Jun 17, 2024

2010-2011 Graduate Catalog

2010-2011 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Public Health
	PUBH 6210 - Health Assessment and Surveillance Research (3 credits) Prerequisites: PUBH 5405 and PUBH 6170 . This course provides skills appropriate for the understanding and practice of public health assessment and surveillance. Emphasis is placed on the theory and techniques of health screening, survey research, and monitoring of health and disease in diverse populations. Students will learn the appropriate use and interpretation of preventive screening tests for the early detection of disease with significant public health implications, surveys useful in gathering health-related information, and selected regional or national data sets useful in the ongoing surveillance of disease in large populations. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PUBH 6220 - Methods in Community Health Research (3 credits) Prerequisites: PUBH 5405 and PUBH 6170 . This course introduces a variety of qualitative, ethnographic, and observational research tools for investigating questions germane to public health. Students practice a variety of data collection and analytic methods including: direct observation, informant interviews, focus groups, and formal methods. Participatory and action research designs and methods are emphasized. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PUBH 6240 - Organizing Communities for Health Action (3 credits) This course provides students with a hands-on systems approach to the theory and practice of community organization for health action, including community mobilization, capacity building, developing and sustaining interdisciplinary collaborations, health education empowerment and evaluation, principles of cultural competency, grant writing, and design of community-based participatory research. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PUBH 6250 - Evidence-Based Public Health: Best Practices in Community Health (3 credits) This course provides skills for using an evidence-based approach to decision making for contemporary public health practitioners. It introduces community health best practices and other evidence-based methods as components of a systematic approach to finding effective interventions to community health challenges in diverse populations. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PUBH 6410 - Advanced Epidemiologic Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisites: PUBH 5405 and PUBH 5350 . This course emphasizes the theory and practice of multivariate epidemiologic data analysis. There is a focus on understanding the underlying principles and assumptions, practical application, and correct interpretation of the different epidemiologic multivariate models. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PUBH 6420 - Applied Epidemiologic Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisites: PUBH 5405 , PUBH 5350 , and PUBH 6410 . This advanced course will focus on the application of previous training and understanding of epidemiology and biostatistics to real data and handson problems. The objective is to give students experience analyzing epidemiologic data and applying their understanding of key epidemiologic concepts to data analysis tasks they are likely to encounter in their careers. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PUBH 6435 - Field Epidemiology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PUBH 5405 and PUBH 5350 . This course addresses the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully conduct an epidemiological investigation in a field setting. Topics included are questionnaire design, interview scheduling, data collection and analysis, cluster investigations, and the operational logistics required to successfully conduct epidemiological field investigation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PUBH 6440 - Cardiovascular Epidemiology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PUBH 5400 and PUBH 5300. This course is intended to provide a detailed exposure to the topic of cardiovascular disease epidemiology. This includes the known risk factors and the recommendations for treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Pertinent studies will be reviewed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PUBH 6450 - Cancer Epidemiology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PUBH 5400 and PUBH 5300. This is a survey course of cancer epidemiology research, including activity of national programs in the United States and Europe. Preventive services, clinical care, outcomes research, and the impact of disparities related to cancer management and its outcomes will be studied. Specific cancer types will also be covered. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PUBH 6460 - Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PUBH 5405 . This course provides an overview of reproductive and perinatal epidemiology. Topics include fertility, birth defects, fetal loss, preterm delivery, and the sequelae of adverse events during pregnancy for the developing infant. There will be an emphasis on understanding the public health dimensions of perinatal outcomes. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PUBH 6850 - Doctor of Public Health Practicum (6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of student’s program advisor. This course enables students to apply the knowledge and experience gained in their DrPH courses to real life public health situations and leadership challenges in professional and community settings. Student placements, developed in consultation with the student’s practicum supervisor, will focus on providing students with new experiences in practicing public health at a professional level. Students will produce an analytical academic product either for publication or for presentation to the agency/organization. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PUBH 6960 - Doctor of Public Health Dissertation (1-9 credits) Prerequisites: Successful completion of comprehensive examination. Supervised research toward dissertation by arrangement with the student’s graduate committee. Hours are repeatable but only 9 credits count toward the degree. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Public Management
	PMGT 5020 - Urban Planning Theory (3 credits) The course provides the beginning planning student with exposure to classic readings in 13 planning subfields in which the students are expected to expand their knowledge base. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5087 - Recreation and Tourism Planning (3 credits) A survey of recreation and tourism in the United States and their impact on regional economic planning and development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5100 - Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits) A survey of and introduction to the field of public administration. The history and development of the civil service, as well as the major subfields of the discipline, and the theories and concepts of public administration will be presented. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5107 - Urban Geography and Planning (3 credits) A geographical analysis of cities and urban regions. The course emphasizes urban growth patterns, location and interaction, analysis, planning for urban regions, and travel. (Same as GEOG 5107 ) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5120 - Public Personnel Management (3 credits) An exploration of the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary for successful human resource management with some consideration of the history of the civil service as well as recent trends, legislation, and relevant court decisions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5140 - Public Organization Theory (3 credits) This course provides an introduction to the basic theories of organizational structure and behavior as they relate to the public sector. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5160 - Public Budgeting and Finance (3 credits) This course provides a survey of public budgeting and finance, with consideration of the various theories and techniques of budgeting, finance, and taxation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5180 - Public Policy Analysis (3 credits) This course provides the basic techniques of policy analysis and decision making for the public sector. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5200 - Administrative Law and Practice (3 credits) An introduction to the field of administrative law, with a focus on areas of importance to practicing public administrators: tort liability, immunity, regulatory agency rulemaking, and agency adjudication. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5220 - Intergovernmental Relations (3 credits) This course provides an introduction to intergovernmental relations and federalism. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5240 - Seminar in Public Management (3 credits) Students examine specific cases involving real life instances of public sector decision making. It helps students put themselves in the manager’s or administrator’s place and arrive at a viable solution to the issue or problem presented. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5260 - Seminar in Municipal Services (3 credits) This course offers an intensive review of problems in municipal service management, with special attention to public works. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5280 - Seminar in Public Risk Management (3 credits) An introduction to the subject of risk management in the public sector. The problem of uncertainty or loss is an issue that is receiving increased attention in the public sector. The course examines areas of risk, classification of risk, and ways in which risk can be managed or addressed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5300 - Not-for-Profit Resource Development (3 credits) A survey of not-for-profit development including: (1) how to raise the resources necessary for the survival of a not-for-profit organization, (2) how to recruit and develop human resources, including volunteers and effective board members, and (3) how strategic planning relates to these most vital resources. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5347 - Economic Development Planning (3 credits) An introduction to the complexities of local economic development planning. Useful for students wishing to become economic or planning specialists and for community leaders interested in creating development strategies. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5500 - City Management Profession (3 credits) Approaches to the management of small cities. Topics include council manager relations and relations with department heads. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5520 - Urban Government (3 credits) An analysis of the complexities of urban government in modern American society. Topics include analysis of intergovernmental relations stressing inter-local and regional forms and varieties of local government, policies inherent in metropolitan development and multijurisdictional urban centers, and integral effects of local and metropolitan policies. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5637 - Local and Regional Planning (3 credits) Theories and techniques of planning for small cities, metropolitan areas, and geographic regions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5750 - Public Sector Financial Management (3 credits) Prerequisites: PMGT 5160 or one course in accounting. The management of public funds including: cash management, forecasting, investments, purchasing, debt administration and assessing financial condition. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5800 - Public Management Internship (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of M. P. A. Advisor. An experiential learning course that entails an internship experience of 14 weeks with a municipality or other public, private, or notfor- profit agency. The student must locate and acquire his or her own internship. The project or work assignment for this internship generally forms the basis for the M. P. M. Report. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5820 - Public Administration Consultantship (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of M.P.A. Advisor. Supervised consultantship in a municipal government or nonprofit agency. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5840 - Public Management Report (3 credits) Prerequisites: PMGT 5800 or PMGT 5820 . This course requires the student to prepare an in-depth report describing and evaluating his or her experience in PMGT 5800 or PMGT 5820 and integrating the experience with knowledge and skills acquired throughout M. P. M. program. Consultation with the director of the M. P. M. program is recommended before enrollment. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5955 - Topics in Public Management (3 credits) Prerequisites: Dependent on subject matter. Selected topics of current interest in public management. Offered when subject matter and adequate student demand require. Consultation with instructor is recommended before enrollment. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Public Relations
	PUBR 5301 - Topics in Public Relations (1-6 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PUBR 5310 - Media Management (3 credits) A study of media management; comparative research about various types of media industries and firms and their responsibilities and goals. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PUBR 5320 - Public Relations Case Studies (3 credits) A study of the ethical and professional practices in public relations and mass media through a case study approach. Study includes in-depth examination of controversial cases involving media and public relations in PR firms, corporate communications departments, government agencies, political organizations and non-profit environments. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PUBR 5900 - Independent Study in Public Relations (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Radio/Television/Film
	RTVF 5401 - Topics in Broadcasting (1-6 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	RTVF 5900 - Independent Study in Broadcasting (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Reading
	READ 5007 - Workshop in Reading (1-4 credits) Specific course content determined in advance of the course based on the needs of the group involved. Content will stress recent developments in field. May be repeated providing specific content is different. (summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5027 - Diagnostic and Remedial Procedures in Reading (3 credits) Emphasis on case study procedure; direct contact with children in diagnostic situations; formal and informal procedures for diagnosing reading skills, abilities, and aptitudes; methods and materials for the correction or improvement of diagnosed reading difficulties. (spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5120 - Teaching Reading (3 credits) Current methods and theories of teaching: phonics, other word recognition and analysis skills, comprehension. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5170 - Materials for Reading and Language Arts (3 credits) Selection and use of materials in reading and other language arts; the development of teacher- and pupil-made materials. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5190 - Linguistics of Reading (3 credits) Relationships of local dialects to reading; alphabets; phonology; morphology, syntax, and semantics as related to reading; aspects of psycholinguistics which are primarily linguistic. (fall, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5210 - Psychology of Reading (3 credits) Psychological bases of reading readiness; learning theories applied to reading; visual and auditory perception in reading; elements of psycholinguistics which are primarily psychological. (summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5231 - Advanced Diagnostic Procedures (3 credits) Prerequisites: READ 5027 . Supervised individual and group diagnostic procedures in reading and other language arts; may be repeated. (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5241 - Practicum (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: 12 graduate credits in reading. Supervised individual and/or group teaching or storytelling activity; may be repeated for a maximum of (up to) six semester hours of credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5437 - Reading Instruction in Middle and Secondary Schools (3 credits) Organization of middle school and secondary school level reading programs; developmental, corrective, and remedial practices and procedures at the middle and secondary school levels; reading skills needed for various content areas. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5441 - Reading/Communications K-6: Block I (6 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education. Corequisites: READ 5442 . This course focuses on the objectives, materials, and techniques for teaching reading, writing, listening, and speaking in grades K-6 with emphasis on planning, implementing, and evaluating an integrated program. This course incorporates the analysis and evaluation of children’s literature, including multicultural literature, and its use in language arts and across the curriculum. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5442 - Reading and Communication Clinical Field Experience K-6 (1 credit) Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education. Corequisites: READ 5415. This course is a school-based clinical field experience. The course provides clinical field experiences in elementary reading/language arts/communications classrooms (K-6). (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5452 - Guided Middle Grades Clinical Field Experience I 4-8 (1 credit) Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education. Corequisites: READ 5437 . This course is a school-based clinical field experience. The course provides clinical field experiences in middle school reading/language arts classrooms (4-8). (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5453 - Advanced Middle Grades English Language Arts (4-8) (2 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education MAT students ONLY. Corequisites: EDFN 5420 , READ 5452 . This course is designed to prepare the candidate for the English Language Arts classroom at middle grade education levels (4-8). It will be a course that allows for synthesis of what has been learned, in all prior courses, as the candidate develops and progresses as a professional educator. Various instructional strategies and assessments of learning will be explored within the framework of the classroom, the school, and the modern world as places where communities of learners live and interact. These will include selecting, planning, and organizing materials for instruction, integrating the English Language Arts with other content fields and technology, focusing instruction that addresses state and national standards, and utilizing performance-based assessment in the classroom. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5750 - Literacy Instruction in Linguistically Diverse Classroom (3 credits) Prerequisites: READ 5120 . This course is designed for classroom teachers who wish to supply extra support to English Language Learners (ELL) and to native English speaking students who lack optimal academic language proficiency and facilitation of content learning through informed literacy curriculum and methodology. (spring, even years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5900 - Independent Study (1-6 credits) (as needed) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5957 - Topics in… (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Dependent on subject matter. Selected topics of current interest in reading. Offered upon sufficient demand for specific subject matter. May be repeated for different topics. Consultation with the instructor is recommended before enrollment. (as needed) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5960 - Thesis (3-6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the major advisor. A major research project conducted and reported in approved research style. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Science Education
	SCED 5417 - Teaching Science in Secondary Schools (3 credits) Prerequisites: Forty-five credits of science or permission of instructor, and admission to teacher education. Methods of teaching science in middle/junior and senior high. Emphasis on classroom management, teaching strategies, laboratory techniques, educational technology appropriate for secondary science teaching, demonstrations, selection of resources and materials, and visual arts. Students will be expected to participate in field experience activities. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SCED 5454 - Science for Middle Grades 4-8 (2 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education and READ 5452 . Corequisites: CUAI 5458 . This course provides a comprehensive integrated science content perspective for initial teacher certification in Middle School Science in the areas of physical, life, earth, and space science. Conceptual understanding, content, skills, and dispositions in science including understanding of the nature of science are explored with an emphasis on integration with mathematics and other appropriate subject areas. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SCED 5527 - Science Methods for Early Childhood (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of all undergraduate science classes. Corequisites: This course is to be taken with CUAI 4517/CUAI 5517 and CUAI 4537/CUAI 5537 . This course provides a PreK-4 science education perspective. Science teaching methodology, content, skills, and dispositions are examined with an emphasis on integration with mathematics and other appropriate subject areas. Learning needs of culture, gender, and special populations are explored. Students will be required to participate in field experience in PreK-4 settings. (as requested) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SCED 5904 - Independent Study in Science (1-6 credits) (as needed) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SCED 5957 - Topics in… (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Dependent on subject matter. Selected topics of current interest in science education. Offered upon sufficient demand for specific subject matter. May be repeated for different topics. Consultation with the instructor is recommended before enrollment. (as needed) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Social Work
	SOWK 5101 - Multicultural Practice (3 credits) This course examines issues of human diversity. It is designed to provide students with a working knowledge and appreciation of human similarity and difference based on race, ethnicity, culture, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental ability, age and national origin. Patterns and consequences of discrimination, economic deprivation and oppression for populations at risk. Students will develop a sensitivity to diversity issues and a heightened awareness of their own feelings, attitudes and behaviors. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5102 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (3 credits) Offered during the first semester, this course introduces the basic concepts of ecological systems theory as an umbrella for the generalist practice model. Focus is on a life-span approach to human growth, development, and reciprocal interactions with an emphasis on individuals, families, and small groups from an empirically based multi-theory and multi-system perspective utilizing a bio-psychosocial paradigm, and the utilization of this knowledge in assessment and planning. Issues of values, ethics, diversity, social and economic justice, and populations at risk are infused throughout this course. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5103 - Social Work Practice Foundation I (3 credits) This course is anchored in the purposes of the social work profession and focuses on the strengths, capacities, and resources of individuals, families, and small groups in relation to their broader environments. Students learn to implement the generalist problem-solving model. Content and skills include the following: engaging clients in an appropriate working relationship; identifying issues, problems, needs, resources, and assets; collecting and assessing information using empirically based theory; planning for service delivery; using communication skills, supervision, and consultation; identifying, analyzing, and implementing empirically based interventions to achieve client goals; and evaluating practice effectiveness. Content on values, ethics, diversity, social and economic justice, and populations at risk are infused throughout this course. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5104 - Social Welfare Policy and Services (3 credits) This course examines the historical roots, mission, and philosophy of social welfare as an institution that responds to human needs and social problems, as well as the social, economic, and political forces that shaped and continue to shape social welfare. The course reviews the political processes for influencing policy formulation processes and improving social welfare services. Frameworks for analyzing polices and services are introduced to identify strengths, gaps, inadequacies, and inequalities in social programs and services. The course also explores how oppression, discrimination and social injustice issues impact at risk populations, especially at risk individuals and families of rural Appalachia. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5106 - Field Practicum I (4 credits) Offered during the first semester with HBSE I and Practice I, this 240-clock-hour course provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge, theory, and practice skills with individuals, families, and small groups in community agencies. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5110 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Bioethical Issues (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. This interdisciplinary course examines the theoretical foundations of bioethics, analyzes ethical issues of common concern to health care professionals from several disciplines, and promotes understanding of bioethical issues within an interprofessional context. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5202 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (3 credits) Prerequisites: SOWK 5102 . Offered during the second semester, this course focuses on the reciprocal relationship between individuals and large groups, organizations, and community systems from an empirically based multi-theory and multi-system perspective. Also, the course examines the ways in which social systems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving health and well-being. Issues of values, ethics, diversity, social and economic justice, and populations at risk are infused throughout this course. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5203 - Social Work Practice Foundations II (3 credits) Prerequisites: SOWK 5103 . This course focuses on the strengths, capacities, and resources of large groups, organizations, and communities in relation to their broader environments. Students broaden their skills in implementing the generalist practice model. Content and skills include the following: assessing large systems using empirically based theory; applying empirical knowledge and technological advances; developing, analyzing, advocating, and providing leadership for policies and services through both worker and supervisory roles. Content on values, ethics, diversity, social and economic justice and populations at risk are infused throughout the course. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5204 - Social Welfare Policy Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisites: SOWK 5104 . Emphasis is upon the processes and methods for understanding and analyzing social welfare policies/services at the local, state, and federal levels. Various welfare policy/services assumptions, socioeconomic political values, and analysis frameworks and research methodologies are examined. Also examined are the diverse organizational and political processes available for implementing/ influencing welfare policies and services. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5205 - Social Work Research I (3 credits) This foundation course is designed to provide students with an understanding of and appreciation for research methods and techniques used by social workers. The basic problemsolving process is presented and related to other social work methods. Students will begin developing skills in research and evaluation methods through the use of practical experiential applications and will learn how to critically evaluate research studies, to raise pertinent researchable questions, and to engage in systematic steps to find answers to these questions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5206 - Field Practicum II (4 credits) Prerequisites: SOWK 5106 . Offered currently with HBSE II and Practice II during the second semester, this 240-clock-hour course focuses on the community and organizational context of practice and the application of knowledge, theory, and skills to practice with work groups, organizations, and communities. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5208 - Advanced Standing Bridge Course (3 credits) This course is required for all advanced standing students and is designed to provide a conceptual orientation necessary for the concentration year graduate program. The goal of this course is to refresh and enhance students’ skills and knowledge generic to generalist social work practice, human behavior and the social environment (HBSE), research methods and literature reviews, and welfare policy analysis in preparation for the concentration year. Social and economic justice, social work values and ethics, populations-at-risk, and diversity are examined in relation to practice, HBSE, research, and policy. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5266 - Gerontological Social Work (3 credits) This course will provide students with an approach to theories, concepts, and skills required to develop a methodology for social work practice with the elderly and their families. The continuum of support services and community resources will be explored. Students will explore interdisciplinary collaborations and ethical dilemmas, as well as critical thinking about an array of political, social, institutional, and personal issues affecting social work practice with the gerontological population. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5303 - Advanced Practice with Individuals (3 credits) This course is designed to provide students with the ability to use assessment and intervention approaches and theoretical constructs in working with individuals. Content on diversity and populations at risk will be woven throughout the course. The focus will be on micro-level assessment and intervention skills for clinical practice. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5305 - Social Work Research II (3 credits) Prerequisites: SOWK 5205 or Advanced Standing Status. This second research course in the research sequence is the first of two courses taught during the concentration year. Students are taught the skills and knowledge of integrating traditional research methods and technology into practice evaluation. Students revisit the quantitative and qualitative research methods and develop a research study for evaluation of practice. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5306 - Advanced Field Practicum I (4 credits) This 240 clock-hour course focuses on the development of advanced, integrated social work practice skills with individuals and families. It builds on the social work generalist perspective. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5313 - Advanced Practice with Families (3 credits) This course provides students with the advanced social work practice knowledge and skills for ecological and clinical assessments and intervention and theoretical constructs for working with families. The importance of the therapeutic relationship will be emphasized throughout the course. The impact of diversity (culture, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, etc.) on the development and application of theory is woven throughout the course. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5323 - Advanced Practice with Groups (3 credits) This course extends the knowledge of foundation courses, SOWK 5103 and SOWK 5203 and extends that knowledge to include advanced practice assessment and intervention skills and theoretical concepts of working with groups, including therapeutic group factors, leadership issues, member roles, and the development of groups. Content on diversity and populations at risk will be woven throughout the course. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5324 - Children and Family Policy (3 credits) This course provides students with an understanding of how society’s sense of responsibility for the wellbeing of its children and families has become the basis for a vast body of public policy, enormous public expenditures, and extensive public debate. This course examines an array of child- and family-oriented policies in our society, with emphasis on child welfare policy and welfare reform. Through this course students will gain a snapshot of America’s families in the wake of policy changes that are affecting how social services, health and income support programs are designed and administered. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5367 - Seminar in Alcohol and Drug Abuse (3 credits) This course provides the student with a basic understanding of alcohol and drug abuse. Various classifications of drugs, specific abuse symptomatology, specific causes of drug abuse, characteristics of high-risk groups, various treatment models, preventative efforts, and regulations controlling the use of drugs in society are examined. General systems theory provides the framework for looking at this societal problem and professional involvement with it. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5403 - Administrative Practices in Human Services Organizations (3 credits) This course is intended to provide students with knowledge and application skills in organizational theory, administration, and resource development. This course will present theories of organizational development, maintenance, and communication, as well as professional, ethical, and effective functioning within organizational structures. Students will gain knowledge and build skills in the administrative, educational, and supportive functions of supervision. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5405 - Social Work Research III (3 credits) Prerequisites: SOWK 5305 . This course requires that students develop the skills and knowledge of program evaluation, including collecting and analyzing data, discussion of findings and implications, completion of a paper integrating a literature review and methodology sections, and develop a presentation of their findings. Research classes emphasize the link between practice and research and the development of research skills for knowledge building. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5406 - Advanced Field Practicum II (1-9 credits) The final 360 clockhour advanced practice practicum is offered during the fourth semester. Focus in this course is on the acquisition of advanced skills in working with small groups and organizations. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5430 - Psychopathology in Social Work Practice (3 credits) This course examines the nature and presenting characteristics of the major forms of mental and emotional maladjustment that may contribute to problems in social functioning, adaptation, and life satisfaction. It identifies specific categories of dysfunctional behavior, use of standard criteria, and treatments for dysfunctional behaviors from the social work perspective of a biopsychosocial paradigm. Informed and ethical assessment and service delivery for special populations is addressed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5467 - Seminar in School Social Work (3 credits) This course explores policies, practices, historical developments, and legislative trends affecting social work services in schools. School-community relationships and the impact of societal attitudes upon schools are examined. It also provides an opportunity for students to develop an understanding of theory and practice of social work in schools. Special emphasis is placed on the theory and practice expressed by the Tennessee Department of Education’s “Minimum Competency Requirements- School Social Workers K-12,” “Criteria for the Evaluation of School Social Workers,” and NASW Standards of Social Work Services in Schools. This course is offered to social work majors only and is taught each semester of the academic year. (variable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5517 - Crisis Intervention (3 credits) This course explores the various types of crises and approaches to crisis intervention relative to professional practice utilizing general systems theory as the basic underlying framework. Students engage in role play simulations, and games to develop beginning professional skills needed to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in crisis. This course is offered both semesters of the academic year. (variable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5567 - Human Sexuality (3 credits) This course provides the student with an initial understanding of human sexuality, sexual dysfunction, treatment modalities and resources, preventive programs, and sex education. It introduces students to changing sexual norms, values, and behavior found among the majority and ethnic and special groups. It also introduces the student to how sexual behavior is learned and developed, i.e., psychosocial development and cultural impact. In addition, students are provided the opportunity for values clarification and exploration of personal and social attitudes toward varying forms of sexual behavior and orientation. Students are encouraged to feel more comfortable and to accept the appropriateness of their professional involvement in this area. This course is offered at least one semester during the academic year. (variable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5957 - Special Topics in Social Work (3 credits) Graduate students, after consultation with the instructor, will be permitted to enroll in some topics. Topics selected relate to fields of practice or current issues in the profession. Three-credit courses may be taken on different topics. This course is offered both semesters of the academic year. (variable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Sociology
	SOCI 5057 - Community Sociology (3 credits) An examination of the issues and concepts of community and the principles of community-based research using theoretical and applied approaches. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOCI 5087 - The Family in Transition (3 credits) Prerequisites: Sociology 1020 or permission of instructor. An analysis of the changing family with an emphasis on family theory. (variable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOCI 5110 - Contemporary Social Theory (3 credits) Prerequisites: SOCI 5807 or permission of instructor. This course presents an overview of major schools of social theory. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOCI 5157 - Sociology of the City (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Sociology of modern urban centers with emphasis upon the development, social organization, and social change that characterize this aspect of modern society, and the influence of urban patterns upon the total society. (variable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOCI 5210 - Sociological Research (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. An overview of the entire research process. Topics include theory and hypotheses, sampling techniques, research designs, and data analysis. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOCI 5257 - Power, Wealth, and Poverty (3 credits) Prerequisites: Sociology 1020. Examination of the theories and research concerning the distribution of power, wealth, and prestige in American society, and the impact of social class on life chances. (variable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOCI 5315 - Seminar in Crime and Delinquency (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. An advanced overview of the most important theories and problems in crime and delinquency. (variable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOCI 5320 - Program Evaluation (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. This course provides a perspective on the major theoretical and conceptual approaches to program evaluation. The course will be organized around four facets of program evaluation: Program planning, program monitoring, program impacts, and cost benefit/cost effectiveness evaluations. The course will also address the purposes and uses of evaluations, the politics of evaluation, and the reporting of evaluation studies. (variable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes

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Course Descriptions

PUBH 6210 - Health Assessment and Surveillance Research

PUBH 6220 - Methods in Community Health Research

PUBH 6240 - Organizing Communities for Health Action

PUBH 6250 - Evidence-Based Public Health: Best Practices in Community Health

PUBH 6410 - Advanced Epidemiologic Analysis

PUBH 6420 - Applied Epidemiologic Analysis

PUBH 6435 - Field Epidemiology

PUBH 6440 - Cardiovascular Epidemiology

PUBH 6450 - Cancer Epidemiology

PUBH 6460 - Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology

PUBH 6850 - Doctor of Public Health Practicum

PUBH 6960 - Doctor of Public Health Dissertation

PMGT 5020 - Urban Planning Theory

PMGT 5087 - Recreation and Tourism Planning

PMGT 5100 - Introduction to Public Administration

PMGT 5107 - Urban Geography and Planning

PMGT 5120 - Public Personnel Management

PMGT 5140 - Public Organization Theory

PMGT 5160 - Public Budgeting and Finance

PMGT 5180 - Public Policy Analysis

PMGT 5200 - Administrative Law and Practice

PMGT 5220 - Intergovernmental Relations

PMGT 5240 - Seminar in Public Management

PMGT 5260 - Seminar in Municipal Services

PMGT 5280 - Seminar in Public Risk Management

PMGT 5300 - Not-for-Profit Resource Development

PMGT 5347 - Economic Development Planning

PMGT 5500 - City Management Profession

PMGT 5520 - Urban Government

PMGT 5637 - Local and Regional Planning

PMGT 5750 - Public Sector Financial Management

PMGT 5800 - Public Management Internship

PMGT 5820 - Public Administration Consultantship

PMGT 5840 - Public Management Report

PMGT 5955 - Topics in Public Management

PMGT 5990 - Readings and Research

PUBR 5301 - Topics in Public Relations

PUBR 5310 - Media Management

PUBR 5320 - Public Relations Case Studies

PUBR 5900 - Independent Study in Public Relations

RTVF 5401 - Topics in Broadcasting

RTVF 5900 - Independent Study in Broadcasting

READ 5007 - Workshop in Reading

READ 5027 - Diagnostic and Remedial Procedures in Reading

READ 5120 - Teaching Reading

READ 5170 - Materials for Reading and Language Arts

READ 5190 - Linguistics of Reading

READ 5210 - Psychology of Reading

READ 5231 - Advanced Diagnostic Procedures

READ 5241 - Practicum

READ 5437 - Reading Instruction in Middle and Secondary Schools

READ 5441 - Reading/Communications K-6: Block I

READ 5442 - Reading and Communication Clinical Field Experience K-6

READ 5452 - Guided Middle Grades Clinical Field Experience I 4-8

READ 5453 - Advanced Middle Grades English Language Arts (4-8)

READ 5750 - Literacy Instruction in Linguistically Diverse Classroom

READ 5900 - Independent Study

READ 5957 - Topics in…

READ 5960 - Thesis

SCED 5417 - Teaching Science in Secondary Schools

SCED 5454 - Science for Middle Grades 4-8

SCED 5527 - Science Methods for Early Childhood

SCED 5904 - Independent Study in Science

SCED 5957 - Topics in…

SOWK 5101 - Multicultural Practice

SOWK 5102 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I

SOWK 5103 - Social Work Practice Foundation I

SOWK 5104 - Social Welfare Policy and Services

SOWK 5106 - Field Practicum I

SOWK 5110 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Bioethical Issues

SOWK 5202 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II

SOWK 5203 - Social Work Practice Foundations II

SOWK 5204 - Social Welfare Policy Analysis

SOWK 5205 - Social Work Research I

SOWK 5206 - Field Practicum II

SOWK 5208 - Advanced Standing Bridge Course

SOWK 5266 - Gerontological Social Work

SOWK 5303 - Advanced Practice with Individuals

SOWK 5305 - Social Work Research II