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Click on the name of an online course offered at Capella University to view the detailed information; you can also find out about the college or university offering the course by clicking on "School's Profile". |
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2nd mo. Developing a Business Perspective (BUS3004) |
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Business |
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Capella University |
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Learners gain a business perspective of what higher education can do to prepare them for careers in a constantly changing workplace. In addition, learners investigate and practice thinking habits, the new business realities that business professionals must deal with in the 21st century, and develop the research and writing skills needed for success in the undergraduate program. Throughout the course, learners analyze, synthesize, and evaluate business concepts and current topics in light of their personal and professional experiences. This course encourages all learners to broaden their perspective, participate in building a learning community, and tap into the talents and resources of the class. BUS3004 and BUS3005 must be taken concurrently by BS learners in their first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
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2nd mo. Undergraduate Learner Success Lab (BUS3005) |
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Capella University |
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This Lab is designed to provide new undergraduate learners the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their academic programs. The Lab familiarizes learners with the Capella online environment and support resources provided to ensure success. Learners build skills in the selection and use of methods, techniques, and library resources. Working with the academic advisor, learners will develop a Degree Completion Plan. BUS3005 is an advisor-led course taken in the first quarter, in conjunction with BUS3004, and carries no credit. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
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3rd mo. Developing a Business Perspective (BUS3004) |
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Business |
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Capella University |
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Learners gain a business perspective of what higher education can do to prepare them for careers in a constantly changing workplace. In addition, learners investigate and practice thinking habits, the new business realities that business professionals must deal with in the 21st century, and develop the research and writing skills needed for success in the undergraduate program. Throughout the course, learners analyze, synthesize, and evaluate business concepts and current topics in light of their personal and professional experiences. This course encourages all learners to broaden their perspective, participate in building a learning community, and tap into the talents and resources of the class. BUS3004 and BUS3005 must be taken concurrently by BS learners in their first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
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3rd mo. Undergraduate Learner Success Lab (BUS3005) |
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Business |
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Capella University |
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This Lab is designed to provide new undergraduate learners the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their academic programs. The Lab familiarizes learners with the Capella online environment and support resources provided to ensure success. Learners build skills in the selection and use of methods, techniques, and library resources. Working with the academic advisor, learners will develop a Degree Completion Plan. BUS3005 is an advisor-led course taken in the first quarter, in conjunction with BUS3004, and carries no credit. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
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Accounting and Economics for Non-Profit Management (HS5104) |
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Economics |
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Capella University |
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This course introduces the basic language, underlying concepts, and reporting methods of accounting and financial analysis which pertain to non-profit organizations. The underlying foundation is the comprehension, analysis and interpretation of non-profit organizational financial statements, rather than producing them. Topics include basic accounting principles, financial statements composition, cost accounting concepts, budgeting, discounted cash flow analysis, and ratio analysis. Additionally, economic thinking and the economist's tools, elasticity, public goods and the role of non-profit organizations in a market economy, cross-subsidization and competition, and cost-benefit analysis are presented. |
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Accounting and Financial Management (OM7040) |
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Finance |
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Capella University |
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This course addresses accounting and financial concepts and their applications to the management of an organization, and presents a framework for financial decisions in organizations. |
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Administration and Leadership of Distance Education Programs (ED7212) |
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Education |
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Capella University |
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This course provides an overview of the skills and competencies needed for the administration, management and leadership of distance education programs. Discussions include the management of existing distance education programs, the design and implementation of new distance education programs, and the transformation of existing distance education programs for more efficient and effective delivery. |
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Administration of Guidance and Counseling Programs (PSY8015) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course will provide an overview and understanding of how school counseling programs are designed and integrated into the overall life of the school. Attention will also be given on how to advocate for students and counseling programs within the school. Finally, building support and collaborative systems involving teachers, parents, support personnel and community resources for the benefit of enhancing student growth and development will be explored. |
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Adolescent Psychology (PSY7230) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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An overview of major theories and current research in the area of adolescent development and behavior. Biological and psychosocial factors will be examined. Topics to be considered are normal development, the influence of trauma on development, family factors, peer influences, and the influence of school, community and societal factors on development. Prevention and treatment of behavioral problems will be considered. |
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Adult Criminal Justice System (HS883) |
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Human Services |
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Capella University |
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This course examines the adult criminal justice system, its process and methods. Current research and theory on criminality and its treatment are reviewed. Issues such as the assessment of criminal behavior, alcohol and drug use and their relationship to criminal behavior, incarceration of the "psychopathic personality," and the treatment of the chronic, violent offender are included. |
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Adult Learner in the Classroom (PSY8130) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course reviews the special issues related to education of adult populations in traditional and distance education programming. Topics covered include learning styles, tenets of adult education, curriculum considerations in design of adult education, implementing advanced technological methods and the various uses of emerging technological developments. |
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Advanced Biological Psychology (PSY7320) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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An examination of the biological factors related to psychopathology. Special emphasis will be given to research problems and methods currently being explored in biological psychology. Topics to be covered are the role of genetic factors in psychopathology, the influence of physical and emotional trauma on brain function, biological considerations in treatment planning, addictive phenomenon, and other clinically relevant subjects. |
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Advanced Enterprise System Development (TS5503) |
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Information Technology |
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This course extends the topics covered in TS7010 by covering several mechanisms for interfacing with back-end databases to provide dynamically created web content to web browsers. This course covers Active Server Pages (ASP) and introduces Java Server Pages (JSP) and more advanced technologies supporting reusable business logic on the server. Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) capabilities and contexts for use are also introduced. Distributed object technology and the technologies of CORBA and DCOM are also explained and compared. The course also describes how Extensible Markup Language (XML) is utilized for spontaneous data exchange between two Internet applications. In addition, this course covers mechanisms to improve performance of Internet applications. Learners are required to take TS7010, TS8801, and TS8802 before taking this course. |
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Advanced Graphics and Multimedia (TS5514) |
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Information Technology |
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This course builds competencies for developing websites containing more complex, interactive and interesting multimedia features by integrating theory with practice. This course assumes experience in web site design and with multi-media tools like Flash, Fireworks and Photoshop. This course will extend your capability of using these techniques and tools through the development of a business quality Web site. You will be able to use the theory behind vector graphic and image manipulation to more effectively utilize these techniques. Vector graphic techniques will be utilized to pre-process images for use in Flash supported web pages. You will import several types of multi-media artworks into Flash to create interesting animated web pages. You will learn how to create interactive movies that let the user control aspects of the movie presentation. As this is a graduate level class, you will be encouraged to explore other areas of computer graphics and multimedia technology as they relate to website development. Learners are required to take TS5506 before taking this course or have significant experience in Web site development including experience with Flash, Fireworks, Photoshop and other image processing tools. |
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Advanced Inferential Statistics (PSY7625) |
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Science General |
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Capella University |
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Multivariate analyses including step-wise and multilinear regression are examined in this course. Learners are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the use of software packages appropriate to dissertation level research. |
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Advanced Instructional Design (ED7496) |
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Education |
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Through discussion and analysis of current practice and theory, this course will examine emerging advancements in instructional design with specific adaptations for online learning. |
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Advanced Java Practicum (TS5280) |
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Information Technology |
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Capella University |
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This course provides the learner with focused practice preparing for the SUN Certified Java Programmer and a SUN Certified Java Developer examinations. The learner is expected to have at least two years of Java programming experience and some formal training in Java before taking this class. These requirements can be met by the Capella courses listed as prerequisites for this class. Since the examinations for these certifications touch on a very broad spectrum of Java knowledge and experience, this class organizes this knowledge and helps the learner refresh this knowledge to focus on topics likely to be included in the exams. The learner will also complete a Java application demonstrating mastery of GUI development (Swing), network interfaces (RMI), database usage (JDBC) and interfacing with existing code to prepare for the programming portion of the Developer certification. Prerequisites: TS8813. Undergraduate learners may also take this course upon completing IT4812. |
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Advanced Java Programming (TS4812) |
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Information Technology |
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This is an intermediate level object-oriented programming course using Java. As prerequisite, learners should have prior programming knowledge of either C or C++. Experience in other languages - Visual Basic, Smalltalk, COBOL, etc. - will also be acceptable. Focus of the course will be on developing applications using the Java Software Development Kit (SDK), with numerous example programs and a course project. The course will also explore how Java relates to various features of C, C++ and C#. |
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Advanced Marketing Management (OM7021) |
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Business |
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Capella University |
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This course examines the application of the marketing concept in the development of a product or service from conception to launch. |
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Advanced Methods in School Psychology (PSY8332) |
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Psychology |
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This course explores the major areas that practicing school psychologists will encounter. Special emphasis is placed on social functioning including violence in the schools. Anger control management, peer mediation and the teaching of social skills are topics that will assist school psychologists in dealing with current needs and concerns. Other topics to be covered are: HIV-AIDS, ADHD, autism, Asperger's syndrome, retardation, Down's syndrome, visual and auditory disabilities, retention, talented and gifted, pre-school and school phobia. Issues of privacy, confidentiality and ethics will also be examined. |
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