Catalog Addenda

This course integrates Human Resource Management principles from previous coursework, culminating in comprehensive projects and case studies. Students will focus on foundational human resources management functions including understanding controlling employment laws, the use of HR technology and data analytics, designing fair compensation programs, and implementing initiatives that promote a respectful and ethical workplace culture.  Prerequisite: Senior standing and completion of all major courses prior to enrollment. 

The world of cybersecurity is shifting as organizations move from defensive security toward a more proactive approach that anticipates the tactics of malicious actors. This course examines offensive security operations, including attack vectors, threat actors, persistent threats, and social engineering, supported by insights from cyber threat intelligence. Through hands on labs, students gain real world experience applying techniques to detect and mitigate adversarial activity. By learning to think like attackers, security professionals strengthen their ability to protect networks against evolving cyber threats.

This cybersecurity principles course introduces students to the fundamental principles of cybersecurity and information security, with a focus on both management and technical perspectives. Students will explore systems security, network security, and the CIA Triad while analyzing business processes and computing environments for potential vulnerabilities and security incidents. Core topics include risk management, security controls, and security measures that safeguard sensitive information, data integrity, and other critical digital assets. The course also emphasizes regulatory compliance, effective policies and controls, and the role of cybersecurity professionals and security teams in sustaining a strong security posture. By addressing business continuity, incident response, and disaster recovery, students will gain practical knowledge to help organizations adapt to emerging threats. 

This end-of-program course is designed to allow students to create a final project or paper by integrating the knowledge obtained throughout their program of study. (Prerequisite: Taken after all other program requirements have been met.)

This course is the first in a two-course sequence for students to complete a thesis as the capstone for their master’s degree in psychology. This course will help students understand the process of developing and writing a thesis in psychology, including the creation of a research prospectus demonstrating their plan for conducting their study. Students will leave the course with a fully developed prospectus for their thesis project.

This course may not be taken until the student has completed at least 85% of their program and is in their last term before enrolling in the PSYC698 Master’s Thesis course.

Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

This course is the second of a two-course capstone thesis project for a master’s degree in psychology. Students enter the course with a completed prospectus, and, after verification of Institutional Review Board (IRB) exemption or IRB approval, students will complete their literature review, data collection and appropriate statistical analyses, a summary of results, and a discussion of findings, implications, and limitations. This course is completed after all other coursework in the program is finished, including PSYC697 Thesis Preparation.

Spanish language learners may complete this course in Spanish.

This course introduces students to prompt engineering, the art of designing and refining effective inputs for generative AI and large language models. Students explore prompt engineering techniques such as zero shot prompting, few shot prompting, chain of thought prompting, and tree of thought prompting to support complex tasks and improve desired output quality.

The course also examines how user prompts, precise instructions, and additional context influence AI model behavior and model’s responses across different prompt engineering use cases. Students work with AI tools and generative AI models to practice optimizing prompts that produce accurate responses, relevant output, and clearly defined desired outcomes.

Hands-on exercises and projects provide practical experience in crafting effective prompts, applying prompt engineering best practices, and analyzing intermediate steps in complex reasoning. By course end, students develop core prompt engineering skills and critical thinking abilities needed to use artificial intelligence systems responsibly and effectively across diverse applications. (Prerequisite: ARIN100)

This software principles course introduces core concepts of software development, focusing on computer programs, software systems, and the relationship between application software, system software, and the operating system within a computer system. Students learn how programming languages, source code, machine code, and algorithms are used to create a software program that performs specific tasks on modern computer hardware.

The course covers essential topics such as data structures, software design, and software quality, while emphasizing how developers write, test, and implement code to meet user requirements. Students also examine software licenses, intellectual property rights, and common software development practices used across different types of software, including cloud-based software systems and platform-level services.

By building a strong foundation in computer science principles, students develop the understanding needed to design efficient programs and support reliable software functionality, preparing programmers and future developers for advanced applications in AI and modern technology environments.

This course explores the principles and practices of UX design within the context of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Students will learn how to design intuitive, accessible, and ethical AI-powered products that enhance user interaction with intelligent systems. The course emphasizes user-centered UX design process methodologies tailored to AI systems, including chatbots, recommendation systems, and autonomous interfaces. Topics include user research, usability and user testing, ethical considerations, and strategies for integrating AI tools into the design workflow while maintaining human oversight. By combining UX research and design principles with practical applications of relevant AI tools, students will develop the ability to balance human creativity with technology to build trust, ensure inclusivity, and design AI for UX responsibly.

This AI coding course explores how artificial intelligence and generative AI tools can be used to enhance coding and software development productivity. Students learn to leverage AI tools, including large language models, to support computer programming tasks such as generate code, debugging, and testing, strengthening core coding skills and applied problem solving skills.

The course covers AI concepts and practical AI solutions such as AI-powered code assistants, automated bug detection to fix bugs and code errors, and conversational AI workflows. Emphasis is placed on hands on projects and hands on experience that demonstrate real world applications of AI and machine learning in modern development environments.

Through applied exercises and hands on practice, students gain a foundational understanding of how machine learning, natural language processing, and responsible artificial intelligence technology can be integrated into development workflows. The course prepares aspiring AI engineer and software development professionals to leverage AI effectively while considering ethical considerations and responsible AI use in practical AI applications.

The course examines evaluating AI systems through a systematic approach, including llm evaluation, evaluating AI agents, and the use of representative data and ground truth. Topics include error analysis, identifying failure modes, handling edge cases, and understanding how evaluation supports continuous improvement and user trust.

The course examines evaluating AI systems through a systematic approach, including llm evaluation, evaluating AI agents, and the use of representative data and ground truth. Topics include error analysis, identifying failure modes, handling edge cases, and understanding how evaluation supports continuous improvement and user trust.

Through hands-on activities and real world examples, students develop practical skills to implement effective AI evals and support continuous evaluation of evolving AI products. The course prepares data scientists and technical practitioners to apply AI evaluation methods aligned with business requirements and reliable system performance. (Prerequisites: ARIN102 and CSCI360)

This AI app development course covers the architecture and development of AI applications. Students explore components such as the underlying large language models, the AI model, orchestration layers, vector databases, and the user interface layer that together form an AI system. Hands-on activities include implementing orchestration frameworks, using prompt templates, and applying prompt engineering techniques to support effective AI integration.

By synthesizing prior knowledge with practical techniques, students gain the skills to developing AI applications and build a functional app for real world scenarios. The course prepares AI developers and software developers to build AI powered applications using modern AI tools, software development practices, and artificial intelligence capabilities. (Prerequisite: ARIN305)

This course provides students with practical skills to streamline teamwork in AI development through a beginner friendly introduction to version control, version control systems, and git version control. Students learn git and github as essential tools for managing a repository, creating branches, tracking changes, and collaborating effectively on a shared repo in a central place. Through hands-on examples and guided projects, learners practice making commits, reviewing work, and learning how to resolve conflicts that arise during collaborating on coding tasks. The course also introduces best practices for managing files, addressing bugs, and contributing to open-source communities. By the end of the course, students understand core basics of collaborative development and build the ability to enhance productivity and teamwork in professional AI and software development environments. (Prerequisite: ARIN305)

This AI ethics course examines the societal and economic impacts of artificial intelligence, focusing on the ethical challenges, ethical implications, and ethical issues associated with modern AI systems and artificial intelligence technologies. Students explore AI risks such as data privacy, security risks, AI biases, and unfair outcomes, alongside workforce disruption and social implications. The course introduces key ethical frameworks, ethical considerations, and ethical practices used to support responsible AI, trustworthy AI, and effective AI governance across the AI lifecycle. Topics include machine learning, generative AI, training data, data governance, AI regulation, and the role of government regulation and the private sector in managing AI development. Through applied discussions and case studies, students learn to address issues, evaluate potential risks, and promote AI ethics that respect human rights while supporting innovation and sound decision making. (Prerequisite: ARIN100)

This course explores advanced topics in artificial intelligence, focusing on advanced topics shaping the future of AI systems and artificial intelligence systems. Students examine scaling laws, computational power, and the role of inference-time compute in large language models, deep learning, and neural networks. Additional topics in artificial intelligence include reinforcement learning, edge computing, large datasets, expanding context windows, and emerging natural language processing capabilities. Through theoretical analysis and applied exploration, students gain knowledge of state of the art AI techniques, machine learning algorithms, and advanced applications across various industries and business applications. This advanced topics in artificial course equips learners with the tools, techniques, and insight needed to stay ahead of rapidly evolving emerging technologies in artificial intelligence. (Prerequisite: ARIN350)

This artificial intelligence capstone course provides a culminating capstone experience in which students apply foundational concepts, practical skills, and technical expertise developed throughout the program. In this capstone project, learners develop, create, and evaluate a comprehensive AI solution addressing real world challenges and real world applications. Projects may incorporate machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and modern ai tools, with emphasis on hands on experience, deployment considerations, and professional communication. Students work as a team to manage a complete project lifecycle, demonstrating ability, analysis, and evaluation skills. The course concludes with a formal presentation and assessment, allowing learners to showcase a professional portfolio that supports career readiness and reflects applied artificial intelligence knowledge.

Just as children grow and change rapidly, so do the trends and issues shaping early childhood. This course examines current key issues and emerging trends in early childhood education that affect parents, caregivers, and professionals who interact with young children. Through exploring research and real-world examples, students gain a deeper understanding of how these trends influence child development, including aspects of emotional development, social and emotional development, and overall well-being. 

This course on employment law offers a comprehensive overview of legal frameworks relevant to human resources management. Students will explore key legislation, regulatory requirements, and case law affecting the employer-employee relationship. Topics include the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Civil Rights Act, anti-discrimination laws, wage and hour regulations, collective bargaining, employee rights, workplace safety, and labor relations. Through case studies and practical exercises, students will develop skills to navigate legal issues and ensure compliance in the workplace, preparing for roles as HR professionals and legal compliance specialists.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of how marketing managers transform strategic plans into coordinated, high-impact marketing execution. Students will explore the operational responsibilities of marketing leadership, including campaign planning, resource allocation, cross-functional collaboration, and team management. Emphasis is placed on aligning execution with business goals, measuring performance, and adapting strategies using customer insights, analytics, and technology. Through practical applications, students learn to lead marketing efforts that drive results, foster customer loyalty, and respond to dynamic market conditions.

• Institutional Requirement - Change hours to 3: Add BUSN604.

• Core Requirements - Change hours to 12: Remove BUSN604, ENTR510, ENTR623, ENTR635. Add FINC615 and MKTG602.
• Concentration in Small Business - Remove ENTR615. Add HRMT602.

• General Concentration - Add PSYC506, PSYC507, and SOCI603.
• Final Program Requirements - Add PSYC697 and PSYC698.

• Core Requirements - Remove BUSN623. Add MGMT618.

• Core Requirements - Remove EDMG600 and ISSC641. Add ISSC635 and ISSC636.

• Concentration in Information Assurance and Security - Remove ISSC641. Add ISSC636.

The graduate certificate in Information Systems Security teaches secure network design, development of security policies and programs, cryptography, business continuity planning, and other skills necessary to protect organizational systems from growing sophisticated attacks. This certificate program is intended for graduate students who seek to heighten their knowledge of information assurance without committing to an academic degree program. 

Courseware in this online program aligns with knowledge needed for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification, the gold standard certification for international information security. 

CISSP® is a registered trademark of International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. 

This program has specific admission requirements. 

The Master of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management provides graduate-level knowledge to improve critical thinking and decision-making skills required in the planning and management of public crises. This online master's degree program exposes you to the history, theory, response, recovery, and economics of EDM. Through case study examination, you'll study natural, technical, and human-induced public emergencies, disasters, and catastrophes. Knowledge gained from this online program can supplement experience previously gained in the public safety field. 

This program is recognized by the Foundation of Higher Education for Disaster and Emergency Management and Homeland Security. The university is the first online institution to receive this important distinction. This program is taught by highly credentialed and experienced instructors, many who are board-certified emergency managers (CEM) or who have professional experience in government agencies or national safety and security organizations. 

The mission of the Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management is to help students gain the knowledge often required in leadership roles in the protection of the public in emergency circumstances by providing students with the theory, operations, and best practices across the entire field and challenging them to demonstrate how to effectively apply them. 

Spanish language learners will be able to complete the Emergency and Disaster Management program through select courses beginning in July 2026.

The Master of Arts of Entrepreneurship is designed for students seeking to pursue a business venture or manage an entrepreneurial enterprise. You will be exposed to practical application of business theory in ideation, marketing, management, capital, and the virtual experience involved with being an entrepreneur. Developed to provide specialized knowledge for those interested in entrepreneurship, this online graduate degree provides specialized knowledge taught by faculty members who will help lend direction to your entrepreneurial plans. 

This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®). 

ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. 

Spanish language learners will be able to complete the Entrepreneurship program through select courses beginning in July 2026.

The Master of Arts in Psychology blends scientific theory and principles with academic research, scholarly and technical writing, and applied skills. This online degree program emphasizes the factors related to human behavior, including lifespan development, social and cultural competency, personality, human relations, and organizational functioning with concentrations available in general psychology, developmental/personality psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, military and trauma psychology, and child life. Through the online classroom, you will interact with peers and instructors who share your passion for the field of psychology. This MA in Psychology has professional application for business, nonprofit, law enforcement, healthcare, research, and child and family services. The degree may also be preparation for further graduate study. 

This program does not provide licensure to engage in clinical practice, preparation for licensure, or professional certification. 

This program has specific admission requirements. 

Spanish language learners may complete the Psychology program through select courses in the General Concentration. 

The Master of Arts in Supply Chain Management program focuses on the major areas of the industry, including purchasing, transportation, logistics, distribution, warehousing, reverse logistics, and acquisitions management from a global perspective. This degree will help students investigate, understand, analyze, critique, and solve the complex challenges of moving goods in, through, and around an interconnected global supply chain network. The curriculum for this master’s program focuses on the elements of supply chain information; logistics network design, process/product flows, and process improvements for supply chain efficiencies as they apply to the global supply chain. This versatile degree helps to prepare students for job opportunities in many industries. Businesses, regardless of size, rely on the supply chain to get products to their customers. 

This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®). 

ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. 

Spanish language learners may complete the Supply Chain Management program through select courses. 

The Master of Arts in Transportation and Logistics Management focuses on the principles, policies, trends, and current issues within air, maritime, or ground transportation. Transportation and logistics management is at the core of global supply chain management, encompassing the manufacturing, distribution, retailing, recreation, and national security industries. This versatile master’s degree can help you obtain new skills relevant to industries such as the military, government, and large corporations whose success depends on the global fulfillment of customers’ requirements. 

This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®). 

ACBPS® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. 

Spanish language learners may complete the Transportation and Logistics Management program through select courses in the General Concentration. 

The Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics can help you master the high demand business intelligence skills necessary to stand out as a problem solver, decision maker, strategic thinker, and communicator in any industry. Using problem-solving exercises, you will learn to use data mining techniques and apply business and big data analytics to help you meet your organization’s business objectives. You’ll develop and apply critical thinking skills and create better management analytics tools to use in business process and decision-making. 

Spanish language learners may complete the Applied Business Analytics program through select courses in the Major. 

The Master of Science in Information Technology focuses on the development and implementation of information systems and includes topics such as database systems, IS architectures, IT project management, security, and computer forensics. In this graduate program, students will study the theory, principles, best practices, tools, and technologies associated with the IT marketplace. Students will also be taught the analytic, problem-solving, and research skills required to solve real-world business problems. 

This program has specific admission requirements. 

Spanish language learners may complete the Information Technology program through select courses in the Concentration in Information Assurance and Security. 

The Master of Science in Sports and Health Sciences studies the physical, physiological, psychological, and functional adaptations of humans. This online master’s degree helps to develop your critical thinking skills and provides the scientific principles you’ll need to help varied populations optimize sports performance and reach athletic, fitness, and general health goals. Physical fitness and health and wellness employers seek experienced professionals with extensive knowledge of nutrition, fitness training, and changes in fitness technology to help individuals improve functionality and quality of life. 

Spanish language learners will be able to complete the Sports and Health Sciences program through select courses beginning in July 2026.

The Master of Science in Sports Management provides students with an improved understanding of sports administration, coaching theory and strategy, and business skills such as marketing, promotion, public relations, and finance. In the sports and fitness fields, students with advanced business skills and sports-related knowledge are needed to help advance the success of athletic programs and individuals. This program has achieved specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). 

Spanish language learners will be able to complete the Sports Management program through select courses beginning in July 2026.