May 15, 2024

2018-2019 Graduate Catalog

2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Public Management
	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 - Quantitative Inquiry and Policy Analysis for Public Managers (3 credits) This course provides the basic quantitative 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 - Legal and Ethical Considerations in Public Service (3 credits) An introduction to the field of administrative law, with a focus on US Constitutional and ethical constraints on public services applicable to government and nonprofit organizations in their relationships with the public, employees, contractors, and others. 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 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 5310 - GIS for Planning and Development (3 credits) Prerequisites: GEOS 5010 or equivalent course or by permission from the instructor. This course is designed for graduate students in urban planning and development and other related disciplines. The goal is to learn core principles and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the practice of urban planning and economic development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5320 - Transportation Planning and Development (3 credits) This course considers transportation planning in metropolitan areas and impact on economic development. It weaves together theory, policy analysis and practical skills. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5340 - 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 5400 - Legal Considerations in Local Government (3 credits) Course provides a practice-oriented examination of major federal and state laws that govern management and operations of a wide variety of local governments in the United States. 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 5630 - 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 not-for-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 5325 - Brand Insight & Analytics (3 credits) Prerequisites: SOCI 5210 . Develop an advanced understanding of brand and audience research using data analytics to guide strategy and development for an organization. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PUBR 5335 - Social Media Strategy (3 credits) Explores emerging and established social media technologies and their application to business practice, specifically using social media to create a social media strategy. 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, and Film
	RTVF 5100 - Documentary Research and Production (3 credits) Prerequisites: Video/film techniques or equivalent experience. This project-based class presents documentary film history and methods for researching documentary projects. The course reviews the basics of video production and non-linear digital video editing in order to prepare students from a wide variety of backgrounds to create short documentary projects. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	RTVF 5200 - Film I (3 credits) Prerequisites: Video/Film Techniques or with permission from instructor. The primary emphasis of this filmmaking class is storytelling, directing, and cultivation of artistic voice. Students learn the skills needed to write, direct, produce, shoot, and edit digital narrative films. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	RTVF 5300 - Film II (3 credits) Prerequisites: RTVF 5200 The emphasis of this 5300 class is advancing the skills of storytelling, directing, and cultivation of artistic voice that were introduced in Film I. Students hone the skills needed to write, direct, produce, shoot, and edit digital narrative films. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	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. When Offered: (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. When Offered: (spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5105 - Leading Literacy in the 21st Century (3 credits) The course focuses on the objectives, materials, and techniques for teaching reading, writing, listening, and speaking with emphasis on planning, implementing, and evaluating an integrated program. This course incorporates the analysis and evaluation of children’s literature and literature in media, including multicultural literature, and its use in language arts and across the curriculum. This course addresses literacy strategies needed for various content areas in addition to developmental, corrective, and remedial reading practices and procedures at the elementary, middle and secondary school levels in addition to the role of language in learning subject matter content. Further, candidates will incorporate technology through daily lessons, thematic unit development, and communications both in school and with the community at large. Candidates will also learn how to identify reading deficits and apply a wide variety of reading strategies and supports to ensure the success of the students. Candidates will be prepared to lead curriculum audits for use of technology and support of literacy. 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. When Offered: (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. When Offered: (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. When Offered: (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. When Offered: (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) This course addresses reading strategies needed for various content areas. Developmental, corrective, and remedial practices and procedures at the middle and secondary levels and the role of language in learning subject matter content is addressed. Students desiring graduate credit will have requirements beyond normal course expectations. When Offered: (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 in the K-6 Classroom (3 credits) Prerequisites: EDFN 5000 Corequisites: CUAI 5441 , CUAI 5442 This course addresses the foundations, content, and pedagogies of elementary reading in grades K-6. It includes a study of teaching strategies, curriculum materials, children’s literature, and multicultural literature used to teach reading in K-6 classrooms and across the curriculum. When Offered: (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5453 - Residency I: Advanced Middle Grades English/Language Arts (2 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of program coordinator. The course addresses methodology and theories for teaching and learning English/Language Arts in the middle grades, emphasizing curriculum standards, assessments, instructional strategies, current technologies, reflection, and application to everyday life. When Offered: (fall) 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. When Offered: (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 5780 - The Role of the Reading Specialist and Literacy Coach (3 credits) Prerequisites: Approval of Program Coordinator, Master of Arts in Reading Education Program. This course addresses information about the roles, responsibilities, and tools used to fulfill the role of Reading Specialist or Literacy Coach. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5871 - Advanced Practicum (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: READ 5780 This course addresses implementation and evaluation of a professional development plan, a needs assessment project, a coaching interaction project, and parent education project; and completion of an action research project and presentation. When Offered: (fall/spring semester) 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 (1-3 credits) The Independent Study option is designed for individuals who wish to pursue topics not covered elsewhere in the curriculum. Students work independently under the supervision of a faculty member who creates the course of study in consultation with the program coordinator. When Offered: (as needed) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	READ 5950 - Action Research in Reading Education (3 credits) Prerequisites: READ 5120 This course provides the opportunity for candidates to implement theoretical and practical knowledge gained through coursework and other literacy experiences, as they conduct action research in a literacy classroom environment. Candidates will analyze action research plans, write an action research plan, and prepare to present an action research project. When Offered: (summer/fall/spring) 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. When Offered: (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. When Offered: (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 6105 - Leading Literacy in the 21st Century (3 credits) The course focuses on the objectives, materials, and techniques for teaching reading, writing, listening, and speaking with emphasis on planning, implementing, and evaluating an integrated program. This course incorporates the analysis and evaluation of children’s literature and literature in media, including multicultural literature, and its use in language arts and across the curriculum. This course addresses literacy strategies needed for various content areas in addition to developmental, corrective, and remedial reading practices and procedures at the elementary, middle and secondary school levels in addition to the role of language in learning subject matter content. Further, candidates will incorporate technology through daily lessons, thematic unit development, and communications both in school and with the community at large. Candidates will also learn how to identify reading deficits and apply a wide variety of reading strategies and supports to ensure the success of the students. Candidates will be prepared to lead curriculum audits for use of technology and support of literacy. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Reinforcing Education through Artistic Learning
	REAL 5100 - Applied Theatre: Foundations in REAL Pedagogy (3 credits) Provides the foundations of the theater for education program of Project REAL (Reinforcing Education through Artistic Learning). It focuses on body movement, hands-on activity, embodiment, social interaction, emotions, and self-reflection as keys to learning and teaching and to addressing a variety of learning styles. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	REAL 5200 - Kinesthetic Learning and Teaching (3 credits) Prerequisites: REAL 5100 Focuses on embodied thinking processes and how movement of the body informs the brain. Critical are dynamic movements and allowing students to manipulate their own bodies as a means to learn and to express themselves. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	REAL 5300 - Heart Intelligence: Learning through Emotions (3 credits) Prerequisites: REAL 5100 , REAL 5200 . Focuses on emotional engagements with each lesson and topic and emphasizes connecting learners to the material through their own human experiences in the bridgework component of Project REAL pedagogy. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	REAL 5400 - The Art of the Lesson (3 credits) Prerequisites: REAL 5100 , REAL 5200 , REAL 5300 . Incorporates implicit learning strategies, kinesthetic learning and teaching, embodied cognition, social interaction, emotional learning, human experiences, and arts integration to complete Project REAL (Reinforcing Education through Artistic Learning) lesson plans. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Religion
	RELI 5957 - Special Topics in Religious Studies (3 credits) An advanced and interdisciplinary study of an issue, movement, or person of importance to the study of religion, or of a cultural tradition or practice in historical context. Notes: Repeatable for credit. 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 - Residency I: 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. When Offered: (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SCED 5443 - Residency I: Mathematics and Science in the K-6 Classroom (6 credits) Prerequisites: READ 5441 . Corequisites: CUAI 5444 . This course provides a K-6 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education perspective. Teaching methodology, content, skills, and dispositions are examined with an emphasis on integration with all other appropriate subject areas. When Offered: (fall, spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SCED 5454 - Residency I: Middle Grades Science (2 credits) Prerequisites: READ 5437 , CUAI 5442 . Corequisites: CUAI 5430 , CUAI 5454 CUAI 5455 CUAI 5458 READ 5453 . 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 5600 - STEM Theory and Pedagogy (3 credits) Comprehensive content perspective of theory and pedagogy related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The course content includes problem-based learning, performance-based assessments, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and 21st century skills. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SCED 5610 - Creativity and Inquiry in STEM Education (3 credits) Introduction to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in a variety of real-world contexts. The course addresses important aspects of STEM problem-solving and major concepts within the design process such as working with constraints, prototyping, customer needs, product evolution, and creating makerspaces in kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SCED 5620 - Bridging STEM in Education and Business (3 credits) Explores the impacts of STEM education on student learning, engagement, and career preparation. Specific regional STEM careers and national education initiatives in STEM education are emphasized. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SCED 5630 - Integrated STEM Curriculum Development (3 credits) Addresses the critical components of integrated curriculum development specific to STEM with special emphasis on performance-based assessment and leading collaborative teams. 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) When Offered: (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. When Offered: (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 5100 - Social Work Practice Foundations I (3 credits) Provides a framework for beginning direct social work practice with emphasis on values, ethics, diversity, and difference in practice. The course provides foundation knowledge of the systems’ perspective and planned change process. Basic practice skills are introduced with a critical examination of the structure, history, theory, and practice of social work. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	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 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 policies 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 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 5100 . 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 (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 problem-solving 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 5220 - Social Work Practice Foundations III (3 credits) Prerequisites: SOWK 5100 . Provides direct practice skill development with an emphasis 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. Skill development is focused on engaging clients in an appropriate working relationship, assessment of client system, planning for service delivery, and evaluation of practice. Content on values; ethics; diversity; social, economic, and environmental 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 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 I (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 Personal Practice Evaluation (3 credits) Prerequisites: SOWK 5205 or Advanced Standing Status orby permission of the MSW Program Director. This second research course in the research sequence is 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 5100 and 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 5325 - Advanced Practice with Individuals II (3 credits) Prerequisites: SOWK 5303 . Provides knowledge and skills of theories and models of brief clinical social work practice. Application of current theories of practice is the focus of the course. Skill building, critical thinking, and utilization of empirical support are emphasized. 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 5368 - Clinical Practice in Addiction Treatment and Prevention (3 credits) Prerequisites: SOWK 5367 . Provides students with advanced clinical practice knowledge and skills specific to serving individuals, families, and groups with substance use disorders (SUDs) and addiction. Assessment and evidence-based practices are emphasized. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5369 - The Science of Addiction for Behavioral Health Professionals (3 credits) Prerequisites: SOWK 5367 Provides students with a broad range of knowledge regarding neurobiology, physiology, and pharmacology as they relate to addiction. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5370 - Cultural Humility in Addiction Treatment and Prevention (3 credits) Prerequisites: SOWK 5367 or permission of instructor. Provides an overview of the unique challenges, strengths, and needs of diverse populations relative to substance use disorders, addiction treatment, and prevention. Students are introduced to culturally informed frameworks for the understanding and application of intervention and prevention strategies. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	SOWK 5371 - Motivational Interviewing (3 credits) Initiates students into the history, theory, and techniques of a practice model designed to help reduce ambivalence and increase motivation to change among consumers of social work services. 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 5410 - Social Work Practice in Rural Settings (3 credits) Prerequisites: SOWK 5101 , SOWK 5104 , SOWK 5202 , SOWK 5203 . This course explores social work practice in rural settings. Students focus on applying the generalist/advanced generalist model with individuals and communities. Content and skills include the following: identifying issues, needs, resources and assets; collecting and assessing information using empirically based theory; developing, identifying, analyzing, implementing and advocating evidenced-based practice interventions; engaging in research and evaluation of intervention methods. Issues associated with 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 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

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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 - Quantitative Inquiry and Policy Analysis for Public Managers

PMGT 5200 - Legal and Ethical Considerations in Public Service

PMGT 5220 - Intergovernmental Relations

PMGT 5240 - Seminar in Public Management

PMGT 5280 - Seminar in Public Risk Management

PMGT 5300 - Not-for-Profit Resource Development

PMGT 5310 - GIS for Planning and Development

PMGT 5320 - Transportation Planning and Development

PMGT 5340 - Economic Development Planning

PMGT 5400 - Legal Considerations in Local Government

PMGT 5500 - City Management Profession

PMGT 5520 - Urban Government

PMGT 5630 - 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 5325 - Brand Insight & Analytics

PUBR 5335 - Social Media Strategy

PUBR 5900 - Independent Study in Public Relations

RTVF 5100 - Documentary Research and Production

RTVF 5200 - Film I

RTVF 5300 - Film II

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 5105 - Leading Literacy in the 21st Century

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 in the K-6 Classroom

READ 5453 - Residency I: Advanced Middle Grades English/Language Arts

READ 5750 - Literacy Instruction in Linguistically Diverse Classroom

READ 5780 - The Role of the Reading Specialist and Literacy Coach

READ 5871 - Advanced Practicum

READ 5900 - Independent Study

READ 5950 - Action Research in Reading Education

READ 5957 - Topics in…

READ 5960 - Thesis

READ 6105 - Leading Literacy in the 21st Century

REAL 5100 - Applied Theatre: Foundations in REAL Pedagogy

REAL 5200 - Kinesthetic Learning and Teaching

REAL 5300 - Heart Intelligence: Learning through Emotions

REAL 5400 - The Art of the Lesson

RELI 5957 - Special Topics in Religious Studies

SCED 5417 - Residency I: Teaching Science in Secondary Schools

SCED 5443 - Residency I: Mathematics and Science in the K-6 Classroom

SCED 5454 - Residency I: Middle Grades Science

SCED 5600 - STEM Theory and Pedagogy

SCED 5610 - Creativity and Inquiry in STEM Education

SCED 5620 - Bridging STEM in Education and Business

SCED 5630 - Integrated STEM Curriculum Development

SCED 5904 - Independent Study in Science

SCED 5957 - Topics in…

SOWK 5100 - Social Work Practice Foundations I

SOWK 5101 - Multicultural Practice

SOWK 5102 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I

SOWK 5104 - Social Welfare Policy and Services

SOWK 5106 - Field Practicum I

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