2020–2021 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS EEC 4010 Early Childhood Language and Literacy Learning 40 hours, 4 credits This course will emphasize best practices for promoting language and literacy development in young children. This course integrates knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and literacy development for constructing curriculum. Students will apply knowledge to effectively align assessment and teaching strategies to foster optimum language and literacy development in infant, toddler, preschool, and school-aged learners. Prerequisite: None EEC 4015 Early Childhood Education: Diversity and Social Justice 40 hours, 4 credits This course is an advanced examination of diversity and social justice in the United States as it relates to inequality and quality of care for young children. Students will explore aspects of race, ethnicity, gender, abilities, sexual orientation, poverty, socioeconomics, and privilege on the socialization of children. Students will apply anti-bias and multicultural perspectives to better support all children and their families. The knowledge gained in this course will provide students with a framework for understanding the core levels of cultural competencies. Prerequisite: None EEC 4022 Ethics and Leadership in Early Childhood Education 40 hours, 4 credits This course examines the principles of ethics and leadership in early childhood education through self-reflection and practice in defending these principles. This course includes the practical application of advocacy for young children and their families. Students will develop leadership skills across various areas including parent communication, care and education, policy, and advocacy. Students will also learn strategies to train and mentor future leaders in the field of early childhood education and will explore the impact of professionalism on children, families, and the community. Prerequisite: EEC 3007 Organizational Management in Early Childhood Education EEC 4030 Supporting Exceptional Children and Families 40 hours, 4 credits This course is an advanced approach to supporting children with exceptional needs. Emphasis will be given to cultural influences and resources for supporting families. Students will explore the history and contemporary issues of special education legislation as it pertains to the inclusive classroom. Prerequisite: None EEC 4485 Early Childhood Education Advocacy, Research and Policy 40 hours, 6 credits This course explores trends in the early childhood education field. Students will examine current research and national and local and legislative policies. Students will also develop skills in critiquing and analyzing research findings effects on early childhood care and education. Students will gain knowledge of current legislative policies and determine their effect on young children, families, and early childhood education. Prerequisite: Must be taken in the student’s last or second-to-last session EEC 4910 Early Childhood Education Leadership Capstone 20 hours, 2 credits This course is a synthesis of material from all ECE courses. Students will complete a portfolio demonstrating proficiency in transferable skills. Prerequisite: Must be taken in the student’s last session EEX 2010 The Exceptional Child 40 hours, 4 credits This course is designed to explore the benefits of inclusion in the early childhood setting. Students will develop an understanding of exceptional development. Students will identify the parties relevant to exceptional development and their roles as resources in support of the child and their families. Prerequisite: Foundations of Child Development ENC 1101 English Composition 40 hours, 4 credits This course is designed to guide students in understanding the writing process and developing their ability to write and express ideas in an organized, unified, and coherent manner. Students will produce college-level writing that reflects awareness of rhetorical strategies, writing purpose, student voice, and appropriate grammar, punctuation, and usage skills. Through reading, writing, discussion, research, and collaboration, students will practice effective writing and apply course concepts. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Developmental Education coursework or placement determined by Rasmussen University entrance placement exam score ENC 1121 English Composition II 40 hours, 4 credits This course builds on students’ understanding of the writing process through an exploration of various writing strategies and research. Students will analyze readings and apply critical reading and writing skills. This course will develop argumentative writing and application of research. Prerequisite: English Composition ENC 3311 Advanced Composition 40 hours, 4 credits This advanced writing course is intended to help students further develop and refine their writing, researching, and analytical skills through the application of these skills to various rhetorical situations. To achieve these goals, students will be expected to develop their ability to present their views in an organized, unified, and coherent manner to diverse audiences. Prerequisite: English Composition EVR 3410 Human Uses of the Environment 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an in-depth exploration of the integrated relationship between human life and the surrounding environment, beginning with a study of the fundamental concepts and principles of ecology. Topics that are interwoven throughout the course include principles of ecology, as seen in the structure and function of the ecosystem; pollution of air, soil, and water resources; population explosion and the relationship of people, disease, and food production; and environmental controls necessary for survival. Prerequisite: None FIL 2000 Film Appreciation 40 hours, 4 credits Students will study different elements, forms, techniques, and styles of film and will learn a critical approach to film and the motion picture industry. Students will critique films and filmmakers through various approaches and assessments that demonstrate analysis, interpretation, and evaluation skills as well as fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of film as an art form. Prerequisite: None FIN 1000 Principles of Finance 40 hours, 4 credits This course is a study of financial institutions, investment techniques, and financial management. Students will examine acquisition of funds, cash flow, financial analysis, capital budgeting, working capital requirements, and capital structure. Prerequisite: None FIN 1202 Financial Markets and Institutions 40 hours, 4 credits This course is the standard introduction to the banking profession, financial markets, and financial institutions. It touches on nearly every aspect of financial services, from the fundamentals of negotiable instruments to contemporary issues and developments within the industry. Prerequisite: None FIN 3247 Investments and Security Markets 40 hours, 4 credits This course is the study of investments, securities, markets, and regulators. It places focus on understanding how various types of securities work as well as how to value the securities. Topics covered will be stocks, bonds, and derivatives. This course will prepare students for investment and securities analysis. Prerequisite: None FIN 3396 International Finance 40 hours, 4 credits This course is the study of the global process by which the firm moves from a domestic to a multinational business orientation. It places focus on the global financial environment, foreign exchange markets and exposure, financing, and operations of the global firm. The course will prepare students to see finance from a global perspective. Prerequisite: FIN 3434 Applications in Corporate Finance FIN 3434 Applications in Corporate Finance 40 hours, 4 credits This course is the study of the theories, principles, and applications of corporate finance. It emphasizes and integrates analytical frameworks with the decision-making process. Topics covered will be ratio analysis, time value of money, capital structure, capital budgeting, and net working capital management. This course will prepare students to apply appropriate quantitative methodologies to optimize shareholder value. Prerequisite: None FIN 3520 Concepts in Personal Financial Management 30 hours, 3 credits This course is the study of concepts in personal financial management. It places focus on budgeting, credit, investments, insurance, and retirement planning. This course will prepare students for handling the major aspects of personal finances. Prerequisite: None FIN 4019 Financial Modeling 40 hours, 4 credits This course is the study of finance focused on computational and implementational approach. Topics covered will be Excel, best modeling practices, basic finance, valuation, and simulation. Advanced topics such as regression and time-series analysis are also covered. The students will be prepared to build and understand models that are simple and easy for all stakeholders to understand. Prerequisite: Advanced Principles of Financial Management FIN 4275 Exploration in Finance 40 hours, 4 credits This course is a study of the exploration of financial planning. It places focus on all of the aspects that are required to become a certified financial planner. Topics covered will be budgeting, insurance, investing, estate planning, and life insurance. This course will prepare students academically for a career in financial planning. Prerequisite: None FIN 4372 Investment Portfolio Management 40 hours, 4 credits This course is the study of investment portfolio management. It places focus on portfolio theory and assessing and mitigating portfolio risk. Topics covered will be market efficiency, risk, active and passive management, diversification, and asset allocation. This course will prepare students to be investment portfolio managers. Prerequisites: Investments and Security Markets FIN 4489 Financial Decision Making and Risk Management 40 Hours, 4 credits This course provides a review of managerial finance concepts and their relation to business, as well as a survey of common analytical techniques and tools used to support decision- making. Topics include financial analysis, analysis tools, data visualization, budgeting, project modeling and analysis, project financing, benchmarking, key performance indicators, and risk mitigation. Prerequisite: None FIN 4970 Capstone for Finance 40 hours, 4 credits The capstone course is the opportunity for students to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and skills they have gained throughout the program. Students will be required to apply all their knowledge learned to review financial statements and make a sound financial decision. Prerequisite: Expected to be the final upper-level core course completed ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM 103
