Non-Matriculated Students

EDU 598  |  3 credit hours

Educational systems have evolved into complex reflections of society, providing a system of essential services. These systems partner with other community functions in areas from economic development to social supports. Successful leaders within these systems must demonstrate ethical and moral leadership to meet the complex needs that ever-diversifying stakeholders require. This course will explore the importance of ethics in educational leadership. Participants will explore leadership frameworks that focus on personal values, beliefs, ethics, and leadership styles. They will apply such frameworks by forming personalized courses of action. Participants will also be challenged to collaborate with peers when applying ethical decision-making strategies to educational scenarios.

EDU 690  |  3 credit hours

In this course, students will explore action research within their own work setting. Students will formulate a problem statement, conduct a literature review, design a study, and identify which data to collect for the purpose of developing an action plan. Through a systematic and collaborative process, participants will utilize action research to reflect, analyze and enhance their professional practice. Students will also develop writing skills which are important for professional communication.

EDU 702  |  3 credit hours

This course provides a foundation of the legal underpinnings of the American education system and explores how legal decisions have had an effect on an educational system that covers lifelong learning. Specific legal principles relating to church/state issues, tort liability, teacher responsibilities, student rights and administrative concerns such as contracts and collective bargaining are examined. Participants will analyze case studies to apply their understanding and create a compendium of the laws unique to the states in which they work.

EDU 703  |  3 credit hours

Regardless of how beneficial a desired change may seem, new initiatives are often difficult to implement. This course examines change theory, studies case histories of change efforts, and reviews change strategies in order to equip students with skills for introducing effective reforms.

EDU 715  |  3 credit hours

This course will include: an overview of organizational theories and systems; the inclusion of organizational theory in the educational change process; the functions, objectives, development, and assessment of strategic plans; and the relationship between strategic planning and budget development.

EDU 721  |  3 credit hours

This course introduces learners to the use of technology in the inclusive education of individuals with disabilities. Methods and techniques for evaluation and determination of appropriate uses of assistive technology are addressed. A range of assistive and inclusive technologies are covered as well as teaching strategies that support the implementation of technologies. Using technology in universally designed educational environments is examined. Participants will be expected to have access to and use selected teaching and learning technologies with learners with disabilities in inclusive settings.

EDU 725  |  3 credit hours

This course will help participants identify and prioritize essential behavioral skills in their work with students. They will explore how to model, teach and nurture behavioral skills and analyze differentiation strategies as Tier 1 of a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support model and prepare for intervention and monitoring at Tier 2 and Tier 3. The course will engage participants in addressing factors that influence a school’s response to behavioral considerations such as available resources, parent collaboration, school, and community culture.

EDU 741  |  3 credit hours

This course focuses on the use of assessments to determine a learner’s reading and/or writing skills. Students in this course will examine, create, evaluate, and reflect on a variety of literacy assessments as they are directly connected to data-driven instruction and literacy achievement. Each course module will engage students in a range of literacy assessments and how to use resulting data to inform instruction of subject area content as well as develop and deepen literacy skills. Course participants will be engaged in the research around assessment types as well as how to modify assessments and instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

EDU 597  |  3 credit hours

This course explores the theories of differentiated instruction and its relationship to neuroscience. Within the course, educators analyze differentiation theories and incorporate differentiation strategies into the design of units and lessons in their own educational settings. Collegial reflection regarding the use of these differentiation strategies as well as reflecting on how differentiation is used to meet the needs of diverse learners will be a major component of the course.

EDU 599  |  3 credit hours

This course centers on the principles of diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Participants will create a framework for diversity and inclusion through engagement with the literature and theories on social identity in the historic context of America. We will examine how individual differences, institutional systems, and social assumptions contribute to or inhibit cultural pluralism. Major emphasis will be placed on building skills in critical analyses of social structures, interrogating our personal and professional praxis, and expanding our knowledge base to promote social justice.

EDU 695  |  3 credit hours

This course develops reflective practices that assist participants in exploring both professional and personal growth that has occurred throughout the University of New England’s MSEd program. Participants will utilize organizational tools to create a digital portfolio that reflects self-directed learning within their program experiences.

EDU 701  |  3 credit hours

This course provides the overarching context for organizational leadership. Participants consider theories and practices relating to effective and ethical leadership in organizational settings. Topics include diagnosing the work environment, decision-making, problem-solving, strategic planning, and human resource development. Students will reflect on their own leadership, observe and analyze other leaders, and explore the theories and practices that relate to the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL).

EDU 704  |  3 credit hours

This course examines the requirements of educational leaders engaged in supervising and evaluating educational personnel. Emphasis is given to the theory behind the practice as well as different methods and hands-on applications. Participants explore such practices as peer evaluations, self-evaluations, portfolios, and mentoring.

EDU 722  |  3 credit hours

This course focuses on assessment approaches for identifying students with disabilities and assessing progress toward learning goals and standards. Participants examine formal assessment tools and procedures used in the diagnosis of disabilities and identification of the instructional and behavioral needs of students. Participants will explore a range of student strengths and exceptionalities as they determine best educational practices to meet the needs of all learners in the least restrictive setting.

EDU 726  |  3 credit hours

This course will focus on the use of data to create inclusive environments for all students. Participants in this course will apply the components of the Continuous School Improvement Framework (Plan-Implement-Evaluate-Improve). Participants will use data readily available in their classroom, school, or district. Several protocols for analysis will be used. Themes will include using data to support a shared vision and using data to examine school core values.

EDU 742  |  3 credit hours

This course focuses on research-based study skills and strategies for providing literacy instruction within the classroom content area. Educators will learn to integrate literacy and study skills instruction in their classrooms while designing reading assignments that afford students access to the concepts in the text. Concepts and strategies presented are relevant to the needs of ESL students.

EDU 748  |  3 credit hours

This course is designed to straddle the disciplines of regular and special education. Students will explore the implementation of multi-tier approaches to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs and ways to differentiate instruction. The course attends to the collaboration that takes places between regular and special education teachers when assessing and planning instruction for all students in an inclusive setting.

APN 604  |  3 credit hours

Nutrition requirements and metabolism from preconception through older adulthood are examined. The impacts and effects of culture, environment, economy, and mental and physical health on nutrition status across the life cycle are explored. Metabolism of macronutrients, nutrition assessment methodologies, and specific concerns for each life cycle stage are emphasized.

APN 610  |  3 credit hours

Research methods and research design commonly used in nutrition research are examined. Topics include defining research questions, developing hypotheses, writing research goals and objectives, reviewing and interpreting literature, choosing appropriate research designs, and understanding and summarizing relevant data. Professional presentation of research findings is emphasized.

APN 620  |  3 credit hours

Health behavior theories and practices utilized to facilitate healthful behavior change in a variety of nutrition counseling and clinical settings are examined. Topics include motivational interviewing, practice of professional and engaged verbal and nonverbal communication, active listening, practitioner directed goal setting and group counseling.  The design and evaluation of nutrition counseling practices are explored.

APN 780  |  3 credit hours

This course examines the application of management principles to foodservice operations and nutrition services including leadership, finance, quality control, human resources, negotiation, factors affecting foodservice design and equipment selection, and disaster preparedness. Students will apply the scientific principles underlying food preparation as well as studies of food selection, preparation and composition including evaluation of prepared products and recipe modifications. In addition, students will evaluate various food preparation methods, food presentation and food sanitation in practice.

APN 615  |  3 credit hours

The normal and disordered metabolism of carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and water and the physiological actions of these nutrients are examined. Topics include macronutrient and micronutrient absorption, transport, and excretion, the regulation of biochemical and enzymatic pathways, variability in the bioavailability of vitamins and minerals, and the impacts of nutrient toxicity and deficiency in human and animal models.

APN 780  |  3 credit hours

This course examines the application of management principles to foodservice operations and nutrition services including leadership, finance, quality control, human resources, negotiation, factors affecting foodservice design and equipment selection, and disaster preparedness. Students will apply the scientific principles underlying food preparation as well as studies of food selection, preparation and composition including evaluation of prepared products and recipe modifications. In addition, students will evaluate various food preparation methods, food presentation and food sanitation in practice.

APN 505  |  3 credit hours

This course will examine human anatomy and physiology from an integrative and applied perspective. Students will develop an understanding of the functions and structures of the human body, and explore how cells, tissues, and organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis within the human body, with a focus on human nutrition and metabolism. Functional and regulatory roles of macro and micronutrients will be examined. The course lays the foundation for understanding diagnosis and treatment of diseases in the nutrition care setting.

HCL 625  |  3 credit hours

This course examines the human dimensions of leadership within healthcare organizations. Students explore dyad leadership structures, physician alignment strategies, and the skills required to build high-performing interdisciplinary teams. Emphasis is placed on workforce retention, recognition, inclusion, clinical development, and employee wellbeing as drivers of organizational performance. Students develop frameworks for leading change, navigating organizational culture, and building accountable, resilient teams in dynamic healthcare environments. Emphasis also includes leading through crisis and uncertainty, building workforce resilience, and navigating cross-sector collaboration in response to evolving healthcare system demands.

MGT 650  |  3 credit hours

This course examines the strategic decisions, leadership challenges, and competitive trade-offs organizations face in designing and managing last-mile delivery networks. Students analyze how choices about network design, partnerships, and technology adoption influence organizational performance, customer experience, and competitive advantage. Emphasis is placed on cross-functional leadership, resilience planning, and the strategic implications of Scope 3 emissions, climate risk, geopolitical disruptions, and trade policy shifts on last-mile delivery economics and carrier strategy. Students evaluate last-mile transformation opportunities and make strategic recommendations that balance cost, service, sustainability, and organizational resilience.

HCL 645  |  3 credit hours

This course examines the strategies and frameworks healthcare organizations use to achieve sustainable growth in competitive markets. Students analyze accountable care organizations, provider network integrity, and physician alignment as foundational elements of healthcare growth strategy. Emphasis is placed on external growth strategy, including market expansion, ecosystem positioning, direct-to-consumer marketing, service line expansion, and the role of healthcare liaisons in building organizational reach and reputation. Students evaluate growth opportunities, develop market expansion strategies, and assess how strategic partnerships, integrated care networks, and digital health technology adoption drive long-term organizational performance. Students also examine how workforce shortages, infrastructure constraints, and climate-driven access challenges influence sustainability and organizational reach within broader healthcare ecosystems.

GPH 702  |  3 credit hours

In this course, graduate students in public health, education, social work, nutrition, and health informatics work collaboratively to learn the fundamentals of policymaking. Students will examine a proposed policy and work in interprofessional groups to identify potential issues, describe the policy context, map potential policy solutions, and make final recommendations in an individually written policy analysis. In addition to learning from their interprofessional peers, students will explore the structure and function of government systems as they relate to values-driven policymaking.

GPH 707  |  3 credit hours

Why do some public health issues receive so much political attention and others do not? How can advocates create political interest in a public health issue to generate legislative or regulatory change? Under what circumstances do public health issues tend to precipitate public funding? Government action is a frequent driver of the practice of public health on the ground. From executive decisions to funding decisions to laws and regulations, our public health system, both its structure and its function, is built on public policy. In this course, you will gain a firm understanding of public health policy from the perspective of the public health policy theories and frameworks we use to understand better the motivations, implementation, and impact of government action at the federal, state, and local levels.

GPH 714  |  3 credit hours

This course examines public health principles and concepts. It provides a broad framework for understanding the role of public health in community health, disease prevention, and medicine. Using the five core public health knowledge areas and the ten essential public health services as a foundation, students will explore public health infrastructure, surveillance, social determinants of health, policy, and emerging issues.

GPH 716  |  3 credit hours

This course introduces the summarization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of research data. Topics include sampling, experimentation, numerical and graphical descriptive statistics, confidence intervals, and hypotheses testing. Inferential hypothesis tests introduced include correlation, analysis of 2-way tables, z-tests, t-tests, ANOVA, and simple linear regression. At the end of the course, students should be able to use and evaluate the more commonly used statistical tests in relevant research publications and interact knowledgeably with statisticians in planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting research projects.

GPH 721  |  3 credit hours

Good maternal and child health provides a solid foundation for the development and sustainability of healthy, successful communities and societies. In this course, students gain an understanding of the historical events that inform the field today, learn about current issues affecting these populations, and how to apply public health frameworks to maternal and child health concepts and issues. Students will gain a broad understanding of the field of maternal and child health from local and global standpoints. By the end of this course, students will be able to use data for action, apply evidence-based information, examine systems-based approaches to addressing issues, and understand the effects of culture on maternal and child health.

Pre-Requisites

GPH 738 Program Planning & Evaluation

GPH 722  |  3 credit hours

This course introduces students to the field of environmental health in a public health context. The effects of infectious agents, toxic chemicals, air pollutants, and ionizing radiation on human health are examined. Identifying upstream sources and downstream solutions – with a particular focus on health equity – is emphasized. Emerging topics such as the impact of climate change on environmental health globally, and the interconnectedness among human health, animal health, and environmental health are included. Public health applications are incorporated through case studies and a comprehensive key assessment project.

GPH 725  |  3 credit hours

Whether you are the director of a public health department, the manager of a clinic, or running an NGO or your non-profit, having a solid understanding of financial jargon and principles is critical to your success. This course provides students with an understanding of the importance of financial planning in public health and healthcare, the difference between financial, managerial, and operational perspectives, and the use of financial data to aid in business decisions. It builds on students’ understanding of basic concepts to enable them to plan, budget, control, and evaluate financial performance. The course covers fixed and variable expenses, direct and indirect costs, capital management, budget variance analysis, and corrective action plans.Whether you are the director of a public health department, the manager of a clinic, or running an NGO or your non-profit, having a solid understanding of financial jargon and principles is critical to your success. This course provides students with an understanding of the importance of financial planning in public health and healthcare, the difference between financial, managerial, and operational perspectives, and the use of financial data to aid in business decisions. It builds on students’ understanding of basic concepts to enable them to plan, budget, control, and evaluate financial performance. The course covers fixed and variable expenses, direct and indirect costs, capital management, budget variance analysis, and corrective action plans.

GPH 726  |  3 credit hours

Based upon the teachings of the socio-ecological model and social and behavioral health theories, the determinants of health of a selected health topic will be identified. Students will critically analyze peer-reviewed literature and apply the findings to the development of a theory-based intervention. The intervention will highlight an understanding of the health theories and their influences on health behaviors, the social determinants of health, and health equity, and show culturally competent professional writing.

GPH 727  |  3 credit hours

Most public health programs and initiatives are funded by grants. How do you ensure that your grant proposal stands out from the competition? In this course, students have the opportunity to focus on the grant writing process as designed and directed by a federal or state public health funding agency. Particular emphasis will be placed on identifying and applying the requisite skills to have a potential public health program funded. Students learn about Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and how to write a grant proposal that adheres to the guidelines provided. This course will feature hands-on assignments based on actual grant components including a statement of need, goals and objectives, scope of services, partnerships and collaborations, and a program budget.

GPH 732  |  3 credit hours

How might your ability to prioritize health needs change if you could visualize a community’s assets, inequities, and spatial patterns on an integrated map? Effective interventions begin with a comprehensive understanding of the community’s health status. This course leverages cutting-edge technologies to delve into the concepts and methodologies for assessing community health through qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Students will learn to analyze and integrate data into the assessment process, with a focus on prioritizing health needs and adopting systems-thinking approaches. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be employed to analyze and visualize spatial patterns in health data, facilitating the integration of population, health, and environmental datasets with state and county shapefiles to generate informative GIS maps. Furthermore, students will utilize data visualization techniques to overlay socioeconomic and health factors, enabling the analysis of spatial correlations within public health data. These skills enhance proficiency in health assessment and are applicable across various sectors.

GPH 737  |  3 credit hours

The emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases continue to threaten global health. Throughout history, public health professionals have faced hurdles in developing strategies to effectively combat these pandemics, especially for vulnerable and underserved populations. Communities usually have preparedness protocols for emergencies like hurricanes, tornados, and earthquakes, but what do communities, states, or even the federal government have for pandemics? This course will look at the history of pandemics, populations most affected by them, effective response systems, evidence-based strategies to detect and prevent outbreaks, and communications mechanisms that ensure timely information sharing.

GPH 702  |  3 credit hours

In this course, graduate students in public health, education, social work, nutrition, and health informatics work collaboratively to learn the fundamentals of policymaking. Students will examine a proposed policy and work in interprofessional groups to identify potential issues, describe the policy context, map potential policy solutions, and make final recommendations in an individually written policy analysis. In addition to learning from their interprofessional peers, students will explore the structure and function of government systems as they relate to values-driven policymaking.

GPH 706  |  3 credit hours

This course provides an overview of the history, content, scope, and processes of public health administration. Emphasis is placed on administration, public health structure and framework, organizational culture, management functions and roles, leadership, motivation, and performance management. Basic principles and tools of budget and resource management are addressed.

GPH 712  |  3 credit hours

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of epidemiology as they apply to public health practice among various human populations. Students will learn about the biological, behavioral, sociocultural, and environmental factors impacting the distribution of health and disease. Content includes a historical perspective on epidemiology, descriptive epidemiology, analytic epidemiology, effect measures, study designs, bias, surveillance, and screening for disease. Emphasis will be placed on investigative techniques, epidemiological methodology, and critical thinking about epidemiological studies.

GPH 714  |  3 credit hours

This course examines public health principles and concepts. It provides a broad framework for understanding the role of public health in community health, disease prevention, and medicine. Using the five core public health knowledge areas and the ten essential public health services as a foundation, students will explore public health infrastructure, surveillance, social determinants of health, policy, and emerging issues.

GPH 724  |  3 credit hours

Work occupies approximately one-third of our lives, making the prevention of occupational-related diseases a critical component of public health. This course highlights the vital role of occupational health in promoting overall health and well-being, emphasizing its connection to broader public health goals. Students will learn to recognize, evaluate, and address workplace hazards through evidence-based interventions and control strategies. By linking general principles and global processes to local issues and regulatory frameworks, the course uses case studies to illustrate practical applications. Additionally, it examines the challenges faced by specific groups of employees at disproportionate risk and explores innovative solutions to advance health equity in the workplace.

Pre-Requisites

No pre-requisites.

Course Format:
This course will be delivered through a web-based format and is designed for completion online. The eight modules include reading assignments, quizzes in some weeks, written assignments, and discussion activities. A chosen case study will be used to practice the workplace inspection and reporting process. The weekly modules will be made available by 12:01 AM on Wednesdays.

GPH 727  |  3 credit hours

Most public health programs and initiatives are funded by grants. How do you ensure that your grant proposal stands out from the competition? In this course, students have the opportunity to focus on the grant writing process as designed and directed by a federal or state public health funding agency. Particular emphasis will be placed on identifying and applying the requisite skills to have a potential public health program funded. Students learn about Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and how to write a grant proposal that adheres to the guidelines provided. This course will feature hands-on assignments based on actual grant components including a statement of need, goals and objectives, scope of services, partnerships and collaborations, and a program budget.

GPH 736  |  3 credit hours

Chronic or non-communicable diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States and account for about 7 of the 10 leading causes of death globally, with over 41 million deaths per year. In addition to these deaths, several millions more people in the U.S. and across the world live with chronic diseases and experience reduced quality of life. This course introduces students to the burden of several major chronic diseases including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases, and cancer on individuals, populations, and society. Students will gain an understanding of the etiology, prevalence, risk factors, and health consequences, and learn strategies for the prevention and control of these diseases within the framework of epidemiology. To further highlight the importance and consequences of these diseases, students will learn about the clinical perspectives of lifestyle medicine practitioners who work with these populations on an individual level. A fundamental understanding of the epidemiologic principles gained from the required prerequisites is assumed.

GPH 740  |  3 credit hours

This course focuses on the health of populations and public health responses from a global perspective. Students will be introduced to global health goals, principles, and concepts. Students will explore global health challenges and opportunities with an emphasis on understanding the burden of disease, advancing health equity, and implementing strength-based approaches. Selected critical global topics in such areas as maternal and child health, environmental health, chronic disease, infectious disease, and humanitarian response will be covered.

Pre-requisite:

GPH 722 Introduction to Environmental Health

GPH 738 Program Planning & Evaluation

GPH 766  |  3 credit hours

In this course, students explore the many and varied interrelationships among human, animal, and environmental health from a public health framework. Readings, lectures, and course activities are designed to guide students through a transdisciplinary exploration of national and global One Health initiatives. Students will apply One Health principles through case studies and the application of systems thinking tools to visually represent public health issues.

Pre-Requisites

GPH 722 Introduction to Environmental Health

MBS 640  |  3 credit hours

This course explores the range of ethical issues facing healthcare administrators, providers, and biomedical researchers. Students will gain expertise analyzing ethical dimensions of biomedical science and healthcare from administrative, clinical, and organizational perspectives. Current issues, as well as perennial conflicts in healthcare law and ethics, will provide real-world case studies for students to research and produce original analysis. Throughout the course, students will gain experience applying diverse ethical frameworks to biomedical moral dilemmas. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and moral reasoning in a biomedical context.

MBS 656  |  3 credit hours

This course provides an in-depth exploration of microbiological principles as they apply to human health and disease. Emphasis is placed on the clinical significance of microorganisms, including their role in infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, immunology, and the function of microbes in maintaining health. Rapidly evolving topics of emerging and re-emerging infections, antimicrobial stewardship, the role of vaccines, and novel therapies in disease treatment are also addressed. The course will provide students with the practical and theoretical knowledge necessary for careers in healthcare, public health, clinical diagnostics, and microbiology research.

MBS 675  |  3 credit hours

Genomics is a powerful tool that’s actively shaping the future of healthcare. This course is designed to provide preclinical students with a comprehensive understanding of the applications of genomics in medicine. The course covers fundamental principles of genomics, current technologies, and their clinical applications. Students will engage in clinical case studies and explore emerging issues in genetics and genomics relevant to practicing health professionals today, including primary care and general medicine, cardiology, oncology, rare disease, and other clinical applications.

MBS 680  |  3 credit hours

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of cellular structure, function, and regulation within the context of human health and disease. Through a series of lectures, and interactive discussions, students will explore the fundamental principles of cell biology and their clinical relevance in various medical specialties. This course will cover advanced topics in cell biology, with a focus on their implications for understanding disease mechanisms, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic strategies. Throughout the course, students will engage in case-based discussions, critical analysis of clinical studies, and presentations to deepen their understanding of advanced cell biology concepts and their applications in medical practice. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of basic science knowledge with clinical reasoning and decision-making. By the end of the course, medical students will have gained advanced knowledge and skills in cell biology theory and its clinical applications, preparing them for careers in medical practice, biomedical research, and academic medicine.

MBS 650  |  4 credit hours

This comprehensive lecture-based clinical biochemistry course explores the intricacies of human biochemistry with a primary focus on its medical relevance. Through a detailed analysis of core biochemistry concepts, students will gain a deep understanding of how these principles intersect with human health and disease. Emphasizing practical applications, the course equips students with the ability to critically analyze and assess prevalent biochemistry concepts as encountered in primary literature. By fostering this analytical skill set, students are empowered to engage in continuous learning within the realms of biochemistry and the broader health sciences.

MBS 660  |  4 credit hours

This graduate-level course in advanced gross anatomy offers an intensive study of the structure and organization of the human body at a macroscopic level. Through a combination of lectures, media, and interactive digital simulations, students will explore the anatomical intricacies of the human body with a focus on regional and systems-based approaches.

Building upon foundational knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level, this course will delve into the detailed anatomy of the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urogenital systems. Emphasis will be placed on the functional significance of anatomical structures and their clinical correlations.

MBS 670  |  4 credit hours

This course offers a thorough examination of human physiology, with an emphasis on medical physiology. Both molecular and cellular mechanisms will be studied, as will the interaction of organs and body systems. In addition to examining normal physiological functions, the disruption of homeostasis in disease states and the body’s compensatory responses will also be covered.

An array of teaching and learning methods will be used throughout the course, including reading assignments, online activities and assignments, discussions, quizzes, and exams. By evaluating and discussing clinical case studies, students will apply physiological concepts to real-life conditions. Upon completion of the course, students will have a solid understanding of medical physiology which will provide them with a strong foundation for a future career in health care or related fields.

CCL 680  |  3 credit hours

Remote sensing & GIS give us new ways to understand changes happening around the world. This course is designed to give learners skills that will enable powerful analyses, to be used widely across disciplines, with an emphasis on natural sciences. We will concentrate on aerial photography and satellite measurements, with some discussion of other remote sensing techniques (gravimetry, radar, lidar, etc). You will learn how to acquire and manipulate data, and how to extract information from imagery. Application of these techniques to environmental monitoring, oceanography, agriculture, resource management, and other disciplines will form the basis of the course. Students will learn computer software that aids in processing and analyzing large images from satellites and aerial platforms while interfacing with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) through collaboration across disciplines to tell stories with spatial data. The course will prepare you to power your work with spatial data and new insights to improve decision making.

CCL 655  |  3 credit hours

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CCL 615  |  3 credit hours

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CCL 650  |  3 credit hours

To reduce climate related risk, organizations are now incorporating sustainability initiatives into their strategic planning and day-to-day operations. The success or failure of these initiatives is based on the ability of individuals to lead and manage the change process. The ability to lead change within organizations is essential for solving the complex and urgent challenges of our time; however, the majority of change efforts have been shown to fail. The techniques used to successfully lead change across different industries and sectors (private, nonprofit, public) can be taught, learned, and practiced. This course will demonstrate why change efforts often fail, communicate common pitfalls, and introduce strategic approaches for leading successful change that can be applied at any scale. This course emphasizes learning through doing where students will practice and apply concepts, give and receive feedback, and practice self-reflection to grow as leaders of organizational change for climate impact. The course will cover what is known as the heart of change, with particular focus on how you can switch your team on to reduce climate impact and inspire sustainable change.

CCL 635  |  3 credit hours

This interdisciplinary graduate course provides a comprehensive introduction to the geological, chemical, physical, and biological processes that shape the world ocean. Designed for students with little or no prior oceanography background, the course emphasizes the ocean’s central role in Earth systems and its connections to human societies. Through a blend of scientific concepts, case studies, and applied assignments, students will explore topics ranging from plate tectonics and sediment dynamics to ocean circulation, marine chemistry, ecosystems, and the ocean’s role in climate regulation.

Each week features interactive assessments and assignments tailored to deepen understanding and build science communication skills. Activities include online assessments, case study discussions (written and video-based), Op-Ed writing, and data-driven visual projects such as posters and models. The course culminates in a final integrative project that challenges students to synthesize course content in the context of real-world environmental issues.

This course equips students with foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills to interpret and communicate oceanographic science, setting the stage for further study or interdisciplinary application in research, policy, or business.

CCL 645  |  3 credit hours

This course introduces students to the foundational principles and real-world applications of emergency management through the lens of public health and climate resilience. Students will explore the five phases of emergency management—prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery—while gaining a working knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) and its operational structure. Through case studies, simulations, and community-based projects, students will analyze historical and contemporary disasters, design localized prevention and preparedness initiatives, and develop components of business continuity plans. By integrating theory with practice, the course fosters a culture of preparedness and equips students with the skills to enhance community resilience in the face of public health crises, climate-related hazards, and other emerging threats.

CCL 605  |  3 credit hours

This course serves as an introduction to UNE’s Master of Science in Climate Change Leadership (CCL) and the Leadership Challenge and also explores the fundamental connections among climate change, marine science, sustainable business, and public health. As a microcosm of the entire program, it examines climate change through the lens of a complex socio-ecological system (Gulf of Maine) using case studies and virtual field trips to assess its impact on marine science, public health, and sustainable business. Additionally, the course introduces key pedagogical techniques—such as interdisciplinary analysis, experiential learning, and results-oriented communication—that will be integrated throughout this and other courses in the program, fostering critical thinking, reflection, and engagement with real-world challenges.

SSWO 503  |  3 credit hours

Social Work Research I provides an orientation to the history of science and the range of methods for informing evidence-guided social work practice. Knowledge generation and its application to social work research will be examined critically from a paradigmatic level. Students will explore the continuous relationship between research, theory development, and practice principles and will develop an understanding of the context of research, ethics and values, use of research resources, problem formulation, measurement, sampling, and research design.

SSWO 505  |  3 credit hours

Social Policy and Advocacy examines social welfare policy and practice with a primary focus on the role professional social work plays in the development, implementation, and evaluation of social welfare policy as well as the impact social welfare policy has on the social work profession. This course provides a historical overview of social welfare policy and social work as a profession. Course content includes identification of the values and ideologies that have informed the evolution of social work and public social welfare policy—including, but not limited to, how systemic oppression and social justice emerge in social welfare policy and community settings. This course includes a semester-long project in which students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of policy analysis and advocacy strategies.

SSWO 509  |  3 credit hours

Developing an anti-oppression social work practice requires an understanding of diversity and difference, power and privilege, and oppression–as well as understanding one’s self within these systems. In this course, students will engage in courageous conversation as they unpack Social Work’s history, both past and present, moving into an inclusive and anti-oppressive future. The themes of deconstructing systems of oppression, cultural wellness, intersectionality and practice strategies are infused through the course. A wide range of diverse populations will be discussed, reflecting the varied populations impacted by oppression, such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and physical differences. Additionally, students will examine the role, function, and effects of oppression in society as it relates to social and economic justice. Assumptions underlying theory and research methodologies from which basic constructs of human behavior are drawn will be examined to understand how power and other dynamics manage and sustain oppression at the individual and institutional levels. Also of interest here is how oppression affects service delivery at micro and macro levels, particularly social policies and strategic planning, which drive the shape of services.

SSWO 574  |  3 credit hours

This course will provide the graduate student with a general understanding of the roles and responsibilities when working in primary educational settings. It will focus upon the roles the school social worker has when addressing the micro/mezzo and macro social problems and resources when assisting their pupil population. Areas such as safety, homelessness, diversity, and disabilities will also be explored. Additionally, the course will inform the student of the interdisciplinary structure of the school system as well as the external structures (statutes and regulations) that can influence educational policy and practice. Students will become knowledgeable of their state educational laws pertaining to school social work certification.

SSWO 597  |  3 credit hours

This course is designed to prepare social work students with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual used routinely in the mental health field. It incorporates social work practice skills of assessment while developing diagnostic skills needed in a clinical setting. The use of the DSM and learning material further develops one’s practice skills in an ethical, culturally humble manner including race, culture, sexual identity and medical disorders while identifying psychiatric disorders that clients present when seeking assistance. The learning material includes required textbooks, scholarly literature, case studies and videos representing symptoms aligned with the DSM criteria to promote student obtaining working knowledge for use in clinical practice applicable in the mental health field.

SSWO 621  |  3 credit hours

This course provides a foundational understanding of working affirmingly with individuals across the LGBTQIA+ community. Through exploration of key terminology, identity development models, and historical milestones, students will deepen their cultural awareness and clinical sensitivity. Topics include risk and protective factors, health care disparities, the impact of bias and microaggressions in practice, and the importance of affirming language, pronouns, and allyship. Designed to strengthen competence and confidence, this course equips social work students and other allied health professionals with essential tools to provide inclusive and client-centered care to members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

SSWO 670  |  3 credit hours

An interdisciplinary course on death and dying, we will explore the death system, funerals, economic considerations of death, care of the dying and the bereaved of all ages, psychological dynamics dealing with the death, and ultimate questions in relationship to death and bereavement. The course will examine the basic principles of palliative care, bereavement and grief in all age groups, suicide and grief, issues around refugee and immigrant experience with death, various philosophical and religious understandings of death, meaning of life, ethical issues related to the care of the dying and the bereaved. We will explore the nature of grief and loss, the personal characteristics of effective practitioners, communication skills used in practice, the goals and techniques of practice with people who are grieving, approaches to helping those who are dying, and specific interventions that are helpful to bereaved clients in cases of prolonged grief, mourning a child or those whose deaths were stigmatized or unanticipated. Students will explore their own personal, cultural, and spiritual experiences, beliefs and values around death and dying.

SSWO 502  |  3 credit hours

HSBE explores different theories about how human beings develop, understand, and participate in social relationships that include societal structures and distributions of power and resources necessary for healthy human development; how we formulate and act on basic assumptions about ourselves and others; and how the identity and experience of individuals is affected by class, gender, race or ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and other factors as these are reflected in different political-economic and cultural contexts. Students explore how these different contexts are embodied in people’s physical, mental, and relational lives.

SSWO 504  |  3 credit hours

This course will build upon the knowledge, methods, and skills provided in the foundation research course. Students will continue to learn how to critically assess research from ethical, multicultural, and social inclusion perspectives with an emphasis on community-engagement and how to translate findings into meaningful action steps. Students will explore the role community-engaged research can play in their future roles as social work practitioners. The content of this course heavily integrates other elements of the MSW curriculum.

SSWO 565  |  3 credit hours

This course explores the roles of social workers in various leadership and supervisory capacities. Students will gain an understanding of the importance that leadership, organizational culture, teamwork, collaboration, and interprofessional perspectives have on an organization, its employees, and its clients.

SSWO 585  |  3 credit hours

The focus of this course is to examine the biopsychosocial-spiritual context of substance use/misuse through the intersection of multiple individual, family, organizational, societal and political systems that contribute to risk and healing. We will explore the impact of social dislocation, trauma, and neurobiology as it relates to those who are experiencing substance use disorders. Students will learn to identify through a person-centered, strength based, biopsychosocial lens toward how substances became a way of coping with life’s challenges and how substance use is a process of dis-ease through a sociocultural context. Students will be introduced to introductory evidence-based treatment modalities and explore resources to aid in prevention and intervention with individuals, families, organizations and policy makers by investigating their communities for recovery readiness.

SSWO 597  |  3 credit hours

This course is designed to prepare social work students with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual used routinely in the mental health field. It incorporates social work practice skills of assessment while developing diagnostic skills needed in a clinical setting. The use of the DSM and learning material further develops one’s practice skills in an ethical, culturally humble manner including race, culture, sexual identity and medical disorders while identifying psychiatric disorders that clients present when seeking assistance. The learning material includes required textbooks, scholarly literature, case studies and videos representing symptoms aligned with the DSM criteria to promote student obtaining working knowledge for use in clinical practice applicable in the mental health field.

SSWO 628  |  3 credit hours

This course relates the application of creative arts, including music, literature, theatre, art, poetry, movement, and dance, to increasing self-awareness, working directly with clients, enhancing social awareness of core social issues, and enhancing civic dialogue. Includes presentations by diverse community artists.

SSWO 633  |  3 credit hours

This specialization year elective focuses on developing clinical skills specifically for social work practice with children, adolescents, and their caregivers. Methods of building relationships with children, adolescents and caregivers are explored, as are specific child-centered interventions and techniques. Additionally, there is a focus on interdisciplinary models of practice, including wrap-around services and the overall development of networks and partnerships between social workers and other child-centered professionals.

SSWO 652  |  3 credit hours

Motivational Interviewing is a way of collaborating with clients empathetically and in a person-centered way that helps clients to find their own motivations for change. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of motivational interviewing and will have the opportunity to practice intensively within the context of any helping profession. Students will learn core principles of motivational interviewing including expressing empathy and dancing with discord, developing discrepancy, and supporting self-efficacy. We will explore enhancing strategies for promoting individual change in primary healthcare settings and the use of motivational interviewing in achieving better health outcomes.