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- Accounting
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ACCT 3010: Introductory Accounting I
Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 21 – Aug 6
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.
Erica Thompson | 3 UG Credits | Required
ACCT 3020: Introductory Accounting II
Online Synchronous | Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 22 – Aug 7 | No class Jun 19 (Juneteenth)
Continuation of ACCT 3010. Explores additional financial accounting topics with focus on 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. Prerequisite: ACCT 3010 or ACCT 2010
Megan Burke | 3 UG Credits | Required
ACCT 5110: Intermediate Accounting I
Online Synchronous | Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 22 - Aug 7 | No class Jun 19 (Juneteenth)
Provides an intensive study of the generally accepted accounting principles for asset valuation, income measurement, and financial statement presentation for business organizations, and underlying processes behind principles. Prerequisite: ACCT 3020 or ACCT 2020.
Leon Hutton | 3 GR Credits | Required
ACCT 5120: Intermediate Accounting II
Online Synchronous | Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 20 - Aug 5 | No class May 27 (Memorial Day)
Continuation of ACCT 5110. Provides an in-depth study of 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. Prerequisite: ACCT 5110 or ACCT 3110.
Dana Lee | 3 GR Credits | Required
ACCT 5140: Cost Accounting
Online Synchronous | Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 22 - Aug 7 | No class Jun 19 (Juneteenth)
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. Prerequisite: ACCT 3020 or ACCT 2020.
Derek Henrichs | 3 GR Credits | Required
ACCT 5200: Introduction to Accounting Information Systems
Online Synchronous | Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 23 – Aug 8 | No class Jul 4 (Independence Day)
Explores how accounting information systems are designed and implemented to meet organizational accounting and decision-making needs. Analyze how capabilities and limitations inherent to current technology may shape organizational operations and strategy. Topics include firm value of AIS, block chain, artificial intelligence, mapping business processes, database design and queries, internal controls, mitigating information risks, and more.
Gary Brooks | 3 GR Credits
ACCT 5210: Introductory Auditing
Online Synchronous | Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 23 - Aug 8 | No class Jul 4 (Independence Day)
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. Prerequisite: ACCT 5120 or ACCT 3120
Richard Evans | 3 GR Credits | Required
ACCT 5450: Federal Taxation I (CANCELED)
Please note this class has been canceled effective May 1, 2024
Online Synchronous | Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 22 - Aug 7 | No class Jun 19 (Juneteenth)
Analyzes the federal income tax law and its application to individuals. Creates a study of problems covering personal and business tax situations. Assigns several cases for which the student prepares illustrative tax returns. Prerequisite: ACCT 3020 or ACCT 2020 or Instructor Permission
Harvey Hutchinson | 3 GR Credits | Elective
ACCT 5460: Federal Taxation II
Online Synchronous | Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 20 – Aug 5 | No class May 27 (Memorial Day)
Analyzes the federal income tax law and its application to corporations, shareholders, partnerships, partners, estates, and gift transactions. Prerequisite: ACCT 5120.
Charles Frazier | 3 GR Credits | Elective
ACCT 5480: Corporate Governance and Ethics
Online Synchronous | Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 21 - Aug 6
Provides in-depth understanding of corporate governance and ethics related to the public accounting profession. Explores different ethical decision-making models and apply formal corporate governance frameworks to resolve ethical conflicts as faced by accountants. Examines the challenges to ethical decision-making faced by internal accountants & auditors and learn to evaluate & resolve ethical conflict.
Michael Hood | 3 GR Credits | Elective
ACCT 5710: Business Law
Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 20 – Aug 5 | No class May 27 (Memorial Day) D
Covers key areas of law that affect businesses. Topics that are covered include but are not limited to an introduction to the American legal system, Constitutional law, torts, contracts, sales, commercial paper, agency law, employment law, partnerships, corporations, hybrid entities, regulation of business, property law, and bankruptcy law..
S. Travis Bartee | 3 GR Credits | Elective
- Accounting (Undergraduate - Teach Out)
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ACCT 3140: Cost Accounting
Online Synchronous | Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 22 - Aug 7 | No class Jun 19 (Juneteenth)
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. Prerequisite: ACCT 2020.
Derek Henrichs | 3 UG Credits | Required
ACCT 5210: Introductory Auditing
Online Synchronous | Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 23 - Aug 8 | No class Jul 4 (Independence Day)
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. Prerequisite: ACCT 3120
Richard Evans | 3 GR Credits | Required
ACCT 5460: Federal Taxation II
Online Synchronous | Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 20 – Aug 5 | No class May 27 (Memorial Day)
Analyzes the federal income tax law and its application to corporations, shareholders, partnerships, partners, estates, and gift transactions. Prerequisite: ACCT 5120.
Charles Frazier | 3 GR Credits | Elective
ACCT 5480: Corporate Governance and Ethics
Online Synchronous | Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 21 - Aug 6
Provides in-depth understanding of corporate governance and ethics related to the public accounting profession. Explores different ethical decision-making models and apply formal corporate governance frameworks to resolve ethical conflicts as faced by accountants. Examines the challenges to ethical decision-making faced by internal accountants & auditors and learn to evaluate & resolve ethical conflict.
Michael Hood | 3 GR Credits | Elective
ACCT 5710: Business Law
Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 20 – Aug 5 | No class May 27 (Memorial Day) D
Covers key areas of law that affect businesses. Topics that are covered include but are not limited to an introduction to the American legal system, Constitutional law, torts, contracts, sales, commercial paper, agency law, employment law, partnerships, corporations, hybrid entities, regulation of business, property law, and bankruptcy law..
S. Travis Bartee | 3 GR Credits | Elective
- Certified Financial Planner
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NCPR 500: Personal Financial Planning
Online Synchronous | Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 22 - Aug 7 | No class Jun 19 (Juneteenth)
Introduces the concepts of the financial planning process, client/planner interactions, time value of money applications, personal financial statements development and assessment, cash flow and debt management, and asset acquisition. Other topics and an overview of practice management concepts will be discussed. Recommended but not required: Financial Accounting, Macroeconomics, Statistics.
Trent Colledge | Noncredit | Required
NCPR 501: Insurance Planning
Online Synchronous | Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 21 - Aug 6
Introduces students to risk management and insurance decisions in personal financial planning. Topics include insurance for life, health, disability, property and liability risks, as well as annuities, group insurance, and long term care. Prerequisites: Recommended but not required: Financial Accounting, Macroeconomics, and Statistics.
Trent Colledge | Noncredit | Required
NCPR 502: Investment Planning
Online Synchronous | Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 22 - Aug 7 | No class Jun 19 (Juneteenth)
Provides an understanding of the various types of securities traded in financial markets, investment theory and practice, portfolio construction and management, and investment strategies and tactics. Prerequisites: Recommended but not required: Financial Accounting, Macroeconomics, and Statistics.
Salman Sadiq | Noncredit | Required
NCPR 506: Capstone: Financial Planning
Online Synchronous | Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm | May 21 - Aug 6
Engages students in critical thinking and decision-making about personal financial management topics in the context of the financial planning process. Focuses on refining and developing skills for personal financial planners when working with individuals, families, and business owners in meeting financial needs and objectives. Prerequisites: Completion of all other required courses.
Gary Roseman | Noncredit | Required
- Cloud Computing
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IT 3000: Cloud Computing Foundations
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Aug 16
Provides an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. Covers cloud concepts, Amazon Web Services (AWS) core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. Helps students prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.
Eric Rzeszut | 3 UG Credits | Required
IT 3110: Networking Fundamentals
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Aug 9
Introduces the Amazon Web Services (AWS) suite of network-related products, including AWS VPC (Virtual Private Cloud), AWS Direct Connect, Elastic Load Balancing, and Route S3. Covers troubleshooting tips and security best practices.
Laura Malave | 3 UG Credits | Required
IT 3130: Cloud Security
Online Synchronous | Thursdays, 7-10pm | May 23 - Aug 8 | No class Jul 4 (Independence Day)
Introduces several Amazon Web Services (AWS) services that can be used to improve security posture. Covers the different security design principles that help with planning the security approach. Covers the fundamentals of AWS cloud security concepts, including AWS access control, data encryption methods, and how network access to AWS infrastructure can be secured. Focuses on additional topics such as AWS Security, Identity, and Compliance.
Rogelio Ofarril | 3 UG Credits | Elective
IT 3405: Database Management and Administration
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Aug 9 | Synchronous sessions Mondays, 6-7:30pm; Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded. | No class May 27 (Memorial Day)
Uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) Relational Database Service (RDS) to teach the reads and writes that can be handled with insertion, update and delete to optimize the performance. Covers deploying AWS database resources, managing those resources, and completing the assignments using AWS services. Includes information on monitoring and troubleshooting and how to perform investigations and minimize downtime, thereby increasing availability.
Majed Al-Ghandour | 3 UG Credits | Required
- Cybersecurity Analysis
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SEC 3020: Cyber Security Policy, Law, and Ethics
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Aug 9 | Synchronous sessions Mondays, 7-8:30pm; Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded.
Provides overview of cyber security (CS) policies, laws, regulations, and ethical considerations that can be used to help protect and improve an organization's security posture. Explores related topics including ethics, CS policy requirements and controls, compliance, and implementation issues. Examines modern CS regulations and frameworks, and the various policies and procedures that may be used in an organization's security strategy.
Derek Holbert | 3 UG Credits | Required
SEC 3030: Human Factors Cyber Security
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Aug 9 | Instructor will host optional synchronous sessions throughout the course.
Explores human aspects of cyber security -- including security training and awareness, cyber ethics, hacktivism, hacker culture -- with emphasis on human motivations and responses. Examines common human-centered attacks, such as phishing, social engineering, and other psychological manipulation.
Derek Holbert | 3 UG Credits | Required
SEC 4030: Ethical Hacking
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Aug 9 | Synchronous sessions Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm; Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded.
Explores the tools and techniques used to assess the security posture of a target system. Topics include footprinting, reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, and malware. Covers vulnerability discovery in a variety of systems, including web applications, mobile platforms, and cloud computing. Aligns with the EC-Council ANSI accredited Certified Ethical Hacker exam 312-50.
Angel Jones | 3 UG Credits | Elective
- Cybersecurity Management
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BUS 5030: Designing Dynamic Security Architecture
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Jul 12 | Synchronous sessions Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm; Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded.
Explores the building blocks needed to implement security within the System Development Life-Cycle (SDLC). Focuses on how to analyze internal applications, computing platforms/network infrastructure, and corporate objectives with an eye toward designing flexible security architecture that is best suited for the enterprise. Studies in-depth defense techniques and how they are applied to optimize security architecture.
Michael Wojcik | 3 GR Credits | Elective
- Health Sciences Management
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PSHM 5080: Legal and Ethical Decision-Making in Health Care
Online Synchronous | Tuesdays, 6-10pm | Jun 4 - Aug 6
Focuses on principles & theories of law related to healthcare delivery, management & administration. Examines the application of laws on healthcare liability prevention & the risks managers face. Explores legal & ethical issues in healthcare systems; and investigates the healthcare administrator as decision-maker, leader and moral agent. Evaluates situations with potential ethical/legal implications.
Stephen Oliver | 3 GR Credits | Elective
PSHM 5805: Health Information Systems and Applications
Online Synchronous | Wednesdays, 6-10pm | Jun 5 – Aug 7 | Synchronous course dates are 6/5, 6/12, 7/10, 7/24, 8/7; All other classes are held asynchronously
Examines how informatics in the health care industry improves patient care, health outcomes, efficiency, quality & evidence-based decision making; evaluates challenges and strategies for health care managers in implementing health information systems & their costs, benefits, and impacts in health care organizations. Analyzes key issues in data management, security, privacy and confidentiality. Prerequisite: Admission to HSM Graduate Certificate
Kevin Jackson | 3 GR Credits | Required
- Human Resources Management
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HR 5020: Staffing and Career Management
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Jul 26 | Synchronous sessions Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm; Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded.
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.
Ronald Beckwith | 3 GR Credits | Required
HR 5040: Organizational Performance Management
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Jul 26 | Synchronous sessions Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm; Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded.
Examines the influence of human performance elements (such as quality of work-life, rewards and recognition, job design, teambuilding, and participative management) on organizational performance.
Roderick French | 3 GR Credits | Required
- Information Technology
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IT 3220: Strategic Business Value of Information Technology
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 – Aug 9 | Synchronous sessions Thursdays, 7-8:30pm; Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded.
Focuses on how to assess the value of IT investments and align technical strategies with business strategies. Introduces Porter's Five Forces Model, the value chain, technology payoff metrics, and risk analysis. Explores ways to leverage disruptive technologies for competitive advantage.
Lisa Wentzel | 3 UG Credits | Required
IT 3230: Basics of Web Design
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Aug 9 | Synchronous sessions Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm; Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded.
Master the basics of website construction, design, and maintenance using XHTML and CSS. The course provides an overview of aesthetic, business, and technical website design concepts. Attention is also given to the underlying concepts of website design such as navigation for websites, usability, accessibility issues, and the process of putting a completed website online.
Mary Smith | 3 UG Credits | Required
- Leadership
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PSLP 5300: Foundations of Leadership
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Jul 26 | Synchronous sessions will be announced by instructor; Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded.
Introduces students to various styles and theories of leadership. Through self-assessment and guided inquiry, students examine and create their own unique style of leadership. Students will develop approaches to adapt and modify leadership styles to various situations and individual personalities to influence organizational outcomes.
Kai Degner | 3 GR Credits | Required
PSLP 5310: Strategic Leadership
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Jul 26 | Synchronous sessions will be announced by instructor; Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded.
Focuses on strategic planning and foresight. Uses case studies to explore the challenging role of leaders in different organizational settings and how leaders can strategize for successful outcomes.
Peter Ronayne | 3 GR Credits | Elective
PSPM 5030: Introduction to Project Management
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Jul 26 | Instructor will host optional synchronous sessions throughout the course.
Introduces students to the various aspects of the project life cycle and project management. Explores best practices and the application of these best practices for project success.
Edward Kropp | 3 GR Credits | Elective
PSPM 5230: Project Management: Leadership and Managing the Project Team
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Jul 26 | Synchronous sessions Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm; Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded.
Analyzes the difference between leadership and management in the project management environment. Evaluates the role of the project manager as team leader, and reviews the application of various leadership and management techniques to project management.
Michael Powers | 3 GR Credits | Elective
- Procurement and Contracts Management
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PC 5010: Procurement Policy & Practices
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 – Aug 9
Covers all subchapters of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), providing an intensive review of practical technical, business and contractual issues that the government deals with in establishing and managing a federal contract. Topics include acquisition process, governmental acquisition plans, inspection and termination as well as some of the basics necessary for contracts and acquisition personnel.
Thomas Eller | 3 GR Credits | Required
PC 5040: Advanced Contract Management
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Aug 9
Reinforces and increases knowledge of the principles of contract formation and administration. Major topics include: market research, acquisition and source selection planning, contract types and financing, RFPs, protests, subcontract administration, contract finance and debt collection, contract payments and prompt payments, termination, delays, quality assurance and changes, claims, and closeout.
John McCarthy | 3 GR Credits | Required
PC 5100: Advanced Contracting by Negotiation
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Aug 9
Provides a detailed explanation of contracting by the negotiation method as provided in the current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. Reviews the policy and procedures in contracting by negotiation.
Shelia Brooks | 3 GR Credits | Required
PC 5170: Seminar in Government Contract Law and Analysis
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Aug 9
Introduces students to government contract law principles, contract clauses and provisions, and legal aspects associated with the complete life cycle of the federal contracting process. Familiarizes students with government contract law in contract formation, management, and administration and students will gain a deep understanding of the essential elements of federal procurement law and the role of the contracting professional.
Justin Ruth | 3 GR Credits | Elective
PC 5200: Advanced Subcontract Management
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Aug 9
Designed to cover the technical, business, and contractual issues surrounding subcontract management from both the prime contractor and subcontractor perspectives. Intended for both commercial and federal students. Covers the entire subcontract relationship from initiation through termination.
Ronald Falcone | 3 GR Credits | Elective
PSPM 5030: Introduction to Project Management
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Jul 26 | Instructor will host optional synchronous sessions throughout the course.
Introduces students to the various aspects of the project life cycle and project management. Explores best practices and the application of these best practices for project success.
Edward Kropp | 3 GR Credits | Elective
PSPM 5230: Project Management: Leadership and Managing the Project Team
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Jul 26 | Synchronous sessions Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm; Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded.
Analyzes the difference between leadership and management in the project management environment. Evaluates the role of the project manager as team leader, and reviews the application of various leadership and management techniques to project management.
Michael Powers | 3 GR Credits | Elective
- Project Management
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PSPM 5015: Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Jul 26 | Instructor will host optional synchronous sessions throughout the course.
Addresses how we stay in sync with stakeholders' needs and respond appropriately to changing conditions to support delivering value and customer satisfaction for our projects. Designed to provide students with tools and techniques for balancing stakeholder engagement and change management.
Susan Parente | 3 GR Credits | Elective
PSPM 5030: Introduction to Project Management
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Jul 26 | Instructor will host optional synchronous sessions throughout the course.
Introduces students to the various aspects of the project life cycle and project management. Explores best practices and the application of these best practices for project success.
Edward Kropp | 3 GR Credits | Required
PSPM 5200: Project Schedule, Cost, and Budget Control
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Jul 26 | Instructor will host optional synchronous sessions throughout the course.
Introduces students to a variety of project scheduling and cost control techniques that are vital for a project to meet its schedule and cost goals and objectives. Concentrates on the variety of scheduling techniques (Gantt Chart, Critical Path Method, and Program Evaluation Review Technique) that can be used to guide and monitor project performance. Activities that are critical in preparing a realistic schedule are explored, discussed, and practiced. Students are then introduced to a variety of budgeting, cost estimating, and cost control techniques.
Douglass Smith | 3 GR Credits | Required
PSPM 5230: Project Management: Leadership and Managing the Project Team
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Jul 26 | Synchronous sessions Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm; Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded.
Analyzes the difference between leadership and management in the project management environment. Evaluates the role of the project manager as team leader, and reviews the application of various leadership and management techniques to project management.
Michael Powers | 3 GR Credits | Required
PSLP 5300: Foundations of Leadership
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Jul 26 | Synchronous sessions TBD; Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded.
Introduces students to various styles and theories of leadership. Through self-assessment and guided inquiry, students examine and create their own unique style of leadership. Students will develop approaches to adapt and modify leadership styles to various situations and individual personalities to influence organizational outcomes.
Kai Degner | 3 GR Credits | Elective
- Public Administration
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PSPA 5010: Public Policy Analysis
Online Asynchronous | Available May 20 - Jul 26 | Synchronous sessions will be announced by instructor; Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Synchronous sessions will be recorded.
Introduces traditional and alternative approaches to policy analysis while exploring public policy theory. Develops knowledge necessary to identify contemporary public issues, assess policy alternatives, and analyze strategic impact. Covers policy stages from stakeholder engagement and agenda setting through policy formulation, adoption, and evaluation. Examines how politics can influence policy making across levels of government.
Sean Ratican | 3 GR Credits | Required