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Click on the name of an online course offered at Northcentral 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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Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations (FIN5018) |
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Accounting |
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Northcentral University |
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This course provides a complete review of the accounting principles and practices used in Not-for-Profit organizations with a heavy emphasis on governmental accounting practices. The course also covers accounting principles and practices for hospitals, colleges and universities, health and welfare agencies, and other similar organizations. This course develops a logical framework for understanding and solving the accounting-related problems of nonprofit organizations. |
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Administrative Office Management (BUS4009) |
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Business |
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A view toward how the organization does business internally. Topics to be explored and developed are communications, office automation, security, emergency procedures, and supervision of administrative staff. |
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Advanced Accounting (ACT4064) |
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Accounting |
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This course relates accounting theory to income presentation, in preparation for the material covering business combinations. It covers such special subjects as multinational accounting, interim reporting and segmental disclosures, partnerships, governmental and not-for-profit accounting, and fiduciary accounting. This course links theory and practice with constant emphasis on the logic of procedures. In-depth coverage of the major advanced accounting topics which appear on the CPA examination, and up-to-date information on relevant, generally accepted accounting standards are presented. |
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Advanced Cognitive Therapy (PSY5036) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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The course analyzes Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, utilizing the works of Aaron Beck, Albert Ellis, Donald Meichenbaum and related theorists. It focuses primarily on the Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Personality Disorders as applied to DSM-IV classifications. Vignette analysis and direct clinical experience is required. |
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Advertising (BUS4006) |
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Now that the organization has its product or service, the concern is how to utilize the various media of communication and information delivery to achieve sales results. What are the psychological and economic factors in advertising and in stimulating public awareness and action? Advertising is influencing a prospective customer to make a decision and take action to become a customer and to purchase the product or service. This course presents how to use media to get the best sales results. |
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American History (PS1001) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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This course is a study of the development of American characteristics and nationality from colonial beginnings through the period of Reconstruction, emphasizing the factors and forces which produced the Revolution, the Constitution, westward expansion, sectionalism and the Civil War. It also includes a study of the social, economic, and political forces that moved the United States through changing times from the post-Reconstruction era to the present, focusing on both domestic and foreign affairs in the country's last century of development. |
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American Literature (HU1001) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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Through selected readings from the founders of American democracy to the "American Renaissance" period of Hawthorne, Emerson, Thoreau, and on to the beginnings of modern literature with Twain and T.S. Eliot, the presents the history, evolution, and extraordinary breadth in American Literature. |
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Applied Computer Science Research Project (1-5 units) (CS6010) |
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Computer Science |
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This is a field study in computer sciences applications of the Learner's own choosing. This course requires the graduate Learner to conduct a research study in an area of Applied Computer Science and to document the results in a formal project report. |
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Applied Decision Theory (MET5003) |
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This course introduces decision theory and its applications of utility theory to decision making under risk and uncertainty in managing organizations. |
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Applied Management Project (1-5 units) (MGT7010) |
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Business |
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Allows the graduate learner to study the practical application of Business and Technology principles and practices and to document the results of the study in a formal project report. |
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Applied Psychology Project (1-5 units) (PSY7010) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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A project in the Learner's area of specialization or interest is the requirement for this course. It allows the graduate Learner to study the practical application of psychological principles and practices and to document the results of this course study in a formal project report. Individual topic areas are to be submitted and approved by Learner's mentor and faculty advisor. |
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Applied Statistics (MGT5028) |
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Business |
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This course enables a Learner to develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand basic statistical concepts and techniques and to formulate, implement, evaluate and select statistical procedures appropriate for research design and evaluation. This course is designed as a first course in applied statistics for graduate Learners in business and related areas. It presents material needed to understand basic statistical concepts and techniques and to formulate, implement, evaluate and select statistical procedures appropriate for research design and evaluation. |
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Applied Statistics (PSY5040) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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This course provides instruction on the calculation, use, and interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistics. Emphasis is placed on the application and interpretation of appropriate statistical tests in conducting research at the graduate level. This course introduces inferential statistics and their application to research design. Current SPSS software will be utilized. |
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Applied Systems Theory (MET5002) |
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Engineering |
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Systems engineering has been recognized as the process by which the orderly evolution of man-made systems can be achieved. The knowledge and tools needed for implementation of this process are discussed, including the system design process, system analysis and modeling, and the techniques of designing for operational feasibility. This course examines managerial systems concepts such as open/closed systems, equifinality, equilibrium, synergism and cybernetics in order to understand and optimize organizational processes. An overview of system engineering management is presented. |
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Appreciating the Visual Arts (HU1003) |
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Surveys the visual arts in the areas of painting and sculpture from classical antiquity to the present with emphasis on the art form as communication. |
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment (PSY5035) |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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The course will introduce the Learner to the disruptive behavior disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The Learner will learn how to differentiate ADHD from other ?look-alike? disorders, and how to assess for and effectively treat ADHD. |
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Auditing (ACT4067) |
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Accounting |
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Covers the auditor's professional / ethical responsibilities, audit technology, audit methods, and current / special topics in auditing. |
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Basic Abnormal Psychology (PSY3002) |
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This course explores the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of mental problems including anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychophysiological disorders, psychoses, substance use disorders, sexual disorders and organic disorders. |
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Basic Business Law (BUS3001) |
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Business |
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The approach of this course is to familiarize business law Learners with how basic legal principles affect the everyday procedures in business. The Learner will learn how to use legal principles in everyday life by utilizing the practical knowledge learned. The course introduces the laws of contracts as the foundation for the legal regulation of business. |
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Behavioral Medicine I: Mind-Body Connection (HBM6007) |
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Finance |
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There is a substantial body of research documenting the mind-body connection. The emerging filed of psychoneuroimmunology studies the immune system?s response to various mind/mental states. This course investigates the mind?s ability to influence physiological states and the mechanisms used. |
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