May 15, 2024

2018-2019 Graduate Catalog

2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Biostatistics
	BSTA 5850 - Public Health Program Field Experience - Biostatistics (1-6 credits) In the field experience, students apply the principles of public health in a planned and supervised learning experience. This occurs through work in actual public health field settings. Students will observe and participate in different functions and operations of a public health agency or health service organization. Students with at least 4 years of full-time public health practice experience may be eligible to substitute part of the contact hours with additional learning activities that build on their past public health experience. Please contact the MPH Coordinator for more information. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BSTA 5907 - Independent Study in Public Health - Biostatistics (1-3 credits) This course is designed for students desiring an in-depth study of health problems in a special area of interest. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BSTA 5957 - Special Topics - Biostatistics (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. This course is developed and offered when there is sufficient demand for additional study of a specific public health topic. Consultation with the instructor is required prior to enrollment. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BSTA 5960 - Thesis (3-6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of student’s academic advisor. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BSTA 5990 - Readings and Research - Biostatistics (1 credit) Prerequisites: Permission of student’s academic advisor. 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 academic advisor 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
	BSTA 6170 - SAS Programming with Research Applications in Public Health (3 credits) Prerequisites: EPID 5100 . Emphasizes the development of proficiency in data management using SAS software for statistical analysis. Includes procedures for graphics preparation, significance testing, subgroup comparisons within target populations, and interpretation of results. Also covers the processing of public health data and preparation of analytic products from these data. Course provides opportunties to access public health databases to solve real-world public health problems. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BSTA 6900 - Independent Study (1-3 credits) Independent study on a specific problem or a specific topic in biostatistics under the supervision of a faculty member. A plan of the study must be approved in advance of registration. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Bluegrass
	BLUE 5147 - Bluegrass and America’s Music (3 credits) The musical and commercial interaction between bluegrass and American folk music, jazz, pop, gospel, blues, rock, and classical traditions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 5257 - Band Leadership Skills (4 credits) Prerequisites: By permission only. An experiential course that helps students develop band leadership skills through collective and individual study and practical experience. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 5410 - Individual Instrumental Instruction (1-3 credits) A flexibly designed course of study under an experienced musician. It provides an opportunity for the student to build upon intermediate or advanced skills and to develop musically on the path to reaching his or her full potential as an instrumentalist. Can be repeated. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 5510 - Graduate Ensemble (1-3 credits) A flexibly designed course of study under the direction of an experienced musician and band leader with focus on ensemble performance. Can be repeated. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 5900 - Independent Study (1-3 credits) Directed study in an area, not provided for in course offerings, for which the student has special interest and adequate preparation. By permission of the director. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BLUE 5957 - Special Topics (1-6 credits) Selected topics in Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music. By permission of the director. Can be repeated for credit when content changes. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Business Administration
	BADM 5140 - Data Analysis Modules for Business (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 5010 or equivalent. This course examines the need for business research in developing sound decisions and policy and covers a range of statistical analysis tools. It explores the scope of business research, scientific reasoning, problem identification, hypothesis formulation, planning for data analysis, and sampling procedures. Topics in statistical analysis include chi square tests, analysis of variance, regression and correlation, time series, forecasting, and nonparametric methods. Students are required to prepare the outline of a business research report dealing with a particular policy issue. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BADM 5150 - Accounting Information for Decision Making (3 credits) Prerequisites: At least three years of professional managerial experience; admission to the accelerated MBA program, or permission of the instructor. A comprehensive study of accounting information and its uses by professional managerial decision makers. Topics include areas in financial and managerial accounting and components of consolidated financial statements, cost and variance analysis, and budgeting. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BADM 5180 - Economics for Managers (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 5000 or equivalent. This course presents applications of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, tools, and principles as they relate to problems and decisions that confront managers of business and other organizations. Microeconomics topics include demand and supply analysis, production decisions, market structure, and input employment decisions. Macroeconomic topics include measurement of economic activity and performance, macromodels, economic policy, and international economic dynamics. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BADM 5210 - Operations and Technology Strategies (3 credits) Prerequisites: BADM 5140 and BADM 5150 . This course examines the strategic impact of decisions relating to the delivery of products, services and technology in organizations. Applications and case analyses are used to study operational value and cost, materials management and distribution, management of technologies, and management for continuous improvement. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BADM 5220 - Global Business (3 credits) Prerequisites: MGMT 5010 or equivalent. This course will provide students with the latest conceptual tools and practical applications on aspects of global business. Topics to be covered include organizational culture, international negotiation, communication and culture, leadership in a global environment, and international project management. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BADM 5230 - Strategic Leadership (3 credits) This course focuses on the leadership roles and responsibilities of strategic managers and top-level managers who are responsible for setting organizational direction, enrolling employee commitment, identifying and managing organizational core competencies, establishing supportive organizational cultures, and ensuring organizational integrity. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BADM 5340 - Human Resource Strategy (3 credits) This course studies human resource management in depth and provides a strategic overview of the essential knowledge required to manage a firm’s human resources effectively. It explores human resources within various structures and with different job, skill, and behavioral requirements. Emphasis is given to the strategic integration of human resource functions within the context of a firm’s task environment. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BADM 5370 - Entrepreneurial Finance (3 credits) The students will study issues relating to financial management in the entrepreneurial entity. These issues include start-up funding at various stages, ramifications of organizational form, financing day-to-day operations, sources and uses of capital, and other topics relating to the specific needs of smaller organizations. Additional topics such as exit strategies and ethical issues confronting entrepreneurs will also be discussed and studied. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BADM 5400 - Market Strategy (3 credits) This course explores the role of marketing in the development of organizational strategy, with emphasis on business unit and product market strategy levels. Analytical approaches and tools to evaluate international and domestic market opportunities, competitors and buyers, are introduced and applied in a variety of learning models. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BADM 5430 - Applied Corporate Finance (3 credits) Prerequisites: FNCE 5000 or equivalent. Application of analytical techniques to the firm’s investment, financing, and dividend decisions. Topics include capital budgeting, capital structure, short-, intermediate-, and long-term financing, asset valuation techniques, and introduction to finance theory and literature. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BADM 5500 - Strategic Management Process (3 credits) Prerequisites: ECON 5000 , MGMT 5010 and MKTG 5010 or equivalents. This course introduces students to strategic thinking and provides a framework for the entire program. It takes an executive perspective of general management. The course provides an understanding of the interdependence between the organization and its environment, with a focus on managing organizations in changing environments, maintaining legitimacy with diverse stakeholder groups, providing clear corporate direction, and ensuring the long-term survival and success of the enterprise. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BADM 5700 - Intercultural Studies for Business (3 credits) BADM 5700 is a study abroad course. The course consists of a two-week international experience where students travel abroad for an intensive study of the country/region to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of its underlying historical, cultural and economic foundations as well as its current business environment. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BADM 5800 - Strategic Experience (3 credits) Prerequisites: BADM 5120 through BADM 5500 . (May be taken concurrently with permission of Graduate Studies in Business program director.) This capstone course is designed to provide M. B. A. students nearing the end of their program with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills developed in the program in a realistic problem-solving environment. BADM 5800 is restricted to students in the program. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BADM 5900 - Independent Study (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: A course designed for MBA students who, under the direction of an MBA faculty member, wish to engage in independent research or an intensive study of subjects not covered in available courses. Prior approval of the College of Business and Technology Associate Dean is required. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BADM 5905 - Graduate Internship (3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	BADM 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Chemistry
	CHEM 5010 - Graduate Seminar (1 credit) Presentation of current topics of interest by advanced students, faculty, or visiting speakers. A student taking the course for credit is required to present a seminar topic subject to departmental approval. The course may be repeated once for credit. All graduate students and others are strongly encouraged to attend and to participate. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 5110 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (3 credits) Prerequisites: CHEM 4110 or its equivalent. Advanced study in theoretical and descriptive inorganic chemistry, with emphasis on bonding theories, periodic table correlations, and reactions of important inorganic compounds. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 5120 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II (3 credits) Prerequisites: CHEM 4110 or its equivalent. A study of physical methods used in identifying and studying the structures of inorganic compounds. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 5142 - Reaction Mechanisms of Coordination Chemistry (3 credits) Prerequisites: CHEM 4110 or its equivalent. Reaction patterns of coordination compounds and techniques used in studying reaction mechanisms with applications in areas of catalysis and bioinorganic reactions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 5210 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry I (3 credits) Prerequisites: One year of analytical chemistry. An advanced treatment of acid-base, solubility, oxidation-reduction, and complexometric equilibria and their applications in diverse fields. In addition to traditional methods of calculations, and graphical methods, the use of modern spreadsheet software is also included. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 5220 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry II (3 credits) Prerequisites: One year of analytical chemistry. The course provides a survey of the majority of the modern methods of instrumental analysis including spectrometric, electrochemical, and separation techniques. Important topics in each of these areas will also be discussed in-depth. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 5450 - Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry (1-4 credits) Prerequisites: Dependent upon subject matter. Consultation with the instructor is required. Advanced laboratory practice in inorganic, analytical, organic, or physical chemistry, depending upon the interest of the student. Individual studies will be mutually agreed upon by faculty and student. Students receive “pass” or “fail” grade. CHEM 5450 does not count toward the required 30 credit hours. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 5510 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 credits) Prerequisites: One year of organic chemistry. A survey of modern organic reactions and their applications in the synthesis of organic compounds. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 5541 - Organic Reaction Mechanisms (3 credits) Prerequisites: One year of organic chemistry; one year of physical chemistry. A study of the use of transition state theory, kinetics, isotope effects, and stereochemistry as applied to reaction mechanisms. Pericyclic, nucleophilic, electrophilic, elimination, and carbonyl reactions will be covered. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 5710 - Chemical Thermodynamics (3 credits) Prerequisites: One year of physical chemistry requiring calculus. An in-depth study of fundamental principles and applications of chemical thermodynamics. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 5741 - Chemical Kinetics (3 credits) Prerequisites: One year of physical chemistry requiring calculus. Experimental and theoretical methods in studying reaction rates and reaction mechanisms, both classical and current. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 5743 - Quantum Chemistry (3 credits) Prerequisites: One year of physical chemistry requiring calculus. An introduction to quantum mechanics with emphasis on the concepts and mathematical methods closely related to chemistry. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 5900 - Independent Study (1-3 credits) A course designed for graduate students who, under the direction of an accountancy faculty member, wish to engage in independent research or an intensive study of subjects not covered in other available courses. Prior departmental and college approval is needed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 5950 - Research in Chemistry (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the chair of the department. A laboratory study on a specific problem entailing original investigation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 5957 - Special Topics in Chemistry (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Dependent on subject matter. Selected topics of current interest in chemistry. Offered upon sufficient demand for specific subject matter. May be repeated for different topics. Consultation with the 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
	CHEM 5960 - Thesis in Chemistry (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the chair of the department. The incorporation of methods used, literature survey involved, and the findings associated with the problem undertaken in CHEM 5950 into a thesis. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 5989 - Internship/Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) Students must clear arrangements for this course through the Cooperative Education Office prior to registration. Businesses, industries, and government agencies provide opportunities for planned and supervised work assignment. Students may alternate between periods (usually two semesters of full-time study) and employment with a cooperative education employer. Credit received carries full academic value and students receive compensation as full-time employees. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CHEM 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
	CHEM 5999 - Internship/Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) Students must clear arrangements for this course through the Cooperative Education Office prior to registration. Businesses, industries, and government agencies provide opportunities for planned and supervised work assignment. Students may alternate between periods (usually two semesters of full-time study) and employment with a cooperative education employer. Credit received carries full academic value and students receive compensation as full-time employees. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Communication Studies
	COMM 5019 - Supervised Teaching (1-3 credits) Required for graduate assistants or tuition scholars with teaching assignments. Students will meet on a regular basis with a faculty member acting as a teaching mentor. It is offered on a P/F basis and is not counted as degree credit. Repeatable. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5029 - Supervised Research (1-3 credits) Required for graduate assistants or tuition scholars with research assignments. Students will meet on a regular basis with a faculty member acting as a research mentor. It is offered on a P/F basis and is not counted as degree credit. Repeatable View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5040 - Seminar in Communication Studies (3 credits) Problems, concepts, and approaches to research in selected speech communication issues. May be repeated. 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
	COMM 5065 - Communication Ethics (3 credits) Provides a survey of ethics across the spectrum of communication contexts, including interpersonal, rhetorical, public address/performance, and organizations. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5100 - Foundations of Communication Studies (3 credits) Familiarizes students with the multiple areas of inquiry in the discipline of Communication and teaches disciplinary standards for advanced-level thinking, writing and research. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5110 - Leadership and Communication (3 credits) This course focuses on leadership as a function of communication behavior. Through discussion, cases and exercises, participants will explore effective communication strategies within an organizational setting. The course will cover team leadership skills, rhetorical sensitivity, charisma and practical suggestions for improving leadership effectiveness. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5200 - Gender and Communication (3 credits) This course investigates how communication practices shape, reinforce, or resist definitions and experiences of gender. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5250 - Issues in Communication and Culture (3 credits) Explores the reciprocal relationship between communication and culture, and how this relationship finds form within and between cultures. It examines the role of power, discourse, media, and various institutions in shaping cultural meanings, experiences, and identities. Repeatable for credit under different topics or subtitles. Notes: Repeatable for up to 9 credits. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5300 - Qualitative Research in Communication (3 credits) An applied examination of qualitative research methods used in Communication study. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5317 - Rhetoric and Public Address (3 credits) Historical study of rhetorical theory as applied to manuscripts, speakers, and audiences. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5327 - Popular Communication (3 credits) Discusses contemporary images in television and film from a critical perspective, focusing on the depictions of gender, sexuality, race, and class. Emphasis on the ways media communicates identity and power relationships. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5330 - Applied Communication Theory (3 credits) The study of traditional, modern, and emerging communication theories as analytical tools to understand how communication operates in a variety of settings. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5350 - Organizational Communication and Consulting (3 credits) An investigation and practical application of communication theories and research methods as they relate to professional consulting and performance of organizational communication audits. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5377 - Health Communications (3 credits) A study of the interpersonal, group, organizational, and public communication processes that shape beliefs, decisions and behavior regarding health, sickness, and health care. The course examines the attitudes and actions of many participants in health communication, including citizens, health professionals, and those engaged in public debate about health care issues. (Students cannot receive credit for both COMM 5377 and COBH 5377 .) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5380 - Sexual Health Communication (3 credits) This course examines the role of communication in promoting, maintaining, and hindering sexual health. It is a study of how interpersonal, organizational, and public communication impact sexual health, as well as how sexual health issues impact the dimensions of communication. This course examines both academic and public discourse affecting attitudes and actions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5607 - Communication Studies Practicum (3 credits, repeatable) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. May be repeated. A practical study experience with appropriate supportive research. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5900 - Independent Study in Speech Communication (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5950 - Quantitative Research Methods in Communication (3 credits) This course is designed to provide students with an overview of quantitative research methods as they pertain to the study of communication phenomena. The course covers philosophy of science, ethics in doing human research, an overview of various data collection methods, and statistical analysis of data. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5957 - Special Topics in Communication Studies (2-6 credits) Varying subject matter depending on the semester and instructor teaching the class. Notes: This course is repeatable. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 5960 - Thesis (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. A research project developed and written under the supervision of a faculty committee. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	COMM 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
Communicative Disorders
	CDIS 5010 - Neurological Bases of Communication and Cognition (3 credits) A study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of communication and cognition. This course provides an overview of normal neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of communication, i.e., speech, language, hearing, and other cognitive processes related to communication, such as memory and attention. Emphasis will be primarily on normal speech, language, and other cognitive functions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5015 - Language Disorders in Children (3 credits) A study of principles of language assessment and intervention based upon psycholinguistic theory and current research on language disorders in children. Emphasis placed on the development of critical thinking and analytical skills related to the assessment and treatment of language disorders in children. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5017 - Speech and Hearing Science I (4 credits) A study of the basic theories, physics, and acoustics of speech production. Information pertaining to the anatomy and physiology of spoken language also are presented. This course provides a laboratory experience that includes an introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet and transcriptions of speech from typical speakers with different regional dialects. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5025 - Clinical Phonology (3 credits) A study of current issues in linguistic theories related to the assessment and treatment of phonological disorders in children. Emphasis on critical analysis of current research. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5027 - Speech and Hearing Science II (4 credits) Prerequisites: CDIS 4010. A study of the physiologic acoustics of the auditory periphery, neurophysiology of the speech and hearing systems, and an introduction to research tools in speech and hearing science. The laboratory portion of the course provides interactive demonstrations pertaining to the physiologic acoustics of the auditory periphery, neurophysiology of the speech and hearing systems, and an introduction to instrumentation used in speech and hearing science. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5030 - Fluency Disorders (3 credits) A study of theories of etiology and the nature, evaluation, and treatment of children and adults with fluency or stuttering disorders. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5035 - Motor Speech Disorders (3 credits) Prerequisites: CDIS 5010 . A study of the neurological substrates, differential diagnosis, and management of motor speech disorders in adults and children. Apraxia of speech and classifications of the dysarthrias, localization of lesion, and neuromotor basis of dysfunction will also be discussed. Neurologic diseases and lesions commonly associated with motor speech disorders will be identified. Treatment efficacy issues are researched. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5037 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Systems (3 credits) A study of the basic anatomy and physiology of speech/hearing mechanisms. Theories and mechanisms of speech production and hearing 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
	CDIS 5040 - Adult Language Disorders (3 credits) Prerequisites: CDIS 5010 . A study of the clinical characteristics of aphasia and related communication disorders in adults with emphasis on differential diagnosis and treatment. An information-processing model provides a theoretical basis for treatment. Neuroanatomy and associated neurological symptoms are included. Treatment efficacy issues are researched. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5045 - Dysphagia (3 credits) Prerequisites: CDIS 5010 . A study of the differential diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia in adults and children with a focus on neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Assessment with a clinical bedside exam and videofluroscopy with emphasis on interpretation of radiographic studies (modified barium swallow). Neurologic diseases and lessons commonly associated with dysphagia will be identified. Team management of pare care is discussed. Treatment efficacy issues are researched. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5070 - Voice Disorders (3 credits) A study of etiology, evaluation, and management of vocal pathologies encountered in children and adult clients. Normal voice production and voice disorders are studied from a voice-science perspective involving physiological investigation using both clinical and instrumentation techniques. Special needs of school-age children, laryngectomy patients, clients with psychogenically based voice problems and professional voice users are presented. Vocal diversity among multicultural populations is discussed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5200 - Language Disorders of School-Aged Children (3 credits) Prerequisites: CDIS 5015 . A study of language disorders of school-age children and their influence on literacy with emphasis on evaluation, treatment techniques, and collaborative strategies for the administration of services in the schools. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5210 - Communication Problems of the Aging (3 credits) Prerequisites: CDIS 5040 . A review of the socio-emotional, perceptual, physical, and cognitive changes associated with aging that affect communicative skills. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5215 - Clinical Audiology for SLP (3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5240 - Pediatric Organic Disorders (3 credits) Prerequisites: CDIS 5015 . A study of the genetic, developmental, dental, surgical, psychosocial, audiologic, and speech-language aspects of children with organic pathologies such as craniofacial conditions, autism and mental retardation. Assessment and treatment issues for these populations are covered. The course describes the speech-language pathologist’s role as a member of a multidisciplinary team. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5250 - Communication Challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder (3 credits) Prerequisites: CDIS 5010 and CDIS 5015 . A study of the characteristics, identification, evaluation, and treatment of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The course addresses the communication challenges of this population, considering associated sensory, social, physical, and motor needs. Discussion of assessment and intervention includes specific methodologies, collaboration with caregivers and teachers, and the influence of environment. Critical thinking and analytical skills are emphasized. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5260 - Seminar in Intervention Issues (3 credits) Prerequisites: CDIS 5015 . An examination of current research and theoretical issues pertaining to intervention practices in childhood communicative disorders with an emphasis on infant-toddler intervention strategies. The course explores the works of Vygotsky as they apply to intervention with language impaired individuals. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5270 - Augmentative Communication (3 credits) Prerequisites: CDIS 5015 and CDIS 5040 . A study of assistive communicative devices utilized by individuals with severe communicative impairments due to physical, sensory or motor impairments. Emphasis on the strategies employed to assess the appropriateness of communicative devices and utilized these devices in communicative situations. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5275 - Dysphagia Laboratory (1 credit) Prerequisites: Prerequisite(s) or concurrent CDIS 5045 . This class provides practical experience in clinical and radiological assessment and treatment approaches for individuals with swallowing impairments. Discussions of ethical issues and counseling procedures associated with dysphagia management will be discussed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5280 - Language and Literacy Disorders (3 credits) Prerequisites: CDIS 5015 and CDIS 5200 The study of the relationship between oral language disorders and reading and writing deficits of literacy disorders. Discusses theoretical approaches, development, etiologies, and intervention for oral language and literacy disorders. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5285 - Voice Laboratory (1 credit) Prerequisites: Prerequisite(s) or concurrent CDIS 5070 . This course presents a study of instruments used in the diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders include laryngeal function, speech intensity, fundamental frequency, sound spectography and velopharyngeal function. The diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of the laryngectomy and tracheostomy patient will be addressed. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5290 - Advanced Adult Neurogenic Cognitive Communicative Disorders (3 credits) Prerequisites: CDIS 5040 . An advanced seminar focused on three topics: communicative and cognitive disorders following right hemisphere damage (RHBD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and dementing progressive neurological diseases. Emphasis is on in-depth understanding of the nature of the disorders and their neurological correlates, the diagnostic tools for assessing the disorders, and critical review of treatment procedures used to remediate the disorders. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5295 - Counseling in Communicative Disorders (3 credits) Prerequisites: Graduate Standing. Introduction for speech-language pathologists and audiologists to issues related to child and adolescent development, childhood motivations for misbehavior, and the individual and family counseling interventions that can support speech therapy and audiology practices. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5400 - Research Methods in Communicative Disorders (3 credits) A study of research design and methods used in descriptive and experimental research in speech and hearing science. Review of descriptive and inferential statistics. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5510 - Audiology Clinic for Speech-Language Pathologists (1 credit) On- and off-campus supervised clinical practica, individually structured for speech-language pathology students, providing evaluation and treatment experiences with auditory disorders of children and adults. Notes: Repeatable. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5610 - Speech-Language Pathology Clinic for Audiologists (1 credit) On- and off-campus supervised clinical practica, individually structured for the audiology students, providing clinical evaluation and treatment experiences with communicative disorders of children and adults. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5620 - Speech-Language Pathology Clinic: Child Evaluation/Treatment (3 credits) Prerequisites: CDIS 5015 . Supervised experience in the assessment and treatment of children with speech and language disorders. Notes: Repeatable. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5640 - Speech-Language Pathology Clinic: Adult Evaluation/Treatment (3 credits) Prerequisites: CDIS 5010 and CDIS 5040 . Supervised experience in the assessment and treatment of adults with speech and language disorders. Notes: Repeatable. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5670 - Speech-Language Pathology Clinic: Advanced (3 credits) Prerequisites: Successful completion of two semesters of supervised clinical practica and permission of the speech-language pathology faculty. On- and offcampus supervised clinical practica, individually structured for the student, providing clinical evaluation and treatment experiences with communicative disorders of children and adults. Repeatable. Notes: Repeatable. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5690 - Externship: Speech-Language Pathology (6-9 credits) Prerequisites: Successful completion of three semesters of supervised clinical practica and permission of speech-language pathology faculty. A concentrated off campus supervised clinical practicum, individually structured for the student, providing clinical evaluation and treatment experiences with communicative disorders of children and adults. Repeatable. Notes: Repeatable. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	CDIS 5900 - Independent Study (3 credits) Permission of the instructor and the department chair required. Independent study of literature or research appropriate to the areas of concern to an individual student is arranged. 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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BSTA 5850 - Public Health Program Field Experience - Biostatistics

BSTA 5907 - Independent Study in Public Health - Biostatistics

BSTA 5957 - Special Topics - Biostatistics

BSTA 5960 - Thesis

BSTA 5990 - Readings and Research - Biostatistics

BSTA 6170 - SAS Programming with Research Applications in Public Health

BSTA 6900 - Independent Study

BLUE 5147 - Bluegrass and America’s Music

BLUE 5257 - Band Leadership Skills

BLUE 5410 - Individual Instrumental Instruction

BLUE 5510 - Graduate Ensemble

BLUE 5900 - Independent Study

BLUE 5957 - Special Topics

BADM 5140 - Data Analysis Modules for Business

BADM 5150 - Accounting Information for Decision Making

BADM 5180 - Economics for Managers

BADM 5210 - Operations and Technology Strategies

BADM 5220 - Global Business

BADM 5230 - Strategic Leadership

BADM 5340 - Human Resource Strategy

BADM 5370 - Entrepreneurial Finance

BADM 5400 - Market Strategy

BADM 5430 - Applied Corporate Finance

BADM 5500 - Strategic Management Process

BADM 5700 - Intercultural Studies for Business

BADM 5800 - Strategic Experience

BADM 5900 - Independent Study

BADM 5905 - Graduate Internship

BADM 5990 - Readings and Research

CHEM 5010 - Graduate Seminar

CHEM 5110 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I

CHEM 5120 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II

CHEM 5142 - Reaction Mechanisms of Coordination Chemistry

CHEM 5210 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry I

CHEM 5220 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry II

CHEM 5450 - Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry

CHEM 5510 - Advanced Organic Chemistry

CHEM 5541 - Organic Reaction Mechanisms

CHEM 5710 - Chemical Thermodynamics

CHEM 5741 - Chemical Kinetics

CHEM 5743 - Quantum Chemistry

CHEM 5900 - Independent Study

CHEM 5950 - Research in Chemistry

CHEM 5957 - Special Topics in Chemistry

CHEM 5960 - Thesis in Chemistry

CHEM 5989 - Internship/Cooperative Education

CHEM 5990 - Readings and Research

CHEM 5999 - Internship/Cooperative Education

COMM 5019 - Supervised Teaching

COMM 5029 - Supervised Research

COMM 5040 - Seminar in Communication Studies

COMM 5065 - Communication Ethics

COMM 5100 - Foundations of Communication Studies

COMM 5110 - Leadership and Communication

COMM 5200 - Gender and Communication

COMM 5250 - Issues in Communication and Culture

COMM 5300 - Qualitative Research in Communication

COMM 5317 - Rhetoric and Public Address

COMM 5327 - Popular Communication

COMM 5330 - Applied Communication Theory

COMM 5350 - Organizational Communication and Consulting

COMM 5377 - Health Communications

COMM 5380 - Sexual Health Communication

COMM 5607 - Communication Studies Practicum

COMM 5900 - Independent Study in Speech Communication

COMM 5950 - Quantitative Research Methods in Communication

COMM 5957 - Special Topics in Communication Studies

COMM 5960 - Thesis

COMM 5990 - Readings and Research

CDIS 5010 - Neurological Bases of Communication and Cognition

CDIS 5015 - Language Disorders in Children

CDIS 5017 - Speech and Hearing Science I

CDIS 5025 - Clinical Phonology

CDIS 5027 - Speech and Hearing Science II

CDIS 5030 - Fluency Disorders

CDIS 5035 - Motor Speech Disorders

CDIS 5037 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Systems

CDIS 5040 - Adult Language Disorders

CDIS 5045 - Dysphagia