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The
School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers a number of programs
in specialized fields of business, education, and other professions
that lead to the award of certificates. Most certificate programs
require 10-30 credit hours of instruction or an equivalent number
of contact hours.
Admission requirements for certificate programs vary, but are usually based on a written application, an interview with the program’s director, and an evaluation of the applicant’s work experience, educational goals, and potential for performing satisfactorily in relevant courses. Applicants may be required to provide transcripts of previous academic activity. Persons interested in a certificate program should first consult with that program’s director to obtain specific admission requirements. Students in credit certificate programs must maintain an average grade of C or better to continue in the program. Admission to a credit certificate program does not in any way imply admission to the University for a degree program. Persons enrolled in noncredit or CEU certificate programs must, in the opinion of the program’s director, progress satisfactorily in their courses to be eligible to receive a certificate. Persons interested in further information about certificate programs should contact the School of Continuing and Professional Studies center in their area. Transfer
Credit Students interested in transferring
courses into a credit certificate program are generally allowed to
transfer a maximum of six credits. Coursework must not be older than
eight years, must have been completed at an accredited college or
university, and the student must have earned at least a “C”
in the courses. Transfer credit determinations are made by the individual
program directors. Courses for which transfer credit has been awarded
will not appear on the student’s transcript until the completion
of the certificate program. No transfer credit is allowed in the certificates
of Technology Leadership, Information Technology, E-Commerce, and
Web Content Development.
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To
address professional development needs in accounting, the School of
Continuing and Professional Studies offers a ten-course certificate
program. Composed of six required credit courses and four electives,
the accounting certificate program is designed for adult students
wishing to enter the accounting field, as well as those already employed
in accounting-related positions. The program is offered at the Northern
Virginia center. Contact the center for admission, transfer, and certificate
completion requirements.
Required
Courses (6): ACCT 201, ACCT 202, ACCT 311,
ACCT 312, ACCT 314 and ACCT 521
Electives
(4): BUS 320, BUS 341, BUS 342, BUS 351,
BUS 371, ACCT 531, ACCT 711, ACCT 445, ACCT 546 or ACCT 533
Course Descriptions ACCT 201 - (3) Introductory
Accounting
Designed
to introduce students to the language of business, the course begins
with the role of financial data in contemporary society, proceeds
to develop the accounting model for capturing financial data, and
finishes with the problems of measuring and reporting income, assets,
liabilities, and equities.
ACCT 202 - (3) Introductory
Accounting II
Prerequisite: ACCT
201.
Continuation
of ACCT 201. Approximately one third of the course deals with additional
financial accounting topics, emphasizing managerial considerations
and financial analysis. Cost accumulation, allocation, and product
cost methods are studied in a manufacturing setting. Matters such
as evaluation of performance planning, cost behavior, and special
decisions are emphasized.
ACCT 311 - (3) Intermediate
Accounting I
Prerequisite: ACCT
202.
An
intensive study of the generally accepted accounting principles for
asset valuation, income measurement, and financial statement presentation
for business organizations, and the processes through which these
principles evolve.
ACCT 312 - (3) Intermediate
Accounting II
Prerequisite: ACCT
311.
Continuation
of ACCT 311, emphasizing accounting for the equities of a firm’s
investors and creditors. Covers special problem areas in financial
accounting including accounting for leases, pensions, and income taxes.
ACCT 314 - (3) Cost
Accounting
Prerequisite: ACCT
202.
Addresses
analysis of cost behavior and volume profit relationships; responsibility
accounting and reporting flexible budgets; and the use of standard
costs to guide and control performance.
BUS 320 - (3) Introduction
to Business Information Processing
Covers
business applications for both mainframes and microprocessors and
their capabilities and limitations. Introduces concepts and terminology
of computer-based information systems. Emphasizes selection and management
of hardware, software, data, personnel, and procedures.
BUS 341 - (3) Commercial
Law I
Analysis
of the basic legal principles applicable to ordinary commercial transactions,
with special emphasis on contracts, agencies, and commercial paper.
BUS 342 - (3) Commercial
Law II
Prerequisite: BUS
341.
Reviews
basic legal principles applicable to formation and operation of business
organizations including corporate and non-corporate entities. Also
covers significant areas of legal regulation of business and property
transactions.
BUS 371 - (3) Managerial
Finance I
Prerequisites: ACCT
202.
Emphasizes
the development of managerial theory and decision methodology in evaluating
the financial function of the firm. Analyzes working capital management,
the concepts and techniques employed in the procurement of resources
from financial markets, and their allocation to productive investments.
ACCT 445 - (3) Federal
Taxation I
Prerequisite: ACCT
202 or instructor permission.
An
analysis of the federal income tax law and its application to individuals.
A study is made of problems covering personal and business tax situations.
Several cases are assigned for which the student prepares illustrative
tax returns.
ACCT 521 - (3) Introductory
Auditing
Prerequisite: ACCT312.
Examines
auditing methodology through a study of auditing standards. Includes
the nature of evidence, program planning, work papers, internal control
evaluation, types of audit tests, and audit reports.
ACCT 531 - (3) Selected
Topics in Advanced Accounting
Prerequisite: ACCT
312.
Studies
accounting and financial reporting for partnerships, business enterprise
segments, home office/branch office, foreign transactions and translation,
business combinations, and other intercorporate investments and consolidated
statements.
ACCT 533 - (3) Accounting
for Non-Business Organizations
Prerequisite: ACCT
312.
Financial
accounting for governmental and non-profit organizations. Studies
the theory and techniques of accounting and reporting for various
funds and groups of accounts.
ACCT 546 - (3) Federal
Taxation II
Prerequisite: ACCT
445.
Analyzes
of the federal income tax law and its application to corporations,
shareholders, partnerships, partners, estates, and gift transactions.
ACCT 711 - (3) Accounting
Theory
Prerequisite: ACCT
312.
Examines
the theories underlying the financial measurement of events that affect
reporting entities. Includes the historical development of accounting
thought and how it has been influenced by social, political, and economic
forces. Analyzes the structure and methodology of theory; examines
objectives, postulates, and principles; and explores income determination
and the valuation, classification, and reporting of assets and equities.
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A
program in Criminal Justice Education is offered at the FBI Academy
in Quantico, Virginia to students enrolled in the National Academy Program.
All students in this 10-week program are required to complete a minimum
of 13 credits of academic work (undergraduate and/or graduate) with
at least one course in each of the following areas: behavioral science;
forensic science; law enforcement communication; law; leadership development.
Each student may elect to take an additional one to three credits of course work. Some of these courses are offered to students sponsored by the FBI who are not enrolled in the National Academy Program. Required
Courses (5): minimum of 13 credits, including
one course in each of the following areas: behavioral science, forensic
science, law enforcement communication, law, and leadership development.
Electives
(variable): students may elect to take an
additional one to three credits of course work.
Course Descriptions Behavioral Science Applied
Behavioral Science for Law Enforcement Operations
An
overview of applied behavioral science for law enforcement operations.
This course includes an introduction to criminal investigative analysis,
community oriented policing, crisis negotiations for commanders, and
other psychological/criminological topics of interest to law enforcement
managers.
Community
Policing Issues
Designed
for all law enforcement leaders, particularly executives responsible
for developing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating community
policing, problem oriented policing, or crime prevention programs. The
thrust of this course is to empower students to positively impact quality
of life issues in their communities through partnerships between law
enforcement and the community itself. While submerged in group/community
projects, students are challenged to compare and contrast the spirit
of their community with the policing philosophy applied by their agencies.
CJ 416/516 - (3) (Y) Crime
Analysis, Futuristics and Law Enforcement: The 21st Century
Seminar
conducted at both the undergraduate and graduate level in which law
enforcement managers are introduced to the study of crime analysis and
futures research and the utility that each has for law enforcement managers.
Students will learn to utilize databases and mapping techniques to analyze
criminal activity and will be shown how to forecast, manage, and create
the future.
CJ417/517 - (3) (Y) Managing
Investigations of Death and Sexual Offenses Using Investigative Psychology
Course
conducted at both the undergraduate and graduate levels designed to
equip law enforcement managers and supervisors with the unique skills,
knowledge, and management techniques necessary for overseeing and monitoring
death, violent crimes, and sexually related investigations by applying
behavior science research.
Gangs,
Developmental Issues, and Criminal Behavior
Provides
police administrator with a basic understanding of the applicability
of behavioral science to the investigation of juvenile violence and
gang behavior. This course will examine gang dynamics, causation, various
types of gangs and juvenile offenders, violence in schools, crime patterns
and trends, and solvability factors. Other areas to be discussed include
risk predictors, and contributing factors.
Stress
Management in Law Enforcement
Examines
stress in law enforcement. Covers stressors most likely encountered
on the job and in one’s personal life. Topics include individual/organizational
and family stress management techniques and helping officers to maintain
or regain control of their lives.
Violence
in America
Encompasses
a historical, contemporary, and future perspective. Issues include the
role of weapons in American culture, patterns and trends of violence,
legitimate use of violence, cultural differences and formulation of
value systems, relationship of drugs and violence, and the role of women
and the media. Examines research findings and discusses the role of
high technology in dealing with violence and the future of violence
in America. All students must bring with them a completed, fully adjudicated
case that can be used for teaching and research purposes. The case must
exhibit some degree of violent behavior, for example, hate-related homicide,
suicide by cops, serial murder, or serial sex offense.
Violent
Behavior: A Biopsychosocial Approach
A
graduate seminar geared toward the student with a general background
and understanding of the basic principles of psychopathology and psychodynamics.
Focuses on behavioral analysis of crime scenes and behavioral aspects
of interviewing and interrogation. Enrollment is limited to 12 students,
and each student is required to bring a closed homicide or sex offense
case.
Forensic Science Evidentiary
Photography
Provides
photographic concepts and techniques for crime scene and latent fingerprint
photography. Students learn about the essential processing equipment,
techniques, and legal aspects of laboratory photography. Includes practical
application of classroom instruction.
Critical
Incident Investigative Response Management
The
course is designed to familiarize the law enforcement manager with the
management, behavioral, and forensic science resources available in
a criminal investigation. Management, behavioral, and forensic resources
are introduced and applied using a child abduction/homicide case scenario.
The course demonstrates the successful integration, application, and
effectiveness of the various resources. The course is a mixture of field
exercises, student participation exercises, and lectures on the various
resources used throughout the course.
Latent
Fingerprints—from Crime Scene to Courtroom
Intensively
examines all phases of latent print work including powdering, photographing
and lifting latent prints, preparation of chemicals and chemical development
of latent prints, crime scene search, comparisons of inked and latent
prints, preparation of charted enlargements, and moot court training.
Emphasizes practical training in Forensic Science Identification Laboratory.
Overview
of Forensic Science for Police Administrators and Managers
Addresses
forensic science issues, such as managing a crime scene, the role and
value of different types of physical evidence, and current trends and
issues. Provides a basic overview of forensic science.
Administrative
Advanced Latent Fingerprints
An
advanced course providing concentrated studies in all phases of latent
print work, including related administrative matters and how to effectively
identify, develop, process, and preserve latent print evidence both
at the crime scenes and in the laboratory. Emphasis is placed on identifying
latent prints with inked prints and the presentation of expert fingerprint
testimony.
Forensic
Mitochondrial DNA Analysis
This
course provides classroom and laboratory experience in the principles
and procedures involved in typing mtDNA from evidentiary items such
as hair, teeth, and bones. Classroom instruction is focused on the nature
of mtDNA, molecular biology principles involved in the polymerase chain
reaction (PCR) and sequencing, and legal issues related to this technique.
Discussions regarding scientific literature published in the area of
forensic mtDNA analysis are also conducted. Laboratory procedures include
DNA extraction, PCR, quantification of amplified products by capillary
electrophoresis, and automated sequencing. Computer-based practice compiling
sequences and database searches using appropriate software is provided
and moot court exercises are conducted.
Law Enforcement Communication CJ 324/524 - (3) (Y) Statement
Analysis: What Do Words Really Reveal?
Hands-on
seminar provides a structured method of examining verbal and written
statements of suspects, victims and witnesses. Provides linguistic tools
to assist investigator in gaining insight to the speaker/writer and
in detecting areas of deception.
Effective
Writing
Explores
writing as a process comprising at least five steps. Students learn
methods for getting started and sound guidelines for developing a clear,
organized writing style. Course is designed to help the student become
a more confident and effective writer.
Effective
Communication
An
introduction to effective communication techniques with emphasis on
oral communication. Frequent researched and rehearsed oral presentations
in a variety of settings, from formal to informal, help prepare the
law enforcement official to become a more articulate, confident, and
fluent public communicator.
Mass
Media and the Police
Explores
the role of mass media in society emphasizing the relationship between
the media and the development of appropriate law enforcement policy.
Practical exercises include writing and delivering news releases in
a variety of situations and settings.
Interviewing
and Interrogation
Examines
the fundamentals of interviewing for both the investigator and the trainer
and deals with the physiological and cognitive aspects of interviewing
and interrogation. Topics include interviewing techniques, detection
of deception, including statement analysis, and interrogation. Emphasizes
practical application.
Instructor
Development
A
practical, skills-oriented program for the law enforcement agency instructor.
Current instructional techniques are emphasized, including instructional
methods, lesson planning, instructional objectives, audiovisual support,
communication, and delivery.
Seminar
in Organizational Communications for Law Enforcement Executives
Highly
interactive seminar designed to explore communications systems within
public and private organizations, with particular focus on federal,
state, and local law enforcement. Course will provide organizational
leaders with strategies and competencies designed to promote a communications-intensive
work environment as well as hone individual interpersonal communications
skills.
Seminar
in Media Relations for the Law Enforcement Executive
Focuses
on contemporary relations between law enforcement and the news media.
Emphasizes the development of a proactive versus reactive departmental
media strategy and the formation of effective media policy.
Law Basics
in Criminal Justice Research
Instructs
students how to use electronic and print academic resources from the
Web homepage of the FBI Library, the Internet, and onsite facilities.
It covers improving searching abilities and information-gathering skills
needed by the law enforcement community. Does not meet course requirement for Law; is offered as an elective.
Legal
Issues for Command-Level Officers
Discusses
legal considerations that impact administrative and investigative decisions
of command and mid-level police administrators. Provides a review of
recent developments in federal Constitutional criminal procedure. Also
explores the impact of Constitutionally-based employment rights on departmental
operations and the impact of Title VII and the Americans with Disabilities
Act on police administration.
Leadership Development CJ 211 – (2) (Y) Introduction
to Microcomputers in Law Enforcement
This
course is designed for the law enforcement officer who has little or
no experience with microcomputers. Primary goals are to provide an orientation
to the fundamentals of microcomputer operation and to help the student
cultivate computer learning skills. Major software applications in the
Windows operating environment are covered. Does not meet course requirement for Leadership Development;
is offered as an elective.
Management
for Law Enforcement
Principles
of management concepts and theories are identified, defined, and applied
to law enforcement. Theories and practices used in industry and business
are examined and evaluated, and practical problems and exercises are
used to illustrate avenues to achieve objectives.
Leadership,
Ethics, Decision-Making
Explores
the areas of leadership, ethics, and decision-making in the context
of law enforcement using class discussion and participation, small-group
dynamics, and some case studies. Topics include understanding organizational
culture and history, future trends, and the impact these topics have
on decision making and police management.
Computer
Crimes for Police Supervisors
This
is a hands-on class for police managers. The course is divided
into four parts. Part one is the intermediate to advanced use of common
office production software to create reports for case files and court.
Part two is the examination of policies and procedures related to the
proper use of department-owned computers, such as laptops, desktops,
mobile data terminals/computers, web cell phones, PDAs and other digital
storage devices. Part three consists of three hands-on practical exercises
associated to digital evidence. Part four is how to organize, maintain
and manage a high tech computer crimes unit for state and local law
enforcement.
Ethics
in Law Enforcement
Provides
the law enforcement manager/ leader with both the philosophical theory
that forms the foundation of ethics in law enforcement and the applied
principles that promote ethical conduct in law enforcement personnel
and organizations.
Management
Planning and Budgets
Designed
for those involved in preparing budgets for their departments, this
course emphasizes the line item budget format and also considers other
types of budgets such as program, performance, and zero base budgets.
Topics include analytical methods for financial forecasting and the
application for, and management of, federal grants. Students use computers
to prepare a line item budget.
Human
Behavior in Organizations
Advanced
course focusing on changing patterns of behavior in organizations. Identifies
problem areas in organizations, how structural relationships and leadership
patterns influence the climate of an agency, and how groups influence
the behavior of individuals within an organizational setting. Examines
the methods and strategies of organizational development with the aim
of increasing effectiveness and adaptation to change.
Executive
Leadership
Analysis
of the leadership role and the leadership process. Emphasizes the requirements
and developmental needs for current and future leadership roles.
Managing
Organizational Change and Development
This
seminar focuses on the effect of change and development on the behavior
of employees. It studies the nature of planned change, methods of managing
change, ways to diagnose changes and development, and ways to implement
change in police departments and other organizations.
Contemporary
Issues in Law Enforcement
Focuses
on contemporary issues and leadership concerns in various areas of law
enforcement, leadership and management, emphasizing problem solving
and the systematic development of improvement innovations.
All Areas Directed
Study
Provides
students with the opportunity to work under close faculty supervision
on individual projects when particular needs cannot be met by taking
regular courses.
Independent
Study and Research
This
graduate experience permits students to work, under close faculty guidance,
on individual research projects when particular needs cannot be met
by taking regularly scheduled courses. Credit is determined by the nature
and scope of the project undertaken.
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The
University of Virginia Human Resources Management Certificate Program
offers a core of courses addressing the basic functional areas of human
resources. Elective courses give students the opportunity to dig deeper
into specialized areas, polish communications skills, and explore timely
topics.
The University certificate provides evidence of specialized educational achievement. It is appropriate both for those who already have undergraduate (and graduate) degrees and those who do not. The program is currently offered in the Charlottesville and Northern Virginia centers. Contact either of these centers for specific information regarding admission, transfer credit, and certificate completion requirements. Required
Courses (6): HR 401, HR 402, HR 403,
HR 404, HR 405 and HR 406
Electives
(4): HR 407, HR 408, HR 409, HR 410,
HR 411, HR 412, HR 413, HR 414, HR 415, HR 416, HR 417, HR 502,
or HR 503
Course Descriptions HR 401 - (3) Management
of Organizations
Presents
a broad view of management theories and principles. Topics include historical
and current trends in management, how organizations plan and make decisions,
leadership, and resource management.
HR 402 - (3) Human
Resource Management
Prerequisite: HR
401.
Survey
of individual (as opposed to systemic) HR management. Topics include
employee relations, job satisfaction, personnel selection and placement,
job analysis and design, interviewing techniques, performance appraisal
and training, and wage and salary administration.
HR 403 - (3) Organizational
Change and Development
Prerequisite: HR
401.
Analysis
of the key concepts and theories in organizational behavior and organizational
development. Focuses on the student’s development of the diagnostic
skills necessary to effectively manage organizational change. Also deals
with specific issues such as downsizing.
HR 404 - (3) Human
Behavior in Organizations
Prerequisite: HR
401.
Helps
students develop conceptual, diagnostic, and personal skills for dealing
with human interaction in complex organizations. Also addresses
issues arising from the diverse nature of today’s work force.
HR 405 - (3) Legal
and Ethical Issues in Human Resources
Prerequisite: HR
401.
Addresses
personnel laws and issues including the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and
1991, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, selected immigration laws, affirmative
action, sexual harassment, and other issues of gender and racial/ethnic
equity. Also deals with business ethics issues as they relate to HR.
HR 406 - (3) Strategic
Human Resources Management
Prerequisite: HR
401.
A
capstone course bringing together material in all the other core courses
and addressing the strategic role HR managers must play in the larger
organization.
HR 407 - (3) Human
Resources Information Systems
Focuses
on using technology to manage the infrastructure. Explores current HR
information systems and demonstrates how they improve decision making,
respond to business needs, provide value added service, and increase
administrative efficiency.
HR 408 - (3) Compensation
and Benefits
Provides
a working knowledge of compensation theory and the variety of methods
organizations use to compensate their employees.
HR 409 - (3) Recruiting,
Placement, Performance Appraisal, and Outplacement
Addresses
HR recruitment planning, actual recruiting, job placement, performance
appraisal, and outplacement (whether from layoffs, downsizing, or firing).
HR 410 - (3) Employee
Development
Addresses
training and development at all levels, from initial orientation to
executive development. Discusses in-house training, using vendors, and
developing partnerships with colleges and universities.
HR 411 - (3) Consulting
Theory and Practice
Prepares
HR professionals to be more effective internal consultants, to do consultative
selling of HR programs, and to work with outside agencies to meet their
organization’s needs.
HR 412 - (3) Business
Communication
Emphasizes
the art of writing and speaking and the craft of revising and editing
one’s own work. Focuses on direct, concise, reader-oriented business
communications and helps participants develop and focus a purpose, create
powerful sentences, adjust tone, and clearly communicate ideas. Participants
prepare speeches, letters, and memoranda.
HR 413 - (3) Financial
Management
Provides
an understanding of finance, ranging from basic finance and its application
to HR to more complex applications. Useful for HR professionals with
little background in finance.
HR 414 - (3) Labor
Relations
Examines
the National Labor Relations Act and addresses negotiation and conflict
resolution, labor theory, labor history, and labor economics.
HR 415 - (3) Topics
in Labor Economics
Examines
unemployment in the United States today: what causes it, why it persists,
and what can be done about it; the impact of discrimination in labor
markets, both from a theoretical and historical perspective; and the
real effects of labor unions on the economy.
HR 416 - (3) Current
Topics in HR
Provides
a forum for addressing timely topics in human resources, such as downsizing,
reengineering, 360-degree feedback, and telecommuting.
HR 417 - (3) Managing
the Training Function
Explores
the fundamental theory and concepts needed to design and deliver a training
program. Topics include how to conduct needs assessment, design a training
course and modules, develop training materials, and create competency-based
evaluation strategies.
HR 502 - (3) Staffing
and Career Management
Examines
the processes and techniques that establish and govern the flow of interrelated
organizational staffing activities. Includes case studies covering the
latest staffing models and systems, economic conditions that impact
staffing, laws and regulations, strategy and planning, measurement,
job analysis, internal and external recruiting, and decision making.
HR 503 - (3) Strategic
Compensation
Explores
strategic choices in managing compensation through a pay model that
is based upon the foundational policy decisions of the compensation
system, the means of compensation, and the objectives of the compensation.
Includes strategic perspectives, internal consistency, external competitiveness,
employee contributions, and administration of the pay system efficiently,
equitably, and in compliance with the law.
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The
Information Technology Certificate (ITC) provides essential training
for liberal arts graduates, career changers, and other professionals
looking to enter and succeed in the field of information systems. Developed
by industry leaders, this nineteen credit hour program introduces the
concepts, terminology, business processes, and computer applications
that staff at all organizational levels must understand to effectively
interact in a high- tech environment. This accelerated program will
produce entry-level staff and mid-level managers capable of operating
in the areas of systems analysis, information architecture, web design
and development, technical sales and marketing, quality assurance, client
liaison and customer service, technical writing, and administration.
The program is offered at the Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads centers.
Contact either of these centers for admission, transfer, and certificate
completion information.
Required
Courses (6): IT 320, IT 322, IT 323,
IT 324, IT 325 and IT 326
Electives
(1): IT 321 or IT 327
Course Descriptions IT 320 - (3) Introduction
to Information Technology
Explores
the fundamental concepts, theory, and technology involved in information
systems. Topics include client/server technology, computer organizations,
operating systems, basic programming concepts, and Internet technologies.
IT 321 - (3) Programming
with Java
Studies
key structures, concepts, and applications needed to write programs
with Java, an object-oriented programming language used for developing
user interfaces on the Web.
IT 322 - (3) Information
Technology Business Operations
Sharpens
finance, marketing, and management skills. Training focuses on developing
the expertise to operate in today’s technology-enhanced and technology-dependent
business environment.
IT 323 - (3) Basics
of Web Design
Master
the basics of Web site construction, design, and maintenance. The course
provides an overview of aesthetic, business, and technical Web concepts.
Apply course content to developing Web applications using HTML.
IT 324 - (3) Systems
Analysis and Design
Students
learn how to assess user requirements, system development life cycles,
data flow diagrams, business process modeling, software design techniques,
object oriented analysis and design concepts, quality assurance, and
software testing.
IT 325 - (3) User
Requirements and Quality Assurance
Develops
the skills needed to understand user requirements, meet customer needs,
and ensure client satisfaction. Emphasizes the importance of quality
assurance through instruction and class exercises.
IT 326 - (1) Project
Management
Prerequisites:
Completion of all required coursework.
Participants
learn how to apply the basic concepts of project management, project
planning and control techniques, and the importance of interpersonal
relations in a dynamic project environment. Also emphasizes the application
of project management techniques to practical situations.
IT 327 - (3) Introduction
to Programming Concepts
An
introductory course in programming that provides the necessary stepping
stones for more advanced computer programming. Introduces the basic
concepts of programming, enabling students to develop fundamental skills
in translating business problems into programming solutions. This course
follows the object-oriented emphasis of Java.
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The
thirty semester-hour certificate in Procurement and Contract Management
addresses the expanding needs of private industry and local, state,
and federal agencies for professionally-trained procurement/contracting
officers, contracts administrators, and negotiators. Several of the
courses are approved by the Defense Acquisition University as equivalencies.
The program is offered at the Northern Virginia center. Contact the
center for admission, transfer, and certificate completion information.
Required
Courses (6): PC 401, PC 402, PC 403,
PC 404, PC 405 and PC 407
Electives
(4): PC 406, PC 408, PC 409, PC
411, PC 412, PC 413, PC 415, PC 416, PC 417, PC 419, PC 420, PC
422, PC 423, PC 424, PC 425, PC 426, PC 427, PC 428, PC 502, PC 503,
PC 504, PC 506, PC 507, PC 508, PC 509, PC 510, PC 511 or PC 512
Course Descriptions PC 401 - (3) Procurement
and Contracting
An
introduction to the procurement and contracting processes, exploring
fundamental principles and techniques in detail. Emphasis is upon government
procurement, but the student is also provided with an understanding
of procurement methods and subcontracting in the private sector. Uses
the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) as a text.
PC 402 - (3) Contract
Administration
Prerequisite: PC
401 or permission of program director.
Covers
the technical and fundamental procedures basic to contract administration.
Examines both theory and practice, emphasizing enforcement of contract
terms and conditions, cost overruns, change orders, disputes and appeals,
financial analysis, contract authority and interpretation, production
surveillance, quality assurances, and audit.
PC 403 - (3) Cost
and Price Analysis
Prerequisite: PC
401.
Covers
the basic concepts in the analysis of contract-price by cost-price analysis
techniques, learning curve, weighted guidelines, profit objectives,
and analysis of the ADP systems environment.
PC 404 - (3) Principles
of Law for Contract Formation
Prerequisite: PC
401.
Introduces
government contract law, contract clauses and provisions, legal aspects
associated with contracting, and administering contracts.
PC 405 - (3) Negotiation
of Contracts and Modifications
Prerequisite: PC
403.
Covers
the techniques of negotiation. Focuses on the organization and operation
of the procurement team, preparation and conduct of negotiations of
contracts, and contract modifications by the team concept. Mock negotiations
are conducted in class using case studies.
PC 406 - (3) Management
Principles for Procurement and Contracting
A
review of management theory and recent developments in management practices,
focusing on the four modern schools of management theory: management
process, quantitative, behavioral, and unified.
PC 407 - (3) Seminar
in Procurement and Contracts Management
Prerequisite: Completion
of all required courses.
A
capstone course for advanced students in acquisition management designed
to meld the content of individual procurement courses into a fuller
understanding of policies, practices, and procedures. Includes current
research and advances and offers opportunities to develop skills in
the critical evaluation of theories and their application in solving
problems.
PC 408 - (3) Principles
of Law for Contract Performance
Prerequisite: PC
404.
Exploration
of post-award issues including contract interpretation, equitable adjustments,
terminations, and claims under the Contracts Disputes Act.
PC 409 - (3) Contracting
for Information Resources
Prerequisite: PC
402.
Illustrates
how to structure and negotiate hardware and software contracts and clearly
underlines the responsibilities of both the buyer and seller. Key contracting
problems emphasized are reliability standards, acceptance testing, performance
and measurement, quality control, maintenance, progress reports, and
payments.
PC 411 - (3) Cost
Analysis for Decision-Making
Prerequisite: PC
403.
An
application of current methodologies used in the development of cost
analysis studies. Emphasizes selection of techniques to be employed,
analysis and refinement of data, development of cost models, the use
of the models as predictors of life cycle cost elements, operating and
support costing, economic analysis, design-to-cost, and life cycle costing.
PC 412 - (3) International
Purchasing and Business Transactions
Prerequisite: PC
402.
Analyzes
the basic regulations and principles of international procurement, organizational
structure, financing, cooperative programs, supply-support arrangements,
co-production, agreements, consortiums, research and development agreements,
distribution systems, and analysis of current problems and trends.
PC 413 - (3) Purchasing
and Materials Management
Surveys
the principles of industrial purchasing and management of inventories,
including determinations of requirements, pricing, source selection,
inventory policy, and professional ethics.
PC 415 - (3) Grants:
Federal, State, and Local
Provides
a foundation for understanding the administration of grants. The course
is primarily concerned with grants by the federal government; the means
by which it provides financial assistance to state and local units of
government and the private (nonprofit) community; and the purposes for
which such assistance are covered, including revenue sharing, concerns
over federal interests in non-federal functions, impact upon intergovernmental
relations, and others.
PC 416 - (3) Application
for and Management of Federal Grants
Furthers
an understanding of the mechanics of applying for federal grants, the
review process, and the administrative problems facing recipients of
grants. Covers the specific application procedures of selected federal
agencies and several grant programs. Reviews the pre-application process,
requirements for state plans, coordinating requirements among planning
units of governments, and environmental impact statements.
PC 417 - (3) International
Business Negotiations
Prerequisite: PC
402.
Covers
the differences between international and domestic business negotiations,
including language, customs, religion, and political and legal systems,
and other cultural consideration. Discusses the various strategies and
tactics used in negotiations, and uses extensive role-playing with these
techniques to develop recognition and countering skills.
PC 419 - (3) Government
Contract Computer Law
Prerequisite: PC
402.
Covers
the law applying to the government’s use of computers, software,
and computer- related services. Includes intellectual property rights;
government contract computer law issues; how the government purchases
ADP; patent rights in technical data and computer software; FOIA; relevant
waste, fraud, and abuse rules; and exporting data.
PC 420 - (3) Advanced
Major ADP Systems Acquisition
Prerequisite: PC
402, 409.
Covers
the basics of systems acquisition; general policy; the major systems
process; DSARC information requirements; integrated DSARC and PPBS process;
fundamental management principles; concerns with the acquisition process;
controlled decentralization and participatory management principles;
acquisition/life cycle management; and software systems acquisition
process.
PC 422 - (3) Federal
Government Contracting: A Contractor’s Perspective
Covers
marketing and sales, pre-RFP work, RFP analysis, technical proposal
preparation, management and cost proposal preparation, government site
visits, audits, negotiations, contract start-up, performance, and contract
shut-down.
PC 423 - (3) Project-Team
Management for Contract Managers
Introduces
the fundamentals of project-team management, emphasizing the management
of large-scale, technically complex projects. Covers the entire project
life cycle, from selection and initiation to termination and close-out.
PC 424 - (2) Subcontract
Management
Surveys
government policies and regulations addressing subcontracting and subcontract
management. Intended for employees of companies that subcontract with
government prime contractors and for government officials who seek a
better understanding of subcontracting procedures under the Federal
Acquisition Regulation.
PC 425 - (2) Acquisition
Strategies
Focuses
on understanding the government and public sector acquisition environment,
developing strategies, proposals, and evaluation plans/factors for the
acquisition of products and services.
PC 426 - (3) Source
Selection
Provides
a comprehensive overview of the government policies and regulations
that address the major procurement technique used by the government
for purchases above the simplified acquisition threshold. The intent
of the course is to discuss all phases of the source selection process
from the inception of the requirement to the award of the contract and
notification and debriefing of unsuccessful offers.
PC 427 - (1) Commercial
Items Acquisition
Students
will explore the history of commercial item acquisition and the impact
this type of acquisition has on the federal marketplace. Instruction
explores commercial item initiatives by both civilian and DoD agencies,
and addresses the impact to companies pursuing business with the federal
government.
PC 428 - (2) Terms
and Conditions
This
course will review the practical applications of basic contract formation,
types of contracts, and the law surrounding enforcement of contracts.
A significant amount of time will be spent reviewing terms and conditions
applicable to both prime contracts and subcontracts in the federal and
commercial marketplaces. Also covered will be contract modifications,
representations and certifications, and FAR provisions.
PC 501 - (3) Procurement
and Contracting Principles and Administration
Covers
advanced contract administration topics and some basics necessary for
contracts and acquisition personnel. Fast-paced course combining elements
of PC 401 and 402.
PC 502 - (3) Advanced
Cost and Price Analysis
Prerequisite:
PC 403 or equivalent.
Covers
basic contract types and how to determine the costs for each. Includes
how a business functions financially and how pricing decisions are made
for a specific commodity; market versus cost-based pricing decisions;
methodologies used in the development of cost analysis studies; and
life cycle costing.
PC 503 - (3) Project
Management
Provides
the necessary knowledge to manage large scale and complex projects.
Covers the entire life cycle of the project.
PC 504 - (3) Topics
in Acquisition
Selected
topics in acquisition and procurement; may include foreign investment
and domestic consolidation, federal bid protests, COR and COTR roles,
IT outsourcing, and developing statements of work.
PC 505 - (3) Seminar
for Acquisition Personnel
Prerequisite: Completion
of all required coursework.
Examines
the overall principles of effective management and supervision, team
building, strategic planning, and communications necessary for managerial
success.
PC 506 - (3) Federal
Acquisition Case Studies
Provides
a basic understanding of the laws— and principles of law—that
affect government contracting; various case scenarios dealing with ethical
considerations; and an understanding of the changes as brought forth
in FASA, FARA, and ITMRA.
PC 507 - (3) Services
Contracting
Explains
the laws, regulations, and procedures of all stages of government-services
contracting, including planning, solicitation, proposal development,
evaluation, and contract administration.
PC 508 - (3) FAR
Standards for Actions and Decisions
Explains,
reviews, and analyzes many of the FAR standards and tests applied in
making legally sufficient and business-successful contracting decisions.
These standards apply to both government-buying and industry-selling
business decisions.
PC 509 - (3) Applications
in Federal Contracting
Examines
different perspectives in government contracting: customer, prime contractor
and subcontractor, and relationships between the three in both the federal
government and commercial business sectors.
PC 510 - (3) FAR
Standards for Actions and Decisions
Explains
contracting by the negotiation method, as outlined in the current Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. This course also provides an intensive
review of policy and procedures in the negotiation method, using exercises,
case studies, simulations, and team-building.
PC 511 - (3) Construction
Contracting
Prerequisites: PC
401, Contract Formation and PC 402, Contract Administration, or prior
permission of the instructor.
This
course will provide students with the fundamentals of contracts for
construction, architect-engineering services, and two-phase design-build
projects. The course will offer in-depth treatment of the relevant provisions
of the FAR and the prevalent issues in construction-related litigation.
Specific topics relate to the formation and administration of construction-related
contracts and include: the Brooks Architect-Engineering Act; surety
and insurance issues; environmental and safety issues; labor laws; evaluation
of construction contractor performance; differing site conditions; performance
delays and acceleration; and claims, disputes, remedies and liquidated
damages.
PC 512 - (3) Electronic
Commerce in Federal Acquisition
This
course builds a foundation for the challenges facing the contracting
professional during conversion to electronic commerce in the Federal
Procurement system. The course includes definitions; the engineering
aspects of converting from a paper-driven system; productivity and re-engineering;
authorizing statutes and regulations; surveys of currently available
systems; FAR coverage; computer security; and the knowledge, skills,
and abilities necessary for the future.
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The
University of Virginia’s Web Content Development Certificate focuses
on the skills needed to write, develop, and manage content for the Web.
Created in collaboration with industry leaders, this 15-credit, undergraduate-level
program is designed for liberal arts graduates, career changers, and
professionals from diverse backgrounds who currently work in the fields
of advertising, public relations, communications, and marketing as well
as electronic and print publications.
Required
Courses (6): IT 330, IT 331, IT 332,
IT 333 and IT 334
Course Descriptions IT 330 - (3) Introduction
to Web Content Development
Explore
the life cycle of Web content from the first stages of design and development
through posting and end-user access. Find out where to obtain content,
how to keep it organized, and the keys to keeping content dynamic.
IT 331 - (3) Web
Site Design and Development
Study
best practices in creating Web sites that work. Students develop a Web
site in class using HTML code, graphics, and text editors. Instruction
covers site navigation and architecture, creating templates, site analysis,
server loading, site maintenance, and security and legal issues. Students
work in teams to complete Web site with an actual client.
IT 332 - (3) Advanced
Web Technologies
Survey
emerging technologies and the tools available for Web professionals.
Students are exposed to the latest software in order to gain an understanding
of what tools work best to solve problems and meet goals.
IT 333 - (3) Writing
for the Web
Learn
how to create original content, organize writing, edit copy, and integrate
outside content into your site. Emphasis is given to writing for search
engines, writing links, preparing titles and headers, and crafting promotional
writing.
IT 334 - (3) Fundamentals
of E-Business and Web Marketing
Study
how business is conducted online with a review of e-commerce terminology
and industry practices. Concentration is given to sharpening Web marketing
skills and developing strategies to reach your intended audience. Students
apply case studies to developing a marketing plan. This course culminates
with a Web site and portfolio presentation for review by the instructor,
industry professionals, and fellow students.
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The School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers a broad range of credit courses to help adult learners meet their educational objectives. These courses, some listed elsewhere in this catalog under the appropriate schools, and others developed by the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, carry the same credit as similar courses taught on Grounds. The seven regional centers distribute class schedules before the beginning of the fall, spring, and summer sessions that list the courses being taught in their area, the class locations, and times. Most credit courses meet in the evening or on weekends. Course offerings are primarily at the graduate level. Within the limits prescribed by the residential faculty of the University and stated in the policies of each academic school and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, qualified persons may apply credit courses taken at regional centers toward degree requirements. Many students transfer course credits earned through the School of Continuing and Professional Studies to programs at other colleges and universities with prior approval of the institution receiving the credit. Students also use credit courses for renewal of teaching licenses and other professional certificates. In such cases, students should consult their school superintendent and the Virginia Department of Education or other certifying bodies for licensure requirements. Noncredit programs are designed for individuals who want substantive intellectual activities, but who do not need additional credit or degree study. Such programs often explore complex issues in formats that best suit each offering’s distinctive educational agenda. The flexibility of noncredit programming permits faculty from different disciplines to share insights on subjects in a way that would not be possible in a traditional class format. Noncredit programming fosters collaboration between University of Virginia faculty and renowned scholars from other institutions; political, cultural, and business leaders; and noted artists and authors. The School of Continuing and Professional Studies program developers work closely with other University faculty and with representatives of the client audience in designing programs to ensure that the University extends its teaching and research resources to the citizens of the Commonwealth and the nation. Organizational representatives and individuals are encouraged to discuss their education and training needs with the program developers, who can respond rapidly and effectively. For further information, telephone any regional center or program office, or view offerings online at uvace.virginia.edu. The Community Scholar Program (previously known as the Citizen Scholar Program) is a nondegree program offered by the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Through this program, adults within Charlottesville and surrounding communities can enroll in the regular, on-Grounds credit courses of the University. Community Scholars may enroll for an unlimited number of semesters, but may take no more than two courses per semester, along with any dependent laboratory or discussion sessions, for a maximum of eight credit hours. Participants have the opportunity to study with renowned faculty of the University of Virginia, enjoy the same intellectual challenges as students enrolled in degree programs, and earn college credit for their work. Community Scholars bring a broad range of experiences and backgrounds to this program and their reasons for participating are similarly varied. Enrolling in undergraduate courses through the Community Scholar Program allows you to meet these varied needs whether or not you have earned a college degree. Interested participants with a college degree may enroll in either undergraduate or graduate level courses. This program serves many purposes for the adult learner. Community Scholars pursue both professional and personal objectives. Some are advancing their careers by studying recent developments in their fields. Others are working to satisfy prerequisites for advanced study in medicine, engineering, or education, or exploring a graduate department’s course offerings prior to applying to its formal degree program. The Community Scholar Program does not grant degrees. A part-time bachelor’s degree program, the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS), is offered by the University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies. If you wish to earn a degree full-time at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, you must apply to the Undergraduate Office of Admissions or the appropriate graduate school of the University. Community Scholars may choose courses from departments and schools throughout the University with the exception of the Schools of Education, Law, and Medicine. Faculty members reserve the right not to admit a Community Scholar to a class based on class size or lack of prerequisite education. While this is an unusual occurrence, special circumstance may lead to such a decision. Community Scholars must obtain permission of the instructor to enroll in each class. Instructors may be reached by referring to the University Registrar’s Web site at: http://codd.itc.virginia.edu/cod/index.cgi. Permission forms can be obtained online at http://uvace.virginia.edu/community_scholar/ or by visiting the Charlottesville Center. If you are interested in enrolling in graduate level courses, proof of your undergraduate degree will be required at the time of registration. Participants that wish to enroll in the McIntire School of Commerce, 300-level and above Engineering courses, 700-level and above English courses, or Nursing courses with course mnemonics beginning with NUIP, will need to provide actual transcripts of all previously completed college credits to the Charlottesville Center several weeks prior to the start date of classes. This information will be forwarded to the appropriate department to assure that the needed prerequisites have been completed for your desired course(s). If we can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact the Community Scholar office at (434) 982-4789 or e-mail us at communityscholar@virginia.edu. A comprehensive Web site for the Community Scholar Program can be found at http://uvace.virginia.edu/community_scholar/. |
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