forensics
Introduces students to principles of forensic science. Whether the issue is establishing paternity or cause of death, determining arson or liability, or deciding criminal guilt or innocence, collecting and evaluating forensic material is typically involved. Students will learn the meaning and significance of scientific evidence and its role in criminal investigations and civil and criminal trials. Students will learn how forensic scientists work, define a problem, collect data, and analyze results. Case studies, crime simulations and examination of criminal evidence will highlight the application of scientific principles. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

LAW-308 Conflict and Conflict Resolution
Focuses on understanding the meaning of conflict and strategies for its resolution. The course examines the ways conflict functions in various social contexts including professional, community, family, education, and international relations. Traditional models of adjudication will be compared to alternative forms of dispute resolution. Students will be introduced to research on the practice and effectiveness of various forms of conflict and conflict resolution. Students will participate in various class exercises, including role-plays, simulations, and case studies. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

LAW-365 Rights of the Accused
Analyzes the major substantive and procedural rights accorded to the criminally accused by the United States Constitution. Particular attention will be given to the right to counsel, confessions and self-incrimination, arrest, search and seizure. Students will learn to argue and write hypothetical case opinions. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

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LIBERAL STUDIES

LIB-400 Seminar in Liberal Studies
A critical examination of the tradition of Western humanism and the way it has been transmitted through liberal arts education. Deals with a variable set of permanent problems in humanistic debate and learning – e.g., specialization, the need for unifying theories of knowledge, the purpose of history, the place of intellectual life in mass society, the meaning of freedom, the modern problem of alienation, the responsibilities of the university, etc. Emphasis on why and how such problems have been addressed rather than any presumptive solutions. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

GEOLOGICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND MARINE SCIENCES: MARINE SCIENCES

MAR-120 Oceanography
The study of the origin and evolution of ocean basins and the physical characteristics of modern oceans and marine sediments. Investigates the interrelationships between the physical and the biological environments and how this influences the diversity and distribution of marine plants and animals. Examines coastal processes, beach morphology, and shoreline erosion. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

MAR-229 Introduction to Field Marine Science: Tropical Environments
Quantitative comparison of bottom environments, including [1] composition and texture of sediments and hard bottoms; [2] associated diversity, abundance, size, and zonation of marine algae, grasses, mangroves, and animals [interstitial meiofauna to macro-invertebrates] and [3] physiochemical properties of sea water. Habitats studied include turtle grass beds, mangrove swamps, sandy beaches, rocky intertidal pools, and reefs [backreef to reef crest to forereef to reef channel]. Emphasis on exercises which develop skills involving field and laboratory instrumental analyses, group mapping project, and individual experimental research projects. Taught at the Institute of Marine Sciences, Roatan, Honduras. Please see Study Abroad and Domestic Travel Programs for more information. [4 credits]
S1 TBA

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MULTICULTURAL STUDIES

MCS-110 Race, Class and Gender in Contemporary American Society
This interdisciplinary course analyzes the ways in which race, class, gender and ethnic relationships shape the experience of all persons in this society. It examines the categories of race, class and gender as social constructs that have been historically developed and sustained by economic, social, political, and cultural factors. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES

MGT-201 Fundamentals of Management and Organizational Behavior
This course deals with the fundamentals of organizational behavior as they relate to management such as motivation, communcations, and leadership.  Behavior is examined at the individual, group, and organizational level.  The management functions of planning,organizatonal, leading and controlling are addressed.  The effects of global operations and the requirements of ethical behavior on managers are also explored. [3 credits]
S1 On line Course

MGT-310 Introduction to Human Resource Management
This course deals with the nature of human resource management, its functions, procedures, and practices currently found in profit, non-profit and public sector organizations. Topics covered include recruiting and selection, training, human resource development, equal employment opportunity, performance appraisal, diversity, job analysis, compensation, and employee rights and discipline. Prerequisite: MGT-201 or permission of instructor.  [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

MGT-348 Small Business Management
The role of small business in the American economy is examined. Favorable practices, policies, functions, principles and procedures of and for the small business entrepreneur and owner-manager are studied. Includes learning a method to evaluate a new venture idea. Prerequisite: MGT-201 or permission of instructor and junior standing. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 1:00-4:00

MGT-363 Management Skills
The focus of this course is on specific skills necessary for success in a management role. These skills include leading, communicating effectively, delegating, conflict and time management and motivating others. Students will have opportunities to practice skills and to apply their knowledge to business cases. Prerequisite: MGT-201 or permission of instructor. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

MGT-375 International Management
This course explores the ways in which culture impacts management practices and organizational behavior and dynamics. Topics include cross cultural communication, expatriate selection and training, leading and motivating cross cultural teams, developing organizational strategies to compete in a global market place, international business ethics, and so forth. Prerequisite: MGT-201. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

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MARKETING

MKT-200 Marketing Principles
Market characteristics, consumer buying habits and motives, functions of marketing, and the fields of retailing and wholesaling— including the role of intermediates—are examined. Concepts and current practices in product development, pricing, promotion, distribution, and international marketing are studied.  [3 credits]
S1 Online Course
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

MKT-330 International Marketing
The role of enterprise, comparative marketing and transport institutions and systems, and comparative marketing organizations and systems of administration in selected foreign countries and the United States is assessed. The managerial and operational problems of world enterprise, with emphasis on the role of ethnic and cultural differences in influencing marketing strategy, are discussed. Prerequisite: MKT-200. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 9:00-12:00

MKT-340 Personal Selling
Examines persuasive techniques utilized in sales presentations conducted on a person-to­person basis. Major course emphasis is on developing effective selling techniques; understanding the company, its products and the role of the salesperson in implementing product/market strategies; understanding the customers and the selling environment; application of effective sales presentation techniques; recognizing selling opportunities and careers. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30 [Burlington County College, Mt. Laurel]

MKT-366 Marketing Research
Topics include specific research procedures in gathering, processing, analyzing, and presenting information relevant to marketing problems: advertising planning and effectiveness; product development; distribution channels; sales techniques; consumer behavior; and forecasting. Student learning about research planning, implementation, and interpretation is facilitated by the use of projects or cases. Prerequisites: MKT-200; MSD-200, MSD-201; junior standing. Required for marketing and advertising majors. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

MKT-440 Sales Management
By means of lectures, discussions, and case studies, the field of marketing management is analyzed from the viewpoint of sales executives. The responsibilities for planning and administering personal selling operations are emphasized. Considerable attention is given to other activities for which sales executives may be wholly or jointly responsible, such as decision making on promotion and brand management. Prerequisites: MKT-200 and senior standing. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

MKT-469 Internet Marketing
This course will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of digital marketing technologies and their many applications. Students will learn how to effectively apply the key technologies, tools, and techniques of digital marketing, and how to successfully integrate online tools and media into the overall marketing mix. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

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MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

MSD-105 Quantitative Methods for Business I
Systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, linear programming, basic probability theory, and selected applications of mathematics to finance are covered. Students who take this course may not take MTH-105 for credit. Prerequisite: MSD-104 or a passing grade on the Math Placement Exam. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

MSD-200 Statistical Methods I
Methods and applications of descriptive and inferential statistics are examined. Topics include graphical techniques, descriptive measures, random variables, sampling distributions, and estimation and hypothesis testing for the mean and proportion of one population. Prerequisite: MSD­105 or equivalent. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

MSD-201 Statistical Methods II
A continuation of MSD 200. Topics include comparison of two means, proportions and variances, simple linear regression, chi square tests, and the analysis of variance. Prerequisite: MSD-200. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

MSD-340 Production and Operations
This course introduces the concepts and techniques of designing and managing manufacturing and service systems and their operations effectively and efficiently. Major topics include product and process design, facility location, forecasting, aggregate planning, inventory management, supply chain management, project management, just-in-time systems, quality assurance, linear programming, the transportation problem and queuing models. Current issues such as productivity, global competitiveness, and quality are also discussed. Prerequisites: MSD-105 or MSD-110, MSD-200 or MTH-340, MSD-201 or MTH-341.  [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 9:00-12:00
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

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MATHEMATICS

MTH-102 Elements of Finite Mathematics
The course begins with consolidation of some basic topics including sets, number theory, real numbers, functions, and graphs. Statistics and probability theory are introduced with applications to the social and natural sciences. Throughout the course there will be an emphasis on formulating and solving familiar sorts of problems in mathematical terms. Prerequisite: see note under mathematics heading.  [3 credits]
S1 M/T/W/TH 10:00-11:30

FINE ARTS: MUSIC

MUS-120 Music and Society
Introduction to the basic elements of music [rhythm, melody, harmony, etc.] and the appreciation of representative types of music from all historical periods. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 1:00-4:00

MUS-130 Music in Children’s Lives
Students in this course will study how music interacts in the lives of children as they sing, listen, play instruments and move. Song repertoire and selections for listening and moving from the American, European and non-Western cultures will be introduced. Playing recorder as well as pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments will be demonstrated.  [3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

MUS-131 Beginning Piano I
Class approach to learning to play the piano.  How to read music, basic piano technique, and appropriate piano pieces and songs are studied. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

MUS-495 Selected Topics in Music: Jazz Appreciation: From Roots to Fruits
Survey of jazz from its roots in Africa, Western Europe, and the Caribbean to the 20th fusion of swing, electronics, and rock.  Development of listening skills and overview of the musical skills used by jazz performers.  Consideration of the relationship between jazz and American society.  [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

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PHILOSOPHY

PHL-100 Plato and Aristotle
The beginnings of Western scientific and humanistic thought among the early Greeks and their progress into the two great systems of Plato and Aristotle. Selections from Plato and Aristotle are read and discussed to determine the meaning and significance of philosophical ideas that have subsequently influenced the whole history of Western civilization. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

PHL-115 Ethics
A combined historical and systematic analysis of the problems of ethics. Such problems as the nature and meaning of moral values and judgments, moral responsibility and freedom, conscience and happiness, the good life, and the relativity of value, are explored through the writings of such philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, Mill, and Nietzsche. [3 credits]
S2 Online Course

PHL-202 Social Philosophy
Emphasizes social ethics through critical studies of such contemporary problems as abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, pornography and censorship, animal rights, drug use, sexual morality, environmental ethics, and world hunger. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 1:00-4:00

PHL-203 Business Ethics
Surveys and examines ethical problems concerning the institutions and practices of contemporary business. Problems considered include: the conflicts of economic freedom and social responsibility; the relation of profits to work and alienation; the responsibilities of business to employees, minorities, consumers and the environment; the role of truthfulness in business practices; and the ethics of self-fulfillment and career ambitions. Readings selected from works of contemporary and historical philosophers, social theorists, and business people. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

PHYSICS

PHY-180 Astronomy
Examines mankind’s quest to understand the origin and form of the universe. Emphasis on the ideas of modern cosmology and their impact on our changing perception of our place in the universe, making use of information gleaned by simply looking at the night sky as well as post Apollo-era views of the solar system and the evolving universe as a whole. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

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POLITICAL SCIENCE

POL-102 Understanding Politics
Introduction to the study of politics and government, including major political the­ories and ideologies, systems of government [i.e., presidential, parliamentary, authori­tarian, totalitarian], public opinion and behavior, international relations and war, and contemporary policy issues. [3 credits]
S1 Online Course

POL-325 Public Administration
Public administration in modern society, emphasizing the administrative formulation of public policy and its implementation. Attention on who gets what, when, and how from the decisions of administrative units; the role administrators have in policy-making compared to elected legislators, chief executives and judges; the effect administrators have on the benefits citizens receive from government; and the effect administrators have on citizens’ behavior. [3 credits]
S2 Online Course

POL-361 The Judicial Process
In-depth examination of the nature of judicial decision-making and the impact that judicial decisions have on society. Considers the sources of judicial authority, judicial fact-finding, statutory and constitutional interpretation, individual and collective processes of judicial decision-making, relations between judges and other government officials, and the political consequences of judicial decisions with particular emphasis on federal courts and judges. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

PSYCHOLOGY

PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology
An orientation to psychology, covering major facts, principles and concepts about human and animal behavior and experience, research findings, major problems, basic vocabulary, methodologies, and contributions in the field. Topics include psychology as a science; human development; individual differences; intelligence and its measurement; special aptitudes and interests; personality and social behavior; motivation and emotion; frustration and personality deviations; and learning, thinking, remembering and forgetting. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 9:00-12:00

PSY-201 Statistics and Research Design
Introduces students to statistics and research methods in the behavioral sciences. Covers the fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistics, a variety of issues in research design, selected research designs including the case study, correlational and experimental designs. In addition, students will explore the literature in psychology in order to examine the use of statistics and research design in real research problems. Prerequisite: PSY 100. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 1:00-4:00
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

PSY-220 Abnormal Psychology
The development of abnormal personalities are discussed, with a survey of the various types of mental abnormalities, including their symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments. Neuroses and psychoses are emphasized.
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

PSY-230 Developmental Psychology I: Child
Presents theory and research on the social, emotional and cognitive development of children birth to age 12. Prerequisite: PSY 100. [3 credits]
S1 Online Course

PSY-237 Cognitive Disabilities
Investigates various types of retardation, focusing on etiology, methods of diagnosis, programs and services available to individuals and families. Considers problems relating to adjustment in academic, social, and vocational areas. Prerequisite: PSY 100. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

PSY-279 Psychology and Law
Introduces students to a study of selected topics in psychology and law. Topics include eyewitness testimony, jury selection, and decision making. Prerequisite: PSY 100. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

PSY-312 Behavior Modification
Presents a review of classical and operant conditioning, data collection and research design, data analysis and interpretation. In addition, assessment and treatment strategies in a variety of settings, contingency management in institution, classroom and home, systematic self-desensitization, and ethical consideration are discussed. Prerequisite: PSY 100. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

PSY-333 Autism Spectrum Disorders
Provides students with a general understanding of the etiology, neurocognitive underpinnings, and general characteristics of the autism spectrum disorders. The course will examine the history of the study of these disorders, the main problems associated with these conditions, and will explore psycho-educational treatment alter­natives. Prerequisites: PSY-230, PSY-231, PSY-237, or PSY-330.  [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

PSY-360-NO Psychology of Peace and Conflict
This course examines peace, conflict and violence.  We will discuss various types of conflict that lead to violence, as well as theories and strategies that suggest ways of reducing and/or eliminates it.  Focus will be on both international issues such as war, genocide and weapons of mass destruction as well as issues such as interpersonal conflict leading to hate crimes and spousal and child abuse.  Finally, we will discuss the contribution of social injustice such as racial and gender inequity, poverty etc. to interpersonal and international violence.  Biological, evolutionary, psycholgical and sociaocultural views of aggression will be examined.

PSY-365 Drugs and Human Behavior
Presents the student with an in-depth analysis of the effects of alcohol and selected chemical substances on the behavior and body of the user. Commonly abused substances will be discussed in terms of their history, sources of production, routes of administration, distribution, metabolism and excretion, neurophysiology, tolerance, properties of addiction, withdrawal course and symptoms, and potential beneficial and harmful effects. Prerequisite: PSY 100. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

PSY-372 States of Consciousness
This course explores the variety of states that comprise normal and altered consciousness. It highlights how these states are determined by complex interactions between conscious and unconscious mental functions. Key psychological concepts are applied in an investigation of various states of consciousness, especially meditative states and dreams. The course examines both the psychopathological aspects of altered states, as well as their potential beneficial effects on creativity and the development of the self. Prerequisite: PSY 100. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

PSY-491 Internship in Psychology
Provides supervised work experience in an approved institution or agency in order for students to gain knowledge in applications of psychology. Placement is made in various community institutions and agencies that offer services to both exceptional and normal individuals. Prerequisite: senior psychology majors or minors. [1-4 credits]
S1 TBA

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SOCIOLOGY

SOC-101 The Sociological Imagination
Introduction to principles and concepts for the sociological analysis of human societies. Social relations, social structure, and institutions characteristic of societies past and present are examined, and causes and directions of social change are considered. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 9:00-12:00

SOC-252 Media, Culture, and Society
Examines mass-produced commercial culture, how it has developed, and the role it plays in modern society. Analyzes the content of these cultural forms, how its production is organized, and how audiences perceive it. Prerequisite: SOC 101. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

SOC-340 Power and Politics
Examines the nature and distribution of power in contemporary societies; analyzes the relationships between political processes and economic and social issues. Prerequisite: SOC 101. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

SOC-341 Developing Societies
Investigates division of world into developed, developing and underdeveloped countries. Examines theories explaining patterns of development; indicators and measures of societal well-being; and problems such as population, hunger and environmental crises in Third World. Responses to underdevelopment and consequences for inter-societal relations are also explored. Prerequisite: SOC 101.  [3 credits]
S1 M/W 6:30-9:30

SOC-360 Selected Topics: Drugs in American Society
Considers drug use from a sociological perspective.  Analyzes various perspectives of drugs, drug use, drug abuse, and responses to drug use with a focus on the social constructionist viewpoint.  The course will examine both methodological issues in measuring use and abuse, and theoretical perspectives used to explain drug use.  Strong emphasis will also be placed upon programs developed to respond to drug use and abuse focusing on controversial issues such as legalization or decriminalization and overuse of legal drugs.  Current issues, legislation, films, and news articles will be integrated into the course. Prerequisite: SOC 101. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 6:30-9:30

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SPANISH

SPA-100 Spanish I
Introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish grammar, with emphasis on communicative skills, in culturally authentic contexts. Students are required to work extensively with audio and/or video materials and online sources. Prerequisite: placement test if Spanish has been studied elsewhere. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 9:00-12:00

SPA-101 Spanish II
Continuation of Spanish 100. Emphasizes the use of language for communicative and cultural competency while developing a solid grammar foundation in Spanish. Students are required to work extensively with audio and/or video materials and online sources. Prerequisite: SPA-100 or placement test. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 9:00-12:00

SPECIAL EDUCATION

SPE-201 Inclusion and Students with Disabilities
This course is designed to introduce students to inclusive classroom.  Students will develop the ability to design and manage the instructional environment in an inclusive classroom setting.  Though the use of case studies and classroom interactions, students will develop effective communication and collaboration skills for professional interactions.  Attitudes and behaviors that influence children with special needs will be addressed. Prerequisite: Special Education minor or equivalent.  [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 6:30-9:30

THE-306 American Theater History
The history of the American theater from the colonial period to the present, emphasizing dramatic scripts and theatrical conventions. Examines important playwrights, theorists, and practitioners representative of each period of American history, emphasizing the 19th and 20th centuries. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 6:30-9:30

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Graduate Course Descriptions

BUSINESS EDUCATION

BSED-508 Organizing and Administering Cooperative Work Experience Programs
An overview of the current administrative and instructional strategies used in organizing and administering cooperative work experience programs at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Up-to-date concepts are reviewed relative to program approval, teacher coordinator certification, work agreements, labor laws, funding, reporting supervision of student learners, related instruction, student wages, and vocational student organizations. Current instructional materials are reviewed and evaluated. Improvement in the organization and administration of cooperative work experience programs is the primary goal. [3 credits]
S2 TBA

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

CNPY-502 Counseling Psychology Theories
Introduces the theoretical constructs of the primary contemporary counseling psychology theories being used in the counseling profession today. The theoretical constructs will be explored for use for self-reflection and self-development and to serve as the basis for development of psychological maps for understanding purposes of clients’ behaviors. Prerequisite: COUN-500. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 5:30-9:00

CNPY-514 Psychopathology 
A survey of the study of abnormal psychology. Includes classification, assessment, and treatment and prevention of psychopathology. Characteristics of healthy psychological functioning are examined. Biological, psychologi­cal, and sociocultural bases of well-adjusted and maladjusted behavior patterns are considered. Stress, anxiety, and milder forms of psychopathology are considered, as are more severe psychopathological conditions. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 5:30-9:00

CNPY-518 Counseling with Children, Adolescents, and Their Families
This course will emphasize counselor and consultant behaviors that facilitate the helping process with children, adolescents, and their families. Information and activities will be provided that address age, ethnic, and developmental considerations in counseling children and adolescents. Issues and practices related to crisis intervention will be explored. Prerequisite: EDPS-503. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 1:00-4:30

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COUNSELING

COUN-500 Introduction to Counseling Services
Educational, social, and psychological foundations of counseling services. Basic theories, principles, and techniques of counseling and their applications to professional services. Emphasizes self-awareness as related to becoming a facilitator of helping skills. The team approach to counseling services and the contribution of the various specialties within the total counseling services program are stressed. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 5:30-9:00

COUN-503 Group Counseling
Analyzes the historical development of group treatment methods, theories, practices, methods for appraising outcomes of treatment, and research findings. Includes critique of recordings, demonstrations, and students’ own group experiences as counseling group members. Prerequisites: COUN-500, CNPY-502. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 1:00-4:30

COUN-505 Vocational/Career Development
Preparation for planning and presenting vocational/career development programs at all levels. Analyzes vocational development theories, research, and the literature in the field. The problems and techniques of presenting and using occupational and career information, educational planning, vocational planning, and individual and group processes are stressed. Includes concepts of career/life planning and counseling techniques, lifespan transitions, and the interrelationships among work, family, and other life roles. Computer literacy is required in this course. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 5:30-9:00

COUN-510 Approaches to Family Counseling
Presents a basic understanding of major approaches of family counseling. Family counseling approaches covered include structural, systems, Ackerman, Satir, and analytical. These approaches are presented as related to major problem centered family concerns; child-rearing concerns, alcohol, drugs, child abuse, dysfunctional marriage, divorce, etc. Emphasizes self-awareness as related to family development. Prerequisite: COUN-500, CNPY-502, or permission of instructor or advisor. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 1:00-4:30

COUN-520 Multicultural Counseling and Relationship Development
Introduces, examines, and critically analyzes and reflects upon major origins and dimensions of human similarities and differences. Explores and personalizes the social-psychological and behavioral implications of these similarities and differences. Examines issues of racism, reverse racism, age and handicapped discrimination, sexism, sexual orientation, etc., in the light of theories of individual and group identity development and the impact of these on, between and within group relationships. Each student is expected to utilize this knowledge for the development of healthy multicultural skills. A semester-long engagement in a multicultural interaction and a presentation of a multi­cultural discovery project are required. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 5:30-9:00

COUN-530 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling and Psychotherapy
Examines and analyzes the legal, ethical, and professional parameters of counseling and psychotherapy. Discusses legal liabilities and malpractice cases arising from constitutional, tort, contract, family, privacy, and criminal laws. Examines client rights and counselor duties and responsibilities. Explores legal, ethical, and professional implications of third party payment, informed consent, medication, case documentation, client termination and abandonment. Advertisement of counseling services, crisis and case management, consultation and supervision, “duty-to-warn” and court appearances of an expert witness will be explored. Special attention will be given to child abuse reporting issues, dual relationships and to regional legal and ethical devel­opments. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 5:30-9:00

COUN-535 Holistic Wellness Counseling
Based on current methods and research, students will explore holistic wellness (e.g., spirituality, self-direction, work and leisure, friendship, and love) positive psychology (e.g., hope, forgiveness, etc.), and human change from personal and interpersonal perspectives. Counseling Theories is a prerequi­site. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 5:30-9:00

COUN-590 Internship in Counseling I
An internship that provides 300 hours of on-the-job experience, including all activities that a regularly employed staff member would be expected to perform. The internship placement is selected on the basis of the student’s career goals. School and agency counselors who supervise interns determine the structure and the content of the internship in cooperation with the Rider supervisor. The approval and cooperation of the student’s superintendent, principal, or other appropriate administrative personnel must be obtained the semester before the counselor candidate’s internship is scheduled. Prerequisite: all other required course work must be completed or in progress and permission of the Rider supervisor must be obtained. Any exceptions must be approved by the instructor. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 5:30-9:00

COUN-591 Internship in Counseling II
The continuation of an internship that provides a 300-hour field experience including all activities that a regularly employed staff member would be expected to perform (n.b., a regularly employed staff member is defined as a person occupying the professional role to which the student is aspiring). The internship placement is selected on the basis of the intern’s career goals. School and agency counselors who supervise interns determine the structure and the content of the internship in cooperation with the faculty supervisor. The approval and cooperation of the intern’s agency or school field supervisor must be obtained the semester prior to the actual placement. Prerequisite: COUN-590 and all other required course work must be complet­ed or in progress and permission of the faculty supervisor must be obtained. Any exceptions must be approved by the faculty super­visor. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 5:30-9:00

COUN-660 Counseling Supervision: Issues, Concepts and Methods
This course introduces and critically exam­ines issues and concepts that arise in the supervision of counseling and psychotherapy practitioners and trainees. Methods and techniques of supervision are presented to enable students to become knowledgeable and skilled providers of proficient clinical supervision. Psychotherapeutic, behavioral, integrative, systems, experiential, and develop­mental models of supervision are studied. The unique problems encountered in group, family, and couples counseling supervision are raised as well as legal, ethical, and multicultural issues. Administrative and contemporary issues such as inter-and intra-agency supervision, inter-agency communication, record keeping, evaluation, and taping of counseling sessions are examined. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 1:00-4:30

COUN-690 Internship in Counseling Specialty I
This internship provides on-the-job clinical experience in approved settings. Placement is selected based on students’ specialty area goals and must be approved by the faculty advisor the semester prior to actual placement. Students must also submit in writing a description of clinical activities available in the field site before the placement is approved. Students will be required to attend a weekly seminar during which time each student will present and/or discuss legal, ethical, multicultural, contemporary, and clinical issues in her/his specialty area. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 5:30-9:00

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CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND SUPERVISION

CURR-531 Curriculum Development and Design
This course will address the importance of philosophy, historical precedents, learning theory, developmental theory, emerging social trends and issues, and recent trends in content knowledge as bases for designing and developing the K-12 curriculum. The articulation of curriculum aims and goals, the development and selection of learning experiences, the organization of learning experiences, and plans for evaluating curriculum outcomes are used as steps for developing the curriculum. Students investigate the roles teachers, supervisors and administrators play in implementing curriculum designs in school settings. Students will demonstrate course understandings through actual classroom and school applications that are referenced to state adopted core curriculum content standards and professional development standards, the
Standards for School Leaders of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium, and the candidate proficiencies developed by the Educational Leadership Constitutient Council. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 5:30-9:00

CURR-548 Curriculum and Instruction for Diverse Learners
This course will examine the curricular and instructional issues that educational leaders must address in accommodating the school program to the needs and abilities of diverse learners. A historical perspective will be developed with an emphasis on how schools have responded to meet the needs of the exceptional child. Legal issues and programmatic trends will be examined and assessed since the inception of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Multicultural issues will be introduced within the context of school and society. The responsibility of the educational leader in fostering a multicultural perspective pertaining to curriculum and instruction, governance, bias and prejudice and school climate and culture will be emphasized. Students will identify and develop curricular possibilities and solutions in school settings to accommodate learners’ diverse needs. Students will demonstrate course understandings through actual classroom and school applications that are referenced to state adopted core curriculum content standards and professional development standards, the Standards for School Leaders of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium, and the candidate proficiencies developed by the Educational Leadership Constitutient Council. Prerequisites: CURR-531 and CURR-538. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 1:00-4:30

CURR-560 Trenton Area Writing Project
The process and practice of teaching writing are explored in the TWAP Invitational Summer Institute.  Emphasis in on participants’ experiencing writing in a writer’s workshop setting, sharing methods of teaching writing in demonstrations by participants, and reading and planning by participants, and reading and planning for classroom research on writing.  Continued sharing of demonstration lessons throughout the school year is expected. [3 credits]
S2 M/T/W/TH/F 8:30-3:00 (June 23 – July 11)

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EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

EDAD-501 Introduction to Educational Leadership and Organizational Theory into Practice
This introductory course will provide leadership candidates with a framework for understanding the complexity of organizational behavior in an educational setting. Theories and issues in the technical core of teaching and learning, educational governance, leadership, communication patterns, decision-making, school culture, organizational problem solving and school change will be presented, examined and applied through a series of case studies and student initiated inquiry/research projects and presentations. Students will demonstrate course understandings through actual classroom and school applications that are referenced to state adopted core curriculum content standards and professional development standards, the Standards for School Leaders of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium, and the candidate proficiencies developed by the Educational Leadership Constitutient Council. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 1:00-4:30

EDAD-505 Supervisory Leadership for Improved Instruction and Learning
This course will explore the supervisory and evaluation practices in K-12 settings by examining and identifying the relationships among collegiality and collaboration, educational leadership, and the improvement of instruction. This course will emphasize the development of practical observation skills and approaches and the development of appropriate professional growth plans to enhance staff performance and bring about increased student learning. Multi-track evaluation programs will be examined as well as an analysis of current observation and supervisory approaches used in school districts. Participants in the course will develop a personal supervisory platform. This course will emphasize the development of collaborative and clinical supervision approaches as well as communication skills and interpersonal qualities of the effective supervisor. Students will demonstrate course understandings through actual classroom and school applications that are referenced to state adopted core curriculum content standards and professional development standards, the Standards for School Leaders of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium, and the candidate proficiencies developed by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 5:30-9:00

EDAD-507 Educational Issues and the Law
This course will address legal issues and requirements confronting educational leaders in school settings. Students will be introduced to varied legal requirements that pertain to educational settings. Legal concepts and issues, and policies and procedures relating to students, parents, teachers and administrators, the board of education, and the community will be introduced and examined. Some of the topics referenced will include: regulations and the key concepts in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act; No Child Left Behind legislation; church-state issues; free-speech rights of students, teachers and extracurricular groups; curriculum development and implementation; rules governing student and staff conduct; creating and maintaining a safe school environment; child abuse; search and seizure procedures; affirmative action requirements; and, due process procedures. Students will demonstrate course understandings through actual classroom and school applications that are referenced to state adopted core curriculum content standards and professional development standards, the Standards for School Leaders of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium, and the candidate proficiencies developed by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 5:30-9:00

EDAD-509 Financial Management and Accounting in Schools
This course examines the historical precedents and current procedures that regulate and control the funding and financial operations of school districts. The leadership role of the school business administrator, ensuring the operation of the district in compliance with policy, procedure, and code, is a central theme. Judicial decisions, federal and state legislation, the planned curriculum, and generally accepted business practices that impact on the operation of the total educational program in school districts will be reviewed. Some specific topics of study will include: the leadership role of the school business administrator in monitoring, assessing and reporting on fiscal operations; determining taxation rates; and, developing non-public sources of revenue. The impact of state imposed “cap” regulations and negotiated bargaining unit benefit packages and agreements will be assessed with regard to possible budget growth and development. Enrollment, revenue, and cash flow projections; the fiscal controls used to approve, manage and track expenditures; regulations and restrictions on the use of school funds; school district surplus and debt regulations; current and emerging fiscal concerns in school budget planning and development; and, the role of the school fiscal structure in relation to the local, state, and federal governments are other impor­tant topics to be developed. Advanced study in double entry accounting procedures will be a major component in the course. Students will demonstrate course understandings through actual classroom and school applications that are referenced to state adopted core curriculum content standards and professional development standards, the Standards for School Leaders of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium, and the candidate proficiencies developed by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 5:30-9:00

EDAD-511 Applying Group Processes in Supervision
This course will apply theory and research to the supervisory function of developing group capacity in educational settings. Students will identify group process “best practices” to be modeled by educational leaders. Candidates will develop and refine techniques, strategies, and personal skills facilitating the development of helping and caring relationships with faculty and staff, while promoting interactive communication with stakeholders concerned with improving teaching and learning. Students will demonstrate effective supervisory behaviors in class sessions and simulations that represent daily challenges and opportunities present in school settings. Students will demonstrate course understandings through actual classroom and school applications that are referenced to state adopted core curriculum content standards and professional development standards, the Standards for School Leaders of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium, and the candidate proficiencies developed by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council. Prerequisite: EDAD-505. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 5:30-9:00

EDAD-514 Issues in Financing Education and Fiscal Operations
This course will examine the principles and court decisions involved in shaping the legal framework of school finance. Students will examine the historical spending patterns of a school district budget and develop new budget proposals using “generally accepted accounting procedures” and the appropriate state budgeting codes. Students will study school budgeting procedures as a tool for pro­gram and school improvement. The class will examine the financial implications associated with site-based management models and whole school reform. Legislation pertaining to the financing of short and long term debt will be examined. Students will use technology to gather data; identify non-tax based resources; create presentations for specific audiences; and, work with models of data driven indicators to examine issues of equity, efficiencies and resource deployment. Students will demonstrate course understandings through actual classroom and school applications that are referenced to state adopted core curriculum content standards and professional development standards, the Standards for School Leaders of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium, and the candidate proficiencies developed by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council. Prerequisite: EDAD-501. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 5:30-9:00

EDAD-521 Research Strategies and Data-Based Decision Making for Educational Leaders
This course will develop the skills needed by educational leaders at all levels to interpret, use, and apply statistical concepts and research methodologies in critical administrative and supervisory functions. Statistical methodology will be used to further understanding of different research strategies. Students will interpret data and make informed decisions regarding the frame­works, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs and practices designed to improve teaching and learning in school, district, and national settings. Course activities and field work will include: scenario and case study analyses; the use of critical friends’ discussion groups; the application and use of different technologies and software programs; and, the identification of appropriate problem solving and resolution strategies. Students will demonstrate course understandings through actual classroom and school applications that are referenced to state adopted core curriculum content standards and professional development standards, the Standards for School Leaders of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium, and the candidate proficiencies developed by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council. Prerequisites: EDAD-501 and EDAD-514. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 5:30-9:00

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EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

EDPS-503 Human Growth and Development
Provides an overview and broad understanding of life span developmental theories and research applied to counseling services with special emphasis on developmental processes, individual differences and mental health. Includes strategies for working with developmental issues across the life span. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 1:00-4:30

EDPS-508 Cognitive Processes and Learning
This course deals with what is known relative to the principles of cognitive psychology and their application to learning.  The flow of information is followed from where it begins through the process of integration and storage.  Cognitive principles will be studies relative to concept formation, reasoning, and problem solving.  Their relationship to specific educational tasks such as the teaching of reading, writing, mathematics, and other content will be explored and confirmed through empirical evidence.  [3 credits]
S2 M/W 5:30-9:00

EDPS-512 Psychology of Exceptionality
This course provides opportunities for the study of school psychological issues associated with specific educational exceptionalities, including learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavior disorders, physical handicaps, and giftedness. The characteristics, identification procedures, and current intervention strategies are examined from a psychological and sociocultural perspective. An experience in the field will enable students to apply knowledge in a realistic classroom setting. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 5:30-9:00

EDPS-520 Measurement, Tests and Assessments in Counseling/School Psychology
The first course in a two-course sequence on measurement and research. It will develop the ability to calculate descriptive statistics, and administer, evaluate and interpret assessment instruments commonly used in the counseling profession. Topics include descriptive statistics, reliability and validity, social and ethical considerations in testing, the appropriate selection and usage of standardized tests, and the communication of their results. Computer literacy is required in this course. fall, spring, summer. [3 credits]
S1 T/TH 5:30-9:00

EDPS-535 Biological Basis of Behavior
This course will emphasize a biological approach to the study of psychology and behavior. Topics studied will include the following: 1) the genetics of human psychological differences; 2) the anatomy of the nervous system; 3) psychopharmacology; 4) neuropsychological diseases (e.g., epilepsy, autism, multiple sclerosis); 5) memory & amnesia; 6) sleeping, dreaming, and circadian rhythms; and 7) the biopsychology of mental health difficulties. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 1:00-4:30

EDPS-570 Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs
This course provides opportunity to expand each student’s knowledge and skills in the development of effective interventions to meet academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Currently accepted practices based upon the individual’s referral problem will be explored. Intervention will be approached from a problem-solving model and based on current assessment data. Case studies will be used to link theory and application. Prerequisite: EDPS-513. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 1:00-4:30

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EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY

EDSO-510 Sociological and Cultural Foundations of Education
The American public school as a social organization which influences and is influenced by local, national and international cultural evolution. An exposition and analysis of the vibrant multicultural issues that sometimes determine the outcome of public education. An exploration of contemporary educational problems and challenges resulting from changing social and cultural conditions. A perceptive and reflective placement of these changes in a historical context to enable students put the future in perspective. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 8:30-12:00

EDUCATION

EDUC-515 Issues in American Schools and Society
This course is designed to examine contemporary educational issues impacting on schools and to re-examine the purposes of schooling in a democratic society. Students will explore current and emerging policy issues and the demands for reform in schools and districts. Emphasis will be placed on identifying and developing politically feasible responses to policy issues and procedural problems facing educational leaders today. The role of the leader in promoting the development of a collaborative institutional culture and climate and the identification of best-practice strategies to involve community stakeholders in the development of policies and programs will be emphasized. Effective communication models for use within the school, district and greater community and the use of different media and technology formats will be examined and evaluated. Students will demonstrate course understandings through actual classroom and school applications that are referenced to state adopted core curriculum content standards and professional development standards, the Standards for School Leaders of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium, and the candidate proficiencies developed by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 5:30-9:00

EDUC-551 Selected Topics in Higher Education: How College Affects Students
Students undergo significant change during the college years and the impact of participating in college studies and college life has lasting effects.  This course will be based on research that examines the impact of college on career outcomes, attitudinal values and development of verbal, quantitative and subject matter competence of students. Intellectual growth and the evolution of cognitive skills will also be considered. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 5:30-9:00

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GRADUATE LEVEL TEACHER PREPARATION

GLTP-500 Conceptual Frameworks for Teaching and Learning
This course provides psychological and inter­disciplinary perspectives on teaching and learning. Within the theme of optimal development of creative intelligence, students use these perspectives to guide their reflective professional development throughout their program. The course develops knowledge, skills, and dispositions pertinent to (a) child and adolescent development, (b) learning theories, (c) philosophical and historical perspectives on education, (d) sociocontextual and interdisciplinary influences on education, and (e) higher-order creative and critical thinking. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 5:30-9:00
S2 T/TH 5:30-9:00

GLTP-502 Curriculum and Instruction in Reading/Language Arts: Early Literacy
Current strategies for teaching beginning learners vocabulary, comprehension, composition, and language study. Pedagogy for all learners, ranging from gifted to diverse learners. How to manage literacy instruction through content areas in general education in preschool and primary grades. Prerequisite: GLTP-500. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 5:30-9:00

GLTP-503 Curriculum and Instruction in Reading/Language Arts: Literacy and Learning in Content Areas
Current strategies for providing instruction in vocabulary, comprehension, composition and language study in content areas in upper elementary grades through high school. Pedagogy for all learners, ranging from gifted to diverse learners in general education. Prerequisite: GLTP-500. [3 credits]
S2 M/W 5:30-9:00

GLTP-510 Curriculum and Teaching in the Elementary School I: Mathematics
This course introduces students to the elementary curriculum and focuses on the teaching of mathematics that is developmentally appropriate for students from nursery to grade eight. In keeping with NAEYC and NCTM standards, emphasis is placed on planning for and implementing an integrated curriculum approach, discovery learning, hands-on experiences, use of technology, lesson planning, and tradition­al and non-traditional assessment strategies. Students will also explore positive models for classroom management and discipline. Field experiences will consist of classroom observations and teaching individuals and/or small groups of students. Prerequisite: GLTP-502. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 5:30-9:00

GLTP-515 Curriculum and Teaching in the Elementary School II: Science, Social Studies, and the Arts
This course focuses on methods and materials of instruction in science, social studies, and the arts that are developmentally appropriate for students in preschool through grade eight. Emphasis is placed on integrated curriculum, theme cycles, unit planning, hands-on learning experiences, discovery learning, and traditional/non-traditional assessment strategies. Field experience will consist of observation and analysis of a unit of study over time in at least one field site as well as continued teaching of lessons to individual and/or groups of children. Prerequisite: GLTP-502.  [3 credits]
S1 M/W 5:30-9:00
S2 M/W 5:30-9:00

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ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

LEAD-500 Introduction to Organizational Leadership
This course will introduce students to classical and current views of leadership and to the process of graduate-level scholarship. Students will gain foundational knowledge in the theories and models of leadership, will assess their own leadership style, and will learn to develop and answer research questions in leadership studies. They will be asked to apply this knowledge to analyze and address leadership issues within organizations they work, study, or volunteer.  [3 credits]
S1 Online Course (May 12 – July 31)

LEAD-510 Organizational Communication
This course will acquaint students with clas­sic and contemporary approaches to organizational communication and provide them with analysis and research assignments to further the process of graduate-level scholarship. Students will gain knowledge of the breadth of theoretical approaches to understanding communication in organizations as well as processes relevant to communicative life in organizations. Students will gauge the presence of various approaches to organizational communication and communication processes in organizations in which they work, study, or volunteer and evaluate their effectiveness. Students will ask questions that can be answered by systematic research in academic and professional/practitioner organizational communication literature, demonstrating information literacy skills. Prerequisite: LEAD-500 or concurrent with LEAD-500. [3 credits]
S1 M/W 5:30-9:00

LEAD-530 Leading and Motivating in a Cross-Functional Leadership Role
This course will inform students about leadership concepts and models for identifying and working with the motivations, influences and tactics present in conflict and its resolution in personal and organizational settings. Through group dynamics exercises, the themes of developing leadership identity, recognized and affirmed by self-awareness; understanding and exercising relationship awareness and group behavior; and recognizing the multiple relational dimensions of leadership will guide both the understanding and practice of leading people and managing relationships. Prerequisite: LEAD-500 or concurrent with LEAD-500.  [3 credits]
S1 Online Course (May 12 – July 31)

LEAD-560 Legal Issues, Ethics and Conflict Resolution
This course will provide students with knowledge of ethical guidelines and current laws/regulations to ensure appropriate work­place behaviors. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the use of conflict resolution strategies to help build harmonious relationships in the workplace. Potential sources of conflict that lead to employee grievances and litigation will be identified. Students will complete self assessment tools to determine their own conflict resolution style. The course will also cover legal issues found in the workplace, such as sexual harassment, collective bargaining agreements, employment law, etc. Prerequisite: LEAD-500 or concurrent with LEAD-500. [3 credits]
S2 T/TH 5:30-9:00

LEAD-570 Internship in Organizational Leadership
This required cou