GRAD 770 - Lean Six Sigma (4 Credit Hours)

The purpose of this course is to train individuals in Lean Six Sigma skills and strategies to improve processes and provide safe, effective care environments. The learner will demonstrate the practical application of tools utilized with Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Students will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge learned during this course concurrently with a case study designed specifically to use Six Sigma methodologies. Students will develop a Lean Six Sigma project plan that can serve as the foundation for completing a major project for Lean Six Sigma certification following the completion of the course. Interested students would need to apply for Lean Six Sigma certification and complete the major project with Franklin University's Center for Professional Training & Development.

GRAD 790 - Project Capstone (4 Credit Hours)

This Capstone provides students an opportunity to conduct independent research projects, or examinations of specific areas of interest, under the guidance of an instructor. It permits students to conduct the types of research and/or information-gathering projects that are a significant part of the organizational life of business managers and leaders. Students submit and discuss topic proposals for relevant business challenges/opportunities with a Lead Faculty/Program Chair. Upon completion, students deliver both a formal report and accompanying presentation including actionable solutions supported by quantitative and qualitative analyses.

GRAD 815 - Practice Teaching (4 Credit Hours)

In this course, students will learn and model effective practices in teaching in higher education through supervised placement as a student teacher in a live course. Students will apply practical techniques to manage a learning environment, effectively engage students, provide quality feedback for student success, and implement academic policies.

Course Prerequisites - ENG 800

GRAD 8215 - Practice Teaching (4 Credit Hours)

In this course, students will learn and model effective practices in teaching in higher education through supervised placement as a student teacher in a live course. Students will apply practical techniques to manage a learning environment, effectively engage students, provide quality feedback for student success, and implement academic policies. Credit cannot be earned in GRAD 8215 by students who already have credit for GRAD 815.

GRAD 888 - Introduction to Doctoral Studies (1 Credit Hours)

The doctoral colloquium is designed to build a community and ensure that learners have the support, motivation, and guidance necessary to succeed in their doctoral programs. This first colloquium also will provide students with an overview of the doctoral program expectations, coursework sequence, doctoral student support services, as well as comprehensive exam and dissertation requirements. The first colloquium is designed to establish a learning community and graduate culture for the doctoral students at Franklin University. The doctoral colloquium will be held at the University's main campus in facilities that provide appropriate online interaction for out-of-state and international students.

Course Prerequisites - See Academic Advisor

GRAD 889 - Colloquium II (1 Credit Hours)

The doctoral colloquium is designed to build a community and ensure that learners have the support, motivation and guidance necessary to succeed in their doctoral programs. The second colloquium will aid students in their transition from coursework to doctoral candidacy. Students will be oriented to the process and requirements for the upcoming comprehensive exam. In addition, they will begin to plan how to navigate and fulfill the requirements of the dissertation process. Students will continue to build relationships with faculty and fellow students.

Course Prerequisites - MTHD 820 or MTHD 822, See Academic Advisor

GRAD 899 - Independent Study (1 Credit Hours)

Independent Studies allow students in good academic standing to pursue learning in areas not covered in a regular course or to extend study in areas previously taught. To pursue Independent Study, a student must have achieved a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA; completed a minimum of 16 credit hours at Franklin University; earned a grade of "B" or higher in a course in an area related to the study; secured the sponsorship of a faculty member; and filed the appropriate form no later than the end of the week before the session begins. Given the discipline and rigor involved, students may take no more than four credits of an Independent Study per trimester. To register for an Independent Study, a student must complete an Independent Studies Proposal Form (available in Student Services) with the assistance and approval of a faculty sponsor. Normally, only full-time faculty will conduct Independent Studies. Grading will be on a letter grade or Pass/No credit basis; changes are not permitted once approval has been given by the supervising faculty member. The complete proposal must be submitted for approval to the College Dean or designee no later than two weeks before the session begins.

Course Prerequisites - See Academic Advisor

GRAD 900 - Advanced Integrative Research (1 Credit Hours)

In this course students will complete a course project. Students will identify a problem or dilemma in their community, workplace, and organization. Students will research a problem or dilemma throughout the course, submitting short papers and eventually developing a poster presentation at the end of the class. This class is a 15 week course that can be used towards the degree as a Doctoral elective course and can only be taken with the approval of the appropriate doctoral program chair.

Course Prerequisites - See Academic Advisor

GRAD 999 - Study Continuation (3 Credit Hours)

This course is for the doctoral student to remain continuously registered once he or she has begun the course study. This may be while the student needs to take a one-term break from studies, time for the remainder of the term to prepare for a re-take of the comprehensive exam or a continuation of dissertation work beyond the program's scheduled three semesters of study.

GRPH 200 - Digital Image Design, Editing, and Compositing (4 Credit Hours)

This course provides students with instruction in graphic and image editing software that is widely used in the photography and graphic design fields. Hands-on projects will use image editing tools, layers, color adjustments, tonal adjustments, shapes, and filters to enable students to understand current postproduction techniques for both photography and graphic design applications. These skill sets are basic to digital 'literacy skills for today’s computer creative workers and will be necessary support for students majoring in IMD, WEBD, COMM, and other design-related majors.

Course Prerequisites - PF 121 or PF 321, ENG 120