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Psychology |
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PY 599 . Internship in Counseling Psychology (3)
Full-time supervised internship of at least 600 clock-hours duration at mental health (or related) facility. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisites: At least a 3.0 GPA in graduate courses, PY 550 , PY 520 or PY 570 , PY 526 or PY 527 , no grade below a “B” in the required courses, and written permission of the Chairperson.
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School Counseling |
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SC 506 . Life-Span Development and Learning (3)
Physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development during the life-span of human beings.
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SC 540 . Introduction to School Counseling (3)
The philosophy and functions of guidance and counseling in the classroom. Legal/ethical issues are also addressed. This course emphasizes the interrelationship between the school and family.
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SC 541 . Techniques of Counseling (3)
The approaches to counseling with an emphasis on individual and group counseling, the counseling interview, ethical/legal considerations, consultation, referral, crisis counseling, and counseling research.
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SC 542 . Career Development and Counseling (3)
Theories of career development and career choice, sources and uses of educational, vocational and social information, methods of collecting, evaluating and disseminating information.
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SC 543 . Counseling Children and Adolescents (3)
Physical, social, and intellectual aspects of child development, emphasizing sources of information, cooperation between school and home, informal techniques of evaluation, mental health principles and techniques, case studies, and case conferencing techniques.
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SC 545 . Diagnostic Techniques for School Counselors (3)
Concepts and skills of standardized testing, and interpreting individual and group tests, psychometric statistics and the use of the results in the helping process.
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SC 546 . Group Counseling (3)
Theories and practices of group counseling, including the analysis of group interaction and planning, and conducting group counseling activities. The legal/ethical considerations of group counseling are presented.
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SC 547 . Counseling Multicultural Populations (3)
Studies of societal changes within groups and subgroups; emphasis on multicultural trends and different lifestyles in order to facilitate the delivery of counseling services to these groups.
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SC 549 . Internship in School Counseling (3)
Full-time supervised internship of at least 300 clock hours at P-12 grade level. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
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SC 559 . Internship in Counseling I (3)
Supervised internship of at least 300 clock hours at the P-6 grade level or site approved by course instructor. Prerequisites: SC 540 , SC 541 , ED 504 , ED 506 and completion of 100 clock hour practicum. A criminal background Check and proof of professional liability insurance are required prior to starting internship hours.
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SC 569 . Internship in Counseling II (3)
Supervised internship of at least 300 clock hours at the 7-12 grade level or site approved by course instructor. A criminal background check and proof of professional liability insurance are required prior to starting internship hours. Prerequisites: SC 540 , SC 541 , ED 504 , ED 506 and completion of 100 clock hour practicum.
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SC 597 . Independent Study in School Counseling (1-3)
Offers the qualified graduate student an opportunity for independent study in school counseling. Specific content and nature of courses are determined by student needs and interests. Research papers required. One to three semester hours per semester, may be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
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SC 598 . Selected Topics in School Counseling (1-3)
Critical readings, lectures, discussion, and laboratory experiences in school counseling not generally included in course offerings. Specific content and nature of course determined by student needs and interests. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
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SC 599 . Thesis in School Counseling (1-3)
A thesis evidencing research capacity, independent thought and the ability to interpret materials is required of students pursuing the thesis option. Normally students enroll in this course continuously from the inception of their thesis project until the final document is approved by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. A maximum of six semester hours in this course will be counted toward the Master’s degree. Prerequisites: Permission of Dean of the College.
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SC 641 . Advanced Elementary School Counseling (3)
The focus of the course is on developing knowledge and practical skills in providing school counseling services to elementary school students.
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SC 642 . Adolescent Counseling (3)
This course is a study of the various counseling modalities available to the school counselor for the prevention and remediation of adolescents’ psychological, social, and behavioral problems.
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SC 643 . Substance Abuse Counseling (3)
The focus of this course is on identification of at-risk K-12 students and prevention of treatment of substance abusing students in the schools.
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SC 644 . Family Counseling (3)
The course provides an overview of family counseling theory, methods, and effective practices for the school counselor, including knowledge of assessment and intervention methods and models.
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SC 645 . Supervision and Consultation in School Counseling (3)
This course is focused on theories of supervision and consultation relevant to practicing school counselors, including implementation of development models and training issues, knowledge of stages, roles, and legal/ethical guidelines in consultation and supervision.
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SC 647 . Research Seminar in School Counseling (3)
The course requires library research on topical areas of interest to school counselors with research findings presented orally and in writing to the class and instructor.
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SC 648 . Current Issues in School Counseling (3)
This course will address topics that school counselors have or will face on a day-to-day basis. Topics include bullying, grief and loss, divorce and adjusting to parent remarriage, physical, emotional, and verbal abuse issues, including reporting responsibilities, helping children cope with alcoholism or drug addiction in the home, the counselor’s role on the BBSST committee, the role of the 504 Coordinator, working with students with physical and mental disabilities, and the counselor’s role as Test Coordinator.
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Sociology |
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SY 517 . Contemporary Social Problems for the Secondary Teacher (3)
Current problems arising from social institutions such as the family, church, school, and community. Content chosen with concern for relevance to secondary school curriculum. Research projects and papers required.
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Special Education |
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SE 500 . Introduction to Special Education (3)
Introduction to programs and problems of children and youth who deviate from the average in physical, mental, emotional, and social characteristics.
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SE 501 . Characteristics and Strategies for Special Needs Students (3)
This course focuses on the characteristics of special needs students. The current service delivery systems and current methodologies utilized.
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SE 502 . Developing Receptive and Expressive Communication Skills (3)
Development of receptive and expressive communication and language arts skills. Assessment and remediation skills including current assistive technology.
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SE 503 . Seminar in Behavior Management (3)
Concepts and principles of behavior change and management; practical experience in developing behavior management plans to prevent and remedy behavior problems
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SE 504 . Seminar in Special Education Issues (3)
Current topics in special education, including curriculum, technology, family and student diversity.
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SE 506 . Teaching the Severely and Profoundly Disabled (3)
Characteristics, teaching techniques, management strategies and assistive devices for the severely and profoundly disabled.
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SE 552 . Methods for the Collaborative Teacher/Special Education K-6 (3)
Individual and collaborative teacher instructional planning, strategies, materials and curriculum, delivery models e.g., resource, self-contained, and inclusive settings for the elementary collaborative teacher.
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SE 554 . Methods for the Collaborative Teacher/Special Education 6-12 (3)
Individual and collaborative teacher instructional planning, strategies, materials and curriculum, transition, delivery models e.g., resource, self-contained, and inclusive settings for the middle and secondary collaborative teacher.
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SE 558 . Practicum in Special Education K-6 (3)
Supervised work stressing special education instructional and assessment competencies in a teaching situation for students in grades K-6.
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SE 559 . Practicum in Special Education 6-12 (3)
Supervised work stressing special education instructional and assessment competencies in a teaching situation with students in grades 6-12.
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SE 597 . Independent Study in Special Education (1-3)
Offers the qualified graduate student an opportunity for independent study in special education. Specific content and nature of courses are determined by student needs and interests. Research papers required. One to three semester hours per semester, may be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
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SE 598 . Selected Topics in Special Education (1-3)
Critical readings, lectures, discussion, and laboratory experiences in special education not generally included in course offerings. Specific content and nature of the course determined by student needs and interests. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
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SE 599 . Thesis in Special Education (1-3)
A thesis evidencing research capacity, independent thought and the ability to interpret materials is required of students pursuing the thesis option. Normally students enroll in this course continuously from the inception of their thesis project until the final document is approved by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. A maximum of six semester hours in this course will be counted toward the Master’s degree. Prerequisites: Permission of Dean of the College.
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SE 600 . Assistive Technology (3)
This course will provide students with an introduction to a range of devices, strategies, services and practices that make up the field of assistive technology. Students will gain practical hands-on experience as well as knowledge from research and best practices in order to be able to create an implementation plan for assistive technology.
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SE 601 . Inclusive Practices and Transitions (3)
This course will provide students with recent research on inclusive practices and transition services for students with disabilities occurring from early childhood through early adulthood.
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SE 602 . Positive Counseling Services for Teachers and Families (3)
The course will provide students with developing skills counselors use to communicate with students, colleagues, parents and community. Participants will develop an awareness of issues in working with students with disabilities and recognizing their needs in the classroom.
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SE 603 . Advanced Measurement and Assessment in Special Education (3)
This course will focus on administering, scoring, interpreting and reporting on achievement, special skill and diagnostic tests used in special education. The emphasis will be on diagnosis and prescriptive writing.
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SE 604 . Methods and Materials for Gifted and Talented (3)
The course is designed to prepare the collaborative teacher in developing strategies and materials appropriate for the gifted and talented child in the K-12 setting.
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SE 605 . Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
This course is designed to assist collaborative special education teachers in devising and implementing specific strategies in advanced behavior management and training strategies, field-based teacher research methods and effective support for classroom teachers.
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SE 606 . Literature Strategies Across the Curriculum K-6 (3)
This course is designed to prepare the teacher of exceptional students in curriculum development and specialized procedures for teaching literacy strategies across content areas in a K-6 collaborative setting.
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SE 607 . Literature Strategies Across the Curriculum 6-12 (3)
This course is designed to prepare the teacher of exceptional students in curriculum development and specialized procedures for teaching literacy strategies across content areas in a 6-12 collaborative setting.
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Speech |
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SH 598 . Selected Topics in Speech (3)
Readings, lectures, discussions, and/or internship activities related to topics not generally included in course offerings. Course content and format determined by student needs and interests. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
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Teacher Leader |
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TL 655 . Literacy & Numeracy Coaching and Content Learning (3)
Designed to prepare future teacher leaders to lead literacy and numeracy initiatives within a P-12 setting through modeled lessons, unit planning, and coaching.
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TL 656 . Standards Based Teacher Leadership (3)
Designed to equip teacher leaders with an understanding of the connections between teacher leadership and school improvement and the National Board Standards for Teacher Leaders. This course provides problem-based exercises through realistic scenarios to allow students to develop the skills for putting the standards into practice in real-world educational situations.
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Theatre |
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TH 539 . Directing Practicum (1)
Direct a one-act play Prerequisite or co-requisite: .
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TH 580 . Producing the School Play (3)
Script selection and analysis for the director/designer, basic directing technique and design execution.
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TH 581 . Dramatic Arts in the Classroom (3)
Addresses basic theatre techniques, methods, theories, approaches to drama, and implementation within the classroom setting.
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TH 598 . Selected Topics in Theatre (1-3)
Reading, lectures, discussion and/or internship activities related to topics not generally included in course offerings. Course content and format determined by student needs and interests. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
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